FOR THURSDAY, MAY 11TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 11TH , 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The secret to living is giving not getting.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Remember your faith is the best answer to anxiety

TODAY’S QUOTE

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.

Henry Ford

HAPPY THURSDAY !

Opps! Yesterday I said it was DDIL#6’s birthday ! Sorry, got the numbers mixed up – It was DDIL#5’s birthday ! The picture was the correct one ! Maybe my age is beginning to show—anyway know that the thought was there.

Yesterday it got into the high 70’s here and rain is in the forecast along with some cooler temps too.

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

TODAY IS ,,,TUPPERWARE DAY

Tupperware was invented by Earl Tupper - a chemist for DuPont. He thought polyethylene might be used as a household plastic. In 1945, he made his first item - a 7 oz tumbler. A year later, he started making bowls with vacuum sealed lids. House Beautiful magazine called his products "Fine Art for 39 Cents". In 1951, he came up with another new idea - home marketing. Hosting a Tupperware Party quickly became the rage all over the country.

TUPPERWARE BREAD

 3 1/2 c. warm water

3 pkgs. of yeast

6 Tablespoons sugar

6 Tablespoons melted butter

4 teaspoons salt

2 eggs, beaten

10 cups flour

IP: If you don't have a tupperware bowl, you can use a regular bowl and cover it with a dish towel. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

1. Using your large tupperware bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add the sugar and melted butter. Stir in salt and beaten eggs. Add the 10 cups of flour last.

2. Stir until thoroughly mixed (the dough will be sticky). Snap on the bowl's cover and put in warm place until the seal pops on the lid.

3. Turn out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and put into greased loaf pans. Cover pans with a damp dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Cool on racks.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

1752: 1st US fire insurance policy is issued, in Philadelphia

1816: The American Bible Society was formed in New York City

1910: Glacier National Park in Montana was created by an act of Congress

1947: The B.F. Goodrich Company of Akron, Ohio, announced the development of a tubeless tire

TODAY’S SMILE

Blue Necks are Northerners -- the opposite of Rednecks.

Because of Redneck jokes, here are some takes on how Southern folks look at Northerners (or how Northerners sometimes think of themselves;)

YOU JUST MIGHT BE A BLUE NECK IF...

Instead of referring to two or more people as "Y'all," you call them "you guys," even if both of them are women.

You think Heinz Ketchup is really SPICY.

You don't have any problems pronouncing "Worcestershire sauce" correctly.

For breakfast, you would prefer potatoes-au-gratin to grits.

You don't know what a moon pie is. You've never had an RC Cola.

You've never, ever eaten okra -- fried, boiled, or pickled.

You eat fried chicken with a knife and fork.

You drink either "Pop" or "Soda"- instead of "Cokes."

You've never eaten and don't know how to make a tomato sandwich.

You don't even have one can of WD-40 somewhere around the house.

The last time you smiled was when you blocked someone from getting on an on-ramp to the highway.

You don't have any hats in your closet that advertise feed stores.

You call binoculars opera glasses.

You don't know anyone with at least two first names (i.e., Joe Bob, Faye Ellen, Billy Ray, Mary Jo, Bubba Dean, Joe Dan, Mary Alice).

You don't know any women with male names (i.e., Tommie, Bobbie, Johnnie, Jimmie). You don't have Maw-maw's & Pawpaw's.

None of your fur coats are homemade.

(I’m a grand mixture - it seems)

TODAY’S WORD

myr·i·ad adjective.

1. Constituting a very large, indefinite number; innumerable: the myriad fish in the ocean. 2. Composed of numerous diverse elements or facets: the myriad life of the metropolis. - noun. 1. A vast number: the myriads of bees in the hive.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Then Samuel said, 'Speak, for your servant is listening.'

I Samuel 3:10

Samuel listened to the Lord and was able to do extraordinary deeds during his lifetime. We may not have the privilege of actually hearing the Lord's voice speaking to us, but there are many other ways that we can hear God speak, We can hear God speak to us hrough godly parents, friends, Bible study and prayer or through a lovely flower or beautiful music. Our problem is that we are so busy doing what we think must be done that we don't take time to listen.

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

 Rain from the east, two days at least.

41 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 10TH , 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

There is no key to happiness—the door is always open.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Never dwell on bitterness, anger and despair

TODAY’S QUOTE

Write down in sand all the bad news and write down in granite all your good news

Old Saying

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

And Happy Birthday to DDIL#6

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Not only was I so very blessed to have 7 wonderful children , but I also have 6 DDIL’s and 1 DSIL.

I’m off to work once again, but it’s supposed to rain later today, so I won’t feel quite so bad being indoors all day.

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

TODAY IS BLOOD PRESSURE DAY

There is no ideal blood pressure reading, but there is a range of normal readings. Usually, a reading less than 140 over 90 means you don't need to worry. If either or both numbers are equal to or greater than 140 over 90 for an extended period of time, you have high blood pressure. This can be dangerous because it causes the heart to work extra hard. Check your's today!

HERE IS A LINK TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114

TODAY’S TRIVIA

1497: Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci sailed on his first voyage to the New World. America was named for him

1607: The first permanent English colony in North America, Jamestown Settlement, was founded near what is today Williamsburg, Virginia

1775: Continental Congress issues paper currency for 1st time

1869: The "golden spike" was driven at Promontory Point, Utah, joining the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific lines to form America's first transcontinental railway.

1908: The first Mother's Day observance took place during church services in Grafton, West Virginia, and Philadelphia

TODAY’S SMILE

After putting her children to bed, a mother changed into old slacks and a worn out blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her tolerance grew thin.

At last she put a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with severe warnings. While leaving the room, she overheard her three-year-old say with a shaky voice, "Who was 'that'?

 

Young at Heart.

Slightly Older in Other Places.

 

TODAY’S WORD

pro·di·gious adj.

1. Impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous: a prodigious storm. 2. Extraordinary; marvelous: the young Mozart's prodigious talents. 3. Obsolete. Portentous; ominous

TODAY’S REFLECTION

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love.

Psalm 33:18

We are all God's children and it is comforting to know that he is keeping his eye on us, but it can also lead to dismay, if we are doing something we'd like to hide from him. But the psalmist goes on to say that our hope "is in his unfailing love." Like the father of the prodigal son, when we turn from sinful ways and ask forgiveness, God will be there to wrap his arms around us and forgive.

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

For a stiff neck, apply a poultice of mashed thistle leaves or purslane soaked in linseed oil.

 42 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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For Tuesday, May 9th, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 9TH , 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.

e.e. cummings

TODAY’S ACTION

Be introspective, because the better you understand yourself, the more you have to offer

TODAY’S QUOTE

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

Eden Phillpots

HAPPY TUESDAY!

We had another beautiful day yesterday and probably will again today. I’m off to work after I get my good cup of coffee and am wishing I had an outdoors job this time of year.

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

TODAY IS SAVE A RINO DAY

The rhinoceros is between 35-65 million years old. They used to live in North America, but are now only found in Asia/Africa - and in zoos. They have poor eyesight, but a sharp sense of hearing and smell - and they can run up to 35 m.p.h. Their diet is made up of bulbs, grass and leaves, and they use their horns to help gather food. These horns grow about 1 inch a year and are more valuable than gold. They are sold for $30,000/pound

TODAY’S TRIVIA

 Dagwood's Birthday - In 1995, the Blondie comic strip wished Dagwood Bumstead a happy birthday

Peter Pan Day - Think happy thoughts today on the birthday of James Matthew Barrie, the author of the book - "Peter Pan

Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day

Today is National Teacher Day, paying tribute to America's educators

1868: A little town in Northwestern Nevada was named Reno after General Jesse Lee Reno, a Union officer of the Civil War. The town was first settled by the Washoe Indians who used the area for festivals and ceremonies

1944: Jimmie Davis, who wrote the song "You Are My Sunshine," became the Governor of Louisiana

1964: Louis Armstrong hit #1 on the Billboard pop chart with "Hello, Dolly!" It was Satchmo’s first #1 hit in his 41-year career

TODAY’S SMILE

Epitaph from a Penobscot, Maine, gravestone

Here lies a poor woman, Who always was tired;

She lived in a house, Where help was not hired;

Her last words on earth were, 'Dear friends, I am going;

Where washing ain't done, Nor sweeping or sewing;

 But everything there is exact to my wishes,

For where they don't eat, There's no washing dishes;

I'll be where loud anthems will always be ringing,

But having no voice, I'll be clear of the singing;

Don't mourn for me now, don't mourn for me never,

 I'm going to do nothing forever and ever.'

TODAY’S WORD

bathos (noun) [BAY-thos']

1. overly sentimental and exaggerated pathos; triteness; triviality; banality: "The quality of your prose is quite good, but you need to rescue your plot from bathos."

 2. a sudden, unintended transition in style from the elevated to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect; an unintended transition of style

3. an anticlimax

 TODAY’S REFLECTION

May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.

Psalm 33:22

It isn't easy to "hope in the Lord" when a loved one dies, or the doctor diagnoses your illness as cancer, or you see your child involved in drugs.

But when you make the difficult decision to hope in God's caring love, your mind is cleared

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Mend holes in screens with a bit of melted candle wax

43 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR MONDAY, MAY 8TH 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 8TH , 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Mother-love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Rejoice in your family.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Without a shepherd, sheep are not a flock

Russian Proverb

HAPPY MONDAY

After church yesterday I managed to get out and do a little badly needed shopping and just spent the rest of the day taking it easy. We were blessed with yet another sunny day! It looks like a quiet week and no rain is expected til maybe Thursday!

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

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. Dr. Pemberton’s medicine was sold to make people feel better. It’s “the pause that refreshes

 TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is World Red Cross Day

Today is Senior Citizens Day.

 Today is National Coconut Cream Pie Day

Today is V-E Day, marking Germany's surrender in World War II in 1945

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

1984: As "Happy Days" wound down its final season on ABC-TV, Joanie and Chachi got married and Fonzie filed papers to adopt a son. With Ron Howard and Anson Williams already gone, the series starred Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross, Erin Moran, and Scott Baio.

TODAY’S SMILE

A woman decides to have a facelift for her birthday. She spends $5,000.00 and feels pretty good about the results. A little while later she goes into McDonald's and upon getting her order, asks the counter girl how old she looks.

She replies, "I'd guess about 29" The woman replies, "Nope, I am 47." While waiting for the bus home, she asks an old man the same question. He replies, "I'm 78 and my eyesight is starting to go, but you are 47."

Stunned the woman says, "That is amazing. How did you know it so exactly?". The old man replies, "I was behind you in line at McDonald's when you told everybody

TODAY’S WORD

sacrosanct \SAK-roh-sankt\ adjective

 1 : most sacred or holy : inviolable

 2 : treated as if holy : immune from criticism or violation

TODAY’S REFLECTION

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Psalm 91:1

No one can tell you where the shadow of the Almighty is; you must find that out for yourself. When you have found out where it is, stay there; under that shadow no evil can ever befall you.

Oswald Chambers

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Never ask a lady her age, her weight, or what's in her purse.

44 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

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

 Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR SUNDAY , MAY 7TH , 2006

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 7TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Raising children is a creative endeavor, an art rather than a science. Bruno Bettelheim

TODAY’S ACTION

Create a strong family where members respect each other, are loyal to one another and enjoy being together

TODAY’S QUOTE

God gives every bird its food, but does not throw it into the nest.

Author Unknown

HAPPY SUNDAY

I’m a little late with my newsletter this morning as I spent the night out at my Dad’s . He wasn’t’ feeling quite up to par and I felt better staying over with him. My sister had spent the night before with him too. This morning he says he feels pretty good ! So I came home. Now I’m off to the shower and then to Church.

Take good care all !

Have a great day another wonderful one on the Way !

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

1789 - The first Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City. Each lady in attendance received as a gift a portrait of George Washington. Actually, the ball was the first such event held for the incoming President of the United States.

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

1941 Glenn Miller records "Chattanooga Choo Choo" for RCA

TODAY’S SMILE

A salesman was going door to door trying to sell his wears. As he walked up to the next house, he noticed a small boy sitting on the front steps. Is your mother home?" the salesman asked the small boy. "Yeah, she's home," the boy said, scooting over to let him past. The salesman rang the doorbell, got no response, knocked once, then again. Still no one came to the door. Turning to the boy, the fellow said, "I thought you said your mother was home!?" The kid replied, "She is; but this isn't where I live. People have one thing in common: they are all different

TODAY’S WORD

Connotation Pronunciation: /con-uh-TAY-shun/

n : an idea or image suggested by or associated with a word The word 'mother' has different connotations to different people

TODAY’S REFLECTION

 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

I Corinthians 9:25

You can pray to become a great musician, but you have to practice. You can pray to become a doctor or lawyer, but it takes years of study. God will give you the faith and the strength, but only you can tackle "the strict training." Paul tells us that this applies to our spiritual living

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Govern a small family as you would cook a small fish--very gently

45 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 6TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.'

Author unknown.

TODAY’S ACTION

You have not only the right but the duty to be happy and successful

TODAY’S QUOTE

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. 

Vincent Van Gogh

HAPPY SATURDAY!

This morning I'm off to take the car for an oil change.  Early 8:30 appointment so I'll have the rest of the day to do what needs to be done around here. 

This evening we are taking burgers out to my Dad for dinner and spend some time with him. 

I know it'll be a fast day !  Always too many things I'd like to get done !

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

 

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

The Kentucky Derby is today at Churchill Downs in Louisville

1957 Last broadcast of "I Love Lucy" on CBS-TV

TODAY’S SMILE

Just a line to say I'm living, that I'm not among the dead. Though I'm getting more forgetful, and all mixed up in the head. I got used to my Arthritis, to my dentures I'm resign.

I can manage my Bifocals, but dear God I miss my mind When I stand at the foot of the stairs, I wonder if I must go up for something, Or have I just come down from there? And before the fridge so often, My poor mind is filled with doubt, have I just put some food away? Or have I come to take something out?

And there's a time, when it is dark, I stop and hold my head. I don't know if I'm retiring, Or am I getting out of bed?

So, if it is my turn to write to you, there's no need getting sore. I may think that I have written, and don't want to be a bore.

So remember that I love you, and wish that you were near. But now it's nearly mail time, so must say "good-bye dear".

Here I stand before the mailbox, with a face so very red. Instead of mailing you my letter, I went and opened it instead.

TODAY’S WORD

olfactory • \ahl-FAK-tuh-ree adjective

of, relating to, or connected with the sense of smell

The aroma of cinnamon rolls coming from the kitchen served as an enticing olfactory clue that breakfast was almost ready

TODAY’S REFLECTION

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

I Timothy 6:6-7

May we all be content with what we have and thankful for our blessings

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Plant corn now or lose a bushel a day past the middle of May

46 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR FRIDAY - MAY 5, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 5TH, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

We become what we think about

Earl Nightingale

TODAY’S ACTION

Revisit a goal that you have abandoned and ask yourself why you have let it go.

TODAY’S QUOTE

There was never a good war or a bad peace.

Benjamin Franklin

HAPPY FRIDAY !

I heard from DDIL#2 that DS#2 was able to be home for one short day in between assignments. He’s done with the job in Honduras and is leaving for the next…I’m sure he’s looking forward to the end of this duty and when he can stay home with his family for awhile. I’ll be praying for his safe journey !

Last day of the work week and it looks like a normal weekend here. The only thing that I have to do is take the car for an oil change on Saturday morning .

Take good care all ! Have a great day !

Another wonderful one on the Way !

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!

HERE’S A LINK TO THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE

http://www.si.edu/

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Cinco de Mayo - Mexican independence day. Mexican-Americans celebrate this day with a cultural festival featuring parades, dancing, and food

First American astronaut in space ( l 961) - Alan Shepard, Jr. became the first American in space in a brief (15-minute), sub-orbital flight from Cape Canaveral.

First perfect baseball game pitched (1904) Cy Young pitched the first perfect game

1891: Carnegie Hall (then named "Music Hall") had its opening night in New York City.

2004: Picasso's 1905 painting "Boy with a Pipe" sold for $104 million at Sotheby's in New York, setting a new record for an auctioned painting

TODAY’S SMILE

A woman had a beautiful black cat with white feet named Socks. Socks spent his days outside and came indoors only at night. One cool October evening, he disappeared. She searched for him high and low for several days, but all in vain.

The following spring, however, Socks reappeared, looking healthy and clean. She figured he'd just been out sowing his wild oats, and let it go at that. Everything was back to normal until that autumn, when Socks once again disappeared.

The next spring, just as the prior year, he returned. When it happened for the third year in a row, she became very perplexed and decided to investigate. She started by asking her neighbors to see what, if any, information they might have. She was down to the last house on the block, the home of an older couple.

If they didn't have the answer, she wasn't sure where she would turn. So she went up and knocked on the door. The lady of the house answered, and she asked her, "By any chance, have you ever seen a black cat with four white feet around here?"

"A black cat?" the woman said. "With four white feet? Oh my, yes! He's the sweetest thing. My husband and I kept seeing him outside every fall. We hated it that the poor thing had to be out in the cold, so we decided that when we go south for the winter, we'd take him with us. He's been going to Florida with us every winter for the last few years

 

Why do hot dogs come ten to a package and hot dog buns only eight?

TODAY’S WORD

un·e·quiv·o·cal adjective.

Admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; clear and unambiguous: an unequivocal success.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told about an uncaring judge who loved neither God nor people. A widow came to him begging for justice against her enemy, but the judge refused to listen. She wouldn't give up, but kept coming back again and again. The unjust judge finally decided to give her the justice she deserved in order to get rid of her. Jesus said that our God would quickly deal justly with us.

I know not by what methods rare,

 But this I know: God answers prayer.

I know not if the blessing sought

Will come in just the guise I thought.

I leave my prayer to him alone

Whose will is wiser than my own.

Eliza M. Hickok

From Daily Guideposts

TODAY’S ADVICEFROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

There is no better surgeon than one with many scars

47 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!

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

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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