For Saturday, May, 14th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MAY 14TH, 2011

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

It's SATURDAY!

DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY

Dance Like a Chicken Day is for those who like to do the Chicken Dance. All 'ya gotta do is dance like a chicken. While any dance song will do, there's no dance like the Chicken dance.

It's tradition at every wedding reception to play and to dance the Chicken Dance. It gets people of all ages up dancing and mingling. It puts a smile on everyone's face. The Chicken Dance is not limited to weddings. It is also played at other social events where there is a band and dancing.

The only problem is that events are way too frequent for a chicken dance lover. Therefore, today exists to provide you with another opportunity to dance like a chicken. So, don't pass up this priceless opportunity.

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

May is National Barbecue Month

There’s no better way to celebrate than taking it outdoors for a cookout with friends or family. Seventy percent of Americans say cooking out gets them a healthier routine, specifically by encouraging time spent outdoors instead of cooped up in the house.

Grilled Key Lime Chicken Breasts

2 whole Chicken breasts, split
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1/2 cup Key Lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh-chopped basil
Salt and pepper

Season breasts with salt and pepper. Marinate in lime juice, oil, garlic, and basil. Marinate in a resalable storage bag at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Grill over moderate heat 6 to 7 minutes, turn and cook additional 6 to 7 minutes until done.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

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

Today is my Sunshine Boy's special day. We'll be off to church early this morning and then they are having a little party later on in the day for him. He has a special suit to wear and looks so grown up in it that it's unbelievable.

The time here is going very fast and tomorrow evening I'll be heading back home. I'll hate to go but still am so thankful I got to come anyway.

Prayer for my Sunshine Boy

All loving God,
You created my Grandson in Your image
and gave him the gift of life in our family.
Through baptism You welcomed him into your family, the Church,
and called him to live as Your son.
We thank You for this day,
on which, for the first time,

he receives Holy Communion.
May we always be nourished by Your presence
so as to grow in friendship with You.
As we continue our celebration today,

help us recognize Christ in one another.
We ask this in Jesus' name.
Amen.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Handle life with care.

38 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma