For Monday, February 29th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29TH, 2016

19 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:05 am

Sunset:  6:19 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

It’s Leap Day!  Leap Day is every fours years....almost. It's every four years except years ending with ’00' that are not divisible by 400. The year in which Leap Day occurs, is called a Leap Year. The earth rotates around the sun once every 365 and about 1/4 days. So, by adding an extra day every four years, we get mighty close to keeping the calendar consistent with the earth's annual trip around the sun. 

The last Leap Day was on February 29, 2012, so enjoy this special day.  It’s a free day that only comes around once every four years! Use it to catch up and slow down.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Take a leap. This is that free day you've been waiting for. It's an extra 24 hours you didn't have last year.

Author Unknown

All any of us have is this one life and why not do something which makes you happy from the inside and not from the outside. Something which makes you want to get up in the morning and makes you look forward to the next day.  There are times we need to remind ourselves that we don’t have to do what everyone else is doing. Don’t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big. We just need to go out there and make that dream come true.

 It’s looking like we’ll have one more day above freezing here then our temps will drop again.  The good news is that by next weekend, we’ll be thawing out again.  For several weekends in a row now we’ve had some warmer weather.  It’s a nice pattern to be in, but hopefully very soon now, those below freezing days during the week will be a thing of the past too. 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Take a leap of faith and miracles will happen.

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

3634. for an extra day to enjoy this year

3635. for warmer days and sunshine

3636.  for those leaps of faith that take us a little higher

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Happy Leap Year! 

Today only comes once every four years, so make it special. Reject negativity, love those who hate and follow your dreams.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Sunday, February 28th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2016

20 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:06 am

Sunset:  6:18 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Happy Birthday to our little Lucky Guy today !

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

I hope this birthday is full of fun for you !

Happy Birthday !

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. 

Joyce Brothers

I did get to celebrate with this little grandson yesterday at his party.  It was lots of fun for all ! 

Family is one of my top priorities and I do love being able to join in the celebrations they have.  

Although I’m not able to join in every one of them due to time and distance, I am very thankful for the large and wonderful family that mine has grown in to.  There is truly never a dull moment in my life.  

They say we’re going to be in the 50’s today weather wise.  It’ll probably be a quiet day here and that’s a good thing.  I’ll be resting up from my busy day yesterday!

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them. 

Desmond Tutu

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

3631. for our little Lucky Guy.  It’s his birthday today

3632.  for family celebrations, always a good time

3633. for my large and wonderful family

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Having a place to go — is a home. Having someone to love — is a family. Having both — is a blessing. 

Donna Hedges

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Saturday, February 27th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2016

21 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:08 am

Sunset:  6:17 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is No Brainer Day - now this day is for me! By definition, a No brainer, is dong something that is simple, easy, obvious, or totally logical. Therefore, today is the day for us to do all those no brainer tasks and activities. If a project requires thinking, study, or analysis of any kind, then its not the chore to do today.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

You control the outcome of your day. Choose happiness, it's a no brainer.

Author Unknown

There is something soothing about doing things that take little concentration and for that reason I love folding the laundry and doing dishes.  They don’t take much thought at all but gives us a great feeling of accomplishment when they are done. 

Today is our little Lucky Guy’’s birthday party.  Tomorrow is his actual birthday and I’ll be posting some pictures of him then.  It’s supposed to be a sunny day and warmer with temps in the 40’s.  Our snow will once again be melting away.  

I have made some mac salad to take along to share. It’s a kids party so this will go well with the hot dogs that are on the menu.  Hot dogs are one thing that all of my grandchildren seem to enjoy.  There are lots of things we can make with hot dogs and I found a new to me recipe using them that I thought looked pretty good and it includes mac and cheese which is also one of their favorites!

MACARONI CHEESE HOT DOG CASSEROLE  

1 lb. box macaroni , cooked
1 can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
1 can Campbell's nacho cheese soup
2 c. half and half
2 tbsp. butter
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. chopped parsley, optional
1 small pkg. shredded cheddar or taco cheese 
1 lb. hot dogs, cut into 2 inch slices

Combine cooked macaroni, cheddar and nacho cheese soup, half and half, butter, salt and pepper, parsley and mix well. Place in a greased large baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve hot.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. 

G.K. Chesterton

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

3628. for the soothing, no brainer days in life

3629. for hot dogs and mac and cheese, a favorite of kids

3630. for a party to go to, it's time to celebrate

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

One comes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whether the statement be true of false. It comes to be dominating thought in one's mind.

Robert Collier

It’s a no brainer !

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Friday, February 26th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2016

22 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:09 am

Sunset:  6:15 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Oh, for Pete’s sake! Not another pointless holiday?

Today is  Pete’s Sake Day, which celebrates one example of a ‘minced oath’, where an offensive word or phrase is substituted by something more acceptable in society. Other examples include ‘For crying out loud!’, and ‘Sugar!’. Such euphemisms have been used for centuries whenever people hit thumbs with hammers, burn hands on hot plates, or sit on sharp things while in polite company.

In the case of this particular minced oath, Pete is likely to refer to St Peter. However, if there’s a Pete in your life, why not do something for his sake? It doesn’t have to be much, making him a cup of tea or a nice sandwich would be good! If you don’t happen to know anyone named Pete, perhaps you can celebrate by saying ‘For Pete’s Sake’ whenever you get an opportunity.

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The kindest word in all the world is the unkind word, unsaid. 

Author Unknown

I am one that would definitely rather use a phrase like For Pete’s Sake,  rather than an offensive word any time.  I’ve even occasions when I’ve resorted to my own sort of gibberish when I’m upset rather than to use hurtful words.  

Our words can hurt others more than we know and being careful about what we say is important. There are always better ways to  express ourselves when we are angry or upset.

Words are powerful. Use them carefully. They can heal as well as hurt. They can build up or tear down. Use them with caution. 

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Henri Frederic Amiel

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

3625. for words, using good ones is always better

3626. for a visit with both my sisters this week, always good

3627.  for weather radio advisories, even when they wake me up at 3:30 in the morning

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

  

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Soft words win hard hearts. 

Proverb

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma