For Saturday, May 29th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 29^TH, 2010

It's SATURDAY!

It's been really beautiful weather here and boy is the campground full to busting over with people. All the regulars are here plus lots and lots of extras. Everyone is just happy to finally have some nice weather.

THINKING

God never closes a door without opening a window

Thanks be to God, who in Christ ... and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him

2 Corinthians 2:14

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

Just in time for a

hot summer day

5 MINUTE SOUTHWEST LAYERED SALAD

6 cups torn romaine lettuce

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

1/2 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa

1/2 cup Three Cheese Crumbles

1/2 cup Ranch Dressing

1 cup broken tortilla chips

PLACE lettuce on serving platter or in bottom of glass serving bowl.

COVER with layers of beans, corn, salsa and cheese.

DRIZZLE with dressing; sprinkle with chips.

PRAYERS

God our Father, when times are difficult, I ask for courage and determination. When there is hostility between people, lead me to see the best in people and in situations, and give me the gift of making peace. Remove from me whatever contradicts your love that I may share more fully the Good News of your love

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

My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to

finish what I start.

So far today, I have finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate cake.

I feel better already

Author Unknown

I don't go to a therapist at all -- never have and probably never will as I have the good Lord to guide me. But I sure do eat well. Especially when I'm camping. This weekend with the babes here and everyone fixing their favorite dishes w

ill be a food lovers delight. No doubt I will be feeling really good.

FAMILY

DS#5 and his wife along with DS#1 and his family made it into camp yesterday evening. Tomorrow DS#6 and his family should be coming in and then our holiday camping party will be complete.

COUNTING THE DAYS

23 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Camping Tip #11

You'll never be lost if you remember that moss always grows on the north side of your compass

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma