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MERRY CHRISTMAS

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NEW YORK STATE OF MIND

BISHOP ELI'S CHRISTMAS THOUGHT

St. Luke 2:11 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the King."

At this time, I sometimes like to think of this in now day, a bit.  Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem to be taxed.  I think of Mary riding on a donkey with Joseph leading on those many miles.  Then, when they get there, she is with child and there is no place to stay.

This reminds of my visiting school Christmas time one year.  They were planning for the school Christmas play.  The teacher mentioned that there was no place for them to stay.  One of the children about 7 or 8 raised his hand.  When the teacher chose him, he asked why didn't they make reservations.  She let me explain that they didn't have reservations that day in time.  To which the boy replied that after that God invented them.

When they find a place to stay -a stable -, I think of her child coming forth.  The first thing Emma, thought was if she came right forth or if it took hours.   She also wondered if they had a midwife or if it was just Mary and Joseph or maybe it Mary was alone.  In most cases in our way when a wife is in labor, we get the children out of the house to a relatives or neighbors to care for them.  We men go into the barns. There is a midwife and usually the woman bearings Mother, if she lives local.  There are exceptions to that rule as Elmer and Anna, but I'm not going into that.

Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes. Emma's comment to that was Mary was probably prepared and brought them with her.  I'm not going into that either.

This is how our Savior was born.  Many people expected a King or Ruler.  Now Jesus was both a King and Ruler, but most peopled expected an adult to be a ruler of a country or area.  Unfortunately some people are still expecting that savior.

This is how our Savior was born - and also remember that He gave His life for us.

Please take time this Christmas to remember the birth and death of our Savior.  He came for us and died to save us, if we accept Him.

We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas.
Bishop Eli

P.S.
Marilyn has not been on here as she is sick again.  What the doctor treated her is back again.  She has been to the doctor and Anna is recommending some things that might help Marilyn at home, too.  Please remember her in your prayers.  I know you will.  You always do.

QUILTS

Here are some more of the quilts that I took pictures of at the church quilt sale.

ELMWOOD CEMETERY, LYONS< NY

Different grave stones in this park than you  see in other cemeteries. 

PIERRE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

                                          Birthday Cake

                                          All the goodies

                                          Singing Happy Birthday to me

                                          My friend Lukie

                                          My friend Foxy

                                          My friend Poo  Kee

                                          Lady standing is Tina helping Mom at party

                                          Lots of people

                                          Clean up time
They don't show me getting the nice presents I did - dog food, dog treats, and money.  A good time was had by all both dog and human. Mom says I can't have another birthday party until I get to 15.

Palmyra Library - Artists Pictures

First I want to thank everyone for Pierre's birthday.  Also, we wish Henry a belated Happy Birthday.  He is a year younger than Pierre. 

These pictures were displayed in our local library.  These photos were done by local artists.

PIERRE'S - "THE BARK"

The top picture is of me before I went and got groomed.  The lower picture is of me when I got home from the groomers.  I am always tired when I get home from the groomers.

Mom is busy trying to get the information she needs for the renewal of our apartment.  We don't want to move out in the street.  Mom's says we won't move just have to get everything to renew. 

Also she needs some information for the Wayne County Department of Social Services.  Finding all this information is not an easy and fast job.

To top it all off, she is still not completely healed from the illness she has had. 

I hope she maybe finds the time to have a party for me on December 4th.  It will be my Birthday and I will be ten years old.  The last party we had was when I was four years old.  It was the first party I ever had.  She promised me she would have another one when I was 10.  Well the time has arrived. 

Love to all,
Pierre