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.
Sunrise: 6:21 am
Sunset: 8:47 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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Today is the International Day of Friendship which is a day to promote friendship in big and small ways. If we all try just a little the world would be a friendlier, more peaceful place
According to the United Nations, the official sponsor of this special day, this day is a time to encourage efforts towards peace, and to build bridges among different people. It is a day of respect for others and a day to celebrate diversity.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief.
Swedish proverb
I have to say I’m very thankful for my friends, that are like family to me and for my family that are also my friends. Life would not be half so worthwhile or fulfilling without all of them.
Friends boost your happiness and reduce your stress. They improve your self confidents and self worth. They help you cope with traumas such as illness or death of a loved one. They enrich your life and improve your health. Where would we be without our friends.
I’ve had a few days in a row this weekend to spend time with family and friends. Sharing good times and good food together and enjoying a few laughs too. It’s been wonderful to get together. Some I see regularly and others not so much, but I do appreciate them all.
This July is soon to be a thing of the past, but true friends are forever. Tomorrow is the last day of this month already then we’ll head into August and it will provide some more opportunities for celebrations. We have several birthdays and an anniversary to celebrate in our family.
Today is supposed be another beautiful day here in my part of the world. It’s my day of rest and I need it to refresh myself for the week ahead.
The pictures today are of the ducks and geese that are all over the place here in my community. I often have to stop and let the cross the street. They say birds of a feather flock together. Very true too, when it comes to friends.
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!
Today is National Cheesecake Day!
Cheesecake is among my favorite desserts and I love it with cherries on top. The picture above has nothing to do with that except that it is fruit. And cheesecake come in a lot of different flavors. Seems I eat more fruit in the summer. It’s delicious and refreshing.
I found this recipe for Cherry Cheesecake that looks like it would be easy to make.
EASY CHERRY CHEESECAKE
1 graham cracker pie crust
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Cool Whip, optional
1 can cherry pie filling
Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Blend ingredients together until smooth, then spread over graham cracker crust. Top cream cheese mixture with cherry pie filling. Chill until ready to serve. If desired, spread Cool Whip over cherries and serve.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
A friend is a gift you give yourself.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
5116. for friends, I couldn’t get along very well at all without mine
5117. for desserts, cheese cake is tasty
5118. for rest, so thankful it is Sunday
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 !
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living.
Amanda Bradley
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
5 comments:
You have a great variety of guests that come to visit you. Cheesecake is a favorite of mine too. Enjoy your restful day!
Betty
International Day of friendship, that's a good one for bloggers!
Hmm...cheesecake.
Happy Friendship day, my friend!
As Betty can attest, cheesecake is a favorite of mine, as well. :)
I hope you're enjoying your day of rest and relaxation!
We are lovers of cheesecake as well. I love seeing all the ducks. They fly over our house on the way to the lakes around but none stop to walk around! I hope you are having a good Sunday!
Oh I do love my friends Pam, both the real life ones and the online ones. All are precious to me! I am loving the photos of your Canada geese! We get a lot here also! The babies are always fun. Your cheesecake is my mother's favourite cheesecake! Oh I wish that I could make her one. Have a beautiful day! You are such a treasure with all that you share with us! Xo
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