For Sunday, May 5th, 2019

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.

SUNDAY, MAY 5TH, 2019

47 Days until Summer

Sunrise: 6:20 am

 Sunset: 8:30 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Cinco de Mayo Day which means the fifth of May in Spanish.  It commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco Mexican War in 1862.

  Over the years it has evolved into a huge festival celebrating Mexican Culture and heritage in the U.S..  People mark the day with elaborate family feasts and parties.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Fiesta like there is no mañana.

While I don’t have any Mexican heritage, I still celebrate this day because I love Mexican food. I made a taco pie for the weekend and will probably also be snacking on some salsa and chips. It’s wonderful to live in a country of such a wide variety of people sharing their festivals and foods.   

I happened to be at DS#6’s house last year for Cinco de Mayo as they were having a party so that is what the pictures are of today.

I found a new recipe for refried bean dip to share in honor of the holiday.  

Hot Bean Dip

1 8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese, softened

1 c. sour cream

2 16 oz. cans refried beans

1/2 pkg. taco seasoning mix

2 tbsp. dried parsley

1/4 c. chopped green onions

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

5 drops hot pepper sauce, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and sour cream.  Mix in the refried beans, taco seasoning, hot pepper sauce, parsley, green onions and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and Monetery Jack cheese.  Transfer mixture to an 8 by 12 baking dish.  Top with remaining cheeses. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes until cheese is slightly browned.

 I don’t like things too spicy so I’ll probably forgo the hot sauce and will also cut the recipe in half because it makes a lot.  

They say that we’ll be having some nice Spring weather for today and tomorrow.  It’ll be a delight to get out and about in the sunshine.  Today I’ll be off to church as usual and tomorrow morning, I’ll be having breakfast with a friend that I’ve not seen in awhile.  I’m hoping we’ll dry out a lot from all the rain we’ve had so I will also be able to mow some grass on Monday.  

We’ll see…

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Every day is a gift!

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

7036. for festivals to celebrate

7037. for a sunny day - Yay!

7038. for friends to visit with

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!

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ADVICE FOR TODAY

Surround yourself with Tacos, not negativity.

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma