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Hebrews 13:15-16 "Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." The gifts we need to share with everyone are love, caring, laughter and compassion. It makes our God happy to see us do these things. That is why He gave us the gift of His Son Jesus the Christ, so we can live happy lives knowing we are forgiven and will have eternal life with Him. Merry Christmas.
On this day
2002 Christmas Eve, I spent the day cleaning and preparing and cooking. Mom, Andy and Alice, Lindsey, Merri and Brian came over for dinner. Nicole would have been 17, things and times change every year, you just have to go with it, make the best of each situation, bring some joy into the day and remember - to thank God for our Saviour. Jesus is the reason for the season.
1828 - William Burke who, with his partner William Hare, dug up the dead and murdered to sell the corpses for dissection, went on trial in Edinburgh. haha only the Scots would make this news available and have it happen on Christmas Eve. Let's look at the bright side, perhaps some great medical advances were made?
Greenland Christmas
It is traditional on Christmas night that the men look after the women, serving their food and coffee and stirring the meal for them. Games follow the Christmas meal, including one in which an object is passed from hand to hand round a long table under the cloth. It is supposed to be repulsive: round, clammy and rough in texture; such as a frozen egg, wrapped in strips of wet fox fur! Who wants to play? Lol
Enjoy the day! Make it Memorable! Merry Christmas & happy Birthday to Pastor Julie!
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
December 23, 2017 Saturday #Ledbyastar#familymemories#Hansom#Kiviak!yuk
Get Fit
Did some Pilates with the resistance band. Keep the legs and back strong for lifting all those heavy gifts ans shoveling snow! Stay strong!!
Get Faith
Matthew 2:9 "(The Magi) departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was." I love that the star appeared to them in the east and led them to the baby Jesus so they could worship him. They traveled, actually for months. How far or how long would you travel to see the Christ child born to save you from your sins? Where is your church? It is the best place to be on Christmas. "Come let us Adore Him".
On this day
2001 Was a Sunday. Nicole went to Sunday School and Mom and I went to church, I was the reader. I always love reading in church, it is a special feeling for me to share the word of God. After church I ran to Kmart (which is now closing) and then went home to watch old family Christmas videos, wrap presents and then to the show to see Harry Potter with Nicole. We picked up Mom's cookies and gifts from her apartment on our way home, so she wouldn't have to bring them the next day on her own. A sweet memory of an earlier Christmas time.
1834 - English architect Joseph Hansom patented his 'safety cab', better known as the Hansom cab. So, not a handsome (good looking) cab as I believed. 😉
Ilulissat Greenland Christmas
Christmas Feast In Greenland
A magnificent feast is served on Christmas Eve that includes Greenland's best dishes. A huge Christmas cake is served along with homemade mulled wine as part of the feast. The 'suaasat' is a soup, which is a favourite dish among the people of Greenland. Other Christmas dishes include barbecued caribou and sushi. Berries and apples with crisp toppings are a popular dessert, served along with other dishes. 'Mattak' is a Christmas treat shared among the family. The 'Kiviak' is another Greenland specialty, which is actually an auk's raw flesh that is buried in sealskin for many months, until it is completely decomposed. hehe Sorry I had to share!
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Scott V.
Did some Pilates with the resistance band. Keep the legs and back strong for lifting all those heavy gifts ans shoveling snow! Stay strong!!
Get Faith
Matthew 2:9 "(The Magi) departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was." I love that the star appeared to them in the east and led them to the baby Jesus so they could worship him. They traveled, actually for months. How far or how long would you travel to see the Christ child born to save you from your sins? Where is your church? It is the best place to be on Christmas. "Come let us Adore Him".
On this day
2001 Was a Sunday. Nicole went to Sunday School and Mom and I went to church, I was the reader. I always love reading in church, it is a special feeling for me to share the word of God. After church I ran to Kmart (which is now closing) and then went home to watch old family Christmas videos, wrap presents and then to the show to see Harry Potter with Nicole. We picked up Mom's cookies and gifts from her apartment on our way home, so she wouldn't have to bring them the next day on her own. A sweet memory of an earlier Christmas time.
