FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 19th, 2008

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

Voltaire

 

TODAY’S ACTION

Believe in the sun even when it's not shining

 

TODAY’S QUOTE Kindness is so sweet, when life is bitter.

Cubby

HAPPY TUESDAY !!

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PRINCE CHARMING !

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Our ‘Prince Charming’ is 4 years old today . As usual he is one of my grand’babes’ that lives too far away to be celebrating with him. I always mention my family’s birthdays here in this newsletter, but there are many that read this that aren’t mentioned and I do wish you blessings on your special day too !

As predicted, we had our snow yesterday. Not much accumulated on the ground, but very often it looked like one of those snow globes outside. Big white flakes were swirling around as it was very windy and cold I might add.

We have a 50 % chance of more of that white stuff today and it’ll be a blustery one they say. A good day to put on my ‘winter silks’ for sure!

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.

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

 

TO REMEMBER…

 

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

 

TODAY IS…WATCH CASSABLANCA DAY

 Casablanca is rated second (behind Citizen Kane) on the American Film Institute's Top 100 Greatest American Movies list. It was filmed in 59 days on the sound stages of Warner Bros. in 1942. The script was based on a play called "Everybody Goes to Rick's" that was never produced. With pages reaching the set as they were scheduled to be shot, nobody knew how the movie would end until the final days of production.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Nose-Blowing Day, a day for everyone with a stuffy nose to stop everything at nigh-noon and blow seriously for 10 seconds. Then take a deep breath

Today is National Chocolate Mint Day

 Today is Straw Wrapper Appreciation Day, a day to remember how much fun it was to blow the wrapper off a straw

1878 - Thomas Alva Edison, famed inventor, patented a music player at his laboratory in Menlo Park, NJ. (This music device is the one we know as the phonograph)

1934: Comedian Bob Hope and Delores Reade were married in Erie, Pennsylvania. The marriage lasted 69 years until Hope's death at age 100 in 2003

1964: Simon & Garfunkel completed the original version of "Sounds of Silence" using only acoustic guitars

1985 - Cherry Coke was introduced by the Coca-Cola Company, not at company headquarters in Atlanta, but in New York City, instead. Many who grew up in the 1950s rushed to buy the canned and/or bottled taste of nostalgia; hoping it would taste the same as they remembered. Soda jerks at drug store fountains had been mixing it since the 1930s.

TODAY’S SMILE A KITTEN FROM HEAVEN

A Pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed and offered warm milk. The kitty would not come down.

The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and drove away so that the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten. He did all this, checking his progress in the car frequently, then figured if he went just a little bit further, the tree would be bent sufficiently for him to reach the kitten.

But as he moved a little further forward The tree went "boing!" and the kitten instantly sailed through the air - out of sight. The pastor felt terrible. He walked all over the neighborhood asking people if they'd seen a little kitten. Nobody had seen a stray kitten. So, he prayed, "Lord, I just commit this kitten to your keeping," and went on about his business.

A few days later he was at the grocery store, and met one of his church members. He happened to look into her shopping cart and was amazed to see cat food. Now this woman was a cat hater and everyone knew it, so he asked her, "Why are you buying cat food when you hate cats so much?" She replied, "You won't believe this," and told him how her little girl had been begging her for a cat, but she kept refusing.

Then a few days before, the child had begged again, so the Mom finally told her little girl, "Well, if the Lord gives you a cat, I'll let you keep it." She told the pastor, "I watched my child go out in the backyard, get on her knees, and ask Lord for a cat. And really, Pastor, you won't believe this, but I saw it with my own eyes A kitten suddenly came flying out of the blue sky, with its paws spread out, and landed right on our tree in the backyard.

TODAY’S LINK

BEAUTIFUL UNITED STATES

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TODAY’S WORD

lacuna \luh-KYOO-nuh\, noun; plural lacunae \luh-KYOO-nee\ or lacunas::

1. A blank space; a missing part; a gap.

2. (Biology) A small opening, depression, or cavity in an anatomical structure Lacuna is from the Latin lacuna, "a cavity, a hollow," from lacus, "a hollow

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow

Isaiah 1:18

To the upright I will show the saving power of God

Psalm 50:23

The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted

Matthew 23: 11-12

Astonishing, isn’t it, when God says that all our terrible sins can be ‘invisibly mended’ overnight. No scars, no festering, no lingering shame, no unforgiven hurt: all gone! But we must acknowledge God’s rights and God’s sense of justice-help the oppressed, be just to the orphan, plead for the widow… The power and infinity of God add a whole dimension and give us room for freedom.

The humble are exalted, as the gospel says today, and the greatest among us must act as servants. Forgiveness comes not from tearing up of debts, but in the strong embrace of God’s love as we share in God’s work

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Never descend to flatter or withhold a deserved compliment

30 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

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 !!!

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FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 18th, 2008

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.

Eleanor Roosevelt

TODAY’S ACTION

Lose yourself in something that you believe in

TODAY’S QUOTE

I wish I were big enough to admit my shortcomings, brave enough to accept criticism, compassionate enough to understand human frailties, human enough to be thoughtful and open enough to be devoted to the love of God.

Gordon Taggart

 

HAPPY MONDAY !!

BACK TO WORK

I had a great day sale shopping with DD yesterday and I’ll now be one of the best dressed campers around as I found lots of tee shirts and sweat pants etc on sale for really cheap prices. I even found a pair of my favorite flip flops at one of the shoe stores and they were cheaper than the ones I bought when we went to visit DS#4 last Spring too.

The sunshine managed to come out in the afternoon and it got in the 50’s so it was nice being out. Today they are still saying we could see more snow. Winter is not over by a long shot.

On the calendar for the week ahead is:

Tuesday evening – dinner out with DD and her hubby

Thursday evening – Bible Study

Today at work will be really quiet as lots of people are off due to the President’s Day holiday.

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.

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

 

TO REMEMBER…

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

 

TODAY IS…PLAY DOH DAY

 Play-Doh was created in 1956 by Joe McVicker when he made modeling clay out of wallpaper paste for his sister’s pre-school students. The white dough could be shaped into anything, squashed back into a ball and kept soft in an airtight container. Rainbow Crafts in Cincinnati, Ohio sold the Play-Doh to department stores and schools. It was soon picked up by Kenner, made into lots of colors and sold worldwide

 

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Presidents' Day in the U.S., observing the birth dates of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

Today is National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

Today is National Clean Out Your Cubby Holes Day

Today is Pluto Day. The ninth planet, not accepted as a planet by some, was discovered on this date in 1930 by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was named for the Roman god of the underworld

1885: Mark Twain's ''Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'' was published

1908 - U.S. postage stamps were sold for the very first time. They cost only a penny...

1960: The Everly Brothers recorded "When Will I Be Loved

 

TODAY’S SMILE

A cactus stood all alone in the desert, wondering why it was stuck in the middle of nowhere. "I do nothing but stand here all day," it sighed. "What use am I? I'm the ugliest plant in the desert. My spines are thick and prickly, my leaves are rubbery and tough, my skin is thick and bumpy. I can't offer shade or juicy fruit to any passing traveler. I don't see that I'm any use at all."

All it did was stand in the sun day after day, growing taller and fatter. Its spines grew longer and its leaves tougher, and it swelled here and there until it was lumpy and lopsided all over. It truly was strange- looking. "I wish I could do something useful," it sighed.

By day hawks circled high overhead. "What can I do with my life?" the cactus called. Whether they heard or not, the hawks sailed away. At night the moon floated into the sky and cast its pale glow on the desert floor. "What good can I do with my life?" the cactus called. The moon only stared coldly as it mounted its course.

A lizard crawled by, leaving a little trail in the sand with its tail. "What worthy deed can I do?" the cactus called. "You?" the lizard laughed, pausing a moment. "Worthy deed? Why, you can't do anything! The hawks circle way overhead, tracing delicate patterns for us all to admire.

