For Monday, June 13th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JUNE 13TH, 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.

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9 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

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Sunrise: 5:54 am

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Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Sewing Machine Day which celebrates the sewing machine which changed our way of life from homemade goods to automated production.

Thomas Saint patented the first sewing machine in 1790.  Since then the sewing machine has become an iconic symbol of the Industrial Revolution.

For many decades the sewing machine was a standard household appliance, but it is no longer considered a domestic necessity.  Although the heyday of sewing machines has come and gone, we can still recognize its signification in our history.  Without this important invention, the process of making clothing and any hand sewn item would be extremely tedious.  Each article would have to be sewn by hand, stitch by stitch.

To celebrate today, dig out your sewing machine and start a new project or sign up for an online sewing course to learn this important handcraft.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Sewing small pieces together gives me a peaceful heart and a quilt to wrap you with , my love.

Benita Skinner 

I have a sewing machine here but these days it doesn’t get much use.  I mainly make repairs with it.  I used to sew a lot, even made my children’s clothing.  My grandmother taught me how to sew and it was something I liked to do.  My machine is very old now since I bought it when I was first married.  But it does still work.  I try to take good care of it, keeping it clean and oiled.  

It sits in the craft nook I have here in the spare bedroom. And that is what the pictures are of today. The other pictures are of the quilts my grandmother pieced together for us to enjoy.

It’s the first day of a new week and time for me to cook something new to eat and I’m trying to keep it light and easy here so on the menu today is:

Crabmeat Boats 

Makes 2 servings

2 kaiser rolls, split

2 tsp. butter, softened 

1 can lump crabmeat, drained

4 oz. Swiss cheese, cubed

1 rib celery, chopped

1/4 cup mayonaise

1 tsp minced, fresh parsley

1/4 tsp. seafood seasoning

1/4 tsp paprika

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Carefully hollow out each roll, leaving a 1/2 inch shell.  Save removed bread for another use.  Spread inside of rolls with butter.  In a large bowl, combine the crab, cheese, celery, mayonaise, parsley, seafood seasoning and paprika. Divide between rolls .  Wrap in foil and on a baking sheet.  Bake until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Sewing mends the soul.

Author Unknown 

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

 

10,333.for an old machine that still works 

10,334. for my grandmother who taught me how to sew

10,335. for quilts to enjoy for many 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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

A family stitched together with love seldom unravels.

Lettie Cottin Pogrebin

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma