For Saturday, October 29th, 2011

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

OCTOBER 29TH,  2011

It's SATURDAY!

HERMIT DAY

Hermit Day is today. It's a quiet day to spend quietly in seclusion, all by yourself.
For some people, being a recluse is a way of life. They spend everyday by themselves, in peaceful seclusion. For whatever reason, Hermits prefer living away from the crowds and the sea of humanity. For many of us who lead an increasingly busy lifestyle, the idea of being a Hermit for a Day is very tempting. The thought of getting away from it all, even if for just one day, is very appealing.Have a happy, secluded, quiet, and peaceful Hermit Day.

In the quiet hours when we are alone and there is nobody to tell us what fine fellows we are, we come sometimes upon a moment in which we wonder, not how much money we are earning, nor how famous we have become, but what good we are doing.

A. A. Milne

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY

Ground, rolled, or steel-cut oats are high in fiber and a filling ingredient in muffins, cookies, breakfast cereal and more. This nutritious grain gets its just desserts today, National Oatmeal Day.

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL

1 cup water
1/4 cup apple juice
1 apple, diced
2/3 cup rolled oats

dash cinnamon
1 cup  milk

Place the water, juice, and apples in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the rolled oats and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer til thick. Serve hot with the milk.

This recipe 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!

AROUND HOME

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.  A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. 

Sophia Loren

When my children were young, I used to think that a day by myself was wonderful.  All I could think of was the fact that I would spend hours by myself, no one asking for anything, no one needing me. But I really didn’t have to wait for my children to grow up to realize that mothers never stop trying to raise their children no matter how old they get.  Being part of a family is to be always caring about others.  I hope all my children know how much I love them and how proud I am of them.  No matter how old they get I'll never stop caring.  My advice to young moms is that if you are a mom, know that somehow for the next few decades or for as long as you live, you'll be wearing your heart on your sleeve.

 One of our fun family times when my children were growing up was family game night.  Fall is a great time to initiate an old tradition.  I saw this little game recently and thought I'd pass it on.  

Spider

To play Spider, each person needs a sheet of paper, a crayon or pencil, and one die (dice). Each person chooses a number from 1 to 6. The youngest person then rolls the die. If she rolls her number, then she gets to draw a circle for the body of the spider. Then the die is passed to the next person. Once each person has drawn a circle, then you start to draw the legs (8 total). If you want the game to continue, then you can then add a face. The first person who completes their spider is the winner!

Have a wonderful Saturday everyone!

COUNTING THE DAYS

To those who see with loving eyes, life is beautiful. 

To those who speak with tender voices, life is peaceful. 

To those who help with gentle hands, life is full. 

And to those who care with compassionate hearts,

 life is good beyond all measure.

Author Unknown

54 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

58 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