Seems the older I get the faster time flies. It was as if it were just yesterday we ushered in the New Year now here it is June 1st already. And in celebration of this day let us not miss out on International Childrens Day. Which is celebrated around the world for much greater causes— ending child abuse, ending the deprivation of children of their rights, and the fight in creating more efforts to improve the lives of children internationally.

Although vacationers are flocking down here to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, Legoland Florida Resort, the infamous Clearwater Beach, and of course, the sunshine. So far all we’ve been seeing is a lot of rain and winds blowing. Hopefully, those rainy days will blow over and the sunshine the state of Florida is so famous for will peep through those dark clouds again.

Did you know June’s calendar has 169 June holidays? You can’t RSVP them all so you are going to have to pick your battles. Here are just a few… African-American Music Appreciation Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Child Vision Awareness Month, National Men’s Health Month, National PTSD Awareness Month, National Rose Month, Professional Wellness Month, Rebuild Your Life Month, and Sports America Kids Month. For the complete list please go visit Minnie and Mickey.

For those with a sweet tooth—don’t forget about National Hazelnut Cake Day on June 1st. I just love hazelnut cake with chocolate icing! For all of you who still enjoy board games; June 3rd is International Tabletop Day. Is anybody up for Scrabble? Music lovers will be celebrating Prince’s Birthday on June 7th and Global Beatles’ Day on June 25th.

On a more somber note let us not forget D-Day June 6th, and the Army’s Birthday, June 14th. We’ve got to celebrate Juneteenth on June 19th. Let’s always remember the Day of Pentecost known as Holy Spirit Monday, June 5th. Finally, all you procrastinators, don’t wait until the last minute to do your Father’s Day shopping. So mark your calendars you busy June bugs!

A little June Trivia. Did you know that June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and has the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere?

Father, we thank You For your Grace, Mercy, and Goodness over our Lives, Thank You Lord For ushering us into the first half of the year. as we enter this new month, I pray that You fill our hearts with gratitude for the blessings You have bestowed upon us. May we approach each day with a spirit of thankfulness and recognize the beauty in the simple joys of life. Lord, please guide our steps in this new month. Help us to walk in Your ways and follow Your commandments. Grant us wisdom and discernment to make righteous decisions and to be a light in the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Happy New Month and best wishes to you all. Blessings and Peace!

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