1834 - English architect Joseph Hansom patented his 'safety cab', better known as the Hansom cab. So, not a handsome (good looking) cab as I believed. 😉
Ilulissat Greenland Christmas
Christmas Feast In Greenland
A magnificent feast is served on Christmas Eve that includes Greenland's best dishes. A huge Christmas cake is served along with homemade mulled wine as part of the feast. The 'suaasat' is a soup, which is a favourite dish among the people of Greenland. Other Christmas dishes include barbecued caribou and sushi. Berries and apples with crisp toppings are a popular dessert, served along with other dishes. 'Mattak' is a Christmas treat shared among the family. The 'Kiviak' is another Greenland specialty, which is actually an auk's raw flesh that is buried in sealskin for many months, until it is completely decomposed. hehe Sorry I had to share!
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Scott V.
Friday, December 22, 2017
December 22, 2017 Friday#plank!#LoveGod!#cookiesmakeeverythingbetter!
Get Fit
Get ready, here come the calorie laden, yummy holidays! I did the daily dozen this morning and was surprised that I could do 2 - 1 full minute planks without much pain. Keep up your strength and your health will stay better as well!
Get Faith
John 13:34: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Our God is about - first loving and worshiping him and then loving each other - all each others. He tells us to care for each other, share and help, love and minister to one another. He wants all of His children to be loved and cared for - ALL of His children. Why can't we find time to spend that one hour a week (or more) to be in His presence and love Him back? He gives us everything, our lives, our loved ones and the life we live and all that we have, you must want to thank him? Could you bear to be without your home for the week that you forgot to visit Him? He doesn't do that, take away from you, He loves you too much. Love Him back!
On this day
2000 - My boss gave out bonus's. The guys were excited and told be what they got! I was disappointed, mine was a tenth of what it had been in previous years. Not sure what that was about, he had a problem with women after his divorce in 1998 and so I made excuses. He also took away my lease car. In hindsight I should have left the company but I had a daughter to raise through high school and college and the pay was still good. He hadn't figured a way to reduce that yet. I lasted another 12 years there, difficult but doable. Sounds like I am not appreciative - and I haven't been at times, but most of the time I made excuses and thanked God for a job that provided a living for me. I got home to Nicole baking Christmas cookies - made it all worthwhile.
1715 - James Stuart, the "Old Pretender", landed at Petershead after his exile in France. I didn't know he was that old! He looked great in the movies!
Ilulissat Greenland Christmas
Get ready, here come the calorie laden, yummy holidays! I did the daily dozen this morning and was surprised that I could do 2 - 1 full minute planks without much pain. Keep up your strength and your health will stay better as well!
Get Faith
John 13:34: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Our God is about - first loving and worshiping him and then loving each other - all each others. He tells us to care for each other, share and help, love and minister to one another. He wants all of His children to be loved and cared for - ALL of His children. Why can't we find time to spend that one hour a week (or more) to be in His presence and love Him back? He gives us everything, our lives, our loved ones and the life we live and all that we have, you must want to thank him? Could you bear to be without your home for the week that you forgot to visit Him? He doesn't do that, take away from you, He loves you too much. Love Him back!
On this day
2000 - My boss gave out bonus's. The guys were excited and told be what they got! I was disappointed, mine was a tenth of what it had been in previous years. Not sure what that was about, he had a problem with women after his divorce in 1998 and so I made excuses. He also took away my lease car. In hindsight I should have left the company but I had a daughter to raise through high school and college and the pay was still good. He hadn't figured a way to reduce that yet. I lasted another 12 years there, difficult but doable. Sounds like I am not appreciative - and I haven't been at times, but most of the time I made excuses and thanked God for a job that provided a living for me. I got home to Nicole baking Christmas cookies - made it all worthwhile.
1715 - James Stuart, the "Old Pretender", landed at Petershead after his exile in France. I didn't know he was that old! He looked great in the movies!
Ilulissat Greenland Christmas
Christmas Trees have to be imported, because no trees grow as far north as Greenland. The trees are often imported from Denmark - Greenland has had a long historical connection with Denmark. The trees are decorated with candles, bright ornaments and sometimes small versions of sealskin breeches known as kamiks. Trees are traditionally decorated on the evening of 23rd December. People who don't use an imported tree, might have a traditional driftwood tree decorated with heather.
Another traditional and popular decoration is to put an illuminated star in windows. There are stars in most homes and in all public buildings. Because Greenland is so far north, and within the Arctic Circle, during the winter the sun never rises! (You might get a brief glimpse over the southern mountains, but that's it!) So the stars help to bring some light.
