For Tuesday, November 30th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30TH, 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.

21 DAYS UNIL WINTER

Sunrise: 734 am

 Sunset: 4;59 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Giving Tuesday which is an opportunity to step back from the chaos of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and embrace the best part of the holidays, the season of giving .It is a day to give give back to your community or support the  causes that mean the most to you .

The tradition of charitable giving during the holidays began thousands of years ago.  Today it continues to be an important part of many cultures and religions around the world .  During the Hindu festival of Diwali, for example, dana , charitable giving and save, selflessness,  are two key components of the holiday.

To celebrate today, donate to your favorite nonprofit, drop off some canned goods at your local food pantry or organize a neighborhood coat drive.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.

Mother Theresa

I love to give to others, it makes me happy. Whatever we give we always get back ten fold. My favorite charity is a group called Helping Hands at our church that helps the poor in our community.  Whether it is in money or in canned goods they can always use the help.  This group helped me and my family in our time of need and I want to give back to them as much as I can. I’ll never forget the day they came to my door with bags of groceries for our Thanksgiving holiday. My husband had been laid off from work for serval months and we were in need of help and there they were right when we most needed it.

That was also the year a cat came to our door and we took him in and provided a home and food for him, we called him Thanks and he blessed us for many years.

It was to be the year that DDH also died the day after Thanksgiving in 1992, of a sudden heart attack.  It was a loss for all of us, but we’re thankful to have had him in our lives.  He was very loved is very missed to this day. If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t have been members of the church that helped us in so many ways throughout our lives.

I’ve always thought it was more blessed to give than receive but I’m thankful for all I’ve been given.  I cannot stop counting my blessings as you know, by reading the list I post every day.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.

Bem Carson

 

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

9753. for giving people that help others 

9754 for charitable orgainizations like Helping Hands

9755.for my church where I’ve been a member for over 50 years

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

Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice.  Optimism is a choice.  Kindness is a choice.  Giving is a choice.  Respect is a choice.  Whatever choice you make makes you.  Choose wisely.

Roy T. Bennett 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

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For Monday, November 29th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY NOVEMBER 29TH, 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.

22 DAYS UNIL WINTER

Sunrise: 733 am

 Sunset: 5;00 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Cyber Monday which is a marketing term for the Monday immediately following, Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. The term made its debut in 2005 in a shape dot org press release entitled, Cyber Monday Quickly Becoming the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the year.

Cyber Monday is also used as a marketing term in the United Kingdom, France, Portugal and Germany.  In these countries, Cyber Monday sales last for 8 days typically from the last Monday in November to the first Monday in December.

Celebrating today is easy. Simply do some online shopping.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Only one shopping day left ’till tomorrow.

Author Unknown

I don’t do a lot of online shopping, but I do like the convenience of it.  I’d really rather go to the store and actually see the merchandise before I buy something.  But I think that today I’ll be checking to see what sales are available.

I’m a sale shopper and usually don’t buy anything unless it is on sale.  Otherwise I don’t need it.  I have enough of everything I need that I can go without until it does go on sale.  My house is well stocked with everything I could possibly use unless it wears out or breaks.

More than not, if I do need something, my kids will get it for me as a gift.  They do take good care of me and I’m thankful for that.

Today is the time I cook up something new to eat for the week ahead and on the menu is;

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Makes 12 servings

1/2 cup butter, cubed

2 carrots, finely chopped

2 celery ribs, finely chopped

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup flour

4 cups chicken or turkey broth

2 cups cooked wild rice

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

2 cups half and half cream

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium high heat. Add carrots, celery, and onions. Cook and stir until tender.

Stir in flour until blended, cook until bubbly.  Gradually stir in broth, bring to a boil stirring constantly, cook and stir until thickened.

Stir in remaining ingredients, return to a boil.  Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

This is a large recipe for a crowd, so I’ll only make 1/2 the recipe for my self and still have plenty leftover for later on. It’s always nice to have a bowl of soup for lunch.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The internet affords a level  of relationship with consumers hitherto unfathomable.

Lucas Donat 

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

9750.for easy online shopping 

9751 for soup to have for dinner and then lunch later

9752 for my computer and internet service that works

.

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

Don’t let your online presence be greater that your real life presence.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

MY BLOG

What’s New at My House

 

http://onyama.blogspot.com/

For Sunday, November 28th, 2021

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28TH, 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.

23 DAYS UNIL WINTER

Sunrise: 732 am

 Sunset: 5;00 pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is French Toast Day which celebrates the perfect way to start or end your day.  French Toast is typically made with bread, eggs and milk, and then topped with delicious maple syrup.  Many variations of this classic breakfast can be found around the world.

The origin of French toast is unknown, but recipes date back to the sixteenth century in Europe.  Prior to the Hundred Years war, French toast was known in England as poor knights’ pudding because it was a simple inexpensive dish that a knight with no money could afford.  In France, iit was called, pan perdu or lost bread.  because it was a way of using lost or stale bread.

To celebrate today , have French toast for breakfast or dinner.  It makes a great meal for either one

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

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Breakfast is everything. The beginning,, the first thing.  It is the commitment to a new day, a continuing life.

A. A. Gill

I’ll probably heve my french toast for lunch today as I already have leftover pork roast to have for dinner.  I just have to heat it up.

This is a family favorite and I used to make it for breakfast often.  I do have some maple syrup on hand to put on it along with some butter.

It’s a delicious meal any time of day and I often have bacon or sausage with it .

Years ago I came across a recipe for French Toast Casserole so I thought I’d share it with you again today. DDIl#4 said she made it for Thanksgiving.  It’s a great dish to prepare the night before and then just bake it in the morning.

French Toast Casserole

Makes 12 servings

1 loaf French bread cut into 1 inch cubes

8 eggs, lightly beaten

3 cups milk

4 tsp. suggar

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 tsp salt

Topping:

2 Tbsp.butter

3 Tbsp.sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

Maple syrup, optional

Place bread cubes in a greased 13 by 9 inch baking dish.  In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread.  Cover and refrigerate for 8  hours or overnight. 

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees .  Dot with butter, sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over the top.

Cover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.  abut 45 minutes.  Serve with maple syrup if desired.

You can also put the cinnamon mixtures in with the egg mixture if you want. This is a great way to use up any old bread you have on hand, it doesn’t have to be French Bread.  Just make sure it is not soft fresh bread, or it will be soggy.  This is another large recipe so for me I’d probably only make half.

The pictures today are of our November snow. Which is pretty much melting off and not sticking around.   

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.

John Gunther

 

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

9747. for French toast, a delicious lunch for me

9748 for Maple syrup, which is a product of Ohio

9749. for a nice warm cozy house, I’m staying inside today!

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

Never work before breakfast; if you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first.

Josh Billings 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma 

MY BLOG

What’s New at My House

 

http://onyama.blogspot.com/