12/22/05 - NNHS Newsletter
O Holy Night

"Off to one side sits a group of shepherds. They sit silently on the floor,
perhaps perplexed, perhaps in awe, no doubt in amazement. Their night
watch had been interrupted by an explosion of light from heaven and
a symphony of angels. God goes to those who have time to hear
him--and so on this cloudless night he went to simple shepherds."

 --  Max Lucado

NEWPORT NEWS - Mary B. Elliott, 83, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at Mary Immaculate Hospital. A native of Florence, S.C., she had been a resident of Newport News for more than 60 years. Mrs. Elliott was a member of Chestnut United Methodist Church where she had been a past member of Circle 1. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Leslie Elliott; her parents; and two sisters, Grace Humphries and Maude Tatarynsky. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia E. Smith and her husband, Ron, of Newport News; a brother, Thomas Barnhill and his wife, Cynthia, of Suffolk; a brother-in-law, Matthew F. Elliott and his wife, Peggy, of Waynesboro, Va.; three granddaughters, Jennifer E. Brown and her husband, Tim, of Seaford, Amy L. Thomas and her husband, Terry, of Newport News and Betsy A. Smith of Flamingo Lodge, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Matthew O'Neill, Danielle Brown, Reagan Brown, Emma Thomas and Sebastian Thomas; and five nieces and one nephew. The family would like to thank the kind and loving staff, especially Mary and Roz, of the Warwick Forest Retirement Community for their wonderful help in the past two years. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in Peninsula Memorial Park by the Rev. Dr. Charles K. Root. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132, or to the American Heart Association, Hampton Roads Area, 500 Plume Street East, Suite 110, Norfolk, VA 23510.

Published in the Daily Press from 12/18/2005 - 12/19/2005.

   Thank you for bringing this to my attention, Sandi.  I had not seen it, and of course, your email was one which was delayed.

   Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with Patti and Ron and their family at this very difficult time.

Carol, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and that you save some love and enthusiasm for January when your sons (  Joshua - Hillsboro HS - IL - '97, and    Dale - American School - IL - '02) return home.  Christmas Blessings to you and thanks for the Newsletters. 

Kathleen Pilgrim Clark ('63)

   OHHHH, Goody!  Another mystery!  Who knows the owner of the Typhoon Ford truck?!?

   Thanks, Kathy!  As a general rule, people around me seem to be more interested in having me curb some of my enthusiasm, rather than generate any more.  GIGGLES!!! 

   You know, as in, "Will you put a lid on it, Woman?!?"
   But by and large, their attempts to calm me down are usually fruitless. 

   But thanks for your concern!  And have a wonderful, blessed Christmas, Lady!

   Thank you, Jean!  You have a marvelous and Merry Christmas, too!

  Well, Bill, I was wondering how on earth I was going to be able to stand it until that gorgeous    David Whitley ('67 - of VA) returned to work after the first of the year.  His primary job, of course, is to keep me laughing hysterically.  Thanks for picking up the slack!

   Just in case we all miss it, do keep us posted on this lottery.  Those were such exciting "numbers" you chose!

   My source (http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/classic.htm) had assured me that image was of the Dance of the Reed Flutes, and that this one was of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and I, being gullible (and rather desperate for a lovely image!), gleefully took the bait.  Sigh.

A very Merry Christmas to you and    Dave (Arnold - '65 - of VA) and all your family, Cousin Pam!

   And I'll get my Christmas cards out - uh - one day.  Yes.

   Sweetie, I would be delighted to do that for you, just as I'm sure that they would all be delighted to have you listed there with them.  I just needed your permission:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1962.html

   Thanks, Dicky!  We certainly don't want you hovering around in the nether regions!  That would be dreadful!  GIGGLES!!!

   Thanks so much, Liz!  I'm delighted to hear that you're enjoying everything!  Merry Christmas to you and your entire family!

   I was a bit beyond normal speaking after taking a look at this exquisite shot of one of my Favorite Places on Earth, so I just sent it to David, who calmly replied:

   Isn't that breathtaking?!?

   Thanks so much, Bill - and Debbie!  What a grand holiday gift for us all!

   I haven't done it yet, but I will be double-posting it:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html 

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-A-B.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/buckroe-beach.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/buckroe-amusement.html

   I still keep gawking at that image.  It's quite incredible!

   How pretty!!!  Thanks so much, Bill!  Merry Christmas to you , too!

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SAFE TRAVELING IF THAT’S IN YOUR PLANS!

http://www.peacefulhush.com/pages/11/112first.php

http://www.riversongs.com/Flash/scpuz.html

   Thank you, Shari!  Merry Christmas!!!

Also, appreciate that you welcomed    Liz Breeden ('61 - of VA).  I hope she is enjoying your Web site as much as I have.

   Merry Christmas to you, Sandra!

   First, there's a Christmas card of my #2 son, Brent (Hillsboro HS, IL - '90) and his family in IL.

   Snow days are no fun without Hot Chocolate.  You can just keep this warm on the stove and enjoy it all day.

   The Rice in Cream Pudding recipe is the same one I gave you before Thanksgiving.  Adding the Raspberry Sauce makes it more festive for Christmas, although it's delicious either way.  Because it has no eggs, there's no gaggy "custardy" flavor.  Here's the recipe as I first found it almost 40 years ago.

   The last shot is of the editor of the cookbook
 

   Y'all stay happy - and take care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!

Cantique de Noel

Minuit, chrétiens,
C’est l’heure solennelle
Où l’Homme Dieu descendit jusqu’à nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d’espérance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.
Peuple à genoux,
Attends ta délivrance!
Noël! Noël!
Voici le Rédempteur!
Noël! Noël!
Voici le Rédempteur!

Le Rédempteur
A brisé toute entrave:
La terre est libre et le ciel est ouvert.
Il voit un Frère où n’était qu’un esclave;
L’amour unit ceux qu’enchaînait le fer.
Qui Lui dira notre reconnaissance?
C’est pour nous tous qu’Il naît,
Qu’Il souffre et meurt.
Peuple debout,
Chante ta délivrance!
Noël! Noël!
Chantons le Rédempteur!
Noël! Noël!
Chantons le Rédempteur!

 

O Holy Night

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our Friend!
He knows our need—to our weakness is no stranger.
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!
His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim!
His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim!