FEBRUARY

When I was a child February was one of the hardest words for me to spell. Doesnt it seem like it has too many "r's" in it? Especially the way we say it in Alabama...FEB-U-WARY! Whose idea was it to throw in that extra "r"?

For God so loVed the world,

For God so loVed the world
That He GAve
His onLy
BegottEn
soN
That whosoever
Believeth In Him
should Not perish
But have Everlasting life.

John 3:16

Chocolate French Toast

Here is a decadent French toast for a special occasion like Valentine's Day. If you're making this as part of a breakfast or brunch along with other dishes, you can keep the French toast warm in an oven set at 200°F while the rest of the meal is prepared. For a heart-healthier version, use 2% milk instead of cream and egg substitute in place of the eggs. Total Time: 25 minutes. Hands-on Time: 25 minutes.

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup heavy cream 2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 loaf of egg, white, or brioche bread, in 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling 1. Place the cream and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the chocolate is soft, about 1 minute. Stir to combine. Let cool. 2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla and chocolate mixture. (The mixture may be made ahead to this point. Cover, and refrigerated overnight. Give it a good stir before using.) Soak the bread in the egg mixture for about 5 minutes, turning halfway through to coat well. 3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook 2 or 3 slices of bread at a time, until the bread is toasted and firm. Sprinkle each slice generously with confectioners' sugar. Turn over, and cook until crisp. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings

Friends

Everyone needs a friend.
Pro 18:24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Good times, bad, in-between...a faithful friend can make it easier to get through.
Valentines Day is a great time to show those around just how much you care. Call it a good excuse to send a card....give some chocolates....call a distant friend or relative....or tell someone how much you treasure their friendship.

WHAT KIDS HAVE TO SAY......

Concerning Why Lovers Often Hold Hands

"They want to make sure their rings don't fall off because they paid good money for them."
Gavin, age 8

"They are just practicing for when they might have to walk down the aisle someday and do the holy matchimony thing."
John, age 9

Confidential Opinions About Love

"I'm in favor of love as long as it doesn't happen when 'Dinosaurs' is on television."
Jill, age 6

"Love is foolish ... but I still might try it sometime."
Floyd, age 9

"Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me."
Dave, age 8

"I'm not rushing into being in love. I'm finding fourth grade hard enough."
Regina, age 10

On What Falling In Love Is Like

"Like an avalanche where you have to run for your life."
John, age 9

"If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don't want to do it. It takes too long."
Glenn, age 7

Concerning Why Love Happens Between Two Particular People

"One of the people has freckles and so he finds somebody else who has freckles too."
Andrew, age 6

"No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell ... That's why perfume and deodorant are so popular."
Mae, age 9

"I think you're supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn't supposed to be so painful."
Manuel, age 8

Happy Valentines Day!

Ro"MAN"ce....Valentines Day should be full of it, but sometimes we get our self stuck in reality! Heres one such look:

Have you noticed that when women uses a kitchen knife for a screwdriver that men go wild and shake their heads like it is something crazy!

Well, what about when they use your best kitchen towel to check the oil in the car...or paint in their best pants , saying that they are only going to paint a little and wont get any on them! Sure! Right!

They mow the yard and ruin shoes when there were 3 pair of grass stained shoes in the garage that everyone has been tripping over for weeks.

Men use a knife to open a can when they cant find a can opener and think they are a genius! Why dont they like electric ones? I think its because they figure out where to put the can!

Now I will have to confess that I have used a shoe, a rock, a metal vase..all in place of a hammer at some time or other.

On occassion I have used a knife for a screwdriver....a garbage bag for a rain coat, and a myriad of other substitutions!

But you see.....women are not exclusive when it comes to using different tools for the job!

hey....hand me that photo...I have something in my teeth!

Reality can be what we make it. Men will always be men and think like they do and we will be women. Let's not forfeit love because of the differences.

Remember how much fun it was to kiss when you couldnt as often as you wanted? Greet your husband with a "lip locker"..it might be the best Valentines present he's had in a long time!

Quick Home Remedies & Cures

Eliminate ear mites. � All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat's ear... Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Kills fleas instantly...Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.

� Rainy day cure for dog odor ...Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Did You Know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-- without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional "pain relievers."

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes ... �Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus. Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer ... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover. �Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure ...cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine. A powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises ... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief... It's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.