For Monday, December 11th, 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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2017

10 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:42 am

 Sunset: 4:58 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is International Mountain Day which was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003, as they encouraged the international community to organize events at all levels on that day to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development. 

Mountain forests play a role within a Green Economy as well as in climate change.  Mountains are a source of recreation and resource with snow covered sides providing ski slopes to enthusiasts and minerals in abundance to those brave enough to delve into their stony sides

In certain areas of the world they are also a source of unique agriculture providing coffee, cocoa, herbs and spices.  They are also home to many flora and fauna that depend on them. 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.

John Muir

This time of year I feel like I’m climbing to a mountain top.  After a busy weekend here I’m about to start a very busy week.  This is the final week before our family Christmas and everything must be ready for our celebration on Saturday.  DS#6 is to be the host for this family gathering so a lot of what needs to be done will be done by him, but I have lots to take along to the party.  

I could only hope that the whole family would be there but there are those that can’t come due to time and distance so we’ll just have to make the best of of it with who and what we’ve got.  

My lists have been made and I’ve been checking things off as they are completed.   I’ve yet to get packages or cards out in the mail, so they’ll be running late this year.  The prime time to get them out has passed and they’ll probably arrive late.  We’ll see…

We had some snow late Saturday night and into Sunday morning, but not a lot, however tonight and Tuesday they say we’ll get more.  It’s been very cold too with temps mostly below the freezing mark.  Brrr Chill!  I don’t really want to go out at all but will have to.  Keep warm everyone !  Colds and flu are making the rounds.

Thanks to DS#3 and #4 I have some new pictures to share today.  They decorated their homes for Christmas and both really did a great job!  

 I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday!

WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN

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

Today is Noodle Ring Day which is a treat that makes sure every knows that pasta does have to look boring.

If you have a ring mold, or a bundt pan then you can make this stylish pasta meal.  It works best with long, flat egg noodles .

Noodle Ring

8 oz. pkg. egg noodles

3/4 c. cream

3 eggs, slightly beaten

fine dry breadcrumbs

Cook noodles in 3 qt. salted water about 10 minutes. Drain, add cream and eggs. Butter a ring mold and dust with crumbs. Pour noodle mixture into mold and set in pan of hot water.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Unmold on hot platter and fill center with creamed pas or creamed tuna.

Makes 6 servings.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying. 

Mason Cooley

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

5518. for mountains majestic

5519. for noodles, so tasty

5520. for family, my motivation to get things done

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

Live your life each day, as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point.

 Harold B. Melchart

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma