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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-17-05....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 01/17/2005 6:28:40 AM PST by The Mayor




A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day
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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.
Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.
There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!
If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.
Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.
Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1



TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc



TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf



TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma



TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.



TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang



TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.



TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.



TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.



TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.



TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.



TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.



LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.





                     








T.G.I.F. WEEKEND THREAD

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1 posted on 01/17/2005 6:28:43 AM PST by The Mayor
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...

January 17, 2005

What God Can Do

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

[God] delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us; in whom we trust that He will still deliver us. —2 Corinthians 1:10

Bible In One Year: Exodus 5-7


They were called the "lost boys" of Sudan. Thousands of them fled the civil war in that country and sought refuge from the chaos and killing. Many had been taught the gospel in churches founded by missionaries, but they knew little of the world beyond their villages.

A National Geographic article profiled one of these "lost boys" who is now resettled in the United States. He told a church congregation that he is grateful for the comforts of the US, but also for the faith he learned through hardship. "Americans believe in God," he told them, "but they don't know what God can do."

In the crucible of testing, we move from theory to reality as we experience God's power. When there seems to be no hope, we may share Paul's feeling of being "burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we [despair] even of life" (2 Corinthians 1:8). But we can also learn, as Paul did, that in the darkest times "we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead" (v.9).

If God has allowed you to be in a desperate situation today, why not reconsider all that the Almighty has done and can still do. By trusting God in hardship we learn what He can do in our lives. —David McCasland

Though weak and helpless in life's fray,
God's mighty power shall be my stay;
Without, within, He gives to me
The strength to gain the victory. —D. De Haan

God is the only ally we can always count on.

2 posted on 01/17/2005 6:30:39 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: The Mayor
Good morning Mr. Mayor.


3 posted on 01/17/2005 6:32:22 AM PST by Aeronaut (Proud to be a monthly donor.)
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To: The Mayor; blackie; TexKat; Gucho; gatorbait
That is good photograph. That is good that America persons help America strong persons. Thank you "Quote: Faith crosses every border and touches every heart in every nation."America strong President write.
4 posted on 01/17/2005 6:32:45 AM PST by anonymoussierra (Quo Vadis Domine? Quo Vadis? Thank you)
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To: The Mayor

Good Morning, Yer Honner!

Beautiful Devotion, as always.


5 posted on 01/17/2005 6:38:24 AM PST by Gabz (Anti-smoker gnatzies...small minds buzzing in your business..............SWAT'EM)
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To: The Mayor; ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie; Diver Dave; Kitty Mittens; The Thin Man; ...
Good morning, your honor, and thanks for a great devotional. What an awesome God we serve. Two weeks ago we weren't sure if or when my sister could sit up in bed. Great news. Yesterday, on her 60th birthday, she walked. Praise the Lord for answered prayer.

She will be moved to a rehab hospital later this week. We're not sure yet what the timeline will be for her to return home but the outcome is looking good.

Thanks to all of you for your concerns and prayers.
6 posted on 01/17/2005 6:51:55 AM PST by Texagirl4W (Father, bless the person reading this in whatever it is that You know they are needing this day!)
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To: All

Just a little announcement. To all of us that like all things military let me tell you about a new cable/sattelite channel. What was once Discover Wings channel is now The Military Channel. It ROCKS!


7 posted on 01/17/2005 7:06:45 AM PST by jslade (People who are easily offended......OFFEND ME!)
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To: The Mayor
When there seems to be no hope, we may share Paul's feeling of being "burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we [despair] even of life" (2 Corinthians 1:8). But we can also learn, as Paul did, that in the darkest times "we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead" (v.9).

Wanted to repeat the above. Thank you, Mayor, for this great devotional.

8 posted on 01/17/2005 7:07:23 AM PST by Chong (God Bless and Protect Our Troops.)
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To: Aeronaut

Mornin Aeronaut!

Nice to see you my Friend.


9 posted on 01/17/2005 7:21:50 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: anonymoussierra

Amen!


10 posted on 01/17/2005 7:22:49 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: Gabz

Hi Gabz, yes it hits home today..


11 posted on 01/17/2005 7:23:41 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: Texagirl4W
Great news. Yesterday, on her 60th birthday, she walked. Praise the Lord for answered prayer.

Amen!!! That is Great news.

12 posted on 01/17/2005 7:25:32 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: jslade

I will have to check that out, I love the History Channel too.
It is incredible to see how our Brave Men of the past protected us and fought for our Freedom!

And continue to do so today!


13 posted on 01/17/2005 7:28:04 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: Chong
we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead

Amen! Well worthy of repeating over and over.

14 posted on 01/17/2005 7:29:37 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie; Aeronaut; deadhead; Diver Dave; ...




Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Dansangel; Aquamarine, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin
OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Diver Dave.......niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin..........niece, loved one
Pippin...nephew & his fiancee
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon.............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep...................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom............3 sons
american_ranger.............son
LadyX.........................grandson
fawn796.......................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
StarCMC......................brother
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady.....................nephew
Spruce.....................daughter
Philman_36..............2 nephews
bjcintennessee.......son, niece
Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................active duty
LongCut..................active duty
cjk..........................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
ODC-GIRL.................active duty
AF_Blue..................active duty
Notwithstanding.....active duty
thumperusn.............active duty
Q6-God.....................active duty
Q6-God...................twin brother
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx..................active duty
Allegra......................active duty
Mama_Bear.........2 nephews
ladtx........................2 sons
WVNan..................friend's son
gator girl.................husband
severa.......husband, brother
Hostel......................cousin
MozartLover......son, nephew
LBGA...............................son
katykelly......................son
cookcounty.....................son
SpookBrat...nephew, cousin
Doug from Upland...son-in-law
Himyar..........................son
boxerblues................2 sons
the piper.........................son
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7.................husband
Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend
deadhead......................cousin
JimRobinson.........2 nephews
TexKat..............son, step-son
Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law
Darheel.........................niece
Donaeus......................nephew
dixie sass...................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe...................son
Repubmommy...............brother
AgThorn.........................2 sons
homeschoolmama.......nephew
kneezles.............................son
Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby
Redhead....step-granddaughter
Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance
Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..........niece
Sunflowergal..............grandson
visualops.......................cousin
Alouette..............................son
mrstank.......................husband
MrsMike31..................husband
eaglesiniowa.........................son
auboy..................................cousin
spotbust1.......................husband
Leofl......................................son
chena......................................son
campfollower.......................fiance
LUV W.........................................son
painter................................nephew
ProudAFDad.................................son




15 posted on 01/17/2005 7:31:36 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: The Mayor; Billie; dansangel; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; LadyX; GailA; All
Goodmorning Rus and Finest Friends. Rus, as always thanks for posting military monday AND Our Daily Bread

I arrived in Florida with dad yesterday and was able to hook up mom's laptop to to their ISP. Have tons to do to pack up the condo but will try to check in periodically.

God bless our military men and women and their families!
16 posted on 01/17/2005 7:35:39 AM PST by dutchess
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To: The Mayor

Good morning, Mayor! Thank you for the Our Daily Bread posts. Have a wonderful Monday.


17 posted on 01/17/2005 7:42:23 AM PST by tuliptree76
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18 posted on 01/17/2005 8:03:13 AM PST by deadhead (God Bless Our Troops and Veterans)
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To: dutchess

Be careful and keep us up to date with your travels.


19 posted on 01/17/2005 8:12:31 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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To: tuliptree76

Thanks Tulip, you too!


20 posted on 01/17/2005 8:12:54 AM PST by The Mayor (God is the only ally we can always count on.)
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