For Thursday, March 11th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 11TH, 2021

The moments 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.

9 DAYS UNTIL SPRING ! 

Sunrise: 6:46 am

 Sunset: 6:31 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Johnny Appleseed Day which is a national holiday created to celebrate Jonnny Appleseed for introducing apple trees to the United States.  Make sure to incorporate apples into your menu today. 

John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed was an American nurseryman traveling west.  Throughout his journey he planted apple seeds. creating apple trees in many states such as Pennysylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and West Virginia.  He is also known for his generosity, love for animals and religion and his preaching. This national holiday is celebrated on March 11th which marks the approximate date of his death.  This day is also celebrated September 28th to commemorate his birthday.  

Honor this American by enjoying an apple, a caramel apple, applesauce or apple cider.  Bake an apple pie for a delightful dessert or plant your own apple tree.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Benjamin Franklin

I’ll be making some homemade applesauce today to celebrate.  I have some apples that need to be used up.  I just peel them, slice them and put them in some a little  water and cook them on the stove.  They cook up and fall apart and are delicious with a dash of cinnamon.

I try to stay away from sugar so avoid that when possible.  The apples are usually sweet enough on their own without any extra sweetness needed.

I’ll have this with my dinner tonight which is leftovers heated up from yesterday.  Mashed potatoes and Meatloaf with gravy.

Apples are so good for us and provide fiber, vitamin C and various antioxidants.  They are very filling considering their low calorie count.  Studdies show that eating apples can have multiple benefits for our health including gut health and reduced risk of stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and some cancers.

Today would have also been DDH’s 79th birthday, he died when he was only 50 year old and I was 48 from a massive heart attack.  So many years ago now that I’ve been a widow longer than we were married.  But he is never forgotten.  He was a wonderful man, husband and father. 

It’s supposed to be a rainy day here with some thunderstorms.  The results of the air cooling down.  Try to stay dry and remember to make your own sunshine !

I hope you all have a GREAT day.  Happy Thursday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits.

Henry David Thoreau

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

8984. for apples, good and good for us too

8985.for a day at home to stay dry, shopping was done yesterday

8986.for spring rains washing away the dirt of winter

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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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don’t count on harvesting Golden Delicious.

Bill Myer

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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