For Monday, July 18th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JULY 18TH, 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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66 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:10 am

 Sunset: 8:58 

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No time to add pictures this morning, maybe I'll come back later on 

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Nelson Mandela International Day which is also known as Mandela Day.  It is an international day in honor of Nelson Mandela.  On this day, Mandela was born in 1918, so it celebrates his birthday.  The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on July 18, 2010.  

This is not a public holiday but a day to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s former President, and his values, through volunteering and community service.  The day is a global call to celebrate the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, the ability to make an impact.

Nelson Mandela, who died in 2013, was a South African anti apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.  He was South Africa’s first black chief executive, and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.  His government focussed on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalized racism, poverty and inequality, and fostering racial reconciliation.  

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. 

Nelson Mandela 

I’ve got to admire a man who did as much for humanity as Nelson Mandela did, so I will be celebrating this day. When we do good for others we cannot go wrong.  And a little kindness goes a long way. 

My kindness today extends to DS#5 and family by watching over their home and all their critters while they are gone this week.  I’m to be there at 10 am which is quite a feat for me as I’m rarely even dressed before noon.  I like to take my time waking up and enjoy several cups of coffee before doing much at all.

There is not much I can do much these days, but I’m good at sitting and keeping an eye on the house.

And I will thoroughly enjoy the critters.  They have 2 dogs and 4 cats to keep me company.

They said they will leave me instructions on what needs to be done.  So I’ll know how much food to give them and when.

I’ve got everything I’ll need this week packed and ready to go.  I’m even taking a few food stuffs that I know I should be using up this week.  Included is bananas, bread and meat that is not frozen and won’t keep. 

It’s usually my day to cook something new and on the menu is:

Chicken Club Wraps 

Makes 4 servings

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast

1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, divided

3 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt

3 Tbsp. cider vinegar

3 Tbsp. minced onion 

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1/8 tsp. salt

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 avocado, chopped

3 strips cooked bacon, crumbled

8 large leaves of green leaf lettuce

4 10 inch tortillas, preferably whole wheat

Preheat a grill to medium high.  Sprinkle chicken on both sides with 1/4 tsp pepper.  Oil the grill rack.  Grill the chicken, turning once or twice until and instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees, about 18 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, vinegar, onion, oil, salt and remaining pepper in a large bowl.  Chop the chicken into bite size pieces and add to bowl along with tomato, and bacon. Toss to combine.

To assemble wraps, place 2 lettuce leaves on each tortilla and top with chicken salad .  Roll up like a burrito. Serve cut in half, if desired. 

This will give me plenty of leftover to have for lunch the next few days. 

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return.

Nelson Mandela 

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

 

10,438. for people that are to be admired like Nelson Mandela 

10,439. for the ability to show a little kindness 

10,440. for some critters to keep me company

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

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the the life we lead.

Nelson Mandela 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma