ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2017
48 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:40 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Inspire Your Heart With Art Day which celebrates art and the effect it can have on your heart. Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons. Remember the instruction, though: Inspire Your Heart. Care is needed. The key to getting the most out of this day is being selective about your art, and choosing something that will inspire your heart rather than expire it.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
If you’re going to be an artist, real life is your inspiration.
Madonna
Real life is often our best inspiration.The rising of the sun inspires me every day. It reminds me that every day is a new beginning. Just as the sunset reminds me to be thankful for another day.
There are so many different kinds of art that no doubt inspiration can be found just about anywhere. My heart rejoices in each new day and I always try to remember that every day may not be a good one, but there is some good to found in every day.
They say that life is like a painting. You start with an idea of where you are going. But life experiences color how you create your painting.
We are all artists and the choices we make are what make for an inspiring masterpiece
This week has been quite snowy and cold here and that is what the pictures are of today.
Keep warm and eat your oranges!
I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
PRAYER REQUEST
Please keep DS#1 in your prayers as tomorrow he’ll be having surgery. This will not solve his problem, but will alleviate some of his symptoms and prevent any damage that might be done otherwise.
May the dear Lord guide the hands of the doctors caring for him and may it a successful surgery. And may the road to recovery open up soon.
We are trusting that all will be well and know that God is in Control.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
January 31st is National Hot Chocolate Day
There is a difference between Hot Chocolate and Hot Cocoa and that is: Hot Chcolate uses milk or milk chocolate while Hot Cocoa uses only powdered cocoa.
This hot chocolate recipe will feed a crowd.
Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 1/2 cups milk
2 cups Half & Half creamer
2 teaspoons vanilla
Melt chocolate chips, stirring constantly, in saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar, water and salt.
Increase heat to medium. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil. Continue cooking 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add milk and half and half; cook until heated through. Do not boil. Add vanilla.
Remove from heat; beat with whisk until frothy.
Pour into mugs. Serve with whipped cream.
Makes 8 servings depending on the size of mug you use.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Pablo Picasso
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4618. for DS#5 who cleared my snow away Monday morning
4619. for chocolate, rich and creamy
4620. for good doctors that save lives
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!
think spring
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Sure looked cold in the snow! Maybe where you'll be moving next you won't have to worry about snow removal, that would be a blessing I think! It is so true there is art all around us; not just in pictures and paintings but in the wonderful world God created for us.
betty
I will be saying prayers for your son's surgery. May the good Lord guide the hands of the surgeon. Have a blessed day!
Oh! Your DS #5's smile is the greatest! :)
I learned something new today! Last month, we hosted a Hot Chocolate social for the associates, and (later learned) there was confusion among our Hispanic folks: They didn't 'get' the hot water/instant chocolate packets combo, because their interpretation of hot chocolate meant milk.
Stepping up my prayers for DS #1!
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