For Monday, June 6th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JUNE 6TH, 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.

15 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

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Sunrise: 5;55 am

 Sunset: 8

;59 pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Yo Yo Day which is the perfect opportunity to get out your old yo yo and show off your talents.  

Considered to be the second oldest toy in history, the yo yo is both popular and a historic toy.  This beloved toy can be traced back to Ancient Greece where yo you were made of wood, metal and terra-cotta. They were often decorated with pictures of gods and considered to be a sacred gif to the gods.  To pay homage to their families, children would place yo yos on their family alters as the rite of passage into adulthood.

Over time yo yos have become an increasingly beloved toy for people of all ages to enjoy.  The term yo you wasn’t coined until 1920 when a man named Pedro Flores began manufacturing the gadgets at his factory in California.  He gave the iconic toy its modern day name and it’s been a hit ever since.  Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon were all fans of the yo yo and would often show off there skills at the White House.

To celebrate today, practice a few tricks of your own and enjoy a yo yo competition with friends.

June 6th is also D Day.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A yo yo is not exactly a hobby, it is not exactly a sport, but we all love it.

I know I have some yo yos around here somewhere but for today I have no pictures of them to share.  As a kid I would play with them and so did my own children.  They do provide hours of fun.

Mondays are always a day I cook up something new to eat and on the menu today is:

Hearty Chicken Gyros 

Makes 6 servings

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 inch cubes. 

1/2 cup lemon pepper marinade

3 Tbsp. minced fresh mint

Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp dill weed

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Assembly:

1 cucumber, seeded and chopped

1 tomato, chopped

1/4 cup fine chopped onion

6 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Place chicken marinade and mint in a shallow dish and turn to coat.  Cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours.

Drain chicken, discard marinade.  Place a skillet over medium high heat.  Add chicken and cook and stir until no longer pink.

In a small bowl mix sauce ingredients.  In another bowl, combine cucumber, tomato and onion.  Serve chicken in pita pockets with sauce, vegetable mixture and cheese.

I don’t have feta cheese so will use cottage cheese instead.  I just make do with what I have on hand and don’t run to the store when I don’t have something in a recipe.

We’re to have a  mix of clouds and sun today with a stray afternoon shower.  So I’m just going to have the make the most of sun while we have it.

The pictures today are of some of the grands having some summer fun!

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Cheers to our beautiful childhood memories that we created while playing with the yo yo.

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

 

10,312. for yo yos, a toy for all ages 

10,313. for a day at home, always good 

10,314. for a new week and a new day!

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

When life feels like a yo yo, no matter the ups or downs, know that you’ll always end up in the hands of Almighty God.

Victoria Osteen 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma