For Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

OCTOBER 5TH, 2010

If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side

It's TUESDAY!

Today is World Teachers' Day, sponsored by the UN

Teachers deserve a little recognition, and some thanks and appreciation. Aside from parents and direct family, who else has as much influence on the hearts ann minds of a child... your child? Teachers not only educate, but they help to shape and frame your child's beliefs, values, and behaviors

Teachers are saints. They work hard to make sure that we learn everything we need to make it in life and in our careers. Teachers really should be celebrated more often. And since 1994, that's exactly what we've been doing. Before then, all they got was an apple!

THINKING

Whenever I find myself in a situation I can't do anything about, I have found that a good way to cast my care upon the Lord is simply to say, Oh, well.

Some things just aren't worth getting upset about.

Cease from anger and forsake wrath; fret not your self—it tends only to evildoing

Psalm 37:8

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

National Apple Betty Day

Sliced apples. Brown sugar. Whipped Cream. What's not to love?

A delicious and simple campfire treat.

CAMPFIRE COOKED APPLES

One Apple per person

Light Brown Sugar

Cut the core out of the apples.

Place an apple on a piece of aluminum foil.

Fill the empty core cavity with brown sugar.

Wrap apple in aluminum foil.

Repeat steps #2 - #4 for each apple.

Place apples in campfire and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

For cooking at home, pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

PRAYERS

Dear Lord, relationships can be so hard to navigate. Help me know when to hold my tongue and pray instead. Help me overlook the little offenses made in ignorance or the insults made in the heat of an argument. And help me to also know when I should stand up and speak up.

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!

AROUND HOME

We were to have more rain yesterday and today but by afternoon the sun peeped out...I guess we'll just have to wait and see what today brings.

I did manage to get out to soak up some sunshine for an hour or so. I really have to store up as much as I can for the gloomy days.

I continue to work on my knitting project and have brought my crocheting work home from the camper. Maybe this winter I'll finally finish it.

FAMILY

I got this cute little picture Sunday. It looks like our little Lucky guy was sleeping and also has a new warm coat.

It sure will be needed in the days ahead.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Time is the quality of nature that keeps events from happening all at once. Lately, it doesn't seem to be working

Anonymous

77 DAYS UNTIL WINTER!

81 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma

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