Archive for December, 2008
We rolled into our driveway around 5:00pm last night as everyone in the car was sick. No more Highway 68!!!! Our GPS took us the fastest way, which also was the shortest way home (cutting off about 30 miles) but came at a price. Everyone got car sick…..to the point that we had to pull over for Braylen to (as he put it) PUKE!!! Don’t worry he was talking about what he wanted for dinner soon after this pit stop. Looking at the map we went through the Cherokee National Forest and we were right on the North Carolina border. At one point when on I-75 Braylen said we were in North Carolina. He must have knew what was about to happen.
To further know that your off the beaten path we went through towns such as Ducktown, and Turtletown. Nice place but we will never ever go that way again!!!
December 29th, 2008
Len, sorry this is late, but hope you had a terrific 60th birthday yesterday! Sto Lat!!!
December 28th, 2008
We are wishing you a great time today, though it was fun celebrating with you yesterday!
December 26th, 2008
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas!
-The Atlanta Fabs
December 25th, 2008
A Polish Blessing - May the love of God rest within these wall. May Jesus and Mary come and always dwell in this home. My there by plenty of wheat and rye. In the New Year plenty of everything!
December 25th, 2008
The first star in the Christmas Eve sky signals the beginning of the Wigilia (Christmas Eve) celebration. Before the Christmas Eve meal is served, the head of the house distributes an oplatki (peace wafer) symbolizing friendship and peace. A straw-strewn place setting is reserved for the humble Christ. Decorations include an elaborate creche and choinka (Christmas tree), straw stars, and colorful wycinanki (paper cut-outs). Often young men carry a lighted star on a pole to Pasterka (Shepherd’s Mass) at midnight.
December 24th, 2008
Legend says that St. Luke painted the portrait of Mary and Jesus known as Our Lady of Czestochowa. It was brought to Poland in 1382 and kept at the shrine of Jasna Gora. In 1430 an attack on the shrine left the image with several gashes to the Madonna’s face. Despite repeated attempts to repair them, they have always reappeared. Since that time there have been many miracles attributed to the painting. In 1656 King Jan Kazimierz proclaimed the shrine to be a spiritual capital for Poland. Through Poland’s often painful history, it has been a symbol of hope in times of hardship. Today the shrine of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa continues to attract millions of visitors annually who honor its miraculous image.
December 23rd, 2008
Christened the Christmas bird for its spectacular red color, the cardinal has become a symbol of the beauty and warmth of the holiday season. A glimpse of this brilliant bird brings cheer, hope and inspiration on a gray wintry day. As nature’s reminder for us to focus on our faith, the cardinal’s scarlet plumage represents the blood of Christ shed for the redemption of mankind.
December 23rd, 2008
Dear Santa, we have no chimney as you can plainly see, and I was terribly worried that you’d pass over me. We hung this very special key outside right by the door. Then mom told me to jump in bed; not to worry anymore. Your magic will make this key fit, to open up our door. So you can come inside tonight and tip-toe across the floor.
December 21st, 2008
For centuries, children have gleefully awaited the winter’s first snowfall. Rolling large balls of that fluffy gift from heaven, they delight in making their own special companion. Complete with a carrot for a nose, coal for the eyes and mouth, and sticks for arms, the snowman truly does come to life for the children who created their frosty friend.
December 20th, 2008
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