For Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

                                            ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD, 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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

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29 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

 Sunrise:  7:26 am

 Sunset:   5:03   

pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Eat a Cranberry Day which celebrates cranberries which are a major crop in certain American states and Canadian provinces.  Most cranberries are processed into products such as juice, sauce, jam and sweetened dried cranberries, with the remainder sold fresh to consumers.  

The fruit of cranberries is a berry larger than the leaves of the plant; it is initially white, but turns a deep red when fully ripe.  It is edible, with an acidic taste than overwhelm its sweetness.

Cranberry sauce is regarded as an indispensable part of traditional American and Canadian Thanksgiving venues and some European winter festivals.

To celebrate today, plan to have some cranberries for Thanksgiving this year.

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

This is the best time of year to enjoy the good taste of cranberries.

Author Unknown

I usually have cranberry juice on hand and drink it regularly.  It is very good for our kidneys. And I always serve Cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving.  I use the canned variety and don’t make my own from fresh. I’ll be taking some to DD’s this year to share.  Cranberries are good and good for you too.

Monday - Turkey Noodle Soup 

Wednesday - Stuffin' Muffins

Friday - Crab Salad Croissants

Weekend - Turkey Pot Pies 

On the menu for today is:

Slow Cooked Reuben Brats

Makes 10 servings

10 uncooked bratwurst links

3 bottles light beer or nonalcoholic beer

1 sweet onion, sliced

1, 14 oz. can of sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained

3/4 cup mayonaise

1/4 cup chili sauce

2 Tbsp. ketchup

1 Tbsp finely chopped onion

2 tsp sweet pickle relish 

1 garlic clove, minced 

1/8 tsp. pepper

10 hoagie buns, split

10 slices Swiss cheese

In a skillet brown bratwurst in batches, drain.  In a slow cooker, combine beer, sliced onion and sauerkraut, add bratwurst. Cook covered on low 8 hours or until sausages are cooked through.

Preheat oven to 350 degreases.  In a small bowl, mix mayo, chili sauce, ketchup, chopped onion, relish, garlic and pepper until blended.  Spread over cut sides of buns, top with cheese, bratwurst and sauerkraut.  Place on an uncreased baking sheet.  Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

I love reubens but will be cutting this recipe in half and will still have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.  

Today I’m thankful for anything handmade.  I usually make my gifts every year, but didn’t get to it this year.  I just couldn’t get into the mood to paint.  But I have several handmade gifts in my house. Some made by my grandchildren, and many made by my grandmother.  She sewed, quilted and crocheted and I happen to have some of those treasures in my house.  

I don’t have many pictures of cranberries to share but do have some Thanksgiving pictures to share. 

I hope you all have  a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

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

 

10,815.  for cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving dinner

10,816. for leftovers to enjoy next week 

10,817. for tomorrow, a day set aside to be Thankful 

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

There are four unbroken rules when it comes to Thanksgiving :  there must be turkey and dressing, cranberries, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

John Hadamuscin

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma