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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH, 2019
Sunrise: 5:59 am
Sunset: 8:53 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers which is a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage and to honor the memories of those that have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Lord make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Francis of Assisi
There is a lot of good to be said about keeping the peace. But it’s sad that in order to do so some lost their lives. Peace is something most of us desire, but it isn’t always easy to find.
I consider myself a peaceful person and like to be able to make others feel peace filled too. My home is my peaceful place, my oasis from the world. I avoid confrontations of any kind when ever it’s possible. Life is just to short to be anything but happy.
Happiness and peace go together. The way I look at it, you can’t have one without the other.
Here it is mid week already and it seems as if my week has just begun. Today is my day to cook. My weekend leftovers are gone. What I cook today will last me through the end of the week and then I’ll cook something up new for the weekend.
I had some frozen meatballs I needed to use up so this is what I decided to make for dinner.
Cheese Baked Pasta with Meatballs
Makes 8 servings
24 frozen meatballs,
16 oz rotini pasta
2 jars, 24 oz each, marina sauce
1 c. water
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
In a large saucepan, combine meatballs, marinara sauce and water. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pasta and basil. Transfer to a 13 by 9 inch baking dish and sprinkle with the cheeses.
Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve with a salad and some crusty bread
I don’t happen to have any marinara sauce so I’ll be making my own. I found this easy recipe to use too.
Homemade Marinara Sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Heat a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add oil and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add crushed tomatoes, salt pepper, sugar and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally then add more seasonings if desired.
This recipe can serve as the starting point for many other sauce variations. You can add fresh basil, onions and any other preferred add ins.
For lack of any new pictures of my own, I’m sharing a few of DS#6’s Memorial Day photos. They are appreciated.
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.
Sarah Ban Breathnach
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
7108. for peace, very needed in our world today
7109. for plenty of good food to eat, many do not have enough
7110. for happiness, it begins with peace
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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
Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of friendship and peace.
Christie Brinkley
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
Smiles are the beginning of peace.
I always enjoy seeing photos of your family!
I am a peaceful person. I’m like you - I try my best to avoid conflict. It’s never a good thing to stir up strife and promoting peace and harmony is best. I used to tell my children this - say what you mean. Mean what you say...but don’t say it mean!
I cook up some ‘new food’ every week and then we eat the leftovers. Waste not. Want not!
Looks like your family was having fun with whatever they were doing! Great pictures of them! Those looked like 2 easy recipes you shared with us, Ma. I liked them both. Will probably make them when everyone is coming over for dinner sometime.
It is always good to try to live in peace and to get along with others as we can. It does make for a better world indeed.
betty
Oooh, I could go for some meatballs right now! I always enjoy seeing your family photos; my, but your grandson has grown!
Peace is sometimes elusive, but I pray we'll never stop working towards that end.
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