Sunny Side

My husband Norm has a sunny disposition; some people naturally seem to see the positive side of circumstances. It feels good to be around hopeful individuals; they lift our spirits.

Who wants to be around an old grouch? To be honest, I don’t always see the sunny side of life.

Music was a big part of both of our lives while we dated. Norm was the nighttime DJ on Top 40 radio 1260 WNDR, Syracuse and I was a loyal listener.

I recall a humorous conversation from a Sunday morning while on our way to worship services. We had invited a close friend to church and were discussing something we all noticed across the street.

Norm (knowing it was on the opposite side) mistakenly referred to it as the ‘flip side’ of the street. As radio announcer he seldom played the flip side of hit records.

Paul directed us to the winning side; the sunny side of life.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things (Philippians 4:6-8 NASB).”