Dec 17th “A CHRISTMAS Children will never ever forget”

This is the time of the year, for making  some real memories… to pass on to those next generations of all of the Joy and Love  that we receive from our most wonderful  Creator and  our loving Family.

 “Christmas” should be thought of as… all that LOVE we received, and our desire is only to pass it on – in those memories and photos we make to share.

“Christmas Eve’ – now this is – way back, when my children were small – we would go to visit family and friends houses to give gifts.

Then around 11:00 p.m.  – We would make our way for Church services starting at 11:30 p.m.  – if you wanted to get a seat or… and, if late, there was standing room only.

Seems like “Christmas Eve”  brings everyone to Church for services, there will be more  attending Church  this night, than any other night – because… “who wants to miss out on something…  special!”

After services, on the way home, someone in the car would have seen “Santa” on his way to our house – and we would all be highly excited as to if… he had made a landing and… if we would be able to see “SANTA” land anywhere?

Of course it was so cold, and we were in a hurry … to get into the garage, and then into the house, and this is where we would let the kids run in… just as fast as they could… to get the full surprise!

Absolutely – positively…  “a miracle happened” – when we left the house, there was nothing under the tree, but “now” so many presents and just the most delightful array of  “treats for the children” – how  in the world did this all happen?

Here’s how… I decided to make magic happen.

We would be getting dressed for Church and to visit family and friends, and then…  all of sudden, I would need something at the store.

So, I would tell my husband  – in ear shout of the kids that… I have to have something before we leave and if he could go… and get it… real quick!

My husband would call the kids attention – that he was leaving and that they could go along  for a ride, and see all of the “NIGHT TIME”  sights – all the houses decorated and everything… that was going on outside.

So, off they all went – then just as fast as I could – get from my “special hiding place” everything that was wrapped and ready to be put around the tree.

Also, set up special snacks – including… a plate with cookies and a couple nicely broken… as if  “SANTA” had been a little messy.

When everything was set up and  ready, then I too, was ready to go –

I stood watch for my husband driving up the drive way – as soon as I saw them coming up the drive –

I hit the button to open the garage door – and out I went on my way to just jump into the car!

And off we were, no one in the car knowing… what was really happening?

The scene was all set – “SANTA”  arrived and no one saw him or knows…  how he got there with all that stuff?

 The secret was having a “secret hiding place” in the house… that the children did not know about –

And then… when they were not around  – things were wrapped and put there…  till “SANTA” needed them!

Those were the days – making memories… when the children were small – that  FUN…will last forever!

Christmas is Love – Love of God – Love of Family –

a… “Love”  that shares,  will last forever, and ever more!

Dec 13th “December 13th 2022 Tom Aldrich Birthday… Today”

Happy Birthday Tommy and many more in Heaven with your friends!

Tom Aldrich  is standing and on left

In the 1960’s… when Tom was in the Army… the K-9 group, he was in HEAVEN   because he just LOVED  training and working  with dogs.  He had  some extra special communication skills  with animals and  especially with the DOG!  In the Army K-9 group,  this  was the best  place for his talents to be used.

Even when TOM  had finished his  tour of duty and service requirements, he did continue to raise and train “dogs” for himself and for others.

Those that had no idea as to what needed to be done  when desiring to purchase and have a DOG, that is  to have the best of  best friends, or should I dare to say…”Man’s Best Friend” the “DOG”  and have  him well trained  and able to fully communicate with  you, as you would. to your best fest FRIEND – Tom was able to help you succeed with your venture.

So… I THANK the ALMIGHTY  Yahweh,  for giving to some of  HIS  special friends  here on earth   a very special gift, that gift to train and LOVE  the four legged FRIEND, which becomes our  extra special FRIEND,  and for our Life Time… the DOG.

NOW that TOM is no longer here on earth, I’ll bet  that he is now working  as he enjoys so much with all kinds of DOGS… in all of the Heavenly PLACES, above!       D.V.

“Tom have the best of Birthdays in Heaven, every variety of Dog and many  varieties,  even with all  of the  other animals – just for the FUN and enjoyment… up there!

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“On the Thirteenth is Tom Aldrich’s Birthday”

       “Happy Birthday to TOM Aldrich”

“Just adding to the good memories,  that we all have of  “TOM Aldrich”  for his BIRTHDAY,  on the Thirteenth!”

    Tom Aldrich with “MAN’s” Best Friend!

Thomas H. Aldrich in Korea with   “WAR-DOG SHANE!”

This picture of Tom and SHANE …  his “WAR-DOG”  reminds me of that  movie “Call of the WILD”  – the stars were  “Clark Gable and Loretta Young.”

You will like it,  if you  can take the time to find it.   What caught my attention was  –  I  was watching   “Clark Gable” with this very “WILD DOG – Duke.”  The  absolute control that he had  in getting  the dog  to obey him  and then  becoming his “BEST FRIEND!”  If anyone would even get near “DUKE”  – he would come after them and kill  them…  man or other beast!

That is what Tom had – that personality – that  – no matter what type of dog – TOM would be working with – the dog and Tom were able to become best of friends  – both knowing that Tom was the one and only  “MASTER”  – and the dog would know that he was protected by Tom and that the two of them would work as a “TEAM” –  with the both of them  – being able to read the other  – a move  – a whisper – a nod  – each  other would know exactly the very next action that would be  needed and precisely  performed  – only masterfully  taking  place.

When you can work with “DOGS”  as Tom did…  my feeling is that you have received a very special talent, I should say; an extra special “TALENT” that not too many receive  from the Almighty Yahweh, and  more of us  should try learning very early… what natural talents – they may have and work with them… to  the glory  and  with much  thankfulness  be to our “Creator!”   

Everyone should know that, those  extra special gifts that you receive,  you should use  to the very best of your ability and then,  you will receive  even more!

 “Try it out,  and see if you don’t receive  so much more   – “YES”  you will definitely know,  when you stop to take that special notice of the increase of your  “TALENTS” … just exactly  where that extra  “MORE” is coming from!”        D.V.

“Start singing “Happy Birthday” to dear ole Tom – as he is celebrating in that Cloud #9 … up  and beyond!”

Dec 13th “December 13th calls for so many Celebrations”

December 13th, 2022 CELEBRATIONS

NATIONAL GUARD BIRTHDAY – December 13

NATIONAL GUARD BIRTHDAY December 13th commemorates the National Guard Birthday. On December 13th, 1636, the Massachusetts General Court established an official militia for the first time in the American Colonies. #NationalGuardBirthday A component of the United States Army, the National Guard is primarily composed of citizen-soldiers who hold down full-time, civilian jobs, attend school, or as is often the case, … Read more

NATIONAL VIOLIN DAY – December 13

NATIONAL VIOLIN DAY Honoring an instrument also known as the fiddle, National Violin Day on December 13th celebrates the bow stringed instrument loved around the world.  #NationalViolinDay By drawing the bow across the strings, the violinist manipulates the sound in several ways. A violinist uses numerous bowing techniques to master the violin. The strokes dictate not only notes, but the … Read more

NATIONAL COCOA DAY – December 13

NATIONAL COCOA DAY December 13th ushers in a celebration worthy of the winter holidays with National Cocoa Day. What better way to warm up after a cold day outside? #NationalCocoaDay We make hot cocoa with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. However, Americans often use hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably, sometimes causing a bit of confusion. There … Read more

NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE – December 13

NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE National Day of the Horse on December 13th encourages people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States. #DayofTheHorse The domesticated horse we know today, also known as Equus caballus, was introduced into North America by Spanish explorers. Escaped horses eventually … Read more

PICK A PATHOLOGIST DAY – December 13

PICK A PATHOLOGIST PAL DAY Pick a Pathologist Pal Day on December 13th encourages us to make friends with a pathologist or coroner because we never know what tomorrow holds.   #PickAPathologistPalDay While life is short, making friends with a pathologist or coroner may improve our outlook on life. Despite life’s challenges, most of us overcome them. A pathologist and … Read more

Dec 12th “Are the Children Asking to SEE SANTA”

“Santa is waiting to see the CHILDREN”

Take Your Little Children to Visit “Santa”

At this time of the year… early December… when  you and the family go to all of those big “Shopping Centers” and, if  YOU are really paying attention…

You will find the just right “SANTA” sitting  in his “Toy Land” and even  before you know what you are doing…

You will find that you and your children are now in that very long line to see and talk with and  also…  to give to  their  most favorite person… that long list of all those important things, that they are wishing  for “SANTA” to bring to their home on Christmas Eve…

Some children  are just too excited while waiting in line… that they almost forget…  all that which  they wanted to ask for…  from this most important person at this time of the year… as this  real live jolly old   “SANTA” himself… is  waiting  patiently  to hear  directly from the small children!

Baby Al Aldrich, is just 11 months and this will be  his  very first Christmas.

And  with our new baby AL  is also  and standing  the big brother Lee, Jr.,  who  has just  celebrated his 4th birthday on the 5th of this December!

Now this is all new and different for the both of my small children… and from their looks of  “wonder” of all that is going… with having a picture taken of them… and with someone all dressed up and with a white beard… what in the world is going to happen… is probably… what they are thinking?

You can tell…  that this picture was taken in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, store… 

Since it is not cold …. like it is up here, now in Saint Louis … and with “SANTA”  wearing his best  and warmest suit of clothes from the North Pole… as it  does look like… our dear ole  SANTA is over heated…  with his extra  heavy red suit… and as you can see…

The children have  no winter clothing and no heavy coats!

It is so wonderful to shop  long hours in all of the highly and so CHRISTMAS  decorated  stores  in Florida for  all of the Christmas   items that we will be needing  and…

These stores in these Winter months…  shopping is made  to just enjoy and have lots of FUN…when in Florida!

You do not have to wear heavy and or extra clothing that will ware  you out.

Just thinking about being in Florida… for the Winter months…makes me feel warm all over… knowing … that it will be FUN!

“Merry Christmas”