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Day 278-280: Happy Birthday to Me!

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Yup, my birthday came and went with out a peep from me on the blog, so I’m making it up now. Not only did I get a cake made for me but we later went out to dinner at Round the Bend Steakhouse. Yup, same place as the Testicle Festival. Their steaks are fantastic and my daughter, who is also a hostess there, shared “The Ritz” for two. Delicious!

Medium rare steak at Round the Bend
Medium rare steak at Round the Bend

My birthday cake, don’t count the candles, they aren’t accurate, and I’m not telling my age. Let’s just say surviving three teenage kids is enough to revel my age. My birthday present this year was getting married and moving into a new house. Combined it’s the best birthday ever! If only my boys were here to enjoy it with me.

Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday to me!

One of the perks working at Hamilton Color Lab is every employee gets a gourmet birthday cake from the Cake Gallery in Omaha. I never get store bought cakes, so I picked the Black Forest layer cake. Talk about rich? Wow, but it was so good.

Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake

Day 277: Red Door, Nebraska City Church

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Now that I’ve learned the significance of red doors on churches I’m on the lookout for more to photograph. The first red door I saw on a church was during a visit to  South Windsor Connecticut. Little did I know the second one I would find would be in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The oldest Episcopal church in Nebraska, founded in 1857 has a crimson door. 

Red Door at a church in Nebraska
Red Door at a church in Nebraska

So what does it mean when you see a red door on a church? What does it represent in the Christian faith? The blood of Christ. As you walk through the door into the house of worship you are cleansed in the blood of Christ. Read about my first encounter below, along with the history of Martin Luther and a very famous door.

Significance of Red Doors in a Church – 3 Quarters Today

I didn’t know of the significance of red doors on churches until I read, Finally A Red Door, on another Project 365 blog. Although this door is of a Catholic church in Connecticut the symbolism of a red door in churches spans …
Since I drive around the country side on a regular basis you would think I would spot more, but I believe the tradition of painting church doors to represent the blood of Christ is no longer fashionable. Have you ever see a red door on a church? 
 
 

 

 
 

Day 275-276: Applejack Festival

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The Elmwood-Murdock high school band once again marched at the annual Applejack Festival Parade  in Nebraska City Nebraska this September. They didn’t place first this year but did very well and we’re very proud of them. My daughter plays the quads in the percussion section and as she said, “I’m a beast with the quads”

Drum Line, my daughter on Quads
Drum Line, my daughter on Quads
Apple Turnover made by the Amish at the Apple Jack Festival
Apple Turnover made by the Amish at the Apple Jack Festival

Of course at the Apple festival you HAVE to eat something apple. I wanted a caramel apple, but couldn’t find one on Main Street.  I bought an apple turnover from a Amish/Mennonite vendor. It was so delicious, the crust was just heavenly, just wish I could get the recipe, I’m sure it had real butter.

Day 274: Angel Unaware, Down’s Syndrome in the 1950’s

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Thank God times have changed for children with Down’s Syndrome. In the 1950’s Dale and Roy Rogers helped change the perception and acceptance of children with special needs with the book Angel Unaware.

Through great grief can come great joy.

In the 1950s, doctors often advised parents of disabled babies to put them away in institutions or homes. But when entertainers Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers discovered their new baby, Robin, had Down Syndrome, they were determined to take her home and give her their love.

It wasn’t easy. Through countless surgeries and sleepless nights, the Rogers found themselves exhausted and worried-until they began to notice a change in their lives. Somehow the unexplainable and unexpected was happening-Robin was helping Roy and Dale draw closer to God and to each other. Robin’s brief life also persuaded them to do all they could to help others in similar circumstances.

Told from Robin’s point of view in heaven, Angel Unaware is a touching story that has inspired millions of readers around the world. Whether you are a parent of a special needs child or have experienced the loss of a loved one, Robin’s story will bring you the peace and understanding you need in difficult times.

These books were found in my Mothers house, she was a big fan of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

Books By Dale Evans Rogers living with down's Syndrome
Books By Dale Evans Rogers

Books on Raising Children with Down’s Syndrome

Angel Unaware: A Touching Story of Love and LossAngel UnawareTeaching Math to People With Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills (Topics in Down Syndrome) Book 1My Friend Has Down Syndrome (Let’s Talk About It Series)Taking Down Syndrome to School (Special Kids in School)In My World: Down SyndromeGifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their LivesBabies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide

Information on Down’s Syndrome

There’s no need to be sorry… my daughter who has Down’s Syndrome is a …

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Watch Down’s Syndrome teenager’s delight when he lands his first job

This is the special moment a Down’s Syndrome teenager realised he’d landed his first job. Ben Sunderman, 19, never expected to be taken on when he applied for a role at the Embassy Suites hotel in Frisco, Texas. So when his acceptance letter arrived in …
Beautiful Family Photos Raise Awareness Of Down’s Syndrome

Raising a child with Down’s syndrome can be a daunting experience. The genetic condition is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 in the body’s cell and is completely random in who it affects. But while it does come with some degree of …
Parents in divorce row over Down’s Syndrome baby which

A TINY baby boy found himself at the centre of a bitter war of words between his own parents today after his mother was accused of abandoning him – because he has Down’s Syndrome.
Information technology for people with Down’s syndrome

An ICT research EU project is producing visual and touch apps to help people with Down’s syndrome become more independent in their daily lives.

Information on Dale Evans

Day 270-273: Treasures in the Attic

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Don’t know whether you would call these treasures, antiques, vintage collectibles, junk, or memorabilia, or keepsakes. Here is another look into the closets, cubby holes and attic of my Mother’s house I cleaned out this past summer.

Mom really adored Princess Diana and collected every thing from Princess Diana dolls, to coins, stamps, plates, and magazines. My Dad really like Old Spice, but I never heard of Seaforth aftershave or cologne. But what’s retro is now cool as the viral Old Spice commercial proves, these bottles were empty, but the scent still lingered. Anyone know the history of Seaforth cologne? I’ve looked online without any luck.

Collecting wore off in the family, my brother was no exception. He collected Action Figures, primarily Batman. If he had twenty he had three hundred. Most in original packaging, may duplicates, and even triplicates.

Princess Diana Collectible Plate
Princess Diana Collectible Plate
Vintage Seaforth Cologne and Aftershave set in box
Vintage Seaforth Cologne and Aftershave set in box
Collectible Batman Action Figures circa 1990's
Collectible Batman Action Figures circa 1990's

Boxes, boxes and more boxes came out of closets and cubby holes with depression glass, records, collectible plates, beanie babies and more.  All for sale, just contact me and I’ll put you in contact with the consignment store.