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Have you ever looked back at a picture of your children and wondered how time has passed? The moments go just as quickly as they come, but the nostalgia of the same smells and flavors from childhood remain.

The power of gathering during the holidays is beautiful, as time stops during those special days and it is important to me to capture those moments. Lately, it has become evident to me how valuable it is to take mental photos not just of the picture-perfect moments with my family, but also the normal, everyday experiences that eventually become the most vivid memories. I want my children to experience a piece of the legacy of those who have come before them in each holiday season through our traditions, and while life is ever-changing, those memories will stand the test of time.

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Like most families, our family truly looks forward to the holidays and our time to be together as a family. Each holiday has its own traditions and holds special memories for me and Mark, as well as our children, and now our grandchildren.

What we hope to achieve now is a combination of blending the old with the new, honoring our family traditions while embracing and creating new ones as our family grows. We are fortunate there is something we can celebrate which bring us together every month—whether it’s a birthday or a holiday.

Birthdays have always had a special place in our family, with the birthday celebration encompassing a family party with the honoree’s favorite foods,

special decorations with homemade signs hung throughout the kitchen, and always the annual birthday picture displaying your age with your fingers and sometimes, this takes more than two hands.

Each birthday is special and is an opportunity for us to be together and share the things that mean the most to us.

My parents were responsible for many of the traditions that we follow in our home now—some traditions began when my brother, sister, and I were children. Many have now been shared with our children and their spouses as well as our grandchildren. My parents lived their lives loving God, family, and friends in this order. They set the pattern for us to follow—

encouraging us to express our gratitude for all we have been given as we acknowledge the role that our Christian faith and love for God plays in our daily lives.

My dad (who my children called “Honey”) wrote poems or special notes to each of us at holidays.

He always signed them with “E Love” or “eternal love” and that still has its place in every card, letter, email or text that we write to one another. My hope is that these special moments will be handed down from generation to generation and continued as a part of our heritage.

Things that my children remember about our holiday celebrations include: spending every holiday with the entire family; scavenger hunts with handwritten clues; cakes that

sometimes fall flat in the oven, but were still delicious; favorite “Mom meals” by request (cashew chicken, lasagna, chicken enchiladas and homemade pizza); trying out (sometimes, too ambitious) new recipes together; the Thanksgiving that I got a migraine and the kids had to prepare the food; going to the tree farm in Quitman for each family to select and then, cut down the tree for their own home; sharing hot cider while on the hayrides through the tree farm; decorating my parents’ home and their tree for the holidays; Poppie’s delicious cornbread dressing and her famous homemade macaroni and cheese; the Greenburg turkey; ornament exchanges between the cousins; reading special books together like the “Polar Express”; Easter baskets, Peeps and marshmallow eggs at Easter; fireworks and homemade ice cream for the Fourth of July.

My mom reminded each of us as we became parents ourselves just how important it was to spend time with our children and, as she said, “M.A.M.” (make a memory) because these moments are life-long blessings to cherish for many years to come.

As our family has grown, we’ve

added new traditions, especially at Christmas. Those include special themes for each day of Christmas week. Santa has visited us at our home and all of us have worn matching Christmas pajamas on Christmas Eve. We’ve all sported ugly Christmas sweaters, awarding the most original. We have taken pictures with all of us wearing antlers or Rudolph’s red nose. We have game nights that might include Left-RightCenter (played for real money), WaHoo, and card games, board games, and Bunco. Our family enjoys music and our favorite Christmas songs fill our home throughout the holidays. We all love cooking together (even the men in the family) and eating delicious foods.

Special appetizers always make an appearance as do special theme drinks.

Each of our homes includes beautiful flower arrangements during the holidays, too—probably because my grandmother, D.D., was a florist and taught us to love fresh flowers and to enjoy the gifts of nature.

Most significant of all, though, at any holiday or special occasion, is the time it offers us to come together as a family.

The update on each other’s lives, as well as sharing special things that have

happened since we were last together.

If there is sadness or sorrow, we share that, too. We are all in this together and make one large, noisy, joyful, and grateful family—and we try each time we are together to take the time to truly be in each other’s presence. We are reminded to acknowledge those who are missing from our group and to include them in our prayers. We are encouraged again to thank God for our many blessings and to enjoy these special times together. That is as my mom and dad would have done. They were my heroes and lived as examples of the advice they shared with my family….Be kind. Always. You never know what someone else is going through. Be gentle. Have compassion. Default to empathy. If you can’t find any love in a situation, it’s a signal to be the love the situation needs. Love is the purest expression of this kindness. Spend as much time as you can with loved ones, and never say good-bye without saying I love you.

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In 2019-20, a total of 111,411 youth in public schools were recorded as homeless, with over 15,000 having no parent or guardian present to help them.

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Jennifer Villalpando and Janay Morgan are the Program Coordinators for the McLennan County location. They became connected with the Isaiah 117 House after Jennifer’s good friend introduced her to the organization. She encouraged Janay to volunteer, and before they knew it, the two were heading the program in McLennan County. Both Jennifer and Janay have experiences as foster parents in Waco and have seen firsthand the struggles, loss, and need that comes with the foster system, so there was no doubt in their minds that the McLennan community could benefit from this organization.

They hope to break ground by the end of 2022 and open by next summer, but that hope could not become reality without the help and support of the members of the community.

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Lindsey Richard is a school counselor at Robinson ISD, with 12 years spent at the elementary level and 2 thus far at the high school level. Lindsey has always been inspired to help others and strives to make a difference in students’ lives, and she desires to be a part of encouraging future generations to pursue and find their passion in life.

She truly enjoys seeing students grow throughout their high school career and helping guide them in deciding their future goals. The most rewarding part of the job for Lindsey is seeing the students grow, mature, and achieve their goals. Watching a student journey through school and walk across the stage to graduate is such a unique gift, and she has found a passion in helping them develop skills that they can take

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Clint Glaesmann is the principal of Castleman Creek Professional Development School. He was inspired to pursue this career throughout his life, specifically by the family of educators he comes from.

Two key teachers in his life also instilled in him the desire to want to change students’ lives the way they changed his, showing him he was an important individual and not just a number in a classroom. Clint references a quote that changed his perspective, “As a teacher, your influence is limited to the size of your classroom, but as a teacher of teachers, your influence is limitless.” This led him to pursue the job of principal.

He describes teaching as a profession that allows all other

professions to exist, and school as a place where magic is happening and lives are being transformed. Every day he is able to connect with kids and push them to do and achieve more than they ever thought possible. It is hard work, but there is not a day that goes by where Clint does not feel fulfilled by the work he does.

His wife Joy and their two young children are at the center of his life. He extends this prioritization of his family into his work as an administrator, stressing to his staff that they should prioritize their family over their work. He works hard to support his teachers in being present for the big moments in their lives and their kids’ lives, saying that they should not have to sacrifice witnessing those

moments because they chose education as a career. He holds himself to that standard as well, and it helps him to maintain a healthy work-life balance. His favorite date nights with his wife are when they are able to try new things, specifically when traveling. Clint values spontaneous adventures, and is a certified scuba diver, making sure to make time in his life to pursue personal goals and hobbies. The Glaesmann home is filled with laughter, smiles, play, and dance, and they consider themselves rich, in love and support. He works each day to spread this wealth to each person he comes across in his day-to-day life, whether it be at home or in the classroom.

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Chief Sheryl D. Victorian, Ph.D. is a native Texan with a special love for her family, two dogs, and the Wizard of Oz. She is the first female and African American police chief in Waco. While she has only been with the Waco community for

a year and a half, she has nearly 30 years of prior experience.

Her dream to enter the police force began with the airing of the television show Miami Vice.

While on duty, she carries her handgun, and off-duty, Chief Victorian can be seen sporting her classy handbag. We took a peek into her purse and found that her most-used items are her reading glasses, lip moisturizer, and her wallet. But among the wipes, lipstick, and earphones, she notes that her purse is full of items that can be used as weapons to help women protect themselves, like pens, keys, and tweezers.

“Attackers do not fight fair, and I do not expect any woman who is being victimized to either. Use the items on the most sensitive areas of the attacker, beginning with the eyes, and other places on the face, chest, and of course, the groin.” While it is never a bad idea to carry mace, be sure to use it downwind as to not immobilize yourself.

Chief Victorian’s best advice for the Waco community is to “continue to work together to identify and solve problems within our communities.” The safety of Waco depends on the community and police partnering to solve crime. It is vital to share any information related to criminal activity.

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Stopping Time.

by Julie Hays

With each new school year comes children starting kindergarten, some driving themselves to school for the first time, and others heading off to college leaving their parents empty nesters. The older I get, the more quickly time seems to pass. I got married at 27, started having babies at 30, and the last 11 years almost seem like they happened in months.

I looked up and my newborns were walking, my toddlers were starting school, and my first kindergarten grad was marching into junior high. I am very familiar with the feeling of wanting time to stop. But, my perspective shifted when I developed a deep friendship with Lorna Hering, a local high school teacher who lost her son Rhett in a UTV accident near her driveway in 2015. He was only 15 years old.

She said something that made me pause, and I’ve never forgotten it. She expressed to me how much it frustrated her to hear parents complain how milestones were sad to experience, because Lorna would never have those milestone opportunities with her son. I can’t say what it’s like to walk in Lorna’s shoes, but I can say that what she said to me that day changed my perspective forever. Time marches on, no matter what, and it didn’t stop on December 28 when she lost her beloved middle child; however, the memories she’d be able to make with Rhett did. She will not get to watch Rhett go to prom, graduate from high school, or move off to college. Those big moments will never happen, so I always think of Rhett Hering when I feel sad about time. I may still cry, but those tears now tend to be tears of gratitude and thanksgiving that I was able to experience that moment with my child.

I did get to watch kindergarten graduation.

I did get to walk them into school for the start of 3rd grade.

I did get to wave from the car as my oldest left me behind for 6th grade.

I have learned so much from Lorna about life, loss and hope.

She has taken her shattered heart and helped create two nonprofits including The Rhett Revolution, to spread acts of kindness, and Archway of Hope, to assist those who have lost someone too early. Lorna has taken the difficulty she has been through to give others perspective, including me.

Because of Lorna, today I’m thankful for graduations, new school years, maturity, changes, and the greatest gift I can ever have with my family - time.

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8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature ¼ cup Sour Cream ¼ cup Mayonnaise 1 cup Parmesan Cheese ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper 1 cup Quartered Artichoke Hearts canned ½ cup Frozen Spinach thawed and drained ½ cup Ritz Cracker crushed Grilled Bread

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise; mix until smooth and creamy.

Add in the parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder and pepper and mix until fully combined.

Mix in the quartered artichoke hearts and drained spinach Pour the creamy dip into a baking dish and cover the top with crushed ritz crackers.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are starting to bubble Remove the Spinach Artichoke Dip from the oven and serve immediately with grilled bread or your favorite chips or crackers!

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BOURBON APPLE CIDER FIZZ

by Kristen Massad | Joy + Oliver INGREDIENTS

Spiced Simple Syrup

2 ounces Bourbon 1 ounce Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup (Recipe Below) ½ ounce Lemon Juice 4 ounces Spiced Apple Cider Sparkling Water Ice Sliced Apples, Fresh Thyme Springs & Cinnamon Sticks Garnish

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup ½ cup Granulated Sugar ½ cup Water 1 Vanilla Bean scraped

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DIRECTIONS

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water and the scraped vanilla beans and pod.

Bring the syrup to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved.

Remove the syrup from the heat, remove the vanilla bean pod and allow the syrup to cool completely before using.

Store the remaining simple syrup in a jar for later use.

Bourbon Apple Cider Fizz

Fill a cocktail glass with ice and add the bourbon, vanilla bean simple syrup, lemon juice and apple cider and gently stir to combine.

Fill the remainder of the glass with sparkling water.

Garnish with apple slices, fresh thyme sprigs and a cinnamon stick.

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P R O S C I U T T O PA R M E S A N T W I S T

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2 sheets Puff Pastry 10” square ¼ cup Olive Oil ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese 6 slices Prosciutto Garnish: Fresh Rosemary and Fresh Thyme

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lay 2 defrosted squares of puff pastry on the counter and using a pastry brush, brush each side with a light coating of olive oil.

Place one puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet and sprinkle the shredded parmesan to cover one side of the puff pastry sheet.

Lay the prosciutto over the parmesan to evenly cover the top.

Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the prosciutto.

Cut the layered puff pastry into a triangle and cut strips on each side of the triangle, leaving the center attached.

Twist each piece to create a tree and press the ends together to prevent the puff pastry from separating.

Bake the Prosciutto Parmesan Puff Pastry Tree for 25 minutes or until the dough is light golden brown and baked throughout.

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S P I C E D C R A N B E R R Y PA L O M A C O C K TA I L

by Kristen Massad | Joy + Oliver INGREDIENTS

Spiced Simple Syrup

½ cup granulated Sugar ½ cup Water 2 Cinnamon Sticks whole 2 whole Cloves 2 Star Anise whole 1 Vanilla Bean split open

Spiced Cranberry Paloma

2 ounces Cranberry Juice 1 ounce Fresh Grapefruit Juice 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice 1 ½ ounce Spiced Simple Syrup 2 ounces Tequila Sparkling Water Ice

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DIRECTIONS

Spiced Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan combine the granulated sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, anise and vanilla bean.

Bring the simple syrup to a boil and continue boiling until the sugar is dissolved.

Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the syrup from the stove but keep the spices in the syrup to allow them infuse for 10 minutes while the syrup is cooling.

Remove the spices from the syrup and pour the syrup in a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Spiced Cranberry Paloma Cocktail

Using a cocktail shaker, combine the cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup and tequila and shake.

Pour the cranberry cocktail into a glass, fill the glass with ice and top off the remainder of the glass with sparkling water.

Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, sugared cranberries and dried grapefruit slices (optional) Garnish with apple slices, fresh thyme sprigs and a cinnamon stick.

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Why do people plan ahead before taking a long trip? It’s simple.

They understand that they’ll never arrive at their destination without planning. And when you plan a journey carefully, you tend to know intuitively when you’re off course. The same can be said for your financial journey.

If something tells you that you may be veering off course, Joe Calao can help you make an honest assessment of your financial situation, clarify your objectives and develop a wealth plan that realigns your long-term goals. Contact us today to learn more.

Joseph B. “Joe” Calao, CIMA®, CRPC®, CRPS®, CEPA® Senior Vice President–Wealth Management 254-751-5050 joe.calao@ubs.com Calao Wealth Management Group UBS Financial Services Inc. 200 West Highway 6, Suite 400 Waco, TX 76712

To hear Joe talk about this and other wealth management topics, tune in to his podcast, Your Money and a Cup of Joe.

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