We are experiencing cool, sunny days this past week. The first hints of fall color are appearing. We love this not-hot weather but I hope we will have a few warmer days before the "Big Chill" arrives.
Jon's knees are still a bit stiff and sore since the accident which limits his mobility. We decided to "take a drive" into the Wisconsin countryside yesterday afternoon and find a nice place for lunch.
Along a country highway I spotted this on a billboard advertising a metro hospital. "Get the Care You Expect". That would not be a hospital pessimists should patronize. Get the care you expect would work better for optimistic patients. Expect the best. Self-fulfilling prophecy. Expect the worst? Poor outcome I would think.
A positive outlook on life serves one well. Keep your chin up. Look at the sunny side of life. Cheerio. We don't always feel happy or optimistic, but I am a believer that speaking optimistic words brings you up. We probably have to go through the hard times, the trials anyway but it will be easier if we remain hopeful.
The Bible is filled with exhortations to speak words of life into our lives. Our hope is in the name of the lord. We don't have to live without help and hope. We don't have to do it all ourselves. We have a choice. Our strength alone or His strength.
Words to a song from "South Pacific" called "Cockeyed Optimistic" written when the world was suffering the turmoil of WW II and it may have been hard to see a more peaceful future.
http://www.allmusicals.com/lyrics/southpacific/acockeyedoptimist.htm
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