For Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

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 3RD, 2017

49 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 6:22 am

 Sunset: 8:28 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Angel 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

An angel in the house they say will guard your family night and day.

 Kathryn Schein

This beautiful young granddaughter’s birthday is the first May birthday in our family, but there are several more to come.  And we’ll have a few anniversaries to celebrate this month too.

I was able to celebrate with our Angel when we gathered for Easter.  But still I made sure to send out a card in the mail to wish her the happiest of birthdays ever.  

I love being a grand’ma’ and love the time I get to spend with my grandchildren.  Each one is very precious and dear to me.

Today we’re hopeful that the sun will shine awhile.  I need to mow the grass and even though it’s still a little on the chilly side, I’d love to get outside too.  These rainy days have been keeping me shut up in the house way too much.  

They say no matter the weather outside we should always make our own sunshine.  Maybe we can all find something to SMILE about today.

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 Chocolate Custard Day!

Custard is made by blending eggs with milk or cream and heating the mixture either on the stove or in the oven.  

Decadent Chocolate Custard

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

1/3 cup milk

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

4 large Eggs, yolks only

 Place cream and milk in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil. Immediately remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. 

Whisk yolks in bowl just to blend. Gradually whisk warm chocolate mixture into beaten yolks. Return chocolate mixture to same saucepan. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just begins to bubble. Do not boil. 

Pour custard evenly among 6 custard cups. Cool completely. Cover; chill 1 hour or until serving time.

Makes 6 servings

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Be an angel to someone else whenever you can, as a way of thanking God for the help your angel has given you. 

The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman

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

4855. for our Angel, it’s her birthday today !

4856. for a dryer day with no rain

4857. for fresh air and sunshine, it’s great to get outdoors

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

If we were all like angels, the world would be a heavenly place. 

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma