For Saturday, September 12th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2020

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.

10 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 7:06 am

 Sunset: 7:42 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Day of Encouragement which is a day dedicated to uplifting people around us an making a positive impact.

Offering encouragement to someone is free.  It never costs anything to say a few words to inspire a student, coworker, or friend.  Even a reassuring word to a stranger make make a difference in their lives.

Encouragement lifts up somone when they are down.  It always motivates a person who has their eye on a goal.  When we’ve failed, the right words remind us to keep trying.  A little dedication to finding the right message may create a spark that changes a loved ones perspective.

Sometimes the act of noticing a job well done improves someone’s day.  Developing a habit of recognizing emerging talents motivates us to speak up and offer a kind word or helpful tip.  It’s a practice worth having to improve relationships at work, home, and in the world around us.  There is no simpler way.  

To celebrate today make deliberate acts of encouragement.  Provide reassurance and inspiration to the people around you.  High five someone for a job well done.   Take notice when a friend is getting close to a hard earned goal, encouraging them to keep going.  Remind them how important they are to you.

If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Be an encourager:  When you encourage others, you boost their self esteem, enhance their self confidence, make them work harder, lift their spirits, and make them successful in their endeavors.  Encouragement goes straight to the heart and is always available.  Be an encourager. Always!

Roy T. Bennett

I’m very thankful for all the encouragers in my life and can’t say Thank You enough.  There were so many times that I got the lift I needed by a few kinds words.  Words that got me through many a tough time.  I love to be someone else’s cheer leader too.  If you have need of a cheerleader , just let me know and I’ll cheer you on.  Go Team go!   You can do it !

Hard to believe it’ we are ready to celebrate another weekend.  Yay!  we made it !

Today would have been my Dad’s birthday and it’s also a wedding anniversary for one of my nieces and her hubby.  It’s also the wedding day of another nephew and his new wife.  I decided not to go, due to the virus, but wish them all the best.  I sent a card instead to wish them mich love and happiness.  

DD and her family are going to their wedding,  as well as to a funeral service for a relative of a cousin in Michigan.  I’m praying for the safety of all gathering at both occasions.  With safety practices put into place, they should all be fine.  I’m just not ready to go out in a crowd like that quite yet. They say that older people are at more risk than others, so I’m staying at home.

It’s my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is:

Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples

For Sugar and Spice Rub

2 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 2/ tsp cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

3/4 tsp black pepper

For the Chops:

4 center cut chops

2 tsp canola oil plus 1 tbsp., divided

1/4 c. dry white wine, or apple juice

2 c. thinly sliced apples

1/2 cup chicken broth

Thyme, optional

To prepare sugar and spice rub:  In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin,, cayenne pepper and black pepper.

To prepare the chops.  Trim fat from chops.  Brush 2 tsp. oil over all sides and sprinkle with 1 tbsp. of the rub, reserve the rest for later use. Rub in with your fingers.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Chill in refrigerator 1 hour.

Preheat large skillet over medium high heat 2 minutes.  Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil.  swirl lightly to coat.  Add chops; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until 145 degrees on meat thermometer, turing once.  Transfer to warm platter.  Cover and keep warm.  

Remove skillet from heat.  Slowly add wine  to hot skillet, stirring to scrapes up any bits from bottom of skillet.  Return skillet to heat.  Add sliced apples and broth and thyme. Bring to boiling, reduce heat.  Simmer, covered until apples are tender.  Using a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a small bowl.  Cover and keep warm.  Bring broth mixture in skillet to boiling. Boil about 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half .  Return chops and apples to skillet, heat through.  If desired sprinkle with snipped thyme.  Serve immediately 

I’ll be having this with some baked sweet potatoes.  There will be leftover rub, but I’ll put it in a jar to save for use another time. 

The pictures today are more of the back to school pictures I’ve received.  I think this may be the end of them. I’m praying they all have a safe and happy school year.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts .

Eleanor Roosevelt. 

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

8456.for my dad, it’s his birthday

8457.for an anniversary and a wedding to celebrate 

8458.for the safety of all gathering this weekend

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

Everything will be okay in the end.  If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.

Ed Sheeran

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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