Guest guest Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 We're having a small Thanksgiving and only because my uncle is coming and he doesn't have anywhere else to go. He a quadriplegic and my other relatives refuse to install rails on their steps and "ruin the aesthetics of their home" so he can't get in. His wife goes... long story.... but he comes here. won't be here but we'll plod along with just the few of us. Christmas is always here and really big (we do Christmas Eve) and this year we'll also have 's "fiancé" and his sister. Yeah Ronnie was shot several times and kept going back... he did a total of 4 and a half years in Vietnam.... but when he was shot in the back, they wouldn't let him go back. He was shot in the face and the left half of his face was shot off. You couldn't tell a difference until recently and only now because of the difference in wrinkled areas (although I would NEVER tell him that!) He has a weird story he tells about his eyeball hanging loose although still attached and he could describe the nurse behind him and what she was wearing. That saved his eye because they thought it was gone and were going to take it out. They fixed it instead and restructured his face. Shot another time in the lower abdomen area.... can't have kids. Ummmm can't "make" kids LOL Most guys can't "have" them. He CAN try though! hehehe Nothing wrong with that part. Lots of awards. Lots of hell he went through and it was so cool today listening to him share stories with the guy in SD (he called again and also emailed tonight!) The CD was a compilation of Vietnam Folk Songs done by retired military members that served there. Really cool. Some funny and some sad and some chilling. They all enjoyed listening to it tonight though! Well, we're off to Savannah tomorrow bright and early. Ronnie's going to Bass Pro to buy his Christmas presents LOL He asked me if I wanted my Christmas money to go shopping with. I said "No, I want cash from the checking account and I want presents.... surprises... under the tree!!" Geez.... men. Like he wouldn't be disappointed if he didn't get anything under the tree or in his stocking. He can buy his "presents" tomorrow but by next month, they won't count anymore! LOL He's worse than a kid!! Goodnight everyone! christmasTWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,HE LIVED ALL ALONE,IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OFPLASTER AND STONE.I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEYWITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,AND TO SEE JUST WHOIN THIS HOME DID LIVE.I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,NOT EVEN A TREE.NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURESOF FAR DISTANT LANDS.WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,A SOBER THOUGHTCAME THROUGH MY MIND.FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,SILENT, ALONE,CURLED UP ON THE FLOORIN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,NOT HOW I PICTUREDA UNITED STATES SOLDIER.WAS THIS THE HEROOF WHOM I'D JUST READ?CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,THE FLOOR FOR A BED?I REALIZED THE FAMILIESTHAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERSWHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.SOON ROUND THE WORLD,THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATEA BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOMEACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.I COULDN'T HELP WONDERHOW MANY LAY ALONE,ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVEIN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.THE VERY THOUGHTBROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,I DROPPED TO MY KNEESAND STARTED TO CRY.THE SOLDIER AWAKENEDAND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,"SANTA DON'T CRY,THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,MY LIFE IS MY GOD,MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVERAND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,I CONTINUED TO WEEP.I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,SO SILENT AND STILLAND WE BOTH SHIVEREDFROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVEON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,THIS GUARDIAN OF HONORSO WILLING TO FIGHT.THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT."MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. Thefollowing is his request. I think it is reasonable.....PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sendingthis to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soonand some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for ourbeing able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way topay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes,living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your smallpartto plant this small seed.Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 report to his new duty station in Yuma on December 24. Man that has to be hard to do, it would for me anyway. Especially on Christmas Eve, and so young. My heart goes out to anyone who's ever has/been/or is in the Military Service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Wow Christy talk about outta the blue! That poem also makes me cry. Hope the party goes great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Isn't it weird about the wrinkly thing on his face? Same thing with my one arm. When I was 2 I pulled a percolating pot of cover over on me. My uncle grabbed me and got my clothes off, but I still had alot of 2nd and 3rd degree burns. I healed up and they thought I had no scars all these years. Now as I'm getting more-ahem, mature, LOL you can look at my arms and tell which one had the burns. Also noticed on my face that a couple of playground injuries are rearing their ugly heads--well only certain ways the light hits, but for years you couldn't see them at all. We always made arrangements for any family members in wheelchairs. At our house there are two steps up to the porch, but when Granny came the guys would lift the wheelchair or scooter up the two steps with her in it and then she could get anywhere on our main floor she needed to go--including into the bathroom. Our toilets aren't high enough, but they were OK for her , she wasn't very tall--maybe like 5'2" or something. We do have a toilet seat extender from when Denny had his hip replaced. Now if someone visits for overnight they do have to go upstairs--Denny is super weird about someone else sleeping in our bed, or him sleeping in another bed. Even when his brother or nephew used to house sit he made them (and their girlfriends) sleep in the double bed (or the queen sofa bed) upstairs instead of in our (then king, now queen) bed on the main floor. The upstairs bed is nice and high and has a good mattress, though, so it's easy to get in and out of. Kathy christmasTWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,HE LIVED ALL ALONE,IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OFPLASTER AND STONE.I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEYWITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,AND TO SEE JUST WHOIN THIS HOME DID LIVE.I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,NOT