The moon hangs high like a lantern at night, so we can see our ways home to our loved ones. Even I, the lowly lizard, have something to do. I decorate the sands with these beautiful brushstrokes as I pull my tail along. Buy you? You do nothing but get uglier every day."

And so it went on, year after year. At last the cactus grew old, and it knew its time was short. "Oh, Lord," it cried out, "I've wondered so long, and I've tried so hard. Forgive me if I've failed to find something worthy to do. I fear that now it's too late."

 But just then the cactus felt a strange stirring and unfolding, and it knew a surge of joy that erased all despair. At its very tip, like a sudden crown, a glorious flower suddenly opened in bloom. Never had the desert known such a blossom. Its fragrance perfumed the air far and wide and brought happiness to all passing by.

The butterflies paused to admire its beauty, and that night even the moon smiled when it rose to find such a treasure. The cactus heard a voice. "You have waited long," the Lord said. "The heart that seeks to do good reflects My glory, and will always bring something worthwhile to the world, something in which all can rejoice - even if for only a moment."

Author Unknown

 

TODAY’S LINK

 WHEN EAGLES FLY

http://www.pennyparker2.com/storms.html

 

TODAY’S WORD

pestiferous \pes-TIF-uh-ruhs\, adjective:

1. Bearing or bringing disease.

2. Infected with or contaminated by a pestilential disease.

3. Morally evil or dangerous to society; pernicious.

4. Bothersome; troublesome; annoying.

Pestiferous is from Latin pestifer, "pestilential," from pestis, "pestilence," + -fer, "bearing

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD, and the LORD sent Nathan to David.

II Samuel 11:27-12:1

One of the biggest reasons that we fall back into old habits, those decisions that leave us in conflict with how we should love God and neighbor, is that we try and do it alone.

 Readjusting our ethical compass should not be done in a vacuum; we need someone else who will applaud us when we take good steps, and admonish, and encourage us when we come up short When you have someone who holds you accountable, you are reminded on a regular basis what it is that God has set for you to do.

 Maybe that person is your spouse, a child, a friend, a co-worker, or a spiritual guide. Whatever your case may be, search out that person and enlist his or her help. When you do this, you will be amazed at how clearly God begins to speak, because now God is able to speak though that person.

You want to make right decisions? Make sure that someone holds you accountable!

 

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

To eliminate the smell of burned food, boil a small amount of vinegar

31 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

 

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 !!!

MA

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FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 15th, 2008

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you really lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.

Henry Drummond

TODAY’S ACTION

Every day, remind yourself of your own ability, of your good mind, and affirm that you can make something really good out of your life

TODAY’S QUOTE

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself

Galileo Galileo

HAPPY FRIDAY !!

Yesterday, Valentines Day, turned out to be a somewhat calm and sunny day. Temps got up to the mid 30’s and I think that is more the way Winter should be. The ‘Newlyweds’ sent a beautiful bunch of tulips to me at work and that was a wonderful surprise. I left them there so I can look at a touch of ‘Springtime’ at work today, but I’ll bring them home this evening.

Today after work I’m going to stop at a church down the street and pick up a fish dinner for supper. They had their sign out when I came home from work yesterday saying they were having baked fish all the Fridays of Lent. I got their dinners a few times last year and they were very good.

Hopefully, I’ll make it to the Stations of the Cross this evening at 7. I didn’t go last week because it was very cold and snowy out. However, it is supposed to snow again today so we’ll see…

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.

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.

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…SUSAN B. ANTHONY DAY

 Celebrating her birth in 1820 at Adams, Massachusetts, and recognizing her work for women's rights

 

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Thanks for a Great Valentine's Day

Today is National Gumdrop Day

1564: Astronomer Galileo was born in Pisa, Italy

1958: The "Dick Clark Show" debuted on ABC-TV in prime-time. Guests on the first show were Connie Francis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnnie Ray, Pat Boone, and Chuck Willis. The show lasted three seasons.

1985 - The Centers for Disease Control reported that more than half of all nine-year-olds in the U.S. showed no sign of tooth decay. Fluoride was given credit for these ‘pearly’ figures

TODAY’S SMILE

Minnesota Ghost

This happened about a month ago just outside of Wilmar, a little town in the back country of Minnesota, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock take, it's real.

This out of state traveler was on the side of the road, hitchhiking on a real dark night in the middle of a thunderstorm. Time passed slowly and no cars went by. It was raining so hard he could hardly see his hand in front of his face. Suddenly he saw a car moving slowly, approaching and appearing ghostlike in the rain. It slowly and silently crept toward him and stopped.

Wanting a ride real bad the guy jumped in the car and closed the door; only then did he realize that there was nobody behind the wheel, and no sound of an engine to heard over the rain. Again the car crept slowly forward and the guy was terrified, too scared to think of jumping out and running.

The guy saw that the car was approaching a sharp curve and, still to scared to jump out, he started to pray and begin begging for his life; he was sure the ghost car would go off the road and into a nearby lake and he would surely drown. But just before the curve a shadowy figure appeared at the drivers window and a hand reached in and turning the steering wheel, guiding the car safely around the bend.

Then, just as silently, the hand disappeared through the window and the hitchhiker was alone again! Paralyzed with fear, the guy watched the hand reappear every time they reached a curve. Finally the guy, scared to near death, had all he could take and jumped out of the car and ran and ran, into a town, into Wilmar.

Wet and in shock, he went into a bar and voice quivering, ordered two shots of whiskey, then told everybody about his supernatural experience. A silence enveloped and everybody got goose bumps when they realized the guy was telling the truth ( and not just some drunk).

About a half an hour later two guys walked into the bar and one says to the other, " Look Ole, ders dat idiot that rode in our car when we wuz pushin' it in the rain."

 

TODAY’S WORD

perdurable \pur-DUR-uh-bul; pur-DYUR-\, adjective:

Very durable; lasting; continuing long

Perdurable ultimately comes from Late Latin perdurabilis, from Latin perdurare, to last a long time, to endure, from per-, throughout + durare, to last

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you.

Isaiah 49

Does it seem that your prayer has not been heard? Are you waiting for an answer, but seem to get none? Don't be discouraged, for God's timing is different from ours When you go to God in prayer, trust him completely, for he will answer you.

If you are afraid, ask the Lord for courage. Then believe that he has given it to you, and you will get it. Open your eyes to the changes you begin to see. Feel the courage seep into your heart and you will be invigorated and ready to face the challenges of the day. Not only will you change, but you will see events occur that you could never expect

http://www.ourprayer.org

 

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

 Nature does nothing in vain

 33 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

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 !!!

MA

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FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 14th, 2008

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The human heart feels things the eyes cannot see, And knows what the mind cannot understand.

Anonymous

 

TODAY’S ACTION

Allow yourself to be loved and to love all that you meet

 

TODAY’S QUOTE

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow.

Swedish Proverb

 

HAPPY THURSDAY !!

And Happy Valentines Day!

 DID YOU SEE IT? I did, we actually had some blue skies and sunshine yesterday. I even think we are supposed to get some more today. It was still cold, but the sunshine does make you feel warmer some how.

My desk is clear at work and I could have 2 days off, but I still have to go as I’m counted on to be there in case my boss has to go out on business calls. I never know from day to day when that will be so I always try to show up.

It will be a day of data entry and cleaning out old files . Not very exciting for sure. The mail man brought me a few Valentines this week. It’s always fun to get them especially the ones signed by the grand’babes’. A big ‘THANK YOU’ to those that sent them.

 I do hope you all have a wonderful Valentines Day !

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.

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.

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…SEND A VALENTINE DAY

The history of Valentine's Day and its patron saint is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been a month of romance and St. Valentine's Day comes from both Christian and ancient Roman traditions

Most of us associate Valentine’s Day with romance, but some old-timers used it as a gauge of their goose's productivity: "On Valentine's Day will a good goose lay; if she be a good goose, her dame well to pay, she will lay two eggs before Valentine’s Day." Another old belief was that "on St. Valentine’s Day, all the birds of the air in couples do join." Doves became a symbol of Valentine's Day in part because they mate for life Hearts and flowers to you on this Valentine’s Day

 

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Valentine’s Day and National Have A Heart Day.

 One promotes romance, the other promotes eating your vegetables

Feast Day of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. The first valentine card was probably sent by the Duke of Orleans while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415

Today is National Cream Filled Chocolates Day

Today is Oregon Day. It became the 33rd U.S. state on this date in 1859

Today is Arizona Day. It became the 48th U.S. state on this date in 1912

National Nest Box Week begins today, time to put up a bird house

1918 - The motion picture, Tarzan of the Apes, was released -- just in time for Valentine’s Day! The film was based on a series of stories written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The movie focused on 10-year-old Gordon Griffith who played Tarzan as a boy. An older Tarzan was played by Elmo Lincoln

 

TODAY’S SMILE

One spring morning I was walking along a path in the woods near my home. Suddenly a rabbit bound across the path. This rabbit looked a bit roughed up; its fur was sparse and uneven. As I stepped closer, the rabbit casually hopped to a grove of small trees a few yards away.

As I resumed my walk, a slight movement in the grass caught my eye. Stooping down, I saw four tiny creatures in a clump of grass. They were rabbit kits. Only two and a half inches long, hairless, and blind, they were totally helpless. Their nest had been dug down into the earth.

Leaves and grass had been arranged to form a camouflaged home. But the most striking feature was that the inside of the nest had been completely lined with fur--rabbit fur.

Then it hit me.

That scraggy-furred rabbit I had just seen was the mother of this precious litter. Not only had she carried her young through pregnancy, endured labor and delivery pains, prepared a nest, and patiently nursed and protected them to this point, she had also given of herself. Painfully, she had pulled out great clumps of fur to line the nest, thus providing a soft, warm environment for her fragile kits.

author unknown

 

The 10 Commandments Of Love

Put your spouse before your mother, your father, your son and your daughter--- your mate is your lifelong companion.

Do not abuse your body with excessive food, drink or any foreign substance that goes into your arm or up your nose.

Remember that cleanliness is a virtue.

Willingly share all of your worldly goods with your mate.

Do not forget to say, "I love you. "Even though your love may be constant, your spouse needs to hear those cherished words often.

Remember that the approval of your spouse is worth far more than the adoring glances of a hundred strangers, so be true to him or her, and forsake all others.

Permit neither your business nor your hobby to make you a stranger to your spouse. The most precious gift you can give is time!

Keep your home in good repair, because out of it comes the joys of old age (not to mention its resale value).

Forgive with grace, because who among us does not need to be forgiven?

Honor the Lord your God every day of your life, and your children will grow up to bless you

Following these commandments will help you with everlasting love

 

TODAY’S LINK

A VALENTINE FOR YOU http://passionup.com/valentine/html/valentine205.htm

 

TODAY’S WORD

copacetic \koh-puh-SET-ik\, adjective:

Very satisfactory; fine

The origin of copacetic is unknown

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Live right, and you shall eat from the life-giving tree. And if you act wisely, others will follow.

Proverbs 11:30

We each have a different idea of what it means to "live right." Some would say that it means having the necessities of life — food, clothing, a place to live. Others would say that it requires more than that — it would need certain luxuries.

But I believe that our scripture verse indicates that God is thinking of the way we conduct ourselves — living the simple life

…joy does not depend on owning things, but on living right

 

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

Abraham Lincoln

34 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

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 !!!

MA

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FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

February 13th, 2008

 

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Hope is like the sun which, as we journey towards it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.

Samuel Smiles

 

TODAY’S ACTION

Find strength for today and hope for tomorrow

TODAY’S QUOTE

No matter how difficult life can be the most important thing is to live it with hope.

Anonymous

 

HAPPY WEDNESDAY !!

What a crazy day we had yesterday – weather wise that is. When I left for work the roads weren’t bad and we only had an inch or so of snow on the ground, but they kept saying we would still get more and we did. It snowed all day.

The roads were terrible and I was beginning to think the road crews went on strike as I never saw any til late afternoon. On the way home it stated raining ice pellets and the roads were slippery.

I made a trip to the grocery store at lunch time because I was hungry for a Rueben Sandwich and because they needed some supplies in the office. I’d gotten some good bread on the weekend for my Rueben, but they had no corned beef. So I got the corned beef and for supper last night I made my sandwich. It was good too ! I also made one to take in my lunch today, so I’ll be having a double treat. Usually I wait for St. Patrick’s day for that, but when I saw the good bread I got a craving and now it is satisfied.

Drive safely and keep warm !

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.

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

 

TO REMEMBER…

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

 

TODAY IS…STAMP COLLECTORS DAY

 Stamp collecting is called Philately. Nobody knows who collected the first stamps, but it is now considered a rewarding and relaxing hobby. It is also educational. Learning about stamps teaches us about the currency, history, and customs of diffenent countries. There are more than a half million stamps issued worldwide with thousands more being released each year.

 

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Suck in Your Gut Day Today is Guys Don't Forget Tomorrow Is Valentine's Day Day

1635 - The Boston Latin School, the first public school building in the United States, was established on this day

1867 - Johann Strauss’ magnificent Blue Danube Waltz was played for the first time at a public concert in Vienna, Austria

1959: Mattel toy partner Ruth Handler gave birth to an 11-inch teenager named Barbie

1965: 16-year-old Peggy Fleming won the U.S. Ladies Senior Figure Skating Title at Lake Placid, New York

1997 - After a two-day chase, space shuttle Discovery’s astronauts hauled the Hubble Space Telescope aboard to begin a $350 million refurbishment. The mission’s objective was to replace worn-out components and install new ones to increase the performance of the telescope.

TODAY’S SMILE

First-graders were nervous as the teacher called on them to pass out their valentines that February day several years ago. Some of the students received many valentines. Others, who had received only a few, huddled low in their chairs.

The teacher noticed one girl in particular. Her name was Serena. She was shy and awkward, came to school only sporadically, and did not seem to have any friends among her classmates.

Serena had only a few valentines on her desk, and tears were running down her cheeks, so the teacher knelt beside her to comfort her. But to her astonishment, Serena was crying for joy! "Look at all my valentines!" she exclaimed. "I never thought I'd get even one, and look! I got six!"

Whether the cup is half empty or half full depends on your point of view. Like Serena, all of us need to modify the negative so we can accentuate the positive..

 

TODAY’S WORD

ersatz \AIR-sahts; UR-sats\, adjective:

Being a substitute or imitation, usually an inferior one

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

There, Jesus changed right in front of them. His face shined like the sun. And his clothes were as white as sunlight. Suddenly, the three followers saw Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus. Peter spoke up, "Lord! We're lucky to be here! If you want, I'll pitch three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While Peter was speaking, a light-filled cloud suddenly covered them. Just as suddenly, a voice spoke from the cloud, "This is the Son I love. He pleases me. So listen to him.

Matthew 17:2-5

As the old saying goes: "Seeing is believing." People love to entertained with the spectacular and the unusual. Illusionists and magicians prosper from the seemingly impossible and improbable. A gloss reading of this gospel tempts us to place the Transfiguration in the stories of the amazing.

That, however, would do an injustice to the impact of the story. For its impact lies not in the appearance of Jesus (as important as that was) but in the faith life of the Peter, James, and John. Yes, the transfiguration amazed Peter, James, and John. The amazement, however, led to fear of losing control and the peace that came with trusting God, not the entertaining awes of simple disbelief.

The amazement helped change Jesus disciples from common fishermen to uncommon apostles. In small ways and large, Jesus constantly calls to us for a deeper walk with him. Do we heed the call and take the chance?

 

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Saddle your dreams afore you ride 'em

35 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

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 !!!

MA

 

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FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FEBRUARY 10TH, 2008

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

God has put something noble and good into every heart which His hand created.

Mark Twain

 

TODAY’S ACTION

Don't underestimate your power to change yourself

 

TODAY’S QUOTE

You got to sing like you don't need the money

Love like you'll never get hurt

You got to dance like nobody's watchin'

It's gotta come from the heart

If you want it to work.

Susanna Clark & Richard Leigh

 

HAPPY SUNDAY !!

I’m up and got that good coffee right here beside me and am ready to start another day. It is R& R day once more and I’ll be going off to church as usual.

The day here will be a very cold one, but I’ve got my ‘winter silks’, my flannels and lots of layers on to keep me warm. The weatherman said yesterday that we were close to breaking a record for days without sunshine for February.

The sun did make anappearance so I guess we’ll not be breaking any records. I can certainly tell that the sun is missing in my life. Last week I made the effort to go to bed earlier and I did for at least 2 days. I found myself waking up several times during the night, I usually sleep pretty soundly and so for the rest of the week I went up to bed around 9 as usual.

I think that 8:00 was just too early and that I just need some sunshine and not more sleep. I’m trying to hang on and I know that once the ‘Ides of March’ (15th) comes I’ll be on the uphill swing. That seems for me to be the turning point .

I heard from DS#2 yesterday and he’ll be off on a short trip this week related to his job. He hopes to be able to see his children too. I think DS#4 is traveling also, if not this week it will be soon. He does a lot of traveling for work too. Both of them are in my prayers for safe travels.

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.

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.

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…BOY SCOUT DAY

William Boyce, a Chicago publisher, was lost on a foggy night in London. A good deed by an anonymous boy helped him find his way back to his hotel. The boy refused a tip and identified himself only as a "boy scout". Boyce was so impressed, he met with the founder of the British Scouts. When he returned to America, he founded the Boy Scouts of American on Feb 10, 1910

 

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is World Marriage Day

Today is National Cream Cheese Brownie Day

Today is National Umbrella Day

60 AD: The Apostle Paul was shipwrecked near the island of Malta

1933: The Postal Telegraph Company of New York City delivered history’s first "singing" telegram

1957: The Styrofoam cooler was invented

1967 - The 25th Amendment to the Constitution, dealing with presidential disability and succession, was ratified by the U.S. Congress this day. The amendment provided, in part, “In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.”

 

TODAY’S LINK

ONE DAY AT A TIME

http://www.marycy.org/solitude.html

 

TODAY’S SMILE

DRINKING FROM THE SAUCER

I've never made a fortune. ... And I'll never make one now. But it really doesn't matter ... 'Cause I'm happy anyhow.

As I go along my journey ... I'm reaping better than I've sowed. I'm drinking from the saucer ... 'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I don't have a lot of riches ... and sometimes the going's rough, But while I've got my family to love me, ... I think I'm rich enough.

I'll just thank God for the blessings ... That His mercy has bestowed, I'm drinking from the saucer ... 'Cause my cup has overflowed

If You give me strength and courage ... When the way grows steep and rough, I'll not ask for other blessings, ... I'm already blest enough.

May I never be too busy ... To help bear another's load Then I'll be drinking from the saucer ... Cause my cup has overflowed.

Author Unknown

 

TODAY’S WORD

menagerie \muh-NAJ-uh-ree; -NAZH-\, noun:

1. A collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition.

2. An enclosure where wild or unusual animals are kept or exhibited.

3. A diverse or varied group

Menagerie comes from French ménagerie, from Middle French, from menage, from Old French mesnage, "dwelling

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

Mark 1:18

Many people are confused about who Jesus is. But through His Word, God helps us know and enjoy the real Jesus. You will find Him wonderfully compelling.

Tough fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots gave up everything to follow Him (Mark 1:18). Women felt safe with Him. Crowds stood in awe of His power and authority.

Jesus is not content to be just our “fire insurance,” saving us from eternal punishment in hell. Rather, He wants us to know Him for who He really is, and He desires to connect with us on a deeper, more personal level. Get to know Him—and you’ll grow to love Him more and more each day

http://www.rbc.org

 

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Cheese is easier to grate if you first place it in the freezer for 30 minutes

39 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

 

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 !!!

MA

 

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FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2008

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FEBRUARY 7th, 2008

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

Theodore Roosevelt

 

TODAY’S ACTION

Welcome the freshness of the morning and the opportunities that await you.

 

TODAY’S QUOTE

There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life, happiness, freedom, and peace of mind, are always attained by giving them to someone else.

Peyton Conway March

 

HAPPY THURSDAY !!

We are now back to our colder weather and probably will have a little snow. There was a lot of flooding in our area and the old DIY building that now houses a flea market had it’s roof collapse. Thankfully no one was in it at the time.

 DD’s basement had a great flood too and I think she may be ready to build an ark. Thankfully they had some helpers in the way of one of my nieces and her hubby.

So even though we had some rough times of it in our area, there were some blessings too.

I got word from my morning BK gal that our South Side Mall will become a Burlington Coat Factory, so that is good news too. It’s amazing what I find out stopping at Burger King on the way to work.

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

 

TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, we thank you for the blessings of this day Help us to remember those who have so much less than we do Help us to grow in love and care for each other We ask you to comfort and give strength and peace to those who are sick or struggling in any way.

Give us grateful hearts, our Father, for all thy mercies, and make us mindful of the needs of others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

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

 

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

 

TODAY IS…CHARLES DICKENS DAY

 Charles Dickens is probably England's most popular author. He was born in Portsmouth, England on February 7, 1812, but spent most of his childhood in London where he based many of his novels. He started writing short stories at the age of 24 and continued to write until his death in 1890. His books related the bad conditions of the working classes and poor people in hopes of bringing about social change.

 

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Send a Card to a Friend Day

Today is National Fettuccini Alfredo Day

1940 - Movie fans watched the world premiere of the Walt Disney animation, Pinocchio, at the Center Theatre in Manhattan

1964 Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream

1964 Beatles land at New York's JFK airport, for 1st US tour

1965 WVIZ TV channel 25 in Cleveland OH (PBS) begins broadcasting

 

TODAY’S SMILE

KEEP YOUR FORK

 Author Unknown

There was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. The woman also requested to be buried with her favorite Bible. Everything was in order and the pastor was preparing to leave when the woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.

"There's one more thing," she said excitedly. "What's that?" came the pastor's reply. "This is very important," the woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."

The pastor stood looking at the woman, not knowing quite what to say. "That surprises you, doesn't it?" the woman asked. "Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the pastor.

The woman went on to explain to the pastor.

At the funeral people were walking by the woman's casket and they saw the pretty dress she was wearing, her favorite Bible and the fork placed in her right hand.

Over and over, the pastor heard the question "What's with the fork?" And over and over he smiled. During his message, the pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.

He then told the people what the woman had said shortly before she died. "In all my years of attending church socials and potluck dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, ‘Keep your fork'. It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming . . . like velvety chocolate cake or deep dish apple pie.

Something wonderful, and with substance! So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder ‘What's with the fork?'. Then I want you to tell them: ‘Keep your fork . . . the best is yet to come.'

 

TODAY’S WORD

venial \VEE-nee-uhl\, adjective:

 Capable of being forgiven; not heinous; excusable; pardonable Venial comes from Latin venia, "grace, indulgence, favor." It is not to be confused with venal, which means "capable of being bought; salable; open to bribery," and comes from Latin venum "sale." Remember that venial, like sin, has an i in it.

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.

II Corinthians 5:20

Whether we like it or not, others are observing the way we talk and the way we act. For some, we are the closest they will come to Christ, If they see a sorrowful, anxious or angry Christian, they will not be eager to learn more about Christ. But if they see the joy of the Lord in our smiles and enthusiasm, they'll want to know why we are so content.

 Our daily lives can do more for spreading the Good News then many sermons. Make this Lenten season a time of spiritual renewal. You'll not only be more joyful, but you will be a better ambassador for Christ. http://www.ourprayer.org

 

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

An extra plate at table set, A hungry guest you soon will get

 42 DAYS UNTIL SPRING !

 

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 !!!

MA

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