For Thursday, June 30th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH, 2016

84 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:58 am

Sunset:  9:05 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Meteor Watch Day! A meteor or shooting star is the visible streak of light from a heated and glowing meteoroid falling through the Earth’s atmosphere.  Legend has it that if you wished upon a shooting star the wish would come true.

The size of the meteoroid can vary the size of a closed fist to the size of a pebble. Thousands of meteoroids enter the Earth’s atmosphere on a daily basis, but very few of them actually reach the surface; but when they do, they are called meteorites.  

To celebrate Meteor Watch Day, hope for clear skies and spend some time star gazing.  Remember if you see a shooting star, make a wish.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to live and to work and to play and to look up at the stars.

Henry Van Dyke

It’s wonderful to sit out on a warm summer night and watch the stars.  I’ve rarely seen a shooting star, but they are quite a sight for the eyes when you see one.  As a child I learned to wish on the first star I’d see at night.

Star light, star bright,
The first star I see tonight;
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.

I know I made lots of wishes over the years and yes, some of them did come true.  But we do need to be careful what we wish for.  If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.  We need to think carefully about the changes that we might like in our life.

We should make our wishes count.  Wishing for good things for others is never a waste of time. Making someone’s wish come true is wonderful.  Stars remind us of the goodness and limitless possibilities that lie before us.

This brings a wish your way - Good health, good luck, and happiness. For today and every day. 

Author Unknown

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

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

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

National Ice Cream Soda Day

Add a special drink to any meal and it becomes a celebration!

Simple Ice Cream Soda Recipe 

1 carton of vanilla ice cream

Soda of your choice 

1 large glass

Straws and spoons

Place your large glass in the freezer for an hour or so before you make your ice cream sodas. Chilled glasses will help keep your ice cream from melting too quickly.

Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream in the bottom of your chilled glass.

Slowly pour soda into the glass, over the scoops of ice cream. Pour the soda a little at a time to allow for the foam to settle.

Serve with spoons to scoop up the ice cream and straws to savor every last drop of the creamy soda.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Stars Are The Windows Of Heaven Where Angels Peep Through…

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

3997. for stars, they remind us anything is possible

3998. for wishes, hopes that dreams come true

3999. for ice cream, always good

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 !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Stop the habit of wishful thinking and start the habit of thoughtful wishes. 

Mary Martin

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma