ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 10TH, 2011
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
It's TUESDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DDIL#5 today!
May the dear Lord bless you today and always!
I want to wish you the best birthday yet
Have a wonderful birthday!
We all need to be occasionally reminded to celebrate life, our own as well as others.
National Shrimp Day!
Shrimp are a popular, inexpensive seafood that can be prepared in so many ways.
Shrimp Alfredo with Peas
1 pound fettuccine pasta
1 package (10 oz size) frozen petite peas, thawed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound peeled and cooked medium-size shrimp
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions; add peas to the cooking water for last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain and return pasta and peas to cooking pot.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes; stir in shrimp, cook for 2 additional minutes, or until heated through; set aside and keep warm.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; slowly whisk in the broth; add salt and pepper. Whisk in the milk. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat. Add the gruyere and stir until melted and sauce is smooth.
Add the shrimp mixture to the pasta pot; pour the sauce over all and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
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!
I've also had a prayer request for someone who is seeking a new job. This prayer is for that person and for all who are looking for new employment.
Gracious and loving God, you know our need for meaningful work. Send your Holy Spirit to guide those who are searching for employment. Help them to recognize the gifts and talents you have given them.
Deepen their desire to follow your will. Inspire them as they contact potential employers. Give them patience as they wait for responses. Shelter them from feelings of rejection. Protect them from discouragement. Give them courage to overcome fear.
Shower on them the graces they need to persevere. Let this time of searching become an opportunity to grow in faith, to cultivate the virtue of hope, and to experience your healing love. We ask this through Chirst our Lord.
Amen
AROUND HOME
There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents... and only one for birthday presents, you know.
Lewis Carroll
I believe in remembering birthdays with gusto. It’s a celebration of presents, candles, cake, and special wishes. It’s a day to honor life, reflect, and set goals for the future.
It truly is a gift to be alive!
Life is a Celeberation !
COUNTING THE DAYS
God in His loving wisdom has given each of us the two best gifts we can ever get: a life to live and the love to live it with. Let’s not waste them. Let’s not put them on a shelf and ignore them. Let’s use them instead. Let’s fill each of our birthdays and all the days in between with loving others, helping others, giving to others, teaching others, and sharing joy with others. Let’s truly enjoy these gifts God gives us from our first breath until our last sigh.
Joseph J. Mazzella
42 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
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