For Saturday, June 25th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH, 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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90 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 5:56 am

 Sunset: 9:06 

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Sorry no pictures today

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Log Cabin Day which is a reminder of a quieter simpler era, when life was more rugged.  A log cabin is a house built from logs.  It is a fairly simple type log house.  A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of log cabin and log house.

Historically most log cabins were a simple one or 1 1/2 story structure, somewhat impermanent and less finished or less architecturally sophisticated .  A log cabin  was usually constructed with round rather than hewn or hand worked logs, and it was the first generation home building erected for frontier shelter.

To celebrate today check out a modern day log cabin and remember what an important part of American history they were.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A log cabin symbolized the embrace between civilization and nature, humans literally wrapping the trees around them as they might draw on a coat and hat.

Gene Logsdon

Log cabins have never been a part of my life.  I’ve not lived in one nor owned one.  And I have no pictures of them either.  But I do love history and learning about the settlers of our wonderful country so I’ll definitely celebrate today.

This is the day I usually cook for the weekend although being here at daughter’s house has changed up things a bit, I decided to keep easy simple.

Sunday Meatloaf

Makes 10 servings 

1 cup stewed tomatoes, chopped

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup quick cooking oats

1 carrot grated

1 celery rib, diced

1 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1 envelope onion soup mix

2 1/2 lbs lean ground beef. 

Ketchup

In a large bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Shape into a loaf in a greased baking dish.  Drizzle with ketchup.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink.  Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer coat to a serving platter and slice. 

Today is supposed to be another hot and steamy day with temps in the upper 80’s, but tomorrow we’re supposed to have rain so I’ll be enjoying what sunshine we have today.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.

Cecelia Ahern

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

 

10,369. for a home of my own

10,370. for the hard working settlers of the U.S.

10,371. for some sunshine today 

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 cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle.

Irish Sayings 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

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