For Tuesday, August 9th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 2016

44 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:31 am

Sunset:  8:34 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DS#5 TODAY!

May the dear Lord bless you today and always !

Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday  ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥ 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Son, you outgrew my lap, but never my heart.

Author Unknown

I won’t be seeing this son today, but hopefully will be celebrating his birthday a little later on this month when we get together for our 3rd Sunday family dinner.  I’m going to be off to the funeral for DS#1’s FIL instead.  Thankfully DD has offered to drive, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to go as I don’t drive that far myself anymore.  

Today is also Book Lovers Day which encourages us to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book. I love to read and would probably be doing just that on any other day.  

Book reading is a great hobby. It's an important one, too. Employers look for it on resumes. Reading is educational, informative, and relaxing. It makes us both smarter, and happier people.

They are saying we could see some rain for a change today, I’m hoping it’ll keep dry while we are traveling.  

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday !

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

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

It’s Rice Pudding Day!

One of my DDH’s favorite desserts was rice pudding.  He always raved about how much he loved his grandmothers rice pudding and as hard as I tried I could never quite make it taste the way he remembered it.  None the less, I love it too and make it often just for myself.  

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

4 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice 

 1 large egg

1/2 cup Sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

 1/2 teaspoon salt

cinnamon

Warm the milk in a medium sized saucepan over medium low heat. Stir in rice. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the rice is very tender, about 35 minutes.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, vanilla and salt. Gradually stir in some of the rice mixture until well blended. Return the mixture to the saucepan and stir over medium-low heat for 1 minute to cook the egg. Pour the mixture into 6 custard cups and sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Makes 6 servings.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Each day comes bearing its own gifts.  Untie the ribbons.  

Ruth Ann Schabacker

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

4117. for DS#5, it’s his birthday today

4118.  for rice, good and good for you too

4119. for books, I do love to read

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 birthday is just the first day of another 365 day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip. 

Author unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma