For Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 31st, 2010


It's TUESDAY!

Today will be the day.

DDIL#5 is scheduled for a C-section this morning. They were sent home yesterday to await results of the tests. By evening they were notified that all was well. DS#5 is super excited. So are we all! I'll be praying all goes well and hopefully I'll get some pictures to share with you all tomorrow.


THINKING

Pottery has been around for thousands of years. Each potter has their own unique style and finished product. But they all start with the same lump of clay. It may not look much but it has huge potential. The potter patiently works with it, allowing it take shape. Even if it falls out of shape, the potter will patiently start again. It is no surprise that God has been compared to a potter. Like a potter God works with us gently.

But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand

Isaiah 64:8


NEW IN THE KITCHEN

Today is National Trail Mix Day

Trail Mix Day features a high energy, tasty treat for the trail or snacks. You can buy packages of trail mix at a store. Or, you can make up your own, using the ingredients you like best.

When you head out to a campout, a hike or to go biking, take the Trail Mix along with you. It provides the extra energy boost to keep you from tiring along the way, and allows you to reach your destination full of pep.
Here is a fun way that the Boy Scouts make Trail Mix:

Ask each hiker or camper to bring a box or bag of their favorite cereal, nuts, pretzels, raisins, dried fruit, M&Ms, etc. For younger hikers or new members of the group, it's best to provide them with a list of the types of food that can go into trail mix. That way, the inexperienced hiker won't bring something that can not be easily carried. At the campout or before the hike, bring the group together and mix all the food in a big, big bowl. Put the mix into sealable baggies and pass them out to each hiker.

Tips: When making your own trail mix, avoid messy items that leave your hands sticky. Also avoid too many salty items. For example, unsalted nuts is better than salted ones.


PRAYERS

Dear Lord, let me be slow to criticize and quick to compliment.

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 ALL!


FAMILY

Did you know diaper spelled backwards is repaid ?

I guess for the most part we've all changed a diaper or two. Some more than others. It's not the most pleasant job in the world, but a necessary one for sure.

Just to think that we all wore diapers at one time goes to show that somethings in life just never change. Except for diapers of course we all hope they get changed.


COUNTING THE DAYS
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

Washington Irving


22 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