EVEN A TREE.NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURESOF FAR DISTANT LANDS.WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,A SOBER THOUGHTCAME THROUGH MY MIND.FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,SILENT, ALONE,CURLED UP ON THE FLOORIN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,NOT HOW I PICTUREDA UNITED STATES SOLDIER.WAS THIS THE HEROOF WHOM I'D JUST READ?CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,THE FLOOR FOR A BED?I REALIZED THE FAMILIESTHAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERSWHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.SOON ROUND THE WORLD,THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATEA BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOMEACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.I COULDN'T HELP WONDERHOW MANY LAY ALONE,ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVEIN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.THE VERY THOUGHTBROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,I DROPPED TO MY KNEESAND STARTED TO CRY.THE SOLDIER AWAKENEDAND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,"SANTA DON'T CRY,THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,MY LIFE IS MY GOD,MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVERAND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,I CONTINUED TO WEEP.I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,SO SILENT AND STILLAND WE BOTH SHIVEREDFROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVEON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,THIS GUARDIAN OF HONORSO WILLING TO FIGHT.THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT."MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. Thefollowing is his request. I think it is reasonable.....PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sendingthis to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soonand some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for ourbeing able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way topay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes,living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your smallpartto plant this small seed.Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Sure...we'll bombard him with cards. Do you have any pictures from the big dance? Jane > 's boyfriend has to report to his new duty station in Yuma on December 24. Y'all wanna send him cards? He just turned 18 the past week and he's going to see his mom and dad (with ) for Thanksgiving and he'll miss Christmas. I could find out his unit info. > > His entire class (aviation) graduates on Dec 18 so they'll all miss Christmas. > > > christmas > > TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, > HE LIVED ALL ALONE, > IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF > PLASTER AND STONE. > > I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY > WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, > AND TO SEE JUST WHO > IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. > > I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, > A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, > NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, > NOT EVEN A TREE. > > NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, > JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, > ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES > OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. > > WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, > AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, > A SOBER THOUGHT > CAME THROUGH MY MIND. > > FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, > IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, > I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, > ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. > > THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, > SILENT, ALONE, > CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR > IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. > > THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, > THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, > NOT HOW I PICTURED > A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. > > WAS THIS THE HERO > OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? > CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, > THE FLOOR FOR A BED? > > I REALIZED THE FAMILIES > THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, > OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS > WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. > > SOON ROUND THE WORLD, > THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, > AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE > A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. > > THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM > EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, > BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, > LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. > > I COULDN'T HELP WONDER > HOW MANY LAY ALONE, > ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE > IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. > > THE VERY THOUGHT > BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, > I DROPPED TO MY KNEES > AND STARTED TO CRY. > > THE SOLDIER AWAKENED > AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, > " SANTA DON'T CRY, > THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; > > I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, > I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, > MY LIFE IS MY GOD, > MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS. " > > THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER > AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, > I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, > I CONTINUED TO WEEP. > > I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, > SO SILENT AND STILL > AND WE BOTH SHIVERED > FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. > > I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE > ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, > THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR > SO WILLING TO FIGHT. > > THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, > WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, > WHISPERED, " CARRY ON SANTA, > IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE. " > > ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, > AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. > " MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, > AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT. " > > This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. The > following is his request. I think it is reasonable..... > > PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending > this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon > and some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for our > being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to > pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, > living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small > part > to plant this small seed. > > > > > Please visit our website at: > http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 Gee, Christy, I wish I were at my son's and then Ronnie could come to the Discover Mall to shop. You could come over to my son's and we could have " tea and scones " . LOL Jane > We're having a small Thanksgiving and only because my uncle is coming and he doesn't have anywhere else to go. He a quadriplegic and my other relatives refuse to install rails on their steps and " ruin the aesthetics of their home " so he can't get in. His wife goes... long story.... but he comes here. won't be here but we'll plod along with just the few of us. Christmas is always here and really big (we do Christmas Eve) and this year we'll also have 's " fiancé " and his sister. > > Yeah Ronnie was shot several times and kept going back... he did a total of 4 and a half years in Vietnam.... but when he was shot in the back, they wouldn't let him go back. He was shot in the face and the left half of his face was shot off. You couldn't tell a difference until recently and only now because of the difference in wrinkled areas (although I would NEVER tell him that!) He has a weird story he tells about his eyeball hanging loose although still attached and he could describe the nurse behind him and what she was wearing. That saved his eye because they thought it was gone and were going to take it out. They fixed it instead and restructured his face. > > Shot another time in the lower abdomen area.... can't have kids. Ummmm can't " make " kids LOL Most guys can't " have " them. He CAN try though! hehehe Nothing wrong with that part. > > Lots of awards. Lots of hell he went through and it was so cool today listening to him share stories with the guy in SD (he called again and also emailed tonight!) > > The CD was a compilation of Vietnam Folk Songs done by retired military members that served there. Really cool. Some funny and some sad and some chilling. They all enjoyed listening to it tonight though! > > Well, we're off to Savannah tomorrow bright and early. Ronnie's going to Bass Pro to buy his Christmas presents LOL He asked me if I wanted my Christmas money to go shopping with. I said " No, I want cash from the checking account and I want presents.... surprises... under the tree!! " Geez.... men. Like he wouldn't be disappointed if he didn't get anything under the tree or in his stocking. He can buy his " presents " tomorrow but by next month, they won't count anymore! LOL He's worse than a kid!! > > Goodnight everyone! > > > > > > > christmas > > TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, > HE LIVED ALL ALONE, > IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF > PLASTER AND STONE. > > I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY > WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, > AND TO SEE JUST WHO > IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. > > I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, > A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, > NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, > NOT EVEN A TREE. > > NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, > JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, > ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES > OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. > > WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, > AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, > A SOBER THOUGHT > CAME THROUGH MY MIND. > > FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, > IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, > I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, > ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. > > THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, > SILENT, ALONE, > CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR > IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. > > THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, > THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER, > NOT HOW I PICTURED > A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. > > WAS THIS THE HERO > OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? > CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, > THE FLOOR FOR A BED? > > I REALIZED THE FAMILIES > THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, > OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS > WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. > > SOON ROUND THE WORLD, > THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, > AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE > A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. > > THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM > EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, > BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, > LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. > > I COULDN'T HELP WONDER > HOW MANY LAY ALONE, > ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE > IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. > > THE VERY THOUGHT > BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, > I DROPPED TO MY KNEES > AND STARTED TO CRY. > > THE SOLDIER AWAKENED > AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, > " SANTA DON'T CRY, > THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; > > I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, > I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, > MY LIFE IS MY GOD, > MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS. " > > THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER > AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, > I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, > I CONTINUED TO WEEP. > > I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, > SO SILENT AND STILL > AND WE BOTH SHIVERED > FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. > > I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE > ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, > THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR > SO WILLING TO FIGHT. > > THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, > WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, > WHISPERED, " CARRY ON SANTA, > IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE. " > > ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, > AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. > " MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND, > AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT. " > > This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. The > following is his request. I think it is reasonable..... > > PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending > this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon > and some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for our > being able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way to > pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes, > living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your small > part > to plant this small seed. > > > > > Please visit our website at: > http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 power point comes with the microstof office package... i get it with my hubbys work (he puts on stuff from his office on my comp) im not sure if it comes on all computers... kat -----Original Message-----From: Christy Sent: November 24, 2003 2:32 PMTo: autoimmune-ills Subject: Re: Christmas Kat I may very well take you up on this! Lemme see if I can figure some of it out or if (like I'm afraid will happen) my meds will make me crazier than a bed bug if I try to think too hard and figure things out! Is Power Point a part of Windows or something I would need to buy? I don't even have a clue where to start!! Re: Christmas Sure...we'll bombard him with cards. Do you have any pictures fromthe big dance?JanePlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 I'll send him one too Shirley -- Re: Christmas 's boyfriend has to report to his new duty station in Yuma on December 24. Y'all wanna send him cards? He just turned 18 the past week and he's going to see his mom and dad (with ) for Thanksgiving and he'll miss Christmas. I could find out his unit info. His entire class (aviation) graduates on Dec 18 so they'll all miss Christmas. christmasTWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,HE LIVED ALL ALONE,IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OFPLASTER AND STONE.I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEYWITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,AND TO SEE JUST WHOIN THIS HOME DID LIVE.I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,NOT EVEN A TREE.NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURESOF FAR DISTANT LANDS.WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,A SOBER THOUGHTCAME THROUGH MY MIND.FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,SILENT, ALONE,CURLED UP ON THE FLOORIN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,NOT HOW I PICTUREDA UNITED STATES SOLDIER.WAS THIS THE HEROOF WHOM I'D JUST READ?CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,THE FLOOR FOR A BED?I REALIZED THE FAMILIESTHAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERSWHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.SOON ROUND THE WORLD,THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATEA BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOMEACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.I COULDN'T HELP WONDERHOW MANY LAY ALONE,ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVEIN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.THE VERY THOUGHTBROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,I DROPPED TO MY KNEESAND STARTED TO CRY.THE SOLDIER AWAKENEDAND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,"SANTA DON'T CRY,THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,MY LIFE IS MY GOD,MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS."THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVERAND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,I CONTINUED TO WEEP.I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,SO SILENT AND STILLAND WE BOTH SHIVEREDFROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVEON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,THIS GUARDIAN OF HONORSO WILLING TO FIGHT.THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE."ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT."MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT."This poem was written by a Marine stationed in Okinawa Japan. Thefollowing is his request. I think it is reasonable.....PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sendingthis to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soonand some credit is due to our U.S. service men and women for ourbeing able to celebrate these festivities. Let's try in this small way topay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people stop and think of our heroes,living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us. Please, do your smallpartto plant this small seed.Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 Sounds like you had a great day. We had 7.5" of snow last year. We got an inch on Christmas Eve this year, but the sun came out later and melted it. Shirley -- Christmas We had a wonderful Christmas, that I will be recovering from for a few days (I hope not longer. Denny's Mom couldn't make it, unfortunately, because she has the flu. She did get her shot, but then they flew out to Reno, etc, and airline air probably got her. His neice and family weren't able to come until after the dinner. My brother spent the day with his wife because he was afraid to let her alone. But then we also had an older Man, , his wife died last year and they had no children. He was married to my m-i-l's cousing. So even though I cooked and set up for 20 (which would have been our smallest Christmas in years) I only fed 15. And I was very good about delegating--I did the cooking and the baking (turkey, two kinds of potates, creamed onions, corn, stuffing, cookies, pies, etc). Denny's Mom did the cranberry relish, my Mom the carrots, celery and coleslaw, did creamed limas. Denny's aunt Gloria did the Ham. It was a small Christmas, but very nice. I forgot to take pictures, but I will before the decorations come down. I got a bunch of really neat stuff that I wouldn't have thought of getting, but I love. Kayly and her family got me a chef's shirt, biscuit cutters, a neat measuring spoon, pie scorer (not sure what to call it, but you put it on top of the pie and it marks even pieces for you to cut) and an icing comb. Corin and Jenn got me PJ pants, (I live in the things) a beautiful candle with a glass stand, and a really beautiful embroidered runner with very delicate Christmas embroidery on. Denny got me a swarovski Christmas ornament (that's a yearly), a Spode Christmas two teired cookie plat, and a lasar level/stud finder. I told him it beeps whenever he walks by, LOL. Denny's Aunt and Uncle got us the neatest clock. It's called Christmas time and is a clock with a snow globe on top when you turn it on it has a motion sensor that makes it snow and music play and the star on the little tree light up. They also got me a hot/cold pack that has lots of herbs in it and is about the size of a shoulder cape and contoured that way--I'm about to use it for the first time. And of course my Christmas money, LOL, from my parents and Denny's parents. They also got us an Outback Steak House gift certificate and a gorgeous poinsettia. And got me a beautiful center piece. Add all that to the wonderful stuff Christy (my SS) got me and I made quite a haul, LOL. Of course today I can barely move or stay awake, and the whipped cream on my pumpkin pie and the fact that I never eat as much as on Christmas and when I am awake I'm in the bathroom, LOL. But I had a wonderful Christmas. No snow on the ground, but then last year we had a blizzard that resulted in me serving two Christmas dinners on different days, and I spent the first Christmas away from Kayly since she was born, and one of the few away from my parents (I think we missed one before). So How was everyone else's Christmas? Merry Christmas! KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2003 Report Share Posted December 26, 2003 How was your Christmas? Kathy Christmas We had a wonderful Christmas, that I will be recovering from for a few days (I hope not longer. Denny's Mom couldn't make it, unfortunately, because she has the flu. She did get her shot, but then they flew out to Reno, etc, and airline air probably got her. His neice and family weren't able to come until after the dinner. My brother spent the day with his wife because he was afraid to let her alone. But then we also had an older Man, , his wife died last year and they had no children. He was married to my m-i-l's cousing. So even though I cooked and set up for 20 (which would have been our smallest Christmas in years) I only fed 15. And I was very good about delegating--I did the cooking and the baking (turkey, two kinds of potates, creamed onions, corn, stuffing, cookies, pies, etc). Denny's Mom did the cranberry relish, my Mom the carrots, celery and coleslaw, did creamed limas. Denny's aunt Gloria did the Ham. It was a small Christmas, but very nice. I forgot to take pictures, but I will before the decorations come down. I got a bunch of really neat stuff that I wouldn't have thought of getting, but I love. Kayly and her family got me a chef's shirt, biscuit cutters, a neat measuring spoon, pie scorer (not sure what to call it, but you put it on top of the pie and it marks even pieces for you to cut) and an icing comb. Corin and Jenn got me PJ pants, (I live in the things) a beautiful candle with a glass stand, and a really beautiful embroidered runner with very delicate Christmas embroidery on. Denny got me a swarovski Christmas ornament (that's a yearly), a Spode Christmas two teired cookie plat, and a lasar level/stud finder. I told him it beeps whenever he walks by, LOL. Denny's Aunt and Uncle got us the neatest clock. It's called Christmas time and is a clock with a snow globe on top when you turn it on it has a motion sensor that makes it snow and music play and the star on the little tree light up. They also got me a hot/cold pack that has lots of herbs in it and is about the size of a shoulder cape and contoured that way--I'm about to use it for the first time. And of course my Christmas money, LOL, from my parents and Denny's parents. They also got us an Outback Steak House gift certificate and a gorgeous poinsettia. And got me a beautiful center piece. Add all that to the wonderful stuff Christy (my SS) got me and I made quite a haul, LOL. Of course today I can barely move or stay awake, and the whipped cream on my pumpkin pie and the fact that I never eat as much as on Christmas and when I am awake I'm in the bathroom, LOL. But I had a wonderful Christmas. No snow on the ground, but then last year we had a blizzard that resulted in me serving two Christmas dinners on different days, and I spent the first Christmas away from Kayly since she was born, and one of the few away from my parents (I think we missed one before). So How was everyone else's Christmas? Merry Christmas! KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2003 Report Share Posted December 27, 2003 Sounds like a good day! The kids always get too much, but, hey--they aren't little forever. My friend just left--we exchanged gifts and then went up to a local Amish store that has bulk food, natural foods and medicines, catering supplies, etc and then stopped at Agway on the way home. Agway had 60% off all their Christmas stuff, so I got a couple of ornaments--one is this cool little moose in a canoe, LOL. My friend got me the softest cotton shirt I've ever felt--like a jersey knit, but sooo soft. It's a dark green and has some trees and two moose on it. She also got me a little metal and leaded glass house that holds a tealight candle. I'm exhausted now, sigh. I have to rest for tomorrow when the boys come up. Actually I was quite good about pacing myself and delegating this year. I still am exhausted, and did need bed time to recoup, but it is much better than last year because I didn't work to total collapse. Now I have to start storing energy for my Florida trip in Jan. Going to rest now. Glad you had a good Christmas, and that you were able to take at least part of Friday off. Denny had Friday off, and if there was ever a time he needed a four day weekend, it was now. He was coming home ready to quit every night, exhausted and stressed. Now he's relaxed and smiling, and he'll be better prepared for work Monday. Plus, Kayly got him one of those vaccum-type coffee makers and a pound each of Turkish roast and a Peruvian roast coffee. I think he's addicted to the stuff 'cause his coffee intake is up this weekend, LOL. But it's so good to see him enjoying himself. Kathy Re: Christmas My Christmas was good, but exhausting. We were up late Wed. night wrapping gifts. Thurs. we went to Amy's house - everyone is recovering rapidly, just a few leftover sniffles & coughs. Amy's MIL & FIL were there, too. The kids got too many new toys - even Amy said that. We just had subs, chips, fruit, & apple pie for lunch (I didn't eat any pie). I got a lot of nice gifts, too. gave me the little ice cream maker, a Conair Personal Spa, warm hat & gloves, picture frames, & a warm nightgown. Amy & gave me a fleece blanket to take for my Remicade infusions, so I'll have my own personal blanket; also gave & me a Petco gift certificate (we spent it on 2 photo albums). I had to work Fri, but after we got there & the only doc was finished & leaving before noon we were given the option of staying or leaving (but we had to use PTO). I really don't have much PTO, but I was so tired I left anyway. So, said now we could do the stuff on Fri that we had planned for Sat! We went to Petco, then spent forever at Lowe's choosing a new storm door (I did tell you that the wind shattered ours last week, didn't I). We brought it home, had supper, then went to Kroger. That means we have today to try to install the door, but we haven't started yet. It's cold & I have absolutely no energy today. I'm also having some tummy discomfort. I think it's one of those times my body says "either rest extra or I'll make you rest". I did go out this morning & picked up our market basket - that's every Sat morning. Lots of good things today - cabbage, carrots, bread, granola, fresh herbs, ............. That's my Christmas. How about everyone else? So How was everyone else's Christmas? Merry Christmas! KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Christmas in Australia is very different for us over here. It was 35 degrees + celcius (that's about 95 degrees farenheit, I think). On Christmas Eve my family had an extended family picnic in a local park by the water. We all bought food to it, including the traditional baked dinner. Some of my relatives traveled for more than 150 km to attend. It was a very relaxed affair. My Grandchildren were able to play on the swings and play equipment and therefore not be bored by the adult conversation. The younger members of the group were able to talk to each other and not be bored by the older adults etc. And the older adults were able to close their eyes and rest between courses and no-one really noticed. After that and I travelled back down to Sydney with my daughter, son-on-law and grandchildren to spend Christmas night and then Christmas Day with them and Santa. We then had a leisurely, left-over meal of salad at night. We awoke in the morning to the excitement of , my 5 year old grandson, noticing that Santa had been and had eaten his cookies (or most of them) and drunk his milk and that the reindeers had eaten the carrot we had left. After opening all the presents and making a thorough mess of the loungeroom we traditionally have a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, tomato and hash browns. I ate what I could of this. We then spent time in and out of the pool to try to escape the heat. When the kids got tired of swimming they would return to the loungeroom to play with more of their toys from Santa etc. By about 2 pm we were starting to get hungry again so we had a hot Christmas lunch. For us this means, turkey, ham, baked potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato, beans, brocolli, and gravy. We were supposed to have dessert of pavlova (although many Australian families have plum pudding and custard, cream and ice-cream) but we were too full. After more swimming and I drove home about 4:30. It takes about 2 hours to get home. We then just crashed on the lounge to relax before going to bed. It was a good day. Not rushed and just relaxed and fun, especially sharing it with a 5 and 3 year old. Hope everyone else had a good time. My only downer was that the immunologist is experimenting with my drugs at the moment. I'm off the Arava (for the last 6 days). I was due to start my new drug on Christmas Day but decided to wait until 26th because he said there could be side effects of stomach upsets and I didn't want to risk that happening on such a day. Unfortunately, I didn't realise how much help the Arava was to my arthritis pain until I started to come off it. By 27th I was in agony. It was no better on 28th but today - the third day of my new medication it is a little better. I was ready to kill the immunologist on 27th! (((Hugs))) Robyn Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Sounds wonderful! Not much different than ours except for the heat, LOL. Sorry to hear about the pain, but I'm glad it is improving. Kathy Re: Christmas Christmas in Australia is very different for us over here. It was 35 degrees + celcius (that's about 95 degrees farenheit, I think). On Christmas Eve my family had an extended family picnic in a local park by the water. We all bought food to it, including the traditional baked dinner. Some of my relatives traveled for more than 150 km to attend. It was a very relaxed affair. My Grandchildren were able to play on the swings and play equipment and therefore not be bored by the adult conversation. The younger members of the group were able to talk to each other and not be bored by the older adults etc. And the older adults were able to close their eyes and rest between courses and no-one really noticed. After that and I travelled back down to Sydney with my daughter, son-on-law and grandchildren to spend Christmas night and then Christmas Day with them and Santa. We then had a leisurely, left-over meal of salad at night. We awoke in the morning to the excitement of , my 5 year old grandson, noticing that Santa had been and had eaten his cookies (or most of them) and drunk his milk and that the reindeers had eaten the carrot we had left. After opening all the presents and making a thorough mess of the loungeroom we traditionally have a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, tomato and hash browns. I ate what I could of this. We then spent time in and out of the pool to try to escape the heat. When the kids got tired of swimming they would return to the loungeroom to play with more of their toys from Santa etc. By about 2 pm we were starting to get hungry again so we had a hot Christmas lunch. For us this means, turkey, ham, baked potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato, beans, brocolli, and gravy. We were supposed to have dessert of pavlova (although many Australian families have plum pudding and custard, cream and ice-cream) but we were too full. After more swimming and I drove home about 4:30. It takes about 2 hours to get home. We then just crashed on the lounge to relax before going to bed. It was a good day. Not rushed and just relaxed and fun, especially sharing it with a 5 and 3 year old. Hope everyone else had a good time. My only downer was that the immunologist is experimenting with my drugs at the moment. I'm off the Arava (for the last 6 days). I was due to start my new drug on Christmas Day but decided to wait until 26th because he said there could be side effects of stomach upsets and I didn't want to risk that happening on such a day. Unfortunately, I didn't realise how much help the Arava was to my arthritis pain until I started to come off it. By 27th I was in agony. It was no better on 28th but today - the third day of my new medication it is a little better. I was ready to kill the immunologist on 27th! (((Hugs))) Robyn Yahoo! Personals- New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time! Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 You know, had a really good time and all she got from us was a pair of flannel pj's and a new sweater. She did mention yesterday that she didn't get anything that was on her "list" hehehehe I warned her we were cutting back. Hey, when does everyone take down their Christmas stuff? I'm taking mine down today just because I seem to have some extra energy (could be because I was in bed almost ALL day yesterday LOL) but I thought I heard somewhere years and years ago thatit was bad luck to still have your tree up on New Year's Day. Or is that what my Grandmother told me just so I wouldn't leave it up all year? LOL I've just always made sure mine was down by the 1st. Anyone else have a "taking it all down" tradition? Re: Christmas Sounds like a good day! The kids always get too much, but, hey--they aren't little forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 I'm glad you got to go see them after all! I hope it meant a lot to her that you would risk that. Re: Christmas My Christmas was good, but exhausting. We were up late Wed. night wrapping gifts. Thurs. we went to Amy's house - everyone is recovering rapidly, just a few leftover sniffles & coughs. Amy's MIL & FIL were there, too. The kids got too many new toys - even Amy said that. We just had subs, chips, fruit, & apple pie for lunch (I didn't eat any pie). I got a lot of nice gifts, too. gave me the little ice cream maker, a Conair Personal Spa, warm hat & gloves, picture frames, & a warm nightgown. Amy & gave me a fleece blanket to take for my Remicade infusions, so I'll have my own personal blanket; also gave & me a Petco gift certificate (we spent it on 2 photo albums). I had to work Fri, but after we got there & the only doc was finished & leaving before noon we were given the option of staying or leaving (but we had to use PTO). I really don't have much PTO, but I was so tired I left anyway. So, said now we could do the stuff on Fri that we had planned for Sat! We went to Petco, then spent forever at Lowe's choosing a new storm door (I did tell you that the wind shattered ours last week, didn't I). We brought it home, had supper, then went to Kroger. That means we have today to try to install the door, but we haven't started yet. It's cold & I have absolutely no energy today. I'm also having some tummy discomfort. I think it's one of those times my body says "either rest extra or I'll make you rest". I did go out this morning & picked up our market basket - that's every Sat morning. Lots of good things today - cabbage, carrots, bread, granola, fresh herbs, ............. That's my Christmas. How about everyone else? So How was everyone else's Christmas? Merry Christmas! KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Swimming on Christmas? I would love that! LOL OK I say that but here I was griping because it was 70 degrees here!! hehe Robyn, that sounds like a terrific way to spend the holidays! When does it get cold there? Re: Christmas Christmas in Australia is very different for us over here. It was 35 degrees + celcius (that's about 95 degrees farenheit, I think). On Christmas Eve my family had an extended family picnic in a local park by the water. We all bought food to it, including the traditional baked dinner. Some of my relatives traveled for more than 150 km to attend. It was a very relaxed affair. My Grandchildren were able to play on the swings and play equipment and therefore not be bored by the adult conversation. The younger members of the group were able to talk to each other and not be bored by the older adults etc. And the older adults were able to close their eyes and rest between courses and no-one really noticed. After that and I travelled back down to Sydney with my daughter, son-on-law and grandchildren to spend Christmas night and then Christmas Day with them and Santa. We then had a leisurely, left-over meal of salad at night. We awoke in the morning to the excitement of , my 5 year old grandson, noticing that Santa had been and had eaten his cookies (or most of them) and drunk his milk and that the reindeers had eaten the carrot we had left. After opening all the presents and making a thorough mess of the loungeroom we traditionally have a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, tomato and hash browns. I ate what I could of this. We then spent time in and out of the pool to try to escape the heat. When the kids got tired of swimming they would return to the loungeroom to play with more of their toys from Santa etc. By about 2 pm we were starting to get hungry again so we had a hot Christmas lunch. For us this means, turkey, ham, baked potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato, beans, brocolli, and gravy. We were supposed to have dessert of pavlova (although many Australian families have plum pudding and custard, cream and ice-cream) but we were too full. After more swimming and I drove home about 4:30. It takes about 2 hours to get home. We then just crashed on the lounge to relax before going to bed. It was a good day. Not rushed and just relaxed and fun, especially sharing it with a 5 and 3 year old. Hope everyone else had a good time. My only downer was that the immunologist is experimenting with my drugs at the moment. I'm off the Arava (for the last 6 days). I was due to start my new drug on Christmas Day but decided to wait until 26th because he said there could be side effects of stomach upsets and I didn't want to risk that happening on such a day. Unfortunately, I didn't realise how much help the Arava was to my arthritis pain until I started to come off it. By 27th I was in agony. It was no better on 28th but today - the third day of my new medication it is a little better. I was ready to kill the immunologist on 27th! (((Hugs))) Robyn Yahoo! Personals- New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time! Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Generally I take mine down on epiphany (Jan 6). As far as I'm aware that is the tradition, since it is supposedly when the wise men arrived at the manger, so the star is no longer needed. Epiphany is also the orthodox Christmas. That said, I have in the past couple of years left it up a little longer because the tree held its needles and I love the way it looks, LOL. This year it will be epiphany because this one isn't holding it's needles as well. They were out of Fraser Fir and this was supposedly like it. I can't remember what it is called--something with a c. At any rate--it kind of does look like a Fraser in the spacing of the branches and needles and the softness of the needles. Unfortunately it has softer branches and doesn't hold the ornaments as well, not to mention that it isn't holding it's needles as well. I'll take the tree down the 6th, but the other decorations will probably remain a little longer. Once I take the nativity scene down I'll take the other decorations that are especially Christmasy, but there are some that are more wintery and those will stay up thru January. February I'll put up my Valentine's stuff, March St s, April Easter, May goes to the spring stuff, June the summer stuff, July the patriotic stuff, etc. Kathy Re: Christmas Sounds like a good day! The kids always get too much, but, hey--they aren't little forever.Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Well, maybe I just take mine down on the 1st because I'm tired of it LOL I'll leave my "winter" stuff up too and then it comes down in March when I put out my spring stuff. That's all I do until July and I do patriotic stuff and then start again with Halloween. It's a vicious cycle, huh? LOL Re: Christmas Sounds like a good day! The kids always get too much, but, hey--they aren't little forever.Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Robyn, That sounds like a perfect Christmas - relaxing with family. I hope the new med works. Take care. > Christmas in Australia is very different for us over here. It was 35 degrees + celcius (that's about 95 degrees farenheit, I think). > --------------------------------- ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 I think it's supposed to come down on Jan 6. We leave our tree up until after my birthday (1/4) because I like to have my cake & Ice cream with the tree lit. That's usually the last for us, & by then most other decorations are down. An older lady at our church said she just moved her artificial tree (still decorated) to the basement after Christmas. > You know, had a really good time and all she got from us was a pair of flannel pj's and a new sweater. She did mention yesterday that she didn't get anything that was on her " list " hehehehe > > I warned her we were cutting back. > > Hey, when does everyone take down their Christmas stuff? I'm taking mine down today just because I seem to have some extra energy (could be because I was in bed almost ALL day yesterday LOL) but I thought I heard somewhere years and years ago thatit was bad luck to still have your tree up on New Year's Day. Or is that what my Grandmother told me just so I wouldn't leave it up all year? LOL I've just always made sure mine was down by the 1st. Anyone else have a " taking it all down " tradition? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Amy said she got what she really wanted for Christmas - everyone feeling good enough to enjoy the day together. We're all aware that every Christmas could be our last one together - even if we don't often say it. > I'm glad you got to go see them after all! I hope it meant a lot to her that you would risk that. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Yeah, but I love it. Last year I didn't get different stuff up every month, just some months. I sure love decorating , though---well mostly how the house looks when it's decorated, LOL Kathy Re: Christmas Sounds like a good day! The kids always get too much, but, hey--they aren't little forever.Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 my family used to wait till ukranian christmas (ukranian greek orthadox) on the 7th of jan..... They usualy take it down after that. I dont know how long i will have my tree up. but we have one that has roots this year, so we will probably have it till the ground is not frozen and my FIL can plant it again. last night is SNOWED soooooo much, i went out after dark with the hubby and my BIL and we built a snowman, though he got kinda gimped when it started to rain around 10pm.... had fun, played on his playstation in his room, and passed a few levels on his Tarzan game. i got pegged in the eye with a toy, thanks to my wonderfull hubby. was seeing spots for awhile but not anymore..... other then that. things are ok. My mom is buying me a new dish set today... so im heading over to burnaby (about an hour and a bit drive away) and going to pick it up at the mall. and then monday i have my alergest appt and that will let me know if i can have some shrimp for new years or not. and on monday night my mom and my friend are comming over and spending the night at my place, and hubby is staying at his parents, and we will have a girls night out, with waxing, and eating chocolate, and all that fun stuff! Well i have to jet now, i just got out of the shower a little while ago and have to get dressed for leaving. we are leaving around lunch time or something like that. laters ya all! Kutrina -----Original Message-----From: garyandsarah Sent: December 28, 2003 6:36 AMTo: autoimmune-ills Subject: Re: ChristmasI think it's supposed to come down on Jan 6. We leave our tree up until after my birthday (1/4) because I like to have my cake & Ice cream with the tree lit. That's usually the last for us, & by then most other decorations are down. An older lady at our church said she just moved her artificial tree (still decorated) to the basement after Christmas.> You know, had a really good time and all she got from us was a pair of flannel pj's and a new sweater. She did mention yesterday that she didn't get anything that was on her "list" hehehehe> > I warned her we were cutting back.> > Hey, when does everyone take down their Christmas stuff? I'm taking mine down today just because I seem to have some extra energy (could be because I was in bed almost ALL day yesterday LOL) but I thought I heard somewhere years and years ago thatit was bad luck to still have your tree up on New Year's Day. Or is that what my Grandmother told me just so I wouldn't leave it up all year? LOL I've just always made sure mine was down by the 1st. Anyone else have a "taking it all down" tradition?> > > > Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 December, January and February are our summer months. Therefore, June, July & August are our cold winter months (although we don't get snow or anything except in a couple of isolated areas in Australia). Our long summer vacations also co-incide with Christmas and summer. But our schools only have a 5 week vacation - not the lengthy one yours have. We have 4 school terms with 2 weeks vacation between the other terms. RobynChristy wrote: Swimming on Christmas? I would love that! LOL OK I say that but here I was griping because it was 70 degrees here!! hehe Robyn, that sounds like a terrific way to spend the holidays! When does it get cold there? Re: Christmas Christmas in Australia is very different for us over here. It was 35 degrees + celcius (that's about 95 degrees farenheit, I think). On Christmas Eve my family had an extended family picnic in a local park by the water. We all bought food to it, including the traditional baked dinner. Some of my relatives traveled for more than 150 km to attend. It was a very relaxed affair. My Grandchildren were able to play on the swings and play equipment and therefore not be bored by the adult conversation. The younger members of the group were able to talk to each other and not be bored by the older adults etc. And the older adults were able to close their eyes and rest between courses and no-one really noticed. After that and I travelled back down to Sydney with my daughter, son-on-law and grandchildren to spend Christmas night and then Christmas Day with them and Santa. We then had a leisurely, left-over meal of salad at night. We awoke in the morning to the excitement of , my 5 year old grandson, noticing that Santa had been and had eaten his cookies (or most of them) and drunk his milk and that the reindeers had eaten the carrot we had left. After opening all the presents and making a thorough mess of the loungeroom we traditionally have a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, tomato and hash browns. I ate what I could of this. We then spent time in and out of the pool to try to escape the heat. When the kids got tired of swimming they would return to the loungeroom to play with more of their toys from Santa etc. By about 2 pm we were starting to get hungry again so we had a hot Christmas lunch. For us this means, turkey, ham, baked potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato, beans, brocolli, and gravy. We were supposed to have dessert of pavlova (although many Australian families have plum pudding and custard, cream and ice-cream) but we were too full. After more swimming and I drove home about 4:30. It takes about 2 hours to get home. We then just crashed on the lounge to relax before going to bed. It was a good day. Not rushed and just relaxed and fun, especially sharing it with a 5 and 3 year old. Hope everyone else had a good time. My only downer was that the immunologist is experimenting with my drugs at the moment. I'm off the Arava (for the last 6 days). I was due to start my new drug on Christmas Day but decided to wait until 26th because he said there could be side effects of stomach upsets and I didn't want to risk that happening on such a day. Unfortunately, I didn't realise how much help the Arava was to my arthritis pain until I started to come off it. By 27th I was in agony. It was no better on 28th but today - the third day of my new medication it is a little better. I was ready to kill the immunologist on 27th! (((Hugs))) Robyn Yahoo! Personals- New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time! Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Thanks, so do I! Robyngaryandsarah wrote: Robyn,That sounds like a perfect Christmas - relaxing with family. I hope the new med works. Take care.> Christmas in Australia is very different for us over here. It was 35 degrees + celcius (that's about 95 degrees farenheit, I think). > ---------------------------------!Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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