BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR MONDAY, JULY 2ND, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JULY 2ND, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

W.T. Purkiser

TODAY’S ACTION

Believe you can do anything you want to do if you work hard enough to achieve it.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share, and sought advantage over no one.

Robert Brault

HAPPY MONDAY!

BACK TO WORK !

Weather wise we had a beautiful weekend. I heard from most of our travelers and they are once again safely home again. Thank the dear Lord.

I am well rested and ready for another week. It will be a short one as we have the 4th of July holiday right in the middle of the week. It will be a catch up day for me.

Come the weekend I hope to be able to take Saturday off and visit my campers.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !

Please pray for God's protection of our troops and HIS wisdom for their commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…VIOLIN LOVERS DAY

The violin can be traced back to the 9th century in Europe, with its origin probably in Asia. It took at least 450 years to devolop, but is a great example of the artistry learned over the centuries by people making stringed instruments. Today, violins are made of wood with steel strings and have a range of at least 3 octaves. They have to withstand the strong downward force of the strings on the bridge - which is about 17lbs (7.7kgs) of pressure.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Halfway Day. At noon, 2007 will be half gone

Today is Remember to Feed the Hummingbirds Day.

Today is National Baked Bananas Day.

The 2nd of July, 1964 signifies the date it was no longer legal in the United States to discriminate against others because of their race. It was on this day that U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law The law is still in effect ... with discrimination because of gender, age and religion also prohibited.

1916: Ken Curtis was born in Lamar, Colorado. He sang with the Tommy Dorsey band and the Sons of the Pioneers, but was probably best known as Festus Haggen on "Gunsmoke." He died at age 74 in 1991.

1939 - The Aldrich Family debuted on NBC radio. Mother Aldrich was heard to call, “Hen-ree! Henry Aldrich!” Mrs. Aldrich was named Alice; Mr. Aldrich was Sam; Henry’s sister was Mary; Henry’s mischief-making friend was Homer Brown; and Henry’s girlfriend was Kathleen. Henry, of course was, well, Henry.

1946 - CBS signed the Old Redhead, Arthur Godfrey to do a weekly nighttime radio show. Godfrey was soon hosting one of radio’s top shows, Talent Scouts.

1955: ABC Television premiered "The Lawrence Welk Show," featuring a 24-piece band and "Champagne Lady" Alice Lon. The show lasted 27 years.

TODAY’S SMILE

One woman tells of a time her dog disappeared. After searching diligently, she placed a "lost dog" ad in the local newspaper.

The following morning her phone rang and a weak, cracking voice began, "I'm calling about your dog." Then the caller coughed and cleared her voice a few times. She explained that she wasn't feeling well and that, in fact, she had not felt well since her husband's death three years ago.

She went on to relate that her parents, too, had passed away since then and her sister was diagnosed with a fatal ailment. Even her friends, she continued, were not doing well, and she gave details of their various maladies and described the funerals of several of them.

After 30 minutes of listening, sympathizing and even trying offers of help, the dog owner steered the conversation back to the original subject. "About the dog," she began.

"Oh," the caller replied, "I don't have him. I just thought I'd call to cheer you up."

TODAY’S WORD

convivial \kuhn-VIV-ee-uhl\, adjective:

Relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; merry; festive.

Convivial comes from Latin convivium, "a feast, entertainment, a banquet," from conviva, "a table-companion, a guest," from convivere, "to live with, hence to feast with," from com-, con-, with + vivere, "to live."

TODAY’S REFLECTION

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.

Ezekiel 36:26

God is telling us that when we surrender our lives to him, he not only gives us a new heart, but also a new spirit. Is your heart open to allow the Lord to dwell within? It can only be opened from the inside; and only you can allow God to give you "a new heart".

Jesus promised: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).

Loving God, give me a heart filled with love for you, my family, my friends and those I meet every day.

Amen.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

Ronald Reagan

82 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN!

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!