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01/06/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Epiphany - We Three Kings of Orient Are |
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"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the
king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today is Epiphany, the Twelfth Day of Christmas. As we as Latter-day Saints do not personally observe this Visitation of the Magi, my children know this primarily as "The Day Mom Gets Really REALLY Sad Because She Has to Take Down All Her Christmas Decorations - Unless She Can Find a Loophole."
But here we try to observe it in a more traditional fashion each year - as you will see in your homework assignments::
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BIRTHDAYS
- TODAY AND UPCOMING:
Happy
Birthday today to our Birthday Three-Fer,
Harry Covert
('57) of Northern VA,
Steve Veazey ('60) of VA,
AND Diane Sandler Marcus ('69) of MD;
Tomorrow, we'll have
another Three-Fer: Jimmy Shires ('57) of VA, Brucey Smith Slama ('57),
AND Paige Smith Morahan ('57)!
Many Happy
Returns to you all!
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From one
of my Famous
Marines,
Herb Hice
of MI,
who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII
- 01/05/07 - "Dear Carol / Dimples, Saying Grace in a Restaurant !!":
Last week, I took my children to a restaurant.
My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.
As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good, God is great. Thank you for the
food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And
Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark,
"That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray.
Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God
mad at me?"
As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was
certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked
at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."
"Really?" my son asked.
"Cross my heart," the man replied.
Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had
started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little
ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the en d of the meal. My son stared at
his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.
He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front
of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is
good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
The End
I hope God sends you some Ice Cream today!
Thanks, Herbie Darlin'!
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From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of
VA - 10/05/07 - "HOPE SHE DROPS IT ON ME AND YOU!!!!!":
BLESS YOU ALL !!
Money Coming Your
Way!
Tag...you're it!
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Money
Angel
This is a money angel.
Pass it to 6 of your good friends or family and be rich in 4 Days.
Pass it to 12 of your good friends or family and be rich in 2 Days.
I am not joking. You will find an unexpected windfall.
If you delete it, you will never know!
And I just
passed it to 500 of my closest friends, so I'm supposing that will make me a
millionaire overnight at the very least!
And if not, it's a beautiful, charming image, anyway!
Thanks, Joyce!
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From Johnnie Bateman ('67 / '70) of
VA - 01/05/08 - "Another Passing":
Carol,
Kenny Kilgore went to Magruder School
with us, although I don't think he graduated from NNHS.
We both are Past Masters of Bremond Lodge. I do believe that Kate was local
also.
Respectfully,
Johnnie
Kate Kilgore, wife of
Worshipful Kenny Kilgore (Past Master of Bremond Lodge No. 241) and Past Worthy
Matron of Emera OES Chapter No. 31, passed away this morning after a long battle
with cancer.
The funeral services are incomplete at this time, but I will put them out as
soon as they are available.
Oh, how sad!
Thank you for letting us know, Johnnie.
We'll return to this as more
information becomes available.
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From Sandra Canepa ('56) of VA - 01/05/08 - "SUSPENSE For
Ft. Monroe: please send brief e-mail to
Army":
This is a special update from Citizens for a Fort Monroe National Park (CFMNP.org) asking you to help protect Fort Monroe by writing an e-mail note to the U.S. Army at monr.106public@us.army.mil by January 9 (if you have not done so already). Your note will help ensure that Fort Monroe, i.e. all of its 570 acres, is protected in its entirety as a "Grand Public Place" for everyone.
The guidelines that the Army sets up must provide for positive, effective steps to ensure that all of Fort Monroe's 570 National Historic Landmark acres, not just the moated fortress, is respected and protected from any and all adverse effects, including privatization.
Thank you, Sandra!
Time grows short, Sweetie Pies! Please take time out of your busy schedules to write a few lines about this! It's so important, not only for ourselves, but for future generations!
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DATES
TO REMEMBER:1.
Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958===============
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Remember - there are still several images and thought provoking topics yet to be
covered - sometime soon - MAYBE even
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next time! Meanwhile,
Happy New Year to you all!
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Words and Music
by the Rev. John Henry Hopkins (1820-1891), 1857
We three kings
of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy Perfect Light
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to rein
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Pray'r and praising, all men raising
Worship Him, God most high
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes of life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, Alleluia
Earth to heav'n replies
O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect light
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"We Three Kings of Orient Are" midi courtesy of http://www.catholic.net/christmas_songs/template_channel.phtml?channel_id=17 - 12/01/06
"We Three Kings of Orient Are" lyrics courtesy of http://www.carols.org.uk/we_three_kings_of_orient_are.htm - 01/02/08
"Wise Men Still Seek Him" Image
courtesy of
http://scriptoriusrex.blogspot.com/ - 01/05/08
through the untiring efforts of My Daughter, Adrienne Harty of NC, to find me
just the right image.
Thanks so much, Adrienne!
Image of Three Wise Men used to form Divider Lines courtesy of http://santiagodreaming.blogspot.com/2007_01_01_santiagodreaming_archive.html - 01/02/08
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous
Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!