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BRIGHT SIDE LOGO BY SON #6

Thursday, May 8, 2008

FOR THURSDAY, MAY 8th, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 8TH, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

It is by believing in roses that one brings them to bloom.-French Proverb

TODAY’S ACTION

Remember that all glory comes from daring to begin.

TODAY’S QUOTE

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.

Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty

HAPPY THURSDAY !!

Good Morning !

Here I am on my laptop in the kitchen and enjoying my good cup of coffee. I’m so thankful I have this laptop as yesterday my nice big new computer decided to go haywire on me. I was using it the past couple of days because I have more graphics there and I also have all my favorites marked and usually it is faster than the lap top.

It decided to start running slower than molasses in January and sometimes just crawled to a halt. I had to actually unplug it to get the thing to shut off at one point. Next week when I have time in the evening I’ll have to call for help.

Meanwhile I can use the laptop and all is fine at this end of the internet. I’ll be off to the campsite after work today so I’m wishing you all a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY a little early. I won’t have a newsletter for you all until Monday morning.

The weather here is 50/50 so we’ll be hoping for a good weekend.

Take good care all !

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

TODAY’S PRAYERS

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

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

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

TO REMEMBER…

I am in the hands of God, and in God’s time all things will be made well.

TODAY IS…COCA COLA DAY

Coca-Cola was invented in May, 1886, by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta, Georgia. The name came from his bookkeeper who wrote it out in the script that is famous today. They sold the drink at a soda fountain with no profits the first year. The business was sold to Asa Candler for $2,300, but it was a Mississippi candy store owner who thought of bottling drinks in the back room. In 1899, large-scale bottling began, and today more than 834 million drinks are sold each day.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is No Socks Day.

Today is National Coconut Cream Pie Day

1847: Robert W. Thompson patented rubber tires, which he called "air wheels."

1940: Son Eric Hilliard was born to Ozzie and Harriet Nelson of Teaneck, New Jersey. At 16 Ricky became an instant rock star when he sang I’m Walking on the family TV show in 1957.

1945 - This day was celebrated throughout the free world. It was V-E Day. The Allied Forces had achieved victory in Europe with the unconditional surrender of Germany. The surrender had been made official on May 7th at Reims, France.

1961: New Yorkers chose a name for their new National League baseball franchise. The Mets were born

1984 - Joanie (Erin Moran) and Chachi (Scott Baio) got married on Happy Days! The comedy series, starring Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley and Marion Ross (Ron Howard and Anson Williams had already left the show), was winding down in its final season on ABC-TV. In the same episode, Fonzie (brilliantly portrayed by Winkler), filed papers to adopt a son.

TODAY’S SMILE

When the God Lord was creating Mothers He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic. Have 180 moveable parts. . . all replaceable. Run on black coffee and leftovers. Have a lap that disappears when she stands up. A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair. And six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands. . . no way." "It's not the hands that are causing me problems", said the Lord. "It's the three pairs of eyes that Mothers need." "That's on the standard model?" asked the angel. The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."

"Lord," said the angel touching His sleeve gently, "Come to bed. Tomorrow. . . . . . " "I can't," said the Lord, "I'm so close to creating something so close to Myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick. . . can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger. . . and can get a nine-year-old to stand under a shower."

The angel circled the model of a Mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed. "But tough!" said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this Mother can endure." "Can it think?" "Not only think, but it can reason and compromise" said the Creator.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you were trying to put too much into this model."

"It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear." "What's it for?" "It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride."

"You are a genius," said the angel. The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there."

Erma Bombeck

TODAY’S WORD

amalgam \uh-MAL-guhm\, noun:

1. An alloy of mercury with another metal or metals; used especially (with silver) as a dental filling.

2. A mixture or compound of different things.

Amalgam comes from Old French amalgame, from Medieval Latin amalgama, probably from Greek malagma, "emollient," from malassein, "to soften," from malakos, soft.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.

Psalm 62:5

Have there been times when you have gone out of your way to be helpful to someone, but they have neither accepted help nor appreciated it? You did it out of unconditional love and said that you did not expect anything, but you were deeply disappointed. Unfortunately we cannot control their reaction and when it is not what we expect, we are upset. This can cause pain, exhaustion and sometimes even depression.

On the other hand, when we really act in unconditional love, expecting nothing in return, we can feel peaceful, knowing that we have done all we could, and we leave the rest to God. Today's scripture reminds us that our expectation is from God and he is utterly dependable! Our psalmist goes on to say: In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God Turn your heart and prayers to God, for your expectation is from him. He will not fail you. http://www.ourprayer.org

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

A good mess of dandelions is in order now

43 DAYS TIL SUMMER !

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 !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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BRIGHT SIDE LOGO BY SON #6

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 7TH, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

We may not be able to give much but we can always give the joy that springs in a heart that is in love with God.

Mother Teresa

TODAY’S ACTION

Share with others how important they are to you

TODAY’S QUOTE

The love we give away is the only love we keep.

Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915)

HAPPY WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY

Here we are mid-week already. The great thing is that I’m off on Friday for a vacation day so tomorrow is my last day of work this week.

I heard from DS#6 this evening and they are planning on visiting with us on Saturday at the campground. He loves camping too and this will be their first visit to see our new campsites. Hopefully the sun will shine for us.

Today should be a busy one at work. Hopefully it’ll go by quickly.

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

TODAY’S PRAYERS

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

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

TO REMEMBER…

I am in the hands of God, and in God’s time all things will be made well.

TODAY IS…TUBA PLAYERS DAY

Tuba (Latin for "trumpet") is the lowest pitched of the brass wind instruments. It was patented in 1835 by the Prussian bandmaster Friedrich Wieprecht and the German builder Johann Moritz. A variation was created by German composer Richard Wagner for his Ring cycle of operas - and John Philip Sousa comissioned a version for his march music that is now called the sousaphone. While the basic design remains the same, the number of different types of tubas today is amazing

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Today is Mother Ocean Day, a time to celebrate the wonder of the ocean

1839: Elisha Hoffman was born. The American clergyman composed "I Must Tell Jesus," Are You Washed in the Blood?" "Glory to His Name," and Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

1912 - Columbia University approved final plans for awarding the Pulitzer Prize in several categories. The award was established by Joseph Pulitzer

1941: Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA Victor

TODAY’S SMILE

Helping his wife wash the dishes, a minister protested, "This isn't a man s job." Oh yes, it is, his wife retorted, quoting 2 Kings 21:13: "I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down."

ONE MORE…

Question: Can you make one sentence that uses the words deduct, defense, defeat, and detail?

You may want to stop here before going on to the answer.

Answer: Defeat of deduct went over defense before detail. :)

(De feet of de duck went over de fence before de tail)

TODAY’S WORD

fustian \FUHS-chuhn\, noun:

1. A kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff, including corduroy, velveteen, etc.

2. An inflated style of writing or speech; pompous or pretentious language.

adjective:

1. Made of fustian. 2. Pompous; ridiculously inflated; bombastic

Fustian derives from Old French fustaigne, from Medieval Latin fustaneum, but its precise roots beyond that point are uncertain

TODAY’S REFLECTION

There is joy in the presence of the angels of God when one sinner changes his heart and life.

Luke 15:10

Our faith is not in religion; our faith is in God. A hardy, daring faith that believes God will do what is right, every time. And that God will do what it takes—whatever it takes—to bring His children home.

He is the shepherd in search of his lamb. His legs are scratched, his feet are sore and his eyes are burning. He scales the cliffs and traverses the fields.

He explores the caves.

He cups his hands to his mouth and calls into the canyon. And the name he calls is yours.

He is the housewife in search of the lost coin. No mater that he has nine others, he won’t rest until he has found the tenth. He searches the house. He moves furniture…All other tasks can wait.

Only one matters. The coin is of great value to him. He owns it. He will not stop until he finds it. The coin he seeks is you.

1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Volume 2

By Max Lucado

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

For best burning, cut firewood during the first quarter Moon

44 DAYS TIL SUMMER !

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 !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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BRIGHT SIDE LOGO BY SON #6

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

FOR TUESDAY, MAY 6TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 6TH, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery.

Anne Frank

TODAY'S ACTION

God, give me the courage to seek new solutions to old problems, and the ingenuity to turn weeds into roses

TODAY'S QUOTE

Life can be marvelous. Try not to miss it!

HAPPY TUESDAY !!

Monday was a beautiful day, and of course I was working. It would have been nice to have that kind of weather at the campground Saturday, but we have no control over the weather for sure.

Today will be another busy day at work and we may see a few showers but it will still be in the low 70’s. Warmth is good!

I went to the attic and brought down a few more of my warm weather outfits in the hopes that finally I can put away the winter stuff. My snow shovel is still sitting outside the back door and I think it is finally safe to put that away too.

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

TODAY’S PRAYERS

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

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...HOAGIE SANDWICH DAY

How did the hoagie sandwich get its name? There's an area of Philadelphia known as Hog Island that was a shipyard during World War I. The Italian immigrants who worked there brought giant sandwiches for lunch - made with cold cuts, spices, oil, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and peppers. These workers were nicknamed "Hoggies". Over the years, the name was attached to the sandwich with a different spelling

TODAY'S TRIVIA

Today is National Teacher Day, part of Teacher Appreciation Week

Today is National Scrapbook Day

Today is National Crepe Suzette Day

1835 - James Gordon Bennett published the "New York Herald" forthe first time.

1851 - Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola, FL patented the mechanical refrigerator.

1851 - Linus Yale of Newport, NY became well known for his patent of the clock-type lock. If the name Yale sounds familiar, it should. Yale locks are among the top brands of security devices sold today.

1946: The New York Yankees became the first major league baseball team to travel by plane

1957 - Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book "Profiles in Courage

1960: Britain's Princess Margaret married photographer Anthony Armstrong-Jones, a commoner, at Westminster Abbey. They divorced in 1978

TODAY'S SMILE

A Mother

Somebody said that a child is carried in its mother's womb for nine months.

Somebody does not know that a child is carried in its mother's heart forever.

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby.

Somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, normal is history.

Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct.

Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.

Somebody said being a mother is boring.

Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.

Somebody said if you're a "good" mother, your child will "turn out good."

Somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.

Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices.

Somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window.

Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother.

Somebody never helped a fourth grader with his math.

Somebody said you can't love the fifth child as much as you love the first.

Somebody doesn't have five children.

Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books.

Somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose.

Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery.

Somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten, wave good-bye as you leave her at the college dorm, or watch her walk down the aisle.

Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back.

Somebody never organized a giggling birthday sleepover with 12 friends.

Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married.

Somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.

Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home.

Somebody never had grandchildren.

Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her.

Somebody isn't a mother.

Sooo....I send this with an "I love you!"

to all the Moms in my life!! :-)

TODAY'S WORD

halcyon \HAL-see-uhn\, noun:

1. A kingfisher. 2. A mythical bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was fabled to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation.

adjective: 1. Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy; as, "deep, halcyon repose."

2. Marked by peace and prosperity; as, halcyon years

Halcyon derives from Latin (h)alcyon, from Greek halkuon, a mythical bird, kingfisher.

This bird was fabled by the Greeks to nest at sea, about the time of the winter solstice, and, during incubation, to calm the waves

TODAY'S REFLECTION

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:34

We have a tendency to rush through life, trying to fit in all our appointments, chores, and recreation. We leave so little time between these things that we miss many opportunities. Jesus never seemed to rush.

Even when he was on his way to help the daughter of a synagogue leader, he took time to stop and help the woman who had touched the hem of his garment In today's Scripture, Jesus is cautioning us not to rush ahead to tomorrow with our worries, but to take life slowly — live and enjoy today.

If life has caught you in its whirlwind of work, perhaps you need to:

Slo-o-o-w down, relax a bit and see what you are missing.

Revise your agenda, perhaps eliminate some of the items or delegate some of the work.

Consider what is important, asking God's guidance, then slow down and take time to listen for that "still, small voice." http://www.ourprayer.org

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

To clean up shards of glass, dab the area with a piece of soft white bread

45 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

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 !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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BRIGHT SIDE LOGO BY SON #6

Monday, May 5, 2008

FOR MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 5TH, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see the beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead.

Louisa May Alcott

TODAY’S ACTION

Life will sometimes hand you a magical moment. Savor it.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Some people are making such thorough preparations for a rainy day that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine.

Author Unknown

HAPPY MONDAY !!

I made it through another very busy weekend and it’s BACK TO WORK once more. I’m off to a very slow start today and it’s Payroll day for me so I’ll be praying that I manage to find some energy and get up and go to make it through a busy day at work today.

The grand thing about this week is that I have a vacation day on Friday so I can head to the camper after work on Thursday. I really do need a nice long relaxing 3 day weekend and am looking forward to it for sure.

I had a grand time at the party for our Star and our Angel yesterday and was very happy to see the sunshine come out after such a rainy weekend.

I talked to DS#2 on the phone Sunday evening and he is traveling for work and just wanted to let me know everything is going ok his way.

I’m always happy to see or hear from my children and I was able to do a lot of that this weekend. Thank the good Lord for his many blessings.

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

TODAY’S PRAYERS

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

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

TO REMEMBER…

I am in the hands of God, and in God’s time all things will be made well.

TODAY IS… MUSEUM LOVERS DAY

The first museum? Who knows. People have been saving things and sharing them with friends over the centuries. To accumulate items into one place may have first happened in lending libraries, but there were also traveling exhibitions for people to enjoy on market days. Today's museums are the holders of history, so... visit one soon!

LINK TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION http://www.si.edu/

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is CINCO de MAYO day in the U.S. and Mexico

Today is Totally Chipotle Day, a day to herald a popular new flavor in the U.S. A Chipotle, which most Americans mispronounce, is a smoked jalapeno pepper.

Today is National Boo Boo Day, a day to call someone "Boo Boo."

Today is Cartoonists Day, a day to honor all cartoonists, funny ones, poignant ones, and even the editorial cartoonists we don't agree with. Thanks for making us laugh and think

Today is National Chocolate Custard Day

TODAY’S SMILE

The Flour Sack In that long ago time when things were saved, When roads were graveled and barrels were staved, When worn-out clothing was used as rags, When there were no plastic wraps or bags, And when the well was way out back, A versatile item was the flour sack! Pillsbury's Best and Gold Medal too, Names stamped proudly in purple and blue.

The string sewn on top was pulled and kept, The flour was emptied and spills were swept, The bag was folded and stored in a stack, Oh, that durable, practical flour sack! For a pillow, it was filled with feathers or down. Or it could make a baby's sleeping gown. It might carry a book and be a school bag, Or become a mail sack, slung over a nag. It made a very convenient pack, The adaptable, cotton flour sack!

Bleached and sewn, it was dutifully worn, As a bib, a diaper, or a kerchief, adorned. It was made into a petticoat, shirt, or slip; Granny braided rugs from its torn strips.

Yes, Mama ruffled curtains for our little shack From that humble but treasured flour sack! It made a strainer for milk or orange juice, To summon a person was a very good use. As a sling for a sprained wrist or a break, Or to help Mama roll out a jelly cake, Even as a window shade or to stuff a crack, We used a sturdy, common flour sack!

It became a dish towel, embroidered or not, To cover bread dough, help with pans too hot, Or to tie up victuals for neighbors in need. Men used it in the fields, to carry the seed. We could not do without it, that is a fact, Oh, that absorbent, grand old flour sack!

TODAY’S WORD

cloy \KLOY\, transitive verb:

1. To weary by excess, especially of sweetness, richness, pleasure, etc.

intransitive verb:

1. To become distasteful through an excess usually of something originally pleasing.

Cloy is short for obsolete accloy, "to clog," alteration of Middle English acloien, "to lame," from Middle French encloer, "to drive a nail into," from Medieval Latin inclavare, from Latin in, "in" + clavus, "nail

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.

Philippians 4:8

What is the secret of excellence? Sometimes we are able to do something that is excellent. But we can’t always depend on having everything turn out that way...

Today's Scripture gives us a direction to follow in order to attain excellence. When you keep your mind out of the gutter and on admirable subjects, you are likely to do excellent things.

Prayerful living causes you to learn the mind of Christ because you learn about his life and his teaching. You learn to listen when you pray. You learn to trust God to guide you to excellence. . .take your time, consider the options, pray, and then let God help you make the right decisions

http://www.ourprayer.org

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Wishes won't wash dishes

47 DAYS TIL SUMMER !

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 !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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BRIGHT SIDE LOGO BY SON #6

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Friday, May 2, 2008

FOR F R I D A Y , MAY 2nd, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 2ND, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The year's at the spring

And day's at the morn;

Morning's at seven;

The hillside's dew-pearled;

The lark's on the wing;

The snail's on the thorn;

God's in His heaven -

All's right with the world!

Robert Browning

TODAY’S ACTION

If the only prayer you say in your whole life is "thank you", that would suffice.

Meister Eckhart

TODAY’S QUOTE

Every morning is a fresh beginning. Every day is the world made new. Today is a new day. Today is my world made new. I have lived all my life up to this moment, to come to this day. This moment--this day--is as good as any moment in all eternity. I shall make of this day--each moment of this day--a heaven on earth. This is my day of opportunity

Dan Custer

HAPPY FRIDAY !!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR ANGEL

Who will be 5 years old tomorrow!

May the dear Lord bless you on your special day and always!

After work this evening I’ll leave for the camper so there won’t be a weekend newsletter. But it won’t be long and I will be able try out the camp Wi-Fi.

The laptop is working great and all my info is installed. They have yet to put up some tables and chairs for me to sit at. I’ll be sitting on the club house deck overlooking the lake, so that will depend on the weather for sure.

I’ll see you all again on Monday morning !

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

TODAY’S PRAYERS

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

GOD BLESS YOU!

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

TO REMEMBER…

I am in the hands of God, and in God’s time all things will be made well.

TODAY IS… STONE CARVERS DAY

Have you ever looked up and seen strange creatures clinging to the side of a building? Gargoyles have been around for thousands of years - a word that comes from "gargle" since a true gargoyle is a waterspout. Stone sculptors and carvers have been creating decorative works of art down through the ages. And, the Journeyman Stonecutters Association is the oldest active union in North America.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Rowdy Friends Day, a time to check up on your old rowdy friends to see if they’re okay

Today is National Baby’s Day, a day to celebrate babies as blessings from God. (Babies Day is observed on the birth date of Dr. Benjamin Spock.)

Today is National Truffles Day

Today is King James Day, marking publication on this date in 1611 of the King James version of The Bible

It was on this day in Tacoma, Washington, in 1904, that Harry Lillis Crosby was born; better known to us as Bing

1885 - A new magazine for homemakers went on sale. You can still get it by mail or find it right next to the cash register at your favorite grocery store. The magazine is Good Housekeeping. It has our seal of approval

1932 - NBC radio introduced an entertainer this night. The comic genius started working for a salary of $1,400 a week. His name: Jack Benny

1941 - The Federal Communications Commission agreed to let regular scheduling of TV broadcasts by commercial TV stations begin on July 1, 1941. It was the start of what would become network television

TODAY’S SMILE

Shirley continually complained that she didn’t make enough money, couldn’t afford the things she wanted, and therefore, wasn’t ever going to amount to anything. A counselor said to her, "You’re throwing your energy away complaining instead of using it to get ahead."

"But you don’t understand. The job is the problem, not me," Shirley countered. The counselor said, "Your low-paying job may be a problem, and your boss may demand too much, but if you are continually that upset, you are causing yourself more harm than either the job or the boss."

"What can I do?" she asked. The counselor said, "You can’t control your boss or the job, but you can control how you feel about them. Change your attitude."

Shirley took her advice. When she stopped whining about her life, people around her noticed. She got a promotion, and with her new job status, she was more marketable.

Within several months, she was transferred out of the department into a position with even higher pay and a more supportive boss.

Awful is a state of attitude.

Remember that a change in attitude will change the state of things!

ONE MORE…

Little three-year-old Robert was asked his name by a neighbor. "Robert", he replied. "Robert what?" she queried.

Robert looked puzzled. "What does your mother say after Robert?" Robert's eyes lit up."

"She says, Robert stop it."

TODAY’S WORD

condign \kuhn-DINE; KON-dine\, adjective:

Suitable to the fault or crime; deserved; adequate

Condign ultimately derives from Latin condignus, "very worthy," from com-, here used intensively + dignus, worthy.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

Acts 18:1-8.

The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power

Ps 97(98):1-4. John 16:16-20

Situations involving grief and joy are being played out at any given time around the world as well as in our own neighborhood. While one family is celebrating a new-born son or daughter, another is agonizing over the death of a loved one.

On both the big scale and in individual lives, mourning and joy often follow each other. While many in this country may be enjoying prosperity and peace, only a few hours away by air people are involved in life and death battles, mourning spouses killed in war, their children dying of starvation.

There is no way of totally avoiding sorrow in our lives and it is difficult to completely ignore the grief of others. But the resurrection of Christ can give us a deep confidence that God did not create us or our world for sorrow and pain.

As we share the Lord’s journey, we remember that we share not only his suffering, cross and death—but also his victory over death

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Prune suckers from fruit trees now before they become established

49 DAYS TIL SUMMER !

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 !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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Thursday, May 1, 2008

FOR THURSDAY, MAY 1ST, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 1ST, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Miracles are of all sizes. And if you start believing in little miracles, you can work up to the bigger ones.

Norman Vincent Peale

TODAY’S ACTION

Live with hope in your heart

TODAY’S QUOTE

When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home.

Betty Bender

HAPPY THURSDAY !!

Here we are with a new month to celebrate ! We know now that the warmer days and summer weather will soon be here. Daylight hours are getting longer and longer and we know that the sun is shinning much more too!

The merry month of May brings lots of celebrations to our family. This Sunday will be the first of many as we’ll be celebrating our Star’s First Communion and our Angel’s birthday too ! This time I get to celebrate with them. I don’t always have that blessing for sure.

I made it over the HUMP of this week and can now take the down hill slide into the weekend. It’ll be another busy one as I’ll leave after work on Friday for the camper and then return home early on Sunday to go to DS#3’s little part of the world for the First Communion/Birthday celebration.

DS#5 and his wife will be going along with me and then DD and her hubby will come a little later in the day. I think DS#1 and his family is planning on driving up too.

For a look at the family activities for this month you can check out my web page for the FAMILY NEWSLETTER http://hometown.aol.com/marainey1/myhomepage/holidaynewsletter.html

Thankfully the weather is supposed to be pretty nice. We do have a chance of showers Friday, Saturday and maybe Sunday, but I’m hoping if it must rain that it does it at night and not during the day. We’ll see. . .

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

TODAY’S PRAYERS NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

No ocean can hold it back

No river can overtake it

No whirlwind can go faster

No army can defeat it

No law can stop it

No distance can slow it

No disease can cripple it

No force on earth is more powerful

Or effective than the power of prayer.

Lynn Carlson, DaySpring Writer

The 57th Annual Day of Prayer takes place today. Millions around the world will join in praying for America

The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.

James 5:16

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

GOD BLESS YOU !

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

TO REMEMBER…

I am in the hands of God, and in God’s time all things will be made well.

TODAY IS… MOTHER GOOSE DAY!

Who was Mother Goose? The answer is many different writers. The term "Mother Goose" has been traced back to 1650 when a French book carried the line, "Like a Mother Goose story". It was first used in the title of a nusery rhyme collection about 1765 when "Mother Goose's Melody" was published. The name caught on, and nusery rhymes have been attributed to Mother Goose ever since.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

May may have been named for Maia, the Roman goddess of fertility and growth. Or the month may have been named to honor the Mairoes, the Roman Senate

May birthstone: the emerald. May's flower: lily of the valley or hawthorn

May is National Barbecue Month, Clean Air Month, Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month, Arthritis Month, Family Wellness Month, Heal the Children Month, Get Caught Reading Month, National Mental Health Month, National Hamburger Month, Egg Month, Hamburger Month, Fitness and Sports Month, Moving Month, National Bike Month, Motorcycle Safety Month, Women’s Health Care Month, Victorious Woman Month, Older Americans Month, Teen Self-Esteem Month, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Haitian Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Vinegar Month, Salad Month, Salsa Month, and Smile Month

Today is May Day, originally a festival in honor of Flora, the Roman goddess of spring, May Day has traditionally been a time to gather flowers and welcome warm weather. In the late 1800s, May Day also became a day to honor workers

Today is also Law Day, Loyalty Day, Lei Day, School Principals' Day, Mother Goose Day, Day of Prayer, Day of Reasoning, and Save the Rhino Day

1883 - Buffalo Bill (William F. Cody) staged his first Wild West Show

1889: The Bayer company of Germany introduced aspirin in powdered form

1967: Elvis married Priscilla Beaulieu, daughter of a U.S. Army colonel, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas

1971 - A new word was introduced into the American traveling lexicon this day -- Amtrak. The word soon became synonymous with passenger train travel. Amtrak operates under the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Now, people don’t take the train. They take Amtrak

TODAY’S SMILE

Tom was in his early 50s, retired and started a second career. However, he just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day, he was five, 10, 15 minutes late. But, he was a good worker and real sharp, so the boss was in a quandary about how to deal with it.

Finally, one day he called Tom into his office for a talk. "Tom, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic. You do a bang- up job, but your being late so often is quite bothersome."

"Yes, I know boss and I am working on it." "Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear. It's odd though, your coming in late. I know you're retired from the Air Force. What did they say if you came in late there"?

"They said, 'Good morning, General.'"

ONE MORE...

A thirty-eight-year-old scrubwoman would go to the movies and sigh, "If only I had her looks." She would listen to a singer and moan, "If only I had her voice." Then one day someone gave her a copy of the book, The Magic of Believing.

She stopped comparing herself with actresses and singers. She stopped crying about what she didn't have and started concentrating on what she did have. She took inventoryof herself and remembered that in high school she had a reputation for being the funniest girl around.

She began to turn her liabilities into assets. A few years ago Phyllis Diller made over $1 million in one year. She wasn't good looking and she had a scratchy voice, but she could make people laugh.

Source: Weekend Encounter

TODAY’S WORD

lenity \LEN-uh-tee\, noun:

The state or quality of being lenient; mildness; gentleness of treatment; leniency

Lenity comes from Latin lenitas, from lenis, soft, mild

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.

Ephesians 4:14

You hear people say, "I really don't know who I am or what I'm doing here. I'm so confused!" You can really feel lost and even helpless, when you lack a feeling of identity. But this isn't possible, when we firmly believe that we are God's children.

We can smile and sing "He's got the whole world in his hands," knowing that he loves us and knows each one of us by name. We are special and we feel so grateful . . .If you know that, you can be a winner!

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Don't plant your corn until the oak leaf is as big as a squirrel's ear

50 DAYS TIL SUMMER !

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 !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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