For Saturday, June 29th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH, 2024

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

86 DAYS UNTIL FALL

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:35 am

Sunset :     8:36 pm

Life is a special     

occasion!  

Hallmark 

Today is National Waffle Iron Day which is an important celebration for all the breakfast lovers of the world.  Homemade waffles are one of the cornerstones of a delicious morning meal, and the waffle iron makes it all possible.  Waffle irons originated in Belgium during the 14th century.  These early contraptions  consisted of to metal plates hinged together.  The plates were attached to a long pole, which allowed the cook two hold it over an open fire. 

 In 1889 a man named Cornelius Swarthout patented the first American waffle iron.  The device was designed for cooking waffles over the burner of a wood or gas stove.  Fifty years later, General Electric began producing the first electric waffle irons for everyday use. 

 To celebrate today, whip up some waffle batter and have breakfast for dinner tonight.  Top your waffles with syrup, whipped cream, fruit, chocolate, or even fried chicken.  Bon Appetite! 

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.

Mitch Hedberg

I do love waffles and enjoy them with some sugar free syrup and butter.  DD does make some of the best waffles I’ve ever had, but I do have a different kind of waffle that is my favorite.  That is the French Waffle that we used to be able to get at the fair every year.

I have no idea if they have them here, but I’m sure I’ll find out. They are fried crisp golden brown, and then topped with powdered sugar that  make for a wonderful sweet treat.  

My daughter mentioned she got the makings for sausage gravy and biscuits for today, that is another favorite of mine that I haven’t had for a long long time. 

We got my grandson home from band camp yesterday and DS#2 and his wife also joined us for his concert then we went out to a Mexican restaurant afterwards for what I call Lupper.  Late lunch, early supper.  The food was fantastic and our boy was hungry and very glad to be coming home too.  He had a great time there, but missed home.

Today is basketball game day so we’ll be going out for that early afternoon.  Hopefully it will be another winning game for them!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

We need to remember what’s important in life:  friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work, it doesn’t matter, But work is third.

Amy Poehler 

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

12,455. For DD who makes very good waffles 

12,456.  for sugar free syrup and butter to top off my waffles

12,457. for a basketball game to attend.

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

MAY GOD BLESS YOU!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

You should eat a waffle!  You can’t be sad if you eat a waffle! 

Lauren Myracle 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma