For Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

TUESDAY, MAY 13TH, 2025

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

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:    6:40 am

   Sunset:   8:17 

pm

Life is a special 

o

ccasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Apple Pie Day which celebrates the quintessential American dessert.  However pie wasn’t actually invented in the U.S, rather it was invented in Europe sometime during the 14th century.  The first apple pie recipe was printed by Geoffrey Chauceer in 1381 in England.  The ingredients in the recipe included apples, spices, raisins, figs, pears and saffron which were all enveloped in  pastry crust.  

Several Dutch Apple pie recipes date back to the late 15th century.  They were similar to the English recipes except they added  scoop of ice cream placed on top before serving.  The tradition of apple pie a le mode soon caught on in America.  Today many people have a warm piece of pie with ice cream on top. 

Celebrate today and bake a delicious apple pie to share with family and  friends!  Enjoy!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

I’m more American than apple pie.  I’m like apple pie, with a hot dog in it.

Stephen Colbert 

We still have leftover birthday cake to eat here so I won’t bake anything else today.  Desserts are rarely eaten by anyone here.  But I do love warm apple pie with ice cream.  Apples are very good for us to eat!  They are naturally sweet and delicious with no need for additional sugar.

My daughter’s class at school is going on a field trip today to Seaworld.  Only trouble is that it will be 100 degrees plus outside !  I hope they can find a cool place to enjoy it all.  

I’ll be taking frequent breaks inside where it’s air conditioned today.  We went to a band concert featuring my grandson yesterday evening.  The good news is that auditorium iwas air conditioned !! 

On the Bright Side, I found out my first Great grandchild was born yesterday too.  I’m so happy to be a great grandmother !

 I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness. 

Jane Austin

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

13,392. for apple pies, good and good for you too!

13,393. for air conditioning on hot days 

 13,394. for a concert to enjoy! 

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

The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interior of collapsing stars.  We are made of starstuff.

Carl Sagan

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma