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.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 2017
Sunrise: 6:53 am
Sunset: 8:02 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MR. WONDERFUL TODAY!
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord Bless you today and always!
Today is also National Eat Outside Day. It’s the last day of August! Summer is almost over, yet we can't get enough of the great outdoors. The sun is bright and warm, the weather is great. National Eat Outside Day couldn't come at a better time.
People have been eating outdoors since the days of the caveman. Nowadays, people eat most, if not all, of their meals indoors. Eating outdoors has become more of a special event, than a regular occurrance. National Eat Outdoors Day, is an opportunity to change that, if only for a day.
Celebrating this special day is very easy. Find a picnic table, a park bench, or an outdoor restaurant. You can also spread a blanket out on the lawn. Use one of these special places to eat all of your meals, snacks, popsicles and ice cream, outside in sunshine and fresh air. You will be glad you did!
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
The most important time is Family time!
Today’s pictures are from this grandson’s birthday party, which I actually got to attend, this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day to be outside and celebrate his special day !
We did eat outside as DS#5 and his wife had tables and chairs set up outside for the party. They have a playground area for the kids and pool outside too, but it was too cool for swimming. I love to be outside when the weather is nice and their outdoor party was lots of fun. Just watching all the kids together put a smile on this grand’ma's face!
Sometimes the end of summer brings a lot of very hot days our way but I cannot complain at all about this summer. This August has been much milder than usual with many beautiful days. We can only wonder what September will bring our way. Knowing that even though every day may not be good, there is something good in every day, gives me a reason to be thankful for each and every one.
I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday!
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
It’s National Trail Mix Day which features a high energy, tasty treat for the trail or snacks. It also goes right along with the Eat Outside holiday.
You can buy packages of trail mix at a store. Or, you can make up your own, using the ingredients you like best.
When you head out to a campout, a hike or to go biking, take the Trail Mix along with you. It provides the extra energy boost to keep you from getting tired and running out of energy along the trail. Don't limit trail mix to the trail. It is also good for a snack anytime.
Here is a fun way that the Boy Scouts sometimes make Trail Mix:
Ask each hiker or camper to bring a box or bag of their favorite cereal, nuts, pretzels, raisins, dried fruit, M & Ms, etc. For younger hikers or new members of the group, it's best to provide them with a list of the types of food that can go into trail mix. That way, the inexperienced hiker won't bring something that can not be easily carried. At the campout or before the hike, bring the group together and mix all the food in a big, big bowl. Put the mix into sealable baggies and pass them out to each hiker.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Be grateful for every second of every day that you get to spend with the people you love. Life is so very precious.
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Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
5212. for our Mr. Wonderful, it’s his birthday today
5213. for August, it brought lots of pleasant weather
5214. for hikes in the woods, I’ve done many
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
It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.
Charles Spurgeon
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
Happy birthday to Mr. Wonderful. The pictures didn't come out but it does sound like a nice party. Always fun to eat outdoors!
Betty
What a great time to be 7 years 'old'! Yes, these pictures came through on my end ... so cute!
After Monday's 111-degree day, today's 106 felt positively refreshing! (LOL)
I'm so busy looking at homes in Alabama online, but my favorite has a great screened-in back porch for eating outdoors. It's been a long time.
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