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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH, 2017
Sunrise: 6:14 am
Sunset: 8:35 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DDIL#5 today !
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord bless and keep you today and always !
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
One of the greatest gifts
That life can give to anyone
Is the very special love that families share...
As years go by,
It's good to know that there will always be
Certain people in our lives who care.
For there are countless things
That only families have in common
And memories that no one else can make...
And these precious ties that bind a family together
Are bonds that time and distance cannot break.
How fortunate we are
When we have relatives to love us,
It makes the world a happy place to be...
Few gifts in life
Will last as long
Or touch the heart as deeply
As the very special gift
Of family.
Craig S. Tunks
The nice thing about this birthday is that DDIL#5 lives locally and I was able to wish her a Happy Birthday personally ! I also sent a card out in the mail…sending birthday wishes out for a very special day!
Today is also the Full Flower Moon. Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Depending on the Native American tribe, May’s Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom.
Not everyone gets a Full Moon for their birthday, so this one is extra special. Many don’t like it at all when the full moon comes around but I’ve always love them as I think the remind us how we are all connected. You and I see the same moon no matter how far apart we may be.
Anyway you look at it, today is a great day to celebrate. Every day is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Shrimp Day!
Recipe for Shrimp Tacos
1 lb. shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp
2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
12 Taco Shells
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
3/4 cup chunky salsa
In medium bowl, combine shrimp, taco seasoning mix, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice; toss to coat.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp from skillet; place on plate. Cook remaining juices in skillet for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Return shrimp to skillet; stir to coat. Remove from heat.
In small bowl, toss avocado with remaining tablespoon lime juice. Spoon shrimp mixture into taco shells. Top each with lettuce, avocado and tomato. Serve with salsa.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Everything in life is most fundamentally a gift. And you receive it best and you live it best by holding it with very open hands.
Leo O’Donovan
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4876. for DDIL#5, it’s her birthday
4877. for the full moon
4878. for life it is a gift
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
Every day is a good day to be alive, whether the sun's shining or not.
Marty Robbins
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
Happy birthday to your DDIL#5. May she have a great day. Those shrimp tacos look delicious! Going to make them sone time.
Betty
I so hope your DDIL enjoyed a lovely birthday! That second image just cracks me up. Talk about snapping the shutter at just the right time! :)
I wish I hadn't been so 'stingy' about taking lots and lots of pictures when my son was young. Thank goodness times have changed!
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