ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
AUGUST 3RD, 2019
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.
Sunrise: 6:24 am
Sunset: 8:44 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is National Watermelon Day which celebrates the favorite fruit of Summer. Because of it’s high water content it is a real thirst quencher.
There are around 300 different kinds of watermelon in the U.S. and Mexican. You can find red, pink, white and yellow varieties in various sizes and shapes. According to the Quiness Book of Wold Records the heaviest water mellon weighed 350.5 pounds.
To celebrate today, have some watermelon for dessert tonight. Slice and eat it plain, cook it on the grill or mix into a salsa. Enjoy !
THOUGhT FOR THE DAY
You are one in a melon!
Watermelon is a favorite dessert of mine in the summertime. It’s cool and refreshing. I also like to make fruit salads in the summer too and mix watermelon with strawberries, blue berries, pineapple and grapes. Whatever I happen to have on hand.
Perfect Summer Friut Salad
2/3 c. orange juice
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 seedless watermelon, cubed
2 c. cubed fresh pineapple
2 c. strawberries, hulled and sliced
3 bananas sliced
2 oranges peeled and sectioned
1 c. seedless grapes
2 c. blueberries
Mix orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla and the lemon zest and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Simmer until slightly thinckenened and then set aside to cool.
Layer fruit in a large bowl ,Then pour cooled sauce over the fruit. Cover and refrigerate before serving. Best when the fruit soaks up all the juices.
This recipe will feed a crowd and I often take it to our family gatherings.
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat.
Mark Twain
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
7300. for watermelon, always a refreshing summertime treat
7301. for all kinds of fruit, bananas and strawberries too!
7302 for my refrigerator , keeping everything cold.
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!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Life is Sweet !
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
2 comments:
KEEP CALM, EAT ON...
Watermelon is so refreshing on a hot summer day! I do like that fruit salad recipe! Have a good Saturday Ma!
betty
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