For Fathers Day, June 19th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2016

1 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 5:54 am

Sunset:  9:05 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Happy Fathers Day!

It’s a day to honor Dad. A Father is more than the biological paternal source of our being. He is the person who cares and provides for us. He is the man who helps to set the standards, the family values and the example.  We can add to this group, step fathers and other men who willingly and eagerly accept and cherish the role. Whether biological, adopted or informally, if they are the father figure to you, give him some recognition today and don't hesitate to call him Dad.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Any man can be a father,
but it takes a special person to be a dad.

Proverb

I’m sending best of wishes for a Happy Father’s Day to all dads today but especially to my 6 wonderful sons and my SIL too.  They are all wonderful fathers.  

I love them all so much!

I didn’t get any cards out in the mail so this post will have to do.  May the dear Lord bless you all today and always !

It’s another warm day in our neck of the woods so other than going to church later on I’ll be in and keeping cool today!

I hope you all RELAXING Sunday !

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!

It’s National Turkey Lovers Day!

 This is a day to enjoy turkey in one of its many forms.  Enjoy your favorite form of turkey today.  Invite some friends over, fire up the grill and make some turkey burgers and turkey dogs. 

No Fail, Seriously Delicious & Juicy Turkey Burgers!

1 pound ground turkey

2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

2 tbsp finely diced onion

1 egg

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

 1 tsp Seasoning Salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce

flour to dust

Optional: 2 tbsp red or green pepper, minced very finely, diced bacon, cheese

 Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; form into 4 patties. Dust each patty with flour, shaking off the excess. This helps you form a crust on the burger and they won't fall apart as easily. Cook on a skillet or a BBQ stone, not on the grill,  turning once, until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees F. Let rest briefly, then serve.

A few burger tips!

Do not cook these on the BBQ unless it's on a flat surface. Cooking it in it's own juices instead of letting the juices drip away helps keep it juicy. Do not press on the burgers, you will lose juices. In order to prevent a dome top, make sure the middle of the burger is indented and start with a very flat burger.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! 

Lydia M. Child

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

3964. for all fathers, especially my sons and SIL

3965. for turkey, good and good for you 

3966. for the rain we had earlier in the week, thankfully I don’t need to water the grass

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

Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good
you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.

Reed Markham

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma