For Friday, October 6th, 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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2017

76 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:30 am

 Sunset: 7:01 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Happy Birthday to our Southern Belle today!

Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday  ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥ 

May the dear Lord Bless you today and always !

It’s also World Smile Day which celebrates the ever popular yellow smiley face.. It offers us an opportunity to do an act of kindness or to make one person SMILE today. 

Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether it’s one someone gives to you, or one you share with another. Little acts of kindness can bring a shining smile to someone who has otherwise had a terrible day, and it can change everything that follows. 

Everyone can make a difference on World Smile Day, just by being caring and compassionate and helping those around them have the best day they can have. 

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or mighty that he cannot get along without it and none is so poor that he cannot be made rich by it. Yet a smile cannot be bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so much as he who has no more to give. 

Author Unknown

This granddaughter’s birthday is another long distance celebration.  I have more of those than not.  A card was sent out in the mail as usual filled with wishes for a happy birthday, lots of smiles and love for her.

Smiles certainly brighten my day and thanks to my family, I get plenty of those.  They may not all live close by but make sure I get plenty of pictures.  My grands seem to be growing up in leaps and bounds and our Southern Belle is turning into a beautiful young lady.

This week has been a busy one here at my house and it’s hard to believe Friday is here once more.  The coming weekend looks to be a quiet one here at my house.  The weather continues to be much warmer than normal for a few more days and then we’ll cool back some.

Don’t forget to smile and give thanks for all that is good in your life.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!

It’s National Noodle Day which celebrates the foundation of comfort food.  The steam rising from a bowl of noodle soup is a thing of magic, with rich aromas and the promise of a deliciously warmed belly.

I love homemade noodle soup and when the cold weather comes I make it often.  Noodles are also good in all sorts of casseroles like tuna and noodles.  DDIL #4  made her own noodles for dinner last Thanksgiving and that is what is shown in the picture above today.

I found a new recipe to try out soon using noodles and it looks pretty good too.

Sometimes simple is the best, and this simple recipe gives you tender and delicious meat and a flavorful sauce.  Plus, you can enjoy the day while the slow cooker does the work for you.

Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

1 pound beef for stew meat cut into one inch pieces

1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 can condensed French onion soup

8 ounces noodles cooked and drained

Place the beef into a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.  Stir the soups in a small bowl.  Pour the soup mixture over the beef.

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or until the beef is fork tender.  Serve the beef mixture over the noodles. 

Makes 4 servings

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The world always looks brighter from behind a smile. 

Author Unknown

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

5320. for our Southern Belle, it’s her birthday today

5321. for noodles, so many ways to fix them

5322. for smiles, always appreciated

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

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. 

Phyllis Diller

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma