“Family and Friends Celebrate Birthdays in December”
Must Remember these extra special…
December Birthdays
Would like to wish Family and Friends a very Happy Birthday, in this month of December.
Sometimes you can not be with those who have a Birthday or an occasion to “Celebrate,” that is why I like to spread the word – any occasion worth while celebrating needs at least a whole week for contacting all of our “Love ones.”
Today, everyone has a work schedule and or some assigned places to be conflicting with our own schedule and good connections on certain days and times are not always available?
We do have to make changes in our schedules and also try to make the right choice to show – ALL of Our Love – for another!
Happy Birthday:
5th Lee G. Aldrich,Jr –
13th Thomas H. Aldrich –
16th Mary Jane Ludwig Greco –
23rd Carolyn Jean Ludwig Caito –
20th – Thomas Brady – 20th Oliver Brady –
24th William B. Riley –
28th Phyllis Ferris!
I receive more Joy, just because Family and Friends take the time to share more “Love” in a way that helps all of us promote healthy living, fulfilling our “Dreams’ one for another.
The “Love for Life” knits us all… so close together that we grow stronger in our “Love”…
just being there, wherever needed.
Our Creator’s most wonderful and HIS enduring abundant Love and Blessings … is wished …
… for us all!
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“December 13th 2022 Tom Aldrich Birthday… Today”
“Chrissy Aldrich” and “Thomas H. Aldrich”
“Grand-Daughter Chrissy and Grandma Aldrich singing as loud as they can… ” and …
Christa’s DAD, Tom Aldrich on the top left with Christa’s uncle Al standing on the top right …
Looks like the guys are playing some real good music just as “HOT” as they can … and … all on those “invisible ” instruments… – that – they carry along with them – and always ready to entertain!
“Anyone for a game of Chess???
Tom Aldrich on the left and brother Lee – sitting on the right… I’ll just bet … you can guess when this picture was taken???
“YES!” — “This is back in those golden olden times – when men would wear their hair long…”
“What a woman wouldn’t give… to have had a beautiful head of hair like Lee’s… so nice and thick and wavy – so easy to do a whole lot of different kinds of fancy “HAIR”-do’s!”
Getting back to that game of “CHESS” … no matter what else is going on in this “Rathskeller” – – even having the “TV” on – they will be sitting there… just thinking ???
This game is still going on – somewhere…???
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!
and………………………………………………………………………….
“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!”
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“December 13th calls for so many Celebrations”
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“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”
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“One of MY very BEST Christmas Memories”
Christmas Remembered pg. 4
When “DECEMBER” comes and there are small children in the home… and they are told about a “SANTA” …. that will be coming to their home and also… he will be bringing lots of toys to all of the good little boys and girls.
How and what do the children really think this “SANTA” is… and how in the world does he know exactly what… will make all the children in this world, HAPPY?
I just have to ask these questions, because… a hundred years ago, the small children in the home would not know… what the children of today have, and today’s children can check out on their own hand-held cell phones and or computers… every thing they see and or hear about… no secrets and or fantasy of any kind. The children today are just too smart!
But, back in the 1940’s… “Christmas Day” –
It’s hard to be good – as you are told to be… and forever waiting – but it does pay off!
My brothers received a red “Wagon” – with those high lattice panels – something we all enjoyed!
My “Mom” dressed us up… so extra nice and warm, my “Dad” took the wagon outside – and we all got in – and Daddy pulled that wagon with the three of us – singing all of the “Christmas” songs that we knew and we were having lots of fun – around the block – again and again!
I’m guessing it finally just got too cold for us, and as much FUN and “Christmas” energy as Daddy had – going around that block — his steam wore down – and we all just had to call it a day… but, to remember to do this getting in that “Christmas Wagon” more often!
That was one wagon that was used just as often… as we could all get dressed and in a big hurry…to go outside and have more FUN!
Under the “Christmas tree” … I received “ice skates” with those double blades – but, there was no snow – so, I just had to wait for a day of ice and snow.
Since “America” was still at war – so there were also lots of war type related gifts for “Santa” to bring – and HE sure did bring a terrific gift to our home and just for someone like me… that loves to share and have FUN!
This was one of the very best gifts, of all of the gifts… that I have ever received, a “Nurse-Doctor kit” for me!
A real good gift, that I enjoyed for a long time… since I had patients (my brothers) –
They needed me to bandage them from head to foot – and the “cure – for – all” – candy medicine!
While one would be recuperating and or waiting for a 1st class bandage job – there was always my little bottle of “red hot” candy pills!
Remembering back then… No “TV” back then, but on “Sundays” – for just “ten cents” – we got to go to the “Movie Theatre” – and watch the movies, cartoons and all those news-reels of the day!
Also, there was a “Confectionery” on our way to the “Movie Theatre” … and I could buy a bag full of candy for pennies.
They also had those long strips of paper with lots of little dots of candy for a penny.
So you guessed it… on Sunday Afternoons… I was the “NURSE” and Baby brother sitter … and
There was no shortage of “candy medicine” for my patients!
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“Psalm 30”
Lessons from Psalm 30
It’s easy to be happy and positive when things are going well. When we feel healthy and settled and the proverbial sun is shining. It’s easy to worship God when our prayers are answered or even, on those very rare occasions when there doesn’t seem so much to pray about because all is well in life.
But when the clouds gather, when life hurts, when people we love are struggling, well it’s not so easy. It’s harder to praise God from a place of loneliness or loss, fear or failure. When our prayers appear to be unanswered or we feel like we’re talking to a brick wall rather than the King of Kings. Then it’s harder to feel the joy and certainty of faith. The NIV (UK) version of Psalm 30 puts it this way:
6When I felt secure, I said, ‘I shall never be shaken.’
7 Lord, when you favoured me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.
Psalm 30
A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.
1 I will exalt you, Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 Lord my God, I called to you for help,
and you healed me.
3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;
you spared me from going down to the pit.
4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;
praise his holy name.
5 For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt secure, I said,
“I will never be shaken.”
7 Lord, when you favored me,
you made my royal mountain stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
8 To you, Lord, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 “What is gained if I am silenced,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;
Lord, be my help.”
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
But look again, the psalm starts with words of faith and praise, (Psalm 30:1-3) ‘I will exalt you’… ‘I called out to you and healed me’. This is a song of faith, a choice to praise God because God has proved faithful. The psalmist is remembering the times when God’s love and presence was tangible
‘ You brought me from the depths…from the grave…and the pit’…’
‘You brought me up…’ rather like a bucket being drawn up from the deepest well; a dark well that is as deep as death itself. This imagery reminds us that God reaches down into the deepest, darkest places to bring us up and out. And until we are standing on the mountaintop again – well, he’s with us every step of the way.
This psalm starts with the cry of faith and a reminder of God’s constant faithfulness before having a wobble! But the wobble in the middle challenges us to remember how it’s the faithfulness of God that is our security not what circumstances we are in. When we are in trouble, in mourning, in distress – in the middle of a wobble, it is God’s faithfulness that will bring us somehow, someday, to the place where we can dance again.
I wanted to share these thoughts with you; I certainly needed to remind myself this week of the truth in God’s word. Perhaps you too are finding this 3rd lockdown especially challenging… My prayer is that the truth of God’s word can encourage you as it does me, especially if you’re having a mid-covid, mid-winter, mid-lockdown, wobble… we are not left alone and God is just as real and present! Amen to that! Amen and Amen!
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