For Monday, May 23rd, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, MAY 23RD , 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.

29 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

'

Sunrise: 6;02 am

 Sunset: 8

;48 pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is World Turtle Day which honors these ancient creatures that evolved before mammals, birds snakes, or lizards.  Biologists believe that turtles have managed to outlive many other species due to the unique protection provided by their shells.

Turtles come in all different shapes and sizes and can be found on every continent except Antarctica.  The smallest is the Bog Turtle, which measures just four inches in length, and the largest is the Leathery Turtle which can weigh up to 1,500 pounds.

To celebrate today, donate to your favorite save the turtles organization.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Behold the turtle.  He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

James Bryant Conant 

I don’t have any turtles here at my house, but I do often consider myself like a turtle, slow but steady.  So I’ll be celebrating today!  

It’s the beginning of a new week and time for me to cook up something new and on the menu is:

Healthier than Egg Rolls

Makes 4 servings

1 lb. lean ground chicken

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 onion, chopped

1 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp ginger

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 package coleslaw mix 

1 Tbsp. sesame oil

1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce

Wonton strips, optional

In a large cast iron skillet, cook and crumble chicken with mushrooms, onion, garlic, and ginger over medium high heat until no longer pink, drain.  Stir in soy sauce.

Add coleslaw mix, cook and stir until wilted.  Stir in sesame oil.  Serve with rice and sweet and sour sauce.  If desired top with wonton strips.

I don’t have chicken so will use ground turkey instead.  I also don’t have sweet or sour sauce so will do without it. I’m not a big fan of it anyway.

I do love Egg Rolls and this is a healthier way to have them.

Today will be a partly to mostly cloudy day but there is also a chance of sunshine.  No rain anyway.  Thankfully, we came through the weekend with only lots of rain and no bad storms. The pictures today show all the water standing in my yard.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Slow and steady wins the race.

Aesop

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

 

10,270 for turtles that remind me of myself

10,271. for a healthy meal 

10,272. for a dry day without rain

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 ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Try to be like the turtle - at ease in your own shell.

Bill Copeland

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma