For Sunday, June 19th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 19th, 2011

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

It's SUNDAY!

FATHERS DAY

A day to honor Dad. For many of us, our fathers are our heroes. We appreciate them for their love and guidance. A good father can set an example of strength, honor, sacrifice, and responsibility. On Fathers Day we honor dads for their love and the lessons they have taught us.

I wish all fathers a HAPPY Father's Day today, especially all of my sons who are all such great fathers!

A Father's Day Prayer

Holy Father,

You are the one who knows how absolutely special fathers are.
You made them that way.

How else can a man work so hard, give so much, and love unconditionally,
without your strength?

So first, Lord, thank You for fathers, for daddies.
For big, strong men with tender hearts,
with hands that are calloused and rough,
yet so soft and gentle when hearts need mending.

Lord, help children to delight this day in being with their dads,
even if it must be only by phone.

May the precious memories flow, and bring laughter,
and new love and appreciation.

Lord, please take care of our dads.
Though they are brave and protective,
they must also be frightened sometimes,
when money runs low, when we need things, when we're hurt or sick.

Lord, when their hearts break because they can't do it all,
please help us to let them know how much we love them.

And how much You love them.

Lord, forgive the men who know they are not good fathers,
and help them to know when and if they can make things better,
with Your help.

And Oh, Lord, for those Dads who keep trying and keep loving after messing up so many times,
help their children to love them even more in return.

Lord, for that Dad who has lost a child, please let him know You are there,
right beside him,
for nothing else can heal a heart so torn.

For the father who is parenting alone, strengthen him with your love.

For those whose father is already with You,

Give him a hug, Lord,

and tell him it's from his children.

And you, too, Lord.

Happy Father's Day!

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

Celebrate Father's Day with

Dad's Omelet Recipe

1/2 cup each diced green pepper, onion, and mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a skillet, saute green pepper, onion, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In a small bowl, beat eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour into the skillet. Cook over medium heat; as eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon vegetables and cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Makes 2 servings

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 ALL!

AROUND HOME

Dad taught you about camping, took you to ball games, and let you do all the stuff Mom would never let you get away with.

It's true my children's father was a wonderful man. He was the softy in our family and I'm sure they all have some wonderful memories of their Dad. Now all my sons are fathers too and I'm sure they'll be making some wonderful memories now with their own children.

Their dad liked to golf and while he wasn't a great golfer, I think that years of playing taught him that the more thoughts you have in your head as you swing the club, the less likely you are to be successful. You must simplify your thoughts and focus on what matters most. In golf and in life, we must focus on what matters most... in his case I know that his family was what mattered most.

COUNTING THE DAYS

A REAL HOME

A REAL HOME is a playground. Beware of the house where no rough-housing is allowed and no cries of glee are heard.

A REAL HOME is a workshop. Pity the child who is unfamiliar with wrenches and hammers, knitting needles, thread, screwdrivers and saws.

A REAL HOME is a forum. Honest, open discussion of life's great problems belongs originally and primarily in the family circle.

A REAL HOME is cooperative. Households flourish in peace when the interest of each is the interest of all.

A REAL HOME is a school. Many of life's most important and lasting lessons are learned here, both early in life and later on.

A REAL HOME is a temple, where people are loved and respected and where life is appreciated, in the recognition that life in all its parts is a gift of God, with our family being our personal and most precious gift.

Happy Fathers Day!

2 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