December 2008 Post 8

Merry Christmas everyone! This is our 8th edition of The Patterson Post Christmas Newsletter. We do this newsletter instead of sending out Christmas Cards. We believe this newsletter makes it more personal and catches everyone up on what is going on.

drcards2@cardeologist.comwww.cardeologist.comCell: (865) 898-6163This year has been a crazy year. Amy and I got a divorce. Amber and I moved on our own into an apartment. I have been super busy at home with Amber and other stuff too. It is very hard being a single parent, but I manage. I haven’t been able to keep up with my business cards nor Where’s George this year. On another note, I did find me a wonderful woman. Her name is Melissa. My work is still interesting. At my work we picked up designing the advertisements for our sister newspaper. We do their ads and our own.

bratzgirl@knology.netI started the Fifth grade this year. I cannot believe this is my last year of elementary school. I am even in the Art Club at school. We have a new apartment. My daddy and I got to dress up for Halloween as pirates, it was fun. We got to go Trick-or-Treating with daddy’s new girlfriend. For Christmas this year, our Christmas tree is blue and silver this year. Even our patio is deco-rated outside.

It is yet another Meow-y Christmas. My 4th with the Patterson’s. I am looking forward to seeing Santa again. He gives me some yummy treats as he comes to print presents for the family. I also enjoy being petted by Santa. I am so glad Santa is such a giving person. If only we had more giving people in the world. I hope you have a great and wonderful Meow-y Christmas and a Purrfect New Year.

Just like the baby JesusI ever hope to be,Resting in Your loving armsTrusting in Your sovereignty.And like the growing Christ childIn wisdom daily learning,May I ever seek to know YouWith my mind and spirit yearning.Like the Son so faithfulLet me follow in Your light,Meek and bold, humble and strongNot afraid to face the night.Nor cowardly to sufferAnd stand for truth alone,Knowing that Your kingdomAwaits my going home.Not afraid to sacrifice

Though great may be the cost,Mindful how You rescued meFrom broken-hearted loss.Like my risen SaviorThe babe, the child, the Son,May my life forever speakOf who You are and all You’ve done.So while this world rejoices

And celebrates Your birth,I treasure You, the greatest giftUnequaled in Your worth.I long to hear the same wordsThat welcomed home Your Son,“Come, good and faithful servant,”Your Master says, “Well done.”And may heaven welcome othersWho will join with me in praiseBecause I lived for Jesus ChristNot only Christmas Day

— Mary Fairchild

Not Only Christmas Day

PRAYER

1 (9-in.) graham cracker crumb crust1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup lemon juice1 tsp. vanilla extract1 can cherry pie filling, chilled

Kroger Pie Crust Recipe

Cell: (865) 898-6163

Poinsettias are native to Mexico. They were named after America’s first ambas-sador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett. He brought the plants to America in 1828. The Mexicans in the eighteenth century thought the plants were symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem. Thus the Poinsettia became associated with the Christmas season. The actual flower of the poinsettia is small and yellow. But surrounding the flower are large, bright red leaves, often mistaken for petals.

Steve: To get back into keeping up with my business cards and tracking money on Where’s George.Amber: To learn how to ride my bike and to learn how to do gymnastics.Missy: To be able communicate to Amber what I want, like when I need food or the litter box changed.

Easy CherryCheese Pie

Megan Brooke Tasch

May 8, 20086 lbs. 9 oz.19 inches

Megan is my 2nd niece. She is the daughter of my sister, Sherrie and her finace Kenny.

Megan was Christened on August 10, 2008.

PoinsettiasTwo hundred years before the birth of Christ, the Druids used mistletoe to celebrate the coming of winter. They would gather this evergreen plant that is parasitic upon other trees and used it to decorate their homes. They believed the plant had special healing powers for everything from female infertility to poison ingestion. Scandinavians also thought of mistle-toe as a plant of peace and harmony. They associated mistletoe with their goddess of love, Frigga. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe probably derived from this belief. The early church banned the use of mistletoe in Christmas celebrations because of its pagan origins. Instead, church fathers suggested the use of holly as an appropriate substitute for Christmas greenery.

Mistletoe and Holly

In medium bowl; beat cheese until light and fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk; blend thoroughly. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into crust. Chill 2 hours or until set. Top with desired amount of pie filling before serving. Refrig-erate leftovers. Makes 8 servings.

TIP: Any of your favorite fruit pie fillings or toppings can be substituted for cherry pie filling.

THE PATTERSONS