Villages also put a large Christmas Tree on a nearby hill, so everyone can see it. These trees are put up and decorated ready for the start of Advent.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Chris L & Ron M
Thursday, December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017 Thursday #Firstdayofwinter&shortestday#Feedthepoor#Thanks
Get Faith
Matthew 25:35 "For I was hungry and you gave Me food: I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in." We don't always get an opportunity to share and care for strangers in our everyday life but occasionally we get a chance to share our take out or hand someone a McDonalds gift card. Some days, we can feed the homeless through Macrest or drop off food at the homeless Veterans place. Take an opportunity to visit someone who needs company. Maybe we are looking to hard to find Jesus when He is right there in front of us.
On this day
1999 This was the first day in many years that there was more than an entry that said Sunday School Christmas program. It is a busy time of year and I was a busy person as a working single Mom. I was working at Clancy's and the boss was in Florida which meant it was peaceful. His sons had all left the business except for one. But on this day the bosses son Nick came in and gave me a gift from his wife and him. I had a good rapport with them. That evening the Nieto family, friends/neighbors took Nicole along with their son Jameson to a Piston's game. I can only imagine how happy that made her. If you have a chance take a neighbor kid with you to lunch or the mall or a movie. They will probably never forget it. I received a lot from friends and family!
1849 - The first ice-skating club in America was formed in Philadelphia, PA. There you go take some kid to Campus Martius ice skating!
Ilulissat Greenland Christmas
Sounds like a great tradition!
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Christie R!!
Matthew 25:35 "For I was hungry and you gave Me food: I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in." We don't always get an opportunity to share and care for strangers in our everyday life but occasionally we get a chance to share our take out or hand someone a McDonalds gift card. Some days, we can feed the homeless through Macrest or drop off food at the homeless Veterans place. Take an opportunity to visit someone who needs company. Maybe we are looking to hard to find Jesus when He is right there in front of us.
On this day
1999 This was the first day in many years that there was more than an entry that said Sunday School Christmas program. It is a busy time of year and I was a busy person as a working single Mom. I was working at Clancy's and the boss was in Florida which meant it was peaceful. His sons had all left the business except for one. But on this day the bosses son Nick came in and gave me a gift from his wife and him. I had a good rapport with them. That evening the Nieto family, friends/neighbors took Nicole along with their son Jameson to a Piston's game. I can only imagine how happy that made her. If you have a chance take a neighbor kid with you to lunch or the mall or a movie. They will probably never forget it. I received a lot from friends and family!
1849 - The first ice-skating club in America was formed in Philadelphia, PA. There you go take some kid to Campus Martius ice skating!
Ilulissat Greenland Christmas
Christmas traditions in Greenland
Christmas in Greenland always begins with a highly cherished tradition: In the window of every home all over the country, an Advent star shines a beautiful orange glow onto the snow outside.
When the star has been lit, several more traditions follow until Epiphany on 6th January, which marks the end of the Christmas season. After that, the Greenlanders start to look forward to next Christmas.
Sounds like a great tradition!
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Christie R!!
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
December 19, 2017 Tuesday #deadscats#justwomen?#AngelvsMary#walrustusks!
Get Fit
I really have to force myself to work out with Jillian. It doesn't help when you are doing dead drops and curls and your cat strolls between your legs. He obviously is more certain of my ability to not drop a weight on his head than I am! OOOps sorry. 🙀
Get Faith
Proverbs 31:30-31 "Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates." I am not sure what this means. I'm thinkin it has something to do with not trusting your good looks while keeping the Lord first in your life. We do put a lot of store in our looks don't we? I do think that now a days people that look good have more credibility with others than people that don't take care of themselves. Which might be shallow as well but realistic in this time. What about men? Does the same thing apply to men?
On this day
1991 It was Nicole's Christmas program at school, must have been 1rst grade. Both of her Grandmas went with us to watch. How many Christmas concerts have you been to? It probably depends on how many children/grandchildren you have. I can't imagine missing even one of them unless it was unavoidable. Children thrive on the love and appreciation of their families or caregivers. It doesn't have a thing to do with how great a production it is. One of the best I have seen lately was on FB. The angel wanted to hold the doll/Baby Jesus and kept taking it out and dancing and hugging it. The little girl playing Mary was not happy - it turned into quite a scuffle, fighting over baby Jesus. I am sure the Lord himself loved that one!
1154 - Henry II became King of England. That was a long time ago! I wonder if he was a good king. Do you know?
Ilulissat Greenland
I really have to force myself to work out with Jillian. It doesn't help when you are doing dead drops and curls and your cat strolls between your legs. He obviously is more certain of my ability to not drop a weight on his head than I am! OOOps sorry. 🙀
Get Faith
Proverbs 31:30-31 "Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates." I am not sure what this means. I'm thinkin it has something to do with not trusting your good looks while keeping the Lord first in your life. We do put a lot of store in our looks don't we? I do think that now a days people that look good have more credibility with others than people that don't take care of themselves. Which might be shallow as well but realistic in this time. What about men? Does the same thing apply to men?
On this day
1991 It was Nicole's Christmas program at school, must have been 1rst grade. Both of her Grandmas went with us to watch. How many Christmas concerts have you been to? It probably depends on how many children/grandchildren you have. I can't imagine missing even one of them unless it was unavoidable. Children thrive on the love and appreciation of their families or caregivers. It doesn't have a thing to do with how great a production it is. One of the best I have seen lately was on FB. The angel wanted to hold the doll/Baby Jesus and kept taking it out and dancing and hugging it. The little girl playing Mary was not happy - it turned into quite a scuffle, fighting over baby Jesus. I am sure the Lord himself loved that one!
1154 - Henry II became King of England. That was a long time ago! I wonder if he was a good king. Do you know?
Ilulissat Greenland
Christmas in Greenland 
In the villages of Polar Inuits, families like to visit each other and have parties. They drink coffee and eat cakes and exchange brightly wrapped parcels. Traditional presents are model sledges, a pairs of polished walrus tusks, or sealskin mitts. Everyone in the village gets a gift and children go from house to house, singing songs.
On Christmas Eve, Church Services are held and most people go to them, many in national costume. Some men wear the white anoraks which are worn on special occasions.
How would you like some polished walrus tusks for Christmas?
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable!
Monday, December 18, 2017
December 18, 2017 Monday#legworkout#strongJoesph#Christmasprep#God'slights!
Get Fit
Work out those legs a little, we all spend too much time sitting. I thought yesterday I would rack up steps but in fact I didn't. I went to two churches and sat for an hour. When I got home I did a little straightening up and then sat and watched TV and wrote Christmas cards. It was productive but not for exercise. So today, I worked out the legs that I didn't use yesterday. Make yourself promises, or trick yourself into walking - but get moving. The Christmas calories are happening!
Get Faith
There is not much that is more spiritually lifting than a group of children telling the Christmas story. I have seen a number and am never bored or tired of seeing them. Yesterday was a great example. The readers that told the story and the three angels, three wise men and shepherds that recited the Bible story about their parts were great, always one that is the loudest with the others following. I loved that Joseph did some arm pumps showing strength while standing up at the manger, he was obviously up to the task of caring for the baby Jesus. Pastor sat behind me and we shared joy at the high points. And then there was the cookie walk, who doesn't love the cookie walk?
On this day
1990 - Nicole was 5 so she was in kindergarten and went in the afternoon. We took advantage of the morning and went to Norm for a haircut and then I took her to school, went back to St Paul's and gave out food baskets then over to Mom's house in Eastpointe to pack my summer clothes in her basement where I kept them. It is a blessing to have so many clothes you need to store them somewhere for the season. WE were heading to Florida to Grandma and Grandpa's the day after Christmas.
1787 - New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Jeopardy fact!!!
WOW!!!!! Great Christmas lights!
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Dean P and Dan N!
Work out those legs a little, we all spend too much time sitting. I thought yesterday I would rack up steps but in fact I didn't. I went to two churches and sat for an hour. When I got home I did a little straightening up and then sat and watched TV and wrote Christmas cards. It was productive but not for exercise. So today, I worked out the legs that I didn't use yesterday. Make yourself promises, or trick yourself into walking - but get moving. The Christmas calories are happening!
Get Faith
There is not much that is more spiritually lifting than a group of children telling the Christmas story. I have seen a number and am never bored or tired of seeing them. Yesterday was a great example. The readers that told the story and the three angels, three wise men and shepherds that recited the Bible story about their parts were great, always one that is the loudest with the others following. I loved that Joseph did some arm pumps showing strength while standing up at the manger, he was obviously up to the task of caring for the baby Jesus. Pastor sat behind me and we shared joy at the high points. And then there was the cookie walk, who doesn't love the cookie walk?
On this day
1990 - Nicole was 5 so she was in kindergarten and went in the afternoon. We took advantage of the morning and went to Norm for a haircut and then I took her to school, went back to St Paul's and gave out food baskets then over to Mom's house in Eastpointe to pack my summer clothes in her basement where I kept them. It is a blessing to have so many clothes you need to store them somewhere for the season. WE were heading to Florida to Grandma and Grandpa's the day after Christmas.
1787 - New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Jeopardy fact!!!
Greenland Christmas
HEAD OUT INTO THE NIGHT IN ILULISSAT WITH A HEADLAMP ON YOUR FOREHEAD.
You will be going on a 20-30 minute hike from the old helipad to Holms Bakke. Your guide will tell you stories about the Northern Lights.
Hopefully, the Northern Lights will appear while you stand and gaze out over the Ice Fjord.
On the way, you will get to enjoy some coffee, tea or a so-called ‘Greenlandic coffee’. There will also be hot chocolate for the children. WOW!!!!! Great Christmas lights!Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday to Dean P and Dan N!
Sunday, December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017 Sunday#Run!#skGodtohelp#ToysrUs!#Francethefriend#littlesurprises!
Get Fit
I did today. I went to church with Nicole and then made it back home to see the childrens' program at First English and help with the cookie sale. You could say I was on a run - you could.
Get Faith
John 16:24 "Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and your cup of joy will overflow." Pastor Krister talked about doing the work of the Lord, for the Lord, work like healing or helping the blind see. Jesus did not necessarily mean health and sight. You can reach out to someone to heal their non belief or a person who is blind to see faith. If you have a question about this, ask God and he will give you the words to use - more than you need. And it will make YOU happy. Ask.
On this day
1988 It was a Monday and I had worked at Quality. I have many memories of that company and the wonderful/interesting people I worked with. During this time I was working strictly for the family insurance. I was lucky to have that option. When I got home I (and maybe Mark) went shopping to Toy R Us. Aaron would have been 11 and Nicole 3 - big reasons to go to a toy store. My basket was full and as I got closer to the cashier I began looking for my checkbook. I was not using credit cards then. I realized I did not have my checks with me and had to leave my treasures behind. I think they held the basket while I ran home - I only remember that horrible feeling of not accomplishing that single - so important task. Oh the joy of the holidays.
1777 - France recognized American independence. Thank you France!
Ululissat Greenland
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Christmas in Greenland
I did today. I went to church with Nicole and then made it back home to see the childrens' program at First English and help with the cookie sale. You could say I was on a run - you could.
Get Faith
John 16:24 "Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and your cup of joy will overflow." Pastor Krister talked about doing the work of the Lord, for the Lord, work like healing or helping the blind see. Jesus did not necessarily mean health and sight. You can reach out to someone to heal their non belief or a person who is blind to see faith. If you have a question about this, ask God and he will give you the words to use - more than you need. And it will make YOU happy. Ask.
On this day
1988 It was a Monday and I had worked at Quality. I have many memories of that company and the wonderful/interesting people I worked with. During this time I was working strictly for the family insurance. I was lucky to have that option. When I got home I (and maybe Mark) went shopping to Toy R Us. Aaron would have been 11 and Nicole 3 - big reasons to go to a toy store. My basket was full and as I got closer to the cashier I began looking for my checkbook. I was not using credit cards then. I realized I did not have my checks with me and had to leave my treasures behind. I think they held the basket while I ran home - I only remember that horrible feeling of not accomplishing that single - so important task. Oh the joy of the holidays.
1777 - France recognized American independence. Thank you France!
Ululissat Greenland
Christmas in Greenland
Greenland's Christmas traditions are unique, right down to the fact that Christmas trees have to be imported because it's too cold in Greenland for them!
In Greenland, local Christmas customs are similar to those of the Kingdom of Denmark because of their political affiliation. Trees are decorated and adorned with candles, paper heart, paper flowers and more trees Chuck, but also Greenland and Danish flags and with little surprises.
Gifts are placed underneath the tree.
Enjoy the day! Make it memorable! Happy Birthday Devon!
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