For Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th, 2022

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, MAY 30TH , 2022

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.

23 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

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Sunrise: 5;58 am

 Sunset: 8

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Life is a special 

occasion!

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Today is Memorial Day which commemorates and honors all the men and women who have served our country. Memorial Day was originally founded in honor to the soldiers who gave their lives in the Civil War, but has since been expanded to include all wars involving the United States.  It’s been recognized as a federal holiday since 1971.

Traditional Memorial Day observances include visiting cemeteries and memorials as well as parades and dedications.  A National Moment of Remembrance also occurs at 3 p.m. local time across the Nation.  Check out your local media for events going on in your community to honor our nation’s fallen soldiers.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer.  Be sure to breakout the grill for a cookout and enjoy ! 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

I’m celebrating here today and have all my flags flying in honor of our fallen heroes.  It feels like summer here and I’m sure some of my kids will be cooking out on their grills.  As a matter of fact, my daughter and her hubby invited me over for some pool time and food.  

Most of our schools are out for the summer now and a vacation atmosphere is all around us now.  Everyone is ready for the summer break and slower days.  There will be less traffic now and lots of people will be going on vacations.  I have no plans here till later on in June when my daughter goes on vacation and I’ll go to her house to watch the dogs.  And I hope to make a trip to the beach soon.  It’s not very fair away from where I live and I should get there more often than I do.  

I’ll be remembering the dead in our family along with the soldiers today. And I’ll be visiting the cemeteries at some point to show my respect.  

I should also be cooking up something new here and on the menu for today is:

Traditional Barbecued Picnic Chicken

Makes 8 servings

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. butter

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup chili sauce

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. celery seed

1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 

1/2 tsp. salt

2 dashes hot pepper sauce, optional 

2 broiler/ fryer chickens cut up 

In a large sauce pan, saute garlic in butter until tender.  Add next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Remove from the heat and set aside.

On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occassionally. Baste with sauce.  Grill 15 minutes longer until a thermometer reads 170 degrees, basting and turning several times.

I will be using some chicken thighs I have and cut this recipe in half.  I love barbecued chicken and usually bake it first in the oven,  before I put on the grill.  That way I make sure is done all the way through and when it’s done, it’s ready to fall apart.  I used to do this when we camped.  Baking it, covered in barbecue sauce before we’d go and then grilling it over a camp fire.

Today, I’ll be cooking it in the air fryer.  I have some mac salad in the fridge and some baked beans that I’ll be having on the side.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

This nation will remain the land of the free only as long as it is the home of the brave.

Elmer Davis 

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

 

10,291 for all of our fallen heroes, especially those that gave their lives for our freedom

10,292. for a day to remember all the dead in my family 

10,293. for the unofficial beginning of summer.

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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.  And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.

Lee Greenwood 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma