For Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JULY 28th, 2010

It's WEDNESDAY!

Today is going to be another hot one!

The nice thing is that it's going to cool off again and we may have temps in the high 70's by Friday. We haven't had that in a long while. It looks like a great weekend for being at the camper.

I don't know if I'll be walking or not this morning. I'll see what the temperature is and then decide. The humidity is building and that makes it very uncomfortable for me.

We'll see.,,

THINKING

We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love

Mother Teresa

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

A Super Simple Supper

Spanish Pork Chops

4 pork chops
1 package spanish rice mix
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/4 cups water
1 can (14 oz size) diced tomatoes, undrained

In a skillet, brown the chops and set aside. In same skillet, saute the rice in butter till brown. Stir in water, tomatoes, and seasoning packet from rice mix; bring to boil, cover, reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Add chops, cover, and simmer till rice and chops are done.

Makes 4 servings

PRAYERS

Lord, I want to make positive choices each day. Inspire me to get my priorities right and be generous in my care and concern for others. In busy days and casual days remind me, too, of my basic human need for personal time and quiet and space, and lead me to respect the personal needs that others also have.

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

As I've had some new paint brushes for awhile and haven't used them yet, I'm rounding up my supplies and starting some new projects. Lot's of ideas have been on hold for awhile and now I think I certainly do have time for them so I'm going to get busy while I feel inspired to do so.

As I have a craft room just filled with things to do, there should never be a lack of supplies. Just doing it has been the problem.

FAMILY

I had a call from DS#6 yesterday and they are leaving today for a little vacation so I'll be praying for safe travels for them and for nice weather too.

He also said he'll be needing some help at the end of August so I'll be traveling there and staying for a few days. He's having a hernia repair done so I'll be praying too that that surgery goes well for him.

One thing about being retired now is that I'm available whenever someone needs a hand.

DS#5 also called to let me know they are at the State Fair which runs through the 8th of August. They are doing just fine and have their camper set up there.

He does his caricatures and has had great success in the past so we'll be praying for a successful time for him and that all goes well.

COUNTING THE DAYS

57 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