FReeper Canteen ~ The Night Before The Night Before Christmas Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 23 December 2022

December 22, 2022 | Jack Frost

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Link

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.
FReeper Canteen

We serve coffee, tea, hot cocoa, conversation
and music.
How about some homemade eggnog?

(got another order in)

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Pull up a chair. Grab a cup
and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL

[PROCON]

Merry Christmas and thanks, Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening and Merry Christmas to you. HUGS
How are you?

[PROCON]

I'm doing fine, still a long road to full recovery but I'm in my 2nd week of being home and enjoying it.

Single digit temps here isn't fine though, hope for a warm-up soon.

What's new with you this Christmas season?

[beachn4fun]

We’ve had a rainy day.
It lightened up for a while but pouring once again.
Thank God it isn’t snow!
We’re in for the teens starting tomorrow night.
But the sun will return.

Will the kids be coming for Christmas?

[PROCON]

I'll see son, he'll be around, Maryland daughter will visit next month.

You hosting family Christmas day?

[EvilCapitalist]

Just reading Free Republic, and listening to some traditional Christmas choir music. For anyone who wants to listen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1YM9pVXsic

[beachn4fun]

Oops! Forgot the daughter is in MD now.
Good news she’ll be back to visit.

Hubby and I are staying home.
I’ll fix dinner and we’ll watch a couple of holiday classics.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy, and thank you for today's The Night Before The Night Before Christmas Just Hangin' Cafe.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, EvilCapitalist ((HUGS))
Thanks for the link.
And Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening Ma ((HUGS))
Are you snowed under?

[beachn4fun]

I'm off to bed, darlings.
Y'all have fun.
I'll catch up with some of you in the morning.

Have fun Hangin' at the FReeper Cafe's
The Night Before,
The Night Before Christmas special.

Be safe out there.
To our military and allies: thank you for all you do.
Good night.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
December 23, 2022

Granny Whale

Read: Psalm 71:15–24

My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds. Psalm 71:15

An orca whale, who researchers have named “Granny,” apparently knew the importance of her role in the life of her “grandbaby whale.” The young whale’s mother had recently died, and the orphaned whale was not yet old enough to thrive without protection and support. Granny, though in her eighties (or older), came alongside to teach him what he needed to know to survive. Granny corralled some fish for the younger whale instead of consuming them herself, so he would not only have a meal but would also learn what to eat and where to find the salmon he’d need to live.

We too have the distinct honor and joy of passing on what we know—we can share about the wonderful works and character of God with those coming after us. The aging psalmist asks God to allow him to “declare [His] power to the next generation” (Psalm 71:18). He earnestly wishes to share with others what he knows of God—His “righteous deeds” and “saving acts”—that we need to flourish (v. 15).

Even if we don’t have the gray hairs of old age (v. 18), declaring how we’ve experienced the love and faithfulness of God can benefit someone on their journey with Him. Our willingness to share that wisdom might just be what that person needs to live and thrive in Christ even in adversity (v. 20). — Kirsten Holmberg

Who has nurtured your relationship with God? Who needs your wisdom today?

Dear Father, thank You for sending me wisdom through those who’ve walked ahead of me. May I do the same for others in Your power and love.

Bible in a year: Nahum 1–3; Revelation 14

[Fiji Hill]

I grew up with this version, which features most of Clement Moore's original poem with some additions by Ken Darby, whose vocal group, the Ken Darby Singers, backed Bing Crosby on several of his hits including "White Christmas."

It almost didn't see the light of day. Fred Waring and the gang had to race to complete it before a scheduled strike by the American Federation of Musicians would deprive him of his instrumentalists. They got the production into the can the day before the strike began, to the delight of untold millions, including yours truly, over the next eight decades. It has since become a fixture in America's Christmas songbook.

A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)--Waring's Pennsylvanians, with the Swingerettes & Gordon Goodman (1942)

[luvie]

Howdy there, Early Bird!
Have the best Christmas of all!

[luvie]

Darn! I knew I’d miss you. Had to feed d’ kitties. Their water was frozen so I had to add warm water to it. Stay warm!

[Jet Jaguar]

Thank Beachie!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy...I was last week after the second big storm. There was more than 2 feet of snow in my driveway and no plow guy. They came sometime between midnight and 8 am Saturday. Still had to dig out my front porch. That berm on the right went directly to the garage door (the car could get out), but no opening to the porch stairs. I had to dig thru the berm and then shovel out the steps.

[Rennes Templar]

I grew up with this version of the first line, compliments of my comedic uncle:

“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was snoring, not even my spouse!”