A Few of FR's Finest ... Every Day ... Christmas Poetry and Potpourri .... 12/20/05

12-20-05 | JustAmy

[JustAmy]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear ~

To Be Our King

As shepherds watching flocks just saw,
And stilled their fears to stand in awe,
While miracles rained down again,
The Son of God has come to men.

The wise men of a distant land,
Have journeyed far to be at hand,
To witness what has been foretold,
By prophecies in days of old.

The age of Love and Peace thus starts,
With a Child’s sweet smile to melt our hearts.
And softly all the voices pray,
God’s Will be done on this Thy day.

God’s will be done. God’s will be done.
For we have seen His promised Son!
God’s will be done. Oh, let us pray!
God’s will be done, on this Thy day!

A Babe has come to be our King,
A gentle, humble offering,
The Angels have borne tidings of,
A gift of God to show His Love.

And what a gift He lets us see,
Example of what we should be,
A child in heart, and innocence,
And thus our lives for him commence.

Let us surrender what we seek,
And bow to Him as children meek,
For God loves children, it is shown,
By Sacrifice that you have known.

God’s will be done. God’s will be done.
For we have seen His promised Son!
God’s will be done. Oh, let us pray!
God’s will be done, on this Thy day!

NicknamedBob . . . . . December 16, 2005







The Star and a Humble Cowboy

Lord, you cared so much for the shepherds,
you sent the glad news first to them --
Before the kings and the wise men,
so you might just speak again

To some other humble herdsman
out here on the range abiding --
A brilliant star, an angel choir
proclaiming "Peace! Glad tidings!"

The shepherds were common people
who slept in the fields near their flocks;
Their clothes might be dirty and ragged
and rugged and rough their talk.

So, Lord, I needn't apologize
for my appearance or my words.
I know you're right here beside me,
and it seems that I've just heard

The shepherds hastening, excited,
Extolling the star they had seen,
A baby born in a manger;
Not to some great king and queen,

But to people who do the menial tasks
That housewives and carpenters do,
And farmers and desk clerks and waitresses --
Just people like me and you.

But famous rich men brought presents,
Which should prove what I know to be true --
Christ came for shepherds and wise men
And kings and cowboys too.

Dee Strickland Johnson ...... © 1996







Hickory Nut Pound Cake

1 2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick margarine
6 eggs
2 cups plain flour
1/2 to 1 cup hickory nuts

Cream butter, sugar and shortening together with electric mixer. Beat in eggs with mixer one at a time, add vanilla. Fold in flour then fold in lightly floured nuts. Grease and flour tube or bundt pan and pour in batter. Bake at 350 degress for 1 hour. Check at 50 minutes.


Cream Cheese Frosting
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1 stick butter
1/3 c. hickory nuts
1 box of powdered sugar (4 cups)
1 tsp vanilla flavoring

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-19-05 Military Monday

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[dutchess]

Hi dolly! Love your thanks for the emails LOL!!! Great presentation too! Was thinking about you at 4:00 on Sunday. I'm sure Oliver's memorial was touching. ((((dolly))))

[dutchess]

Hey bro! Love the poem. It is so YOU!!!!!

(((((wolfie))))))

[dutchess]

Hi Geebee. Love your ornament too!

[dutchess]

Only 49. You're just a baby!!! ((((pippin))))

[Pippin]

Thanks, (((Dutchess)))!

[dutchess]

Hi Lori. Lovely card from you and Mr. JK. How is MIL doing????

[dutchess]

Awe...cute pictures of the pups. Are Christian and Logan getting excited????

[JustAmy]

LOL .... looks like you and I are on the same email lists!



Good morning and Merry Christmas, Dolly!
That is a beautiful table.
Hugs to you!

[dutchess]

Okay...time to get back to work. Have a fun afternoon everyone! Again great thread amy! ((((amy)))))

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, thank you, Billie! This is so pretty!

[DollyCali]

Have a wonderful time!

hope you get some good shots. for your camera the classic rule of 6' or less for flash is good. Want some of YOU!... always enjoy the ones of family & your other things in England.

are you making a "head" w/mustard for Christmas dinner? did you ever? ah, the many reasons to be a vegetarian..

:-)

[scubachick]

Beautiful, Auntie Mom! The only thing I want for Christmas are hugs from you and Daddio! Miss you tons!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[Billie]

Thanks, Lori - glad you like it - kinda fun changing colors for everyone. :)

[Mama_Bear]

How is MIL doing????

She is doing pretty well. Seems to really like it at the assisted living center.....she should, it is like a mini resort. LOL. There are Christmas trees and beautiful decorations everywhere and tonight is their "Christmas Party". (I have heard that in past years everyone who is "anyone" in our town comes to this.) I took her a pretty velvet outfit with a sparkly top to wear tonight. Unfortunately, we have another dinner party to attend in Fresno tonight, so will only be able to spend a short time with Mom K at her party, but we will go over for an hour or so.

How was your Christmas last weekend? I was thinking about you. :-)

[DollyCali]

Thanks Billie

[Billie]

You're welcome, Dolly. My pleasure.

[Mama_Bear]

The only thing I want for Christmas are hugs from you and Daddio!

Well, guess what? There are some special hugs in the box that should be arriving any day. :-)

[JustAmy]

Merry Christmas to you and Jk, Lori.

See you tonight.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, NnB. Thank you.
I'm happy that you enjoyed our presentation for your poem.

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

[JustAmy]

*grin*

Thanks for getting us the truth according to the Internet.