For Monday, April 26th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

APRIL 26^TH, 2010

It's MONDAY!

Here I am at DS#6's this morning! I came in late yesterday afternoon. Of course the rain had to be pouring down at it's hardest on the drive over here from my house. I was up way later than usual and up early this morning too so I'm going to be taking a nap today when the baby decides to take his nap today.

THINKING

When we turn our attention to God, we discover that our inner self is refreshed.

Focusing on the splendid plans God has for us can help us not get caught up in distractions or side roads that go nowhere.

Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.

Isaiah 40:31

• IN THE KITCHEN

DS#6 said that he'd like Chili for supper tonight. I'm sure I've already given you my Chili recipe so today I thought I give you a different one to try.

Chili Mac

2 lbs ground sirloin

1 pound corkscrew shaped pasta with lines or elbows with lines

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seed and chopped(optional - they are to hot for me)
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 palm fuls) dark chili powder
• 2 tablespoons (1 palm ful) cumin
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
• Coarse salt
• 1 cup beer or beef broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• Chopped scallions, for garnish

In a large pot, boil pasta until al dente.

Meanwhile, in a big, deep pot, brown beef in oil over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers, and garlic. Season meat mixture with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Cook together 5 minutes, stir in beer or broth, and reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

Drain pasta. Add hot pasta to chili pot and stir to coat pasta evenly. Remove from heat and garnish big bowlfuls of chili mac with chopped scallions.

PRAYERS

Lord, may I feel safe and secure in Your hand today.

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.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

AROUND HOME

If you don’t like the day you’re having, wait half an hour and see what unfolds next!

When I see the smiles that my little grandson gives out so abundantly I can't help but smile too. He is a really happy little guy, except when he needs those diapers changed or needs his feeding. Then he lets you know he is unhappy for sure.

I indeed intend to keep him smiling!

FAMILY

A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television.

Author Unknown

My week of baby sitting is going to be cut short by a couple of days. DDIL#6's great grandmother passed away and they will be taking off work Wednesday and Thursday for that so I suppose I'll be going home for those 2 days then returning for Friday and then back home on the weekend. My condolences and prayers go out to her family.

Next week will be a short one too as DDIL#6 has to take off for the baby's doctor appointment.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Better to ask twice than lose your way once

56 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

ma