BOOK 08, CHAPTER 8, PAGE 5

God has given us these times of Joy

Psalm 81:4

Here are 10 ways to enjoy what is left of summer:

1. Brew a pot of sun tea. Put desired amount of tea bags in a sun tea jar or other glass jar, fill with water and set in the sun. Add fresh herbs at this point if you wish. Let sit in the sun until tea has reached color you desire. Sweeten to taste, chill and serve over ice.

2. Cook on the grill whenever possible. Not only is this a pleasant way to cook but you don't heat up your kitchen and the food is delicious.

3. Lay in the sun and read a good book. Be sure to put your sunscreen on!

4. Take a drive to the country, the mountains, the ocean, the desert or other place of nature. Pack a picnic if you wish or stop to get hamburgers at a small-town hamburger shop. The burgers are much better than city fast food!

5. Take a bike ride around your neighborhood. Look for ideas people have used to decorate their yards and use them yourself. Enjoy the blooming flowers and nature.

6. Play outdoor games. Frisbee and badminton are great if it's just your family. If you can get a group together, try volleyball or baseball.

7. Pack a picnic and go fishing. This is fun with or without a boat. Be sure to bring sunscreen.

8. Go yard saling. What a great way to have fun and find many bargains! A lot of local and freebie papers have yard sale directories to help you map out a plan of action.

9. Have a yard sale. Get rid of clutter and earn some cash. Fill a cooler with pop and sell individual cans or have the kids sell lemonade.

10. Play in the water at the local pool, water park or lake. Above all be sure you take advantage of the warm summer months and enjoy as much as possible!

A TIME TO ENJOY!

GOOD MORNING !

For me there is nothing like a summer morning breeze. I love warm summer mornings, sipping my freshly brewed coffee, and reflecting on the beauty around me. I let it soak in, smile and breathe deeply. Sit back, take a load off, and say to yourself, “Oh, this is the life.” Smile and give a word of thanks for what you have

The list above may be a little frivolous, but sometimes just a little something extra makes a big difference and gives us a break in the busyness of the days.

For many long years my vacation days were little more than a shopping trip or a Spring Cleaning day. Things like yard sailing and a drive to the country were a real treat.

Now I’ve been blessed with my camper and vacation days are looking up for sure, but sometimes I need a little break during the week too so brewing a jar of sun tea, gives my day an extra boost. After not having it for a long time I forgot how good it does taste. Next time I get to the camper I may just make a jug for us all to share too.

This coming weekend will be the first I won’t be able to go camping since the season began. DS#6’s wife will graduate with her Master’s degree on Saturday and he is having a party for her. Due to the distance of travel it is just impossible for me to do both, so you’ll be blessed with my journal entries for a full week.

If it wasn’t so much driving I’d still get up early Sunday and spend the day there, but I’m afraid that would tire me out too much, so I’ll just wait til the following weekend which will be a long 3-day one.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Christina Rosetta wrote, “Summer days for me are when every leaf is on its tree.”

Our assignment is to enjoy summer to the utmost because before long, the leaves will fall and fall will become the season.

May the Lord Bless YOU

With Peace as you experience

The JOYS of Summertime

MA

 

 

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