For Monday, July 19th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JULY 19TH, 2010

It's MONDAY!

It was a grand weekend!

I sat in my camper on the computer Sunday morning watching the tent campers in front of me pack up. There were at least 8 different sets of c

ampers in the tent area and the first was packing up and out by 6:30 am. Sure makes me wonder why they had to head out so early.

Thankfully I don't have a tent to fold down and pack up. Some of the people come in here for just one night and although they seem to really enjoy themselves it seems like a lot of work for just one day.

THINKING

As children, we were taught to say thank you when we received a gift or kindness.

All blessings originate in God. So we should also say Thank you, God for blessings seen and unseen

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise

Psalm 100:4

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

A tasty twist on the old favorite.

4 slices multigrain bread

6 strawberry tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced with a sharp knife
10 slices fontina or provolone cheese
12 to 16 large basil leaves
Honey to taste
Butter to coat bread for grilling

Makes two sandwiches.

1. To make each sandwich, spread one side of each slice of bread with desired amount of butter.
2. On the opposite side of two of the slices, spread a generous amount of honey, just enough to cover the surface.
3. Divide the tomatoes between the two sandwiches and arrange the slices on top of the honey. Then, lay four slices of fontina cheese on top of each tomato-topped slice.
4. Divide the basil leaves between the two sandwiches and lay atop the fontina. Then top each basil-covered slice with the sliced mozzarella. Top with remaining bread slices, butter side up.
5. Over very low heat, preheat a skillet then grill the sandwiches one at a time. To ensure the cheese melts evenly, cover the skillet with a lid while cooking. Grill each side for about 3 to 5 minutes, until lightlybrowned.

Fontina is a cow's milk semi-soft cheese which comes only from the Valle d'Aosta, Italy. The cheese is aged and pungent, irregular in shape, covered with a dark brown rind. In the U.S. the cheese is typically younger, straw-yellow with a buttery, nutty taste. A substitute to use would be provolone cheese.

PRAYERS

DS#6 has asked for prayers for some that are dear to him. May the good Lord bless them with the help that is needed right now.

In times of difficulty, Lord, may we support others with the same care and concern as we would like to experience ourselves.

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, Firefigh

ters and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

AROUND HOME

This past weekend at the camper was a quiet one, but n

ext weekend looks like it will be much busier as the campgr

ound celebrates Christmas in July. It should be a fun time for everyone.

Santa always comes on his golf cart and wearing his Hawaiian shirt. I guess that would be because there is no snow for his sled and reindeer. In honor of the occasion I'll have to dig out my Hawaiian shirt to wear too.

I had planned to make Chicken Paprikas for our Christmas in July dinner but since it's been so hot I've decided not to do that and will wait to do it some cooler weekend. I am going to make Sloppy Joe's and Mac Salad though for Friday evening's supper.

FAMILY

Some big events are also coming up for my family . DS#5 and his wife will be having a baby shower in mid August (their baby is due in Sept.) and DS#6 and his wife will be having our little Lucky guy baptized in September too. It looks like this grand'ma' is going to be very busy for sure.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Look for joy each day, and you’ll find more

66 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma