For Thursday, February 4th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2016

44 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:38 am

Sunset:  5:48 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

 February 4th is Thank a Mailman Day.  It's our chance to say thanks to the guy, or gal, who delivers our mail. After all, they are there six days a week. The reliable postal worker is always there doing their job, regardless of the weather. They are a hardy lot. So Thank a Mailman today!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds

Inscription on the James Farley Post Office in New York City

I am very thankful for my mail men and women.  I’ve had both over the years and they’ve all done an excellent job.  They get all those birthday cards I send out to where they need to go.  We do have a couple of February birthdays in the family, but not until later on in the month.  Before they happen, there will be Valentines going out in the mail.  I think it’s important to let those we care about know just how much they mean to us and I like to take advantage of the special occasions in life to do so.  

I think it’s important to keep in touch, to keep the lines of communication open, and sending out cards is one of the ways I do it.  For some folks, a phone call feels like an intrusion onto their time and space. For others, an email might seem cold. I can’t be there in person for many of my children but they know that I care and that they are always in my thoughts and prayers.  

Today is also National Homemade Soup Day and I found a new to me recipe to share.

Crockpot Italian Meatball Soup

12-16 Meatballs, can use frozen
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1⁄2 cup carrot, diced
1⁄2 cup celery, diced
2 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
garlic salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

add in the last hour:  1⁄4 cup acini di pepe pasta
add when serving:  1/2 tsp shredded parmesan cheese

Cook on low 4-6 hours

Yesterday was in the 50’s here but very windy.  For a few brief moments I went out and sat on the back step and soaked up the warmth of the sunshine.  It didn’t last long, but it was wonderful. Today is to be colder with a chance of snow.

I hope you all have a GREAT day!  Happy Thursday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

What a wonderful thing is the mail, capable of conveying across continents a warm human hand clasp.

Author Unknown

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

3559. for mailmen everywhere, they do a great job

3560. for card makers, I buy a lot of cards

3561. for all the people I keep in touch with

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

A friendship can weather most things and thrive in thin soil; but it needs a little mulch of letters and phone calls and small, silly presents every so often - just to save it from drying out completely.  

Pam Brown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma