For Monday, December 7th, 2020

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 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.

14 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

Sunrise: 7:41 am

 Sunset: 4:58 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day which honors and commemorates the fallen U.S. citizens who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  The attack of the Japaneses Imperial Navy on Honolulu’s s Pearl Harbor base occurred on December 7, 1941 and resulted in the United States entrance into WWII.  President Franklin Roosevelt described the attack on Pearl Harbor as a date which will live in infamy.

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is one of the most visited places in Hawaii.  Millions of people from across the world pay visit to this historical memorial each year.

2,403 Americans died and 1178 were wounded during the Pearl Harbor attack.  Today, we honor those who lost their lives or were injured on December 7th, 1941, and we remember the fateful event that played a role in U.S. history.

 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Pearl Harbor caused our Nation to wholeheartedly commit to winning WWII, changing the course of our Nations history and the world’s future.

Joe Baca

This is a day of remembrance for many as they pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Pacific.  Although I don’t remember any relatives that died at that time, doesn’t mean there weren’t any.  There is just no record of it happening at the time, but I did lose an Uncle during WWII, even if they weren’t involved in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the war affected everyone in on way or another.  I’m so thankful for all those that serve in our military to keep us safe and protect us from our enemies.They will long be remembered and never forgotten.

Let us pray for peace in the world that wars will end and peace will reign in our hearts and minds.

As I try to move forward with my healthy diet I’m sharing another heathy recipe today.

Monday - Power Lasagna 

9 whole wheat lasagna noodles

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium zucchini, finely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green pepper, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 jar, 24 oz.,  meatless pasta sauce

1 can 14.5 oz., diced tomatoes, drained

1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped

5 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp pepper

1 carton, 15 oz. ricotta cheese

1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.

1 egg, beaten

2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook noodles according to package directions.  Meanwhile in a 6 quart stock pot , cook beef, zucchini, onion and green pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.

Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, Italian seasoning and pepper; heat through.  Drain noodles and rinse in cold water. 

In a small bowl, mix riecotta cheese, spinach, egg and vinegar.  Spread 1 cup meat mixture in a 13 by 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Layer with 3 noodles, 2 cups meat mixture, 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese mixture and 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese  Repeat layers.  Top with remaining noodles, meat mixture and mozzarella cheese.  Sprikle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake, covered, 30 minutes.  Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until cheer is melted.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings

I didn’t have fresh basil so used 3 tsp of dried basil instead and I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta.  Making do with what I have on hand.

Power foods like whole grains, fresh veggies and protein combine to make this tasty lasagna more nutritious.

The week ahead is supposed to be a dark and cloudy one with little sunshine, so we’ll have to do our best to make some sunshine of our own this week!  So let’s power up!

The pictures today are from DD and her family as they enjoyed some fun decorating their tree a couple of years ago now.

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

There is no honorable way to kill, no gentle way to destroy. There is nothing good in war.  Except it’s ending.

Abraham Lincoln

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

8711.for peace on earth, good will to all men.

8712.for those who defend our freedoms 

8713. for power foods to make us healthier 

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

If we don’t end war, war will end us.

H.G. Wells

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma