For Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2021

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.

46 DAYS UNTIL SPRING ! 

Sunrise: 7:36 am

 Sunset: 5:48 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is World Read Aloud Day which celebrates the importance of reading, writing and sharing stories.  Worldwide peaple of all ages will participate to raise awareness for literacy rights.  Everyone should have access to the written word, just like we do.

Over 1 million people in 100 countries will celebrate the day to fight for the right to read, write and communicate.  Nearly 800 million people worldwide are still illiterate and this day aims to raise awareness and change that statistic.

Celebrate today by reading aloud with your family.  Read your kids favorite books together to educate them on the power of literacy and why it is so very important.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Books are uniquely portable magic.

Stephen King

I love to read and over the years have done a lot of reading aloud to my family and my grandchildren. There is no end to the variety of books you can read.  My favorites are about history and and fairy tales that come true.  There is no end to what we learn by reading either, I’ve found no better educator than books.  They tell about places I’ve never been and places I’d like to see. 

Of course I like cookbooks too and find lots of recipes to try out.  On the menu today is 

Busy Day Pork Chops

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp salt.

1/8 tsp pepper

4 boneless pork loin chops

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Place milk in a shallow bowL.  In another bowl toss the bread crumbs with cheese and seasonings.

Dip pork chops in milk then coat with crumb mixture.  Place on baking sheet coated with cooking spray .Lightly spritz chops with cooking spray.

Bake 20 minutes on each side or until thermometer reads 145 degrees.  Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

For a healthy side dish try making Honey Thyme Butternut Squash

1 butternut squash peeled and cubed

1/4 cup butter, cubed

3 tbsp. cream

2 tbsp. honey

2 tsp parsley flakes

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp thyme

1/8 tsp. pepper

In large sause pan bring 1 inch of water to boil.  Add squash and cover and cool 15 minutes until tender.

Drain and mash squash with remaining ingredients.

It’s also my day to do my grocery shopping and for that I made up a new menu for next week so I’d know what I needed to get

Menu for next week is;

Monday - Hmburger Buddy

Wednesday - Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Friday - Baked Mac and Cheese

Weekend - Hungarian Beef Goulash

It’s cold out today so I’ll need to bundle up going out, but the roads should be all clear as well as the parking lots.

I hope you all have af aWONDERFUL Wednesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.

C.S. Lewis 

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

8081. for books to read

8882. for stories to tell

8883. for a menu all planned for another week

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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

Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience, this is the ideal life.

Mark Twain

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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