For Monday, December 9th,, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH,2019 

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.

12 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

16 Days Until CHRISTMAS 

Sunrise: 7:42 am

 Sunset: 4:58 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is Christmas Card Day which honors Sr Henry Cole of England who created the first commercial Christmas Card in 1843.  A Christmas card is a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas in order to convey between people a range of sentiments related to the Christmas and holiday season.  

The traditional  greeting reads, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.There are innumerable variations.  The content or design might relate directly to the Christmas narrative but many show seasonal figures associated with Christmas.

Happy Christmas Card Day!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

God bless us every one.

Charles Dickens

A lot of people have stopped sending Christmas cards due to the increase in cost of postage, but I still send them and have mine addressed and ready to put a stamp on.  For me the cost of a stomp is worth it to keep in touch with friends and family and send them a Christmas greeting.  Some of the pople I send them to I rarely see anymore and I like being able to wish them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  

This is one tradition I’ll keep up as long as I can.  Today I should get out and get some stamps and  get those cards in the mail.  I’ve already received a few cards and feel I am behind.  It’s time to show I care and spread some Christmas cheer!

I don’t have everyone's address, so if you don’t happen to get a card from me, please Know I’m wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Christmas isn’t about what you receive - it’s about the love that you give.

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

7669.for cards to send to people I care about

7670. for postage stamps and the post office.

7671. for the Christmas greetings I receive, thank you!

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 Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Allow peace into your heart this Christmas and may the new year be a time to rejoice!

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Sunday, December 8th, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH,2019 

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.

13 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

17 Days Until CHRISTMAS 

Sunrise: 7:41 am

 Sunset: 4:58 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Christmas Tree Day which honors the prominent decoration for those who celebrate Christmas.  The day is often celebrated by aquiring, putting up, and decorating a Christmas Tree.  

The roots of the Christmas tree go back to ancient pagan holidays when people decorated their homes with evergreen branches during the winter solstice to remind themselves that spring wasn’t too far away.  

The tradition of having Christms trees came about in western Germany. They also added candles symbolizing Christ as light of the world. It was a widespread tradition by the 18th century.  Christmas trees gained popularity around the english speaking world when a sketch of Queen Victoria and her family appeared next to a Christmas tree in their home in the 1840’s.  Victoria’s husband, Albert, had been born in Germany.

German and Irish immigrants to America helped to popularize Christmas trees in the 19th century. Christmas trees are used as both outdoor and indoor decorations and are adorned with lights, ornaments, tinsel, and garland.  

The most common trees used for Christmas trees are blue spruce, Douglas fir, balsam fir, Scots pine, white pine, noble fir, and Frazier fir.  Somewhere around 30 million really trees are cut down each year in the US to be used as Christmas trees.In addition around 10 million artificial trees are sold each year in the US.

Have Happy Christmas Tree Day!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The Christmas tree is a symbol of love.

Andy Rooney

I no longer put up a regular size Chestmas tree here at my house.  Instead I have 3 little table top ones that I use every year.  One for the living room area and one for the dining room and the last for the kitchen. They came prelit and decorated and stay that way.  

I’ve learned to make things easier for myself in anyway I can and this saves hours of time and work, but not nearly as pretty .I miss the pine scent of a real tree and burn scented candles to get the effect.

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent and I’ll be burning two candles on my wreath today and saying a prayer for those preparing for Christmas. The 2nd candle  represents the hope of Christ coming to the world as we eagerly anticipate Christmas. 

  

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The best gifts in life will never be found under a Christmas tree, those gifts are friends, family, children, and the one you love.

Author Unknown

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

7666.For Christmas trees that remind us to keep our faith ever green.

7667. for candles that represent the light of the world, Jesus

7668.for my faith, Jesus is the reason for the season

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 Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago.

Tom Baker

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma

For Saturday, December 7th, 2019

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH,2019 

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.

14 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

18 Days Until CHRISTMAS 

Sunrise: 7:40 am

 Sunset: 4:59 pm

Life is a special occasion!!

Hallmark

Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day which honors and commentates the fallen US citizens who were killed in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.  the attack of the Japanese Imperial Naay on Honolulu’s Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 and resulted in the United States entrance into World War II.  President Franklin Roosevelt described it as a date which will live in infamy.  

The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is one of th most visited places in Hawaii. Today we honor those who lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941 and we remember this fateful event that played such a pivotal role in US History. 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.

Helen Steniner Rice.

It’s so very sad to think of all the lives that were lost by war.  I’m one that prays daily for Peace on Earth, Good will to all men.

It was a song that was sung by the Angels the night that our dear Lord was born.  And one wish we cauld all profit by.  

It’s a quiet and peaceful day here at my house, which is really nothing very different, but something to be thankful for this time of year.  The only thing on my agenda is cooking up something for the weekend and since it’s Christmas, I thought I’d share a recipe for a casserole for the folks that are busy and don’t have time to cook.  

Cheesy Chili Hash Brown Bake

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1 can sloppy joy sauce

1 can chili with beans

1/2 package froaine shredded hash brows, about 4 c.

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees  Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring often .  Sir in sloppy joe sauce and chili

Spoon chilli mixture into lightly greased 13 by 9 inch baking dish..  Top with frozen hash browns. Bake covered at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, uncover and bake 10 are minutes or until browned and crisp.  Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nothing fancy but certainly sounds quick and easy and I happen to have all the ingredients on hand.  .  

Today’s pictures are a few of my decorations that sit atop my old buffet/ sideboard, here at my house.  I decorate it like some would decorate a fireplace mantle, because I have no fireplace.  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

It is Christmas every time you let God love others though you.  yes, it is Christmas  every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.

Mother Teresa

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

7663.for Christmas, a way of peace to the world

7664.  for prayers, they work

7665.  for a peace filled day

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 Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.

Hamilton Wright Mable

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma