ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2017
23 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
Sunrise: 7:06 am
Sunset: 6:16 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Tell a Fairy Tale Day which is a day that Fairy Tales are made of. Today is a great opportunity to read your kids or if the kids aren't around, its certainly okay to read them alone. Everybody loves a good fairy tale.
To qualify as a fairy tale, a story does not have to begin with 'Once upon a time’, but they usually do. It is a requirement, however that the story has a happy ending. There's nothing better than a good story that ends with 'and they all lived happily ever after’.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Andersen
Today I’ll be going to our little Lucky Guy’s birthday party which was scheduled for last Saturday and then moved to Sunday. Due to a tummy virus it was then cancelled and moved to this Sunday. I’m thinking the 3rd try will be the charm.
Our weather has turned colder and highs today will probably be about 45 degrees. This is still warm for February and it’s to be sunny later on.
I’ll be praying for all traveling to and from for this celebration. It would be nice if we all lived close by, but not possible so when a special occasion comes along it means traveling for most of us. Still we do it when time allows. Family is important.
Today I’m wishing you all a happy ever after!
If you see the magic in a fairy tale, you can face the future.
Danielle Steel
I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
Pistachio Day celebrates the popular nut, which are native to the Middle East. The largest producer of pistachio nuts today is Iran but they are also grown in other areas, including California and Mediterranean Europe.
Pistachios are not just eaten as a snack, they are also used in cooking and their sweet flavor sometimes finds them used in desserts.
Studies have even suggested that eating moderate amounts of pistachios can help keep your heart healthy!
I found this easy recipe to make for St. Patrick’s Day which will soon be coming up in March. It uses pistachio pudding mix which is green.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAKE
1 pkg. white cake mix
4 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1 c. 7 Up
1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix, 3 3/4 oz. size
Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat for 4 minutes. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes, cool.
FROSTING:
1 (3 3/4 oz.) pkg. pistachio instant pudding mix
1 1/2 c. milk
1 carton Cool Whip, 8 oz. size
Combine pudding mix and milk. Beat for 2 minutes. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread over cake. Chill until served.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Happiness is like those palaces in fairy tales whose gates are guarded by dragons: we must fight in order to conquer it.
Alexandre Dumas
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4693. for family, they are important
4694. for dreams that come true
4695. for a sunny day which means the roads are clear for travel
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
Spread your wings and let the fairy in you fly!
Author Unknown
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Oh wow, I hope the party happens today! And that everyone is feeling better.
Enjoy your day!
So true family is important! Have fun at the party!
Betty
Pistachios are the best! DH used to put a bag in my Christmas stocking every year, but I'd usually sit down and finish the whole thing in one sitting ... then have a devil of a tummy ache. Have you ever enjoyed a Baskin Robbins pistachio milkshake? Mother and I used to indulge in those on our birthdays.
Hope little Lucky Guy's party was great fun!
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