For Saturday, June 11th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH, 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.

11 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

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Sunrise: 5:54 am

 Sunset: 9:02

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Sorry, I'm unable to show any pictures today.  

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Kamehameha Day which is a public holiday that celebrates Kamehameha the great monarch who established the unified Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810.  During this time period, Hawaii was the only nation that remained independent while the rest of the Polynesian islands were taken over by colonial powers. Kamehameha was named the Napoleon on the Pacific for this achievement.

To celebrate today, Hawaiians traditionally attend carnivals, floral parades and horse races.  There is also a large hula competion that attracts hula composed from around the world.  Take this opportunity to break out your Hawaiian shirt or learn more about the history of this interesting state.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Hawaii is the only place I know where they lay flowers on you while you are alive.

Will Rogers

I have my Hawaiian shirt ready to wear today so I’ll be celebrating.  I don’t have any Hawaiian ancestry, but it is one place my mom always wanted to go.  So I’ll be remembering her today.  

It’s my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is:

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

Makes 5 servings

5 green, red or yellow bell Peppers

2 tsp olive oil

1 1/4 extra lean ground turkey

1 onion chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tsp ground cumin 

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

1 3/4  cups shredded cheddar cheese 

1/2 cup solt bread crumbs

1/4 tsp paprika 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds.  Place in baking pan coated with cooking spray.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.  Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings until meat is no longer pink.  Cool slightly. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs.

Fill pepper halves with turkey mixture.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Bake uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, about 25 minutes.

As I prefer rice in my stuffed peppers instead of breadcrumbs, I’m going to substitute with rice in mine.  Ground turkey is a good healthy substitute for ground beef.

I’ll be having these with a cucumber salad on the side.

I don’t have any pictures of Hawaii to share as I’ve never been there so todays pictures are of DS#4’s trip to an island in Florida 

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.

Paul Theroux

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

 

10,327.for a Hawaiian shirt to wear today 

10,328. for a fun holiday 

10,329. for a healthy dinner that will make do for two days 

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

Hawaii, the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.

Mark Twain 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma