For Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

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.

TUESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2018

53 Days until Fall 

Sunrise: 6:22 am

 Sunset: 8:46 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

  

Today is Jump for Jelly Beans Day which encourages candy lovers everywhere to jump for joy and show appreciation for Jelly Beans.  

Our modern day Jelly Beans  gained popularity during the American Civil War.  A candy company in Boston began marketing jelly beans as the perfect treat to send to soldiers and soon everyone was hooked.  

Enough Jelly Beans were eaten last year to circle the earth more than five times.

To celebrate today, treat yourself to a delicious handful of jelly beans.  Jump for joy when you stumble upon your favorite flavor !

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

One thing is certain, and I have always known it — the joys of my life have nothing to do with age.

May Sarton

There are always jelly beans on hand in my house.  I keep them in this jar year round.  It doesn’t have to be Easter to enjoy jelly beans.  This holiday is associated with joy and happiness and I always try to remember that though every day may not be a good one, there is something good about every day.  

Today’s recipe is for Jelly Bean Bark which quick and easy to make.  The fun thing is that you can pick your colors of jelly beans and sprinkles to suit each holiday of the year.

Jelly Bean Bark

1 16 oz package of white or vanilla candy coating or almond bark

1 or 2 tablespoons sprinkles, your choice of color

Approximately 30 jellybeans, your choice of color

Start by melting your candy coating according to directions on package. Once melted, place on a baking sheet that has been line with parchment paper.  Immediately place jelly beans and sprinkles into coating, giving them a gentle push to embed them.  Chill for a least 2 hours, then break apart by hand or with a knife.  Store in a cool dry place.

Today is the very last day of July and it’s been a pretty peace filled and joyful month here at my house.  I’m showing the last of the family celebration pictures along with my jelly bean jar today.  I have to say we’re ending the month on a very positive and happy note.

Jump for Joy !

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The greatest gift you can give yourself is joy, not only because the feeling that goes with it at the moment, but because of the magnificent experience it will draw to you.  It will produce wonders in your life.

Jack Boland

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

6209.  for joy, it is everywhere, when you take the time to look for it

6210. for jelly beans, a little sugar is the best medicine

6211. for a joy filled and peaceful month

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

Joy is very infectious; therefore, always be full of joy.

Mother Teresa

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma