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Some readers may recognize the title of this report as being a play on words from the classic animated movie Toy Story, where Buzz Lightyear often uttered the catchphrase: "To infinity, and beyond!".
My hiking buddy Steve and I recently teamed up for a hiking adventure that took to us to Ethan Pond . . . and beyond! En route to meet Steve, I saw a crowd gathered along Rt. 302 just a bit south of the Highland Center. The center of attention was a moose standing a hundred feet or so from the edge of the highway. I felt sorry for this rather morose moose. It's almost as though it had been employed to stand there for the pleasure of the tourists, and it was thinking: "How much longer do I have to stand here before my replacement comes on duty!"
Steve and I met at the trailhead for the Kedron Flume Trail. The early morning sun was brilliantly illuminating the cliffs of Mt. Webster. But besides the bright sunshine, a couple of other weather features were also going on. It was very cold (in the lower 40's) and the wind was brisk (to put it mildly!). Despite the low temperature and invigorating wind, we quickly warmed up on our climb up the trail to our first rest stop at Kedron Flume.
From Kedron Flume, we continued up the trail to the junction with the Ethan Pond Trail. In late March 2010, I had made a trek similar to the one being undertaken by Steve and I on this 6th day of October 2011. The stark contrast between the weather conditions for these two hikes could be seen when I compared photos taken on this trek to those taken on my winter adventure.
Our next stop of the day was at Ethan Pond where it was very, very cold. The wind was whipping up whitecaps on the surface of the water. Wind-driven waves were lapping at the shoreline and making sounds that you'd expect to hear along a seacoast! It felt nearly as cold as it did during my visit to this pond in late March. But, it was a much cheerier and colorful scene than the austere wintery view with a deep cover of snow all around.
After a brief stopover at Ethan Pond, we moved onward to the "beyond" segment of our trek! This involved trekking westward along the Ethan Pond trail for a little over a mile past Ethan Pond. We then headed off-trail for a bushwhack to an unnamed pond, and from there we climbed to a band of ledges located at about 3,000 ft elevation.
The unnamed pond was a true wilderness pond. There were plenty of moose hoof prints along the shoreline, and most likely they are about the only ones who ever visit this remote body of water. The pond itself was picturesque, and the top of Mt. Carrigain could be seen on the horizon in the distance. And although the pond was charming, the surrounding shoreline had a unique beauty of its own. There was colorful autumn foliage surrounding a carpet of cotton grass. It made for a striking scene.
From the unnamed pond we launched our bushwhack to the 3,000 ft ledges. The climb was steep, and in some spots was rugged and gnarly. I must say that it was a much easier bushwhack in winter conditions when the deep snow evened out the "playing field".
The southward views from these ledges are remarkable! You are looking right into the throat of the Carrigain Notch. The view eastward is also outstanding. This vista includes well-known landmarks such as nearby Mt. Willey, and Stairs Mountain and Mt. Resolution on the distant horizon. And of course, at the base of Mt. Willey is Ethan Pond, which we had visited earlier in the day.
After soaking in our fill of the magnificent views we packed up our things and started the homeward bound leg of our journey. We descended from the ledges via a completely different route than was used for our ascent. It was much smoother!
En route back to the trailhead, we made one more off-trail excursion by doing a short bushwhack to a wetland area that we had seen from our rocky perch less than an hour ago. From this spot we were able to look back at the ledges we had just descended.
We had one final treat during the return leg of our journey. The evening sun was backlighting the red maples which made them appear to be on fire! It was quite a dramatic scene.
To sum it up, it would be an exaggeration to say that this adventure was like an outer space visit to "infinity and beyond"! However, I can say that it was pretty darn good!


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Associate Prof. Deborah Smith Pollard will be honored with UM-Dearborn's Susan B. Anthony Award for her contributions to gender equality
April 14, 2010
DEARBORN / April 14, 2010---Deborah Smith Pollard, associate professor of English literature, has been chosen to receive the 32nd annual Susan B. Anthony Award from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Presented by the campuss Commission for Women, the award recognizes a member of the UM-Dearborn community who has made significant contributions to gender equality.
Pollard will receive the award during a dinner ceremony on Thursday, April 15 at Fairlane Center South. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a silent auction and reception, followed by dinner and an awards program.
Patricia Ireland, an attorney, social activist, author and former president of the National Organization for Women, will be the evenings keynote speaker.
Pollard has been a role model of the Susan B. Anthony motto, "Failure is impossible," according to those who nominated her for the award.
Her many academic, professional, scholarly and personal achievements include being a former director of UM-Dearborns African and African-American Studies Program, co-sponsoring campus events and teaching the course Black Women in Literature, Film and Music for the Women's and Gender Studies program at UM-Dearborn.
In 2008, her book, When the Church is your Party, was named one of 20 Michigan Notable Books by the Library of Michigan. Pollards book is a collection of essays on topics in gospel music, both in Detroit and on the national level, including praise and worship, women gospel music announcers and holy hip hop.
In addition to her academic role at UM-Dearborn, Pollard is well known for her gospel music program on Detroit radio powerhouse WJLB-FM. In 2005, she was named Gospel Announcer of the Year in the annual Stellar Awards.
Last month, Pollard received UM-Dearborns Distinguished Service Award at the campuss annual Honor Scholars and Faculty Awards ceremony.
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The University of Michigan-Dearborn is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the 2009/2010 academic year. Founded in 1959 with a gift of just over 200 acres of land and $6.5 million from the Ford Motor Company, UM-Dearborn has been distinguished by its commitment to providing excellent educational opportunities responsive to the needs of southeastern Michigan. The university has 8,700 students pursuing undergraduate, masters, doctoral and professional degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, and public administration. With a faculty devoted to teaching, and students committed to achievement, UM-Dearborn has been shaped by its history of interaction with business, government and industry in southeastern Michigan, and is committed to responding to the needs of the region in the future.
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Apr. 4, 2013
Wiretap played in corruption trial unrelated to New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn ignites latest flash point in 2013 mayoral race; wiretap, which recorded former Councilman Daniel J Halloran III's assertion that he could extract tens of thousands of dollars from the City Council to be used as a bribe, abruptly resurrects questions about Quinn's oversight of a controversial City Council earmark program. MORE
Nov. 30, 2012
Language in Coast Guard reauthorization bill would protect coal-fired car ferry S S Badger, which operates on Lake Michigan and dumps tons of raw coal ash each year; Democrats and Republicans disagree over whether language in bill constitutes an earmark, practice which GOP supposedly stopped when they took control of House. MORE
May. 19, 2012
Army has bought about $5.6 million worth of $17,000 'leakproof' drip pans from Kentucky company Phoenix Products, foregoing competing product that costs only $2,500; company gained contract after Kentucky Rep Harold Rogers added an earmark to a 2009 spending bill; contract testifies to the enduring power of earmarks, despite several efforts in Congress to rein them in. MORE
Mar. 2, 2012
House overwhelmingly approves legislation to allow construction of a new $700 million bridge between Minnesota and Wisconsin, a project that has drawn comparisons to other earmarks and required a Congressional exemption from a landmark environmental law; vote is 339 to 80, with 16 Republicans and 64 Democrats voting against the measure. MORE
Feb. 9, 2012
Dozens of local and regional construction projects, which the Obama administration did not include in this year's budget, managed to receive special financing through money set aside by lawmakers, despite ban on earmarks; critics of trend contend spending amounts to backdoor earmarking, since several of the projects were previously financed through requests inserted into spending bills. MORE
Feb. 6, 2012
New budget for the Army Corps Engineers includes $507 million in special funds for side projects; critics contend that such special funds are merely a new Congressional method for allocating money to pet projects in the wake of a moratorium on legislative earmarks. MORE
Feb. 3, 2012
More than a year after Congress forswore earmarks, local communities that relied on federal money for legitimate needs say they are facing a harsh budget reality; across the country, dozens of small local governments say they are using the few dollars they have to increase their Washington lobbying efforts to try to compete against bigger and better financed localities for federal grants. MORE
Jan. 29, 2012
Former Massachusetts congressman Bill Delahunt abandons plans to collect $90,000 from working on a wind energy project that he helped finance through Congress during his tenure; says his lobbying firm will do consulting work on the project at no charge. MORE
Jan. 22, 2012
Lobbying firm run by former Rep William D Delahunt of Massachusetts has been hired to help develop wind energy project that he himself earmarked $1.7 million for while in Congress; experts on federal earmarking say they can not recall a case in which a former lawmaker stood to benefit so directly from funds he had authorized. MORE
Jan. 16, 2012
Examination of the earmark record of Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum as a senator from Pennsylvania suggests that the river of federal money Santorum helped direct to his state paid off handsomely in the form of campaign contributions; review sheds light on aspect of Santorum's political personality that is at odds with the reformer image he has tried to convey. MORE
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With 4 Senior Lawmakers Retiring, Michigan Faces Loss of Its Clout in Congress
When Senator Carl Levin and Representatives John D. Dingell, Mike Rogers and Dave Camp step down, the state will lose four of its most senior members, and all the firepower that came with them.
August 13, 2014, Wednesday
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The Panda Angle
Pay attention, people! The midterm races are getting so heated that the latest debate is over whether New York needs a couple of bears from China.
August 7, 2014, Thursday
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The Value of Political Corruption
Changes meant to clean things up have backfired. Now, are we too cynical?
August 6, 2014, Wednesday
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With Stealth, Congressional Spending on Pet Projects Persists, Report Says
Some 109 projects worth a total of $2.7 billion were included in the 2014 budget at the request of individual lawmakers, according to an analysis by Citizens Against Government Waste.
May 8, 2014, Thursday
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House and Senate Negotiators Agree on Spending Bill
The trillion-dollar spending plan finances the government through September, reverses some cuts to military veterans' pensions and defeats efforts to curb President Obama's health care law.
January 14, 2014, Tuesday
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The Unlobbyists
A new breed of strategic adviser offers a full service P.R.-advertising-social media operation, little of which is covered by federal regulation.
January 1, 2014, Wednesday
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Budget Vote Passes the Details to Two Panels
As the Senate passed a compromise deal, Republicans on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees must contend with a political right flank critical of government spending.
December 19, 2013, Thursday
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For 2014, G.O.P.'s Challenges Stem From Within
In the battle over the Republican Party's ideological future, a number of races could alter the party's complexion in the House — and Washington's ability to govern.
November 11, 2013, Monday
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C. W. Bill Young, Longtime Florida Congressman, Dies at 82
Mr. Young was Florida's longest-serving member of Congress and a Republican hawk on military spending during his 43 years in Washington.
October 19, 2013, Saturday
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After Cutting a Deal, McConnell Draws Criticism From All Sides
Up for re-election in 2014, Senator Mitch McConnell faces critics on the right not just for conciliation, but also for an appropriation.
October 17, 2013, Thursday
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It's never too soon to get a jump on the holidays--for yourself or for those on your gift list. This year, consider a quartet of easy ornaments that combine embroidery and embellishing. Stitch up the season!
Heartfelt Ornaments
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The Passover, or Pesach, Haggadah is one of the most important and beloved texts in the Jewish tradition. At the beginning of Passover, Jews the world over gather around tables to read from the Haggadah, a book containing the traditional narrative of the Exodus from Egypt. "Haggadah" means recital or retelling. With its songs and tales and emphasis on the instruction of children, the ancient Passover story is the most commonly illustrated Jewish prayer book. The Moriah Haggadah was created by Israeli artist Avner Moriah, who drew his models from ...


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Pumpkin Pie Cups
Best Pie Bakeoff 2008 Entry #13
Lissa categorized these "individual cups of spicy, spirited 'pumpkin pie'" as an original recipe, but we love how it plays on the classic pumpkin pie, so we're filing it in the Classic Pies category. We find this idea so charming - we love small individual cups of dessert, and these pumpkin custards topped with a pie cutout look so sweet. Read on for Lissa's story of how she developed this recipe.
Where is this recipe from? Inspired by cookbook + magazine reads, this recipe is my own. A blend of old world flavors (spices like mace + allspice mixed with a few jiggers of dark rum) with "newer" techniques (use of evaporated milk + a water bath), it's a spicy, spirited, less filling pie.
Why is this the BEST pie recipe you've got? Why this pumpkin? Small, individual portions are less fuss + really cute to serve. It's a fun twist on the traditional thanksgiving pie. You eat it with a spoon. Your home will smell divine for hours on end. It tastes better after it sits. People will leave happily full...and...yum, rum!
Pumpkin Pie Cups
pie filling
(4) large eggs
(1) 15 ounce can of pumpkin
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup dark rum
(1) 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
pie crust cut outs
(1) carton of refrigerated pie crusts, such as Pillsbury
egg wash
1 tablespoon water
(1) large egg
optional toppings
Whipped cream
French dragees for holiday sparkle
instructions for pie filling:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. in a large bowl, beat eggs using an electric mixer until blended. Add pumpkin and next 11 ingredients. Mix until blended. Stir in evaporated milk.
Pour mixture into (8) six ounce ungreased, oven-safe custard cups. Place cups into a glass casserole dish. Surround the cups with one inch of hot water (a.k.a, a water bath).
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set. Remove cups and place on a baking rack to cool. Once cooled, cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.
instructions for pastry cut outs:
Follow directions on carton by letting one of the pie crusts stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Unroll crust + cut out shapes to your liking (such as leaves, acorns, squirrels, turkeys, hearts). Then, make an egg wash by whisking water with egg. Lightly brush pastry cut outs with egg wash.
Bake for about 7 minutes until golden brown (check at 5 minutes to avoid over browning). Place on a baking rack to completely cool.
instructions for assembly:
Once pumpkin pie cups have been refrigerated for 6 or more hours, top filling with a dollop of whipped cream + sprinkle with dragees, if desired. Then place cooled pastry cut outs on a side plate or insert one into the filling next to the whipped cream. Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!
(Images: Lissa Lowe)
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These little desserts are so cute and are the perfect size. They look fabulous!
So cute and so tasty (looking)! The garnishes make all the difference--who wouldn't love a little squirrel crisp or pastry bling?
These are adorable! I can't wait to make them for the family!
lovely! I've ended up making something similar when my pumpkin pie recipe makes too much for the full-sized pie pan, and they're delicious still warm, too! Not as cute though.
Beautiful! I can't wait to make them for Turkey Day guests!! I hope mine look as pretty as these!
I made these yesterday for a pre-Thanksgiving scrapbooking party and never received so many request for a recipe! Everyone loved them. The little pie crust design was an excellent final touch! Very creative. I will be making them again for Thanksgiving dessert.
I'm going to give this recipe a test run before preparing them for my Thanksgiving feast with the family. They look great and wonderful. What a great idea!
Made a test run so I can make them for my wife's faculty Thanksgiving dinner. They're GREAT!
This is a perfect gluten-free recipe, too (if you don't eat the pastry garnish). In Italy we ate pumpkin throughout the fall and winter, not just for the holidays and this recipe is perfect for many occasions.
They are so adorable and look delicious!
Absolutely wonderful! I am obsessed with pumpkin pie so this recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner at my house this year. My guests will go crazy (not to mention my 2 year old son!). I just hope that I can duplicate your wonderful presentation.
This is perfect for Thanksgiving - so unique and cute!
yum, yum! can't wait to give this recipe a whirl!!
These were rich, but really good. Plus if you use a gingerbread man cookie cutter, you get extra entertainment.


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Christmas is magical.
Regardless of age, it transports us back to our childhood: tinsel on the tree, stockings hung by the fireplace, colorful packages needing to be shaken, and traditional celebrations with faithful friends and relatives. For our children, this holiday is still being written upon their future memories. This is why we as parents need to make sure that what they remember is packaged in precious truths about how God's love reached out to a dying world, one silent night in a town called Bethlehem.
How shepherds watching their flocks received a surprise visit from heavenly creatures, showing that God is for everyone, regardless of their social stature. How angels announced peace for mankind, on whom God's favor rests, proving that our Intelligent Designer isn't the kind to create things and then walk away. How good news about our savior spread throughout the world, explaining why we still celebrate today.
So this Christmas, as you reveal the greatest love story ever told, try these fun-filled age-appropriate activities that will direct children, and adults, back to the true meaning of the holiday, when we celebrate Emmanuel, God who is with us.
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Three weeks and two days before Christmas and the heated discussion among my four children is not about which video games they want for Christmas but whose turn it is to light the candle at family Advent. It's the first week of Advent season, the observance of the four weeks preceding Christmas, a tradition started in the Middle Ages. My kids want to make sure they each have a part in the celebration.
The length of the Advent season depends on which day of the week Christmas falls on. This schedule includes all possible 28 days of Advent. For shorter seasons adjust this schedule by doubling up on some readings or eliminating the final two readings, which record events after Christ's birth.
Sun. Is. 40:1-5Mon. Is. 52:7-10Tue. Is. 40:9-11Wed. Gen. 3:8-15Thu. Gen. 15:1-6Fri. Deut. 18:15-19Sat. Ps. 89:1-4
Sun. Is. 11:1-10Mon. Zech. 6:12-13Tue. Mic. 5:2-4Wed. Mal. 3:1-6Thu. John 1:1-8Fri. John 1:9-18Sat. Mark 1:1-3
Sun. Luke 1:5-13Mon. Luke 1:14-17Tue. Luke 1:18-25Wed. Luke 1:39-45Thu. Luke 1:46-56Fri. Luke 1:57-66Sat. Luke 1:67-80
Sun. Is. 7:10-14Mon. Luke 1:26-35Tue. Is. 9:2-7Wed. Mt. 1:18-25Thu. Luke 2:1-20Fri. Mt. 2:1-2Sat. Luke 2:21-35
More than any other activity, Advent can restore Jesus to the center of the Christmas celebration, because on each Advent day the birth of Jesus is read, sung and talked about. The whole family can participate and find the observance meaningful. The props are simple and inexpensive. The memories and training will last a lifetime. Although the common tenets of observing Advent are shared by many churches, each family can add its own flavor. Following is a basic primer on how to start celebrating Advent this year.
When: Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Because Christmas falls on different days each year, Advent can last 22 to 28 days.
Prepare your family: Let your family or household know that this year you are going to start a new tradition to celebrate Jesus' birthday. Whenever you can with children, refer to Christmas as Jesus' birthday. Decide which time of the day will work best for your Advent time.
What you need:
Optional items:
Beginning the celebration: On the first day begin with either a prayer or a Christmas carol. Light the first purple candle, known as the prophecy candle. The liturgical color purple is a sign of penance and longing as we wait for the birth of Jesus. With the lighting, talk about Jesus being the light of the world. Read the Advent Scripture of the day. Conclude by singing or praying. Have one child blow out the candle.
Light the same candle each day of the first week. Follow with the reading, Christmas carols or other meaningful activities. On the second Sunday light two purple candles, both of which are relit each night. The second candle is known as the Bethlehem candle.
The third week light the two purple candles and then a rose candle, or shepherd candle. Rose is a sign of joy and hope that He is coming.
Light the last candle, known as the angel candle, on the fourth Sunday. All four candles are lit each night that week to symbolize the growing brightness of Jesus' coming.
Advent activities for Christmas Eve: Conclude the Advent season by lighting all four candles and placing an additional white candle in the center in its own holder. Have a birthday party for Jesus complete with cake, the Happy Birthday song, candles and presents of nonmaterial gifts such as singing, readings, a play and prayers that each family member brings to share with others. Consider doing a nativity play with simple costumes. As you prepare to open gifts explain how we give gifts as a reminder of how much God gave us in Jesus.
Long after the new toys are banished to the back of the closet and the decorations stored away for another year, the memories of the four weeks of Advent will remain. Don't be surprised if it turns out to be your favorite tradition!
Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, encourages parents to allow their children to help decorate for the celebration of Christ's birth.
"I love to involve children in the excitement of Jesus' coming," Sally says. "God's people waited for Him, and in Advent we're waiting, too. We're getting ready for Him; we're preparing our homes and our hearts for Him."
Consider relating biblical symbolism and stories to items you use while decorating the tree. As you string the lights, you might remind your kids that Jesus is the Light of the World. The star on the top of the tree represents the star that led the wise men to where Jesus was born. Here are a few additional insights to share while decorating together:
Christmas treeEvergreens don't lose their greenery. These trees can be symbolic of something that doesn't end and compared to eternal life.
Angel ornamentsGod sent His choir of angels to proclaim the Good News to the shepherds.
GiftsThe greatest gift of all is Jesus Christ. God sent His only Son to pay the price for our sins.
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To teach their daughters about the value of giving gifts, Molly and Brad helped their 9-year-old, Reilly, create a surprise for her younger sister.
Reilly often read books to 7-year-old Calley, sometimes subbing for Mom or Dad at bedtime. So the idea of making an audio book for her story-loving sister seemed perfect. After selecting seven stories from among Calley's favorites, Reilly read them out loud into a recording device, using different voices for each character.
Christmas morning, she barely contained her excitement as Calley opened the gift and shrieked with delight.
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"Who do people say the Son of Man is?" Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13. Then, more pointedly, He asked, "Who do you say I am?" (16:15). It's a question everyone must answer.
Who do your teenagers say Jesus is? Do they fully comprehend the meaning and significance of the Incarnation? Use the following questions to open a conversation with your teens.
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As I stitched an angel design on a Christmas stocking for our newborn daughter, she slept peacefully in the bassinet. I wondered, "Would this stocking, filled with toys and goodies, diminish the meaning of Christmas?"
I prayed for guidance. My husband and I wanted to instill faith in our five children. We did not want our children to get caught up in material things. I grabbed my Bible, flipped the pages and started reading about Elizabeth and Zechariah. I read where Elizabeth's unborn baby leapt in her womb as she greeted Mary, pregnant with Jesus, and my own heart leapt with an idea.
If I wanted God's Holy Spirit to fill us, why not compare the filled stockings to how God fills our lives with good gifts? Months later, as Christmas approached, we prepared for a new tradition.
During Advent, we read about Elizabeth's joy at the upcoming birth of Jesus. We shared with our children how we wanted them to be filled with joy and that we had a new surprise in store for that year.
On Christmas Day, holding our stockings filled with fruits and treasures, we gathered around the tree. We asked everyone to share how the surprises we had carefully chosen reminded them of God's love and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Becky held up a watch and said, "Look, my watch tells time. God loves me all the time!"
James pulled a toy car out of his stocking and said, "God goes with me in our car."
Sometimes we puzzled over how an item could help us think of God — especially when each child received the same gift. I remember laughing after the fourth banana was pulled from a stocking. Our creativity was definitely stretched on those! Yet the moments of laughter and sharing helped us keep God in our celebration.
Over the years, we kept the tradition, and as the children grew, the comments changed, adding more depth. Last Christmas we received a gift in return. Our daughter Darlene's fiancée joined in our Christmas stocking tradition. Darlene exclaimed, "I can hardly wait until we have children and celebrate this custom with our own family."
A walk through the Moyers' home in December reveals a variety of Nativitysets, both large and small, but not one contains a baby Jesus figure. Four-year-old Lydia Grace Moyer can tell you why. "Jesus is born on Christmas."
Not until the morning of Dec. 25 do the baby figures appear in their beds of straw. Lydia jumps out of bed and races downstairs to rush from one manger to another. As the preschooler hugs baby Jesus, welcoming Him to their home, her mother smiles. What better way to begin the day, focused on God's gift to the world?
We say we celebrate our Savior's birth on Christmas, but in our dash to make it the perfect holiday, we often lose sight of Jesus. The following simple, sometimes unusual suggestions will help you and your family focus your thoughts on Christ during this special time of year.
Create a Jesse tree. It's hard for children to wait for Christmas and harder still not to think about the presents they will get. Use an Advent Jesse tree and companion book to help them prepare their hearts for the true meaning of the season. These small evergreen trees are decorated with ornaments that symbolize stories from the Bible. Look online for a detailed description of ornaments that are often used.
Each day in December leading up to Christmas, your children can make or unwrap an ornament to hang on the tree while you read one of the 25 devotionals that trace God's redemptive plan from the beginning, long before Jesus was born. The readings culminate on Christmas with the birth of the new "shoot . . . from the stump of Jesse," as foretold in Isaiah 11:1.
Watch a Christmas play. Whether it's the Nativity story or an allegory such as "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," a stage performance brings a story to life like no movie can. Children thrill to a real baby's cry or to Aslan's roar. If no live play is available, perform one. The children in my family always put on a rendition of Christ's birth as told in Luke 2.
Imitate the wise men. Buy only three presents for each child in remembrance of the Magi's gifts to the Christ child. These presents don't need to be expensive in order to be meaningful. To keep Christmas Day focused on Jesus, some families postpone their gift exchange to Epiphany on Jan. 6. By tradition, Epiphany recalls the arrival of the wise men to worship Jesus and so reveal Him to the world as Lord and King.
Share Christmas joy. Spread Jesus' love by helping others and by lifting the spirits of those who might not see a reason to celebrate. Together as a family, visit a nursing home, serve meals at a mission or church, or pack and deliver Christmas baskets for food pantries. Make sure your children know you do this not to earn God's favor but to love Him by loving others.
These are just a few ideas to help you start your own family traditions. Use them to create times when you shut out the hustle and bustle of the holiday and focus on the "holy day" when love came down from heaven as a tiny baby to dwell among us.
As we opened boxes of Christmas decorations, the excitement was building. This year would be different. Instead of pain, sickness and uncertainty, we would enjoy assurance, peace and joy. I expected a Christmas that resembled blissful holiday commercials. Due to several years of high-risk pregnancies and babies in the hospital, finances were strained. So we had been overjoyed the previous year to receive a large, artificial tree from my husband's parents, which replaced our "Charlie Brown" tree. I had been counting the days until we could decorate the new tree; this season symbolized a new beginning.
As my husband, Kevin, sat on the floor and unpacked the Christmas boxes, a look of worry came over his face. I peeked into the living room after placing a sheet of cookies in the oven and asked, "Is everything OK, Hon?"
He rubbed his nose and replied, "Oh yes, everything is great, Pumpkin Duck."
My husband does two things when he's in trouble: He rubs his nose and starts calling me sappy names.
I walked over to where he was sitting and asked again, "Is everything OK here?"
He looked up and said, "Well, it seems we have half of two different trees." Somehow during spring-cleaning, he must have thrown away half of the new tree and half of the Charlie Brown tree, which was even more pitiful without its other part.
I looked around the living room as our three little boys tied themselves up in Christmas lights. I noticed a few broken bulbs at the bottom of the box. Then I smelled the cookies burning in the oven.How did other families manage to pull off the picture-perfect holiday? It seemed to be an elusive dream.
My husband was determined to make things right, and since he is a gifted craftsman, he turned to his tools. In fact, he had visions of making a tree better than anything we could buy at the store — it would even rotate on a custom tree stand! In a matter of minutes, tools covered the living room floor. Kevin turned up the music and got to work.
Nighttime came, and our floor was still covered with branches, tools and sawdust. I kissed my husband and said, "Let's go to bed, Honey. You've worked so hard, but we can let it go. We don't need a tree this year."
I went to bed thinking he would soon follow. But when I rolled over in the middle of the night, he was not there. I walked into the living room to see him on the floor holding the control to the lights like a boy with a remote control car. He stared up at his creation with wonder. I crawled into his lap and shared his amazement. Standing proudly in front of us was a mediumsized, full, beautiful Christmas tree.
My husband wrapped his arms around me, and we chuckled as we recalled the day's events. Then we recounted all that was going right in our life. We had three precious babes sleeping down the hall. We had a roof over our heads. Most of all, we had access to joy whenever we had the faith to lay hold of it.
Isn't it amazing how much stock we put into "the season"? In other words, if we have a year when work is too busy, finances too tight or health too frail, we say things like, "I don't have much Christmas spirit this year." Our focus shifts too easily to what is going on with us. How fragile we've become!
As a result, our emphasis on Jesus and the indescribable gift He provides for every season fades. Even if all our presents don't line up in a row, we have a reason for joy. Christ came to give us a glimpse of glory, to bring peace and to save our souls.
Next year will bring new circumstances that threaten to interrupt our hope and steal our joy. Whether we are in a season of comfort or one of struggle, we must remember: Peace came to earth and, as a result, joy came to reside in our hearts forever. That's much better than putting our hopes in half a Christmas tree.