A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-22-05....Giving Thanks

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[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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~ Billie, Dutchess, DollyCali, Mama_Bear, GodBlessUSA ~

Greetings!

There are many things for me to be giving thanks for this year. It was an interesting year, 2005 was, for me as well as for everyone else.

Yes, there were troubling times, from earthquakes to tsunamis and hurricanes. Also political troubles as well. All set to bring us down to the depths of depression and defeat.

At least it would if we let it!

So this year I decided to say to those demons of depression “Go away!” and ask God to enter and take over. But, first I need to take some time out to thank Him for the blessings overlooked because of the negative stuff that went on.

1. I thank You, My Lord God, that we were given 4 more years of a decent and good man in the Oval Office.
   
   
2. I thank You, My Lord God, that I was blessed with a year of health and a year more of life.
   
   
3. I thank You, My Lord God, for my family, and for their continued good health and prosperity. For their successful surgeries, and their new jobs as well as new lives with marriages, and parenthood for my nephews and nieces.
   
   
4. I thank You, My Lord God, for a wonderful mother and father.
   
   
5. May You continue to bless and protect all my relatives and friends as well as the USA and President Bush and his family.

Now, those are just a few of my "Thank You's” ; I thought I’d ask you to add some of yours.

May God Bless You All !

~ Pippin

~ Unknown Author ~

If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over head and a place to sleep... You are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish someplace... You are among the top 8% of the world’s wealthy.

If you woke up this morning with more health than illness... You are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.

If you have never experienced the danger of battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation... You are ahead of 500 million people in the world.

If you can attend a church meeting without fear of harassment, arrest, torture, or death... You are more blessed than three billion people in the world.

If your parents are still alive and still married... You are very rare, even in the United States.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful... You are blessed because the majority can, but most do not.

If you can hold someone’s hand, hug them, or even touch them on the shoulder... You are blessed because you can offer healing touch.

If you can read this message, you just received a double blessing in that someone was thinking of you, and furthermore... You are more blessed than over two billion people in the world who cannot read at all.

Have a good day, count your blessings, and pass this along to remind everyone else how blessed we all are.

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 11-21-05 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Billie]

[Billie]

Good Morning! It's almost Thanksgiving and our regular Thanksgiving thread will be posted on Thursday as it is every year, but today Pippin asked if she could share some of the things she is thankful for. We hope you will share some of yours with us, too.

[Old Grumpy]

We all need to learn to be thankful for any happiness we may have, no matter how little of it there is. No matter how bad things seem, they could always be worse. Also, don't look backward and berate yourself for bad decisions you've made in the past. Hope is the reason for going on, looking forward to a better life and a better world. Without hope, there is no reason for going on, no reason for giving thanks this season.

[The Mayor]

November 22, 2005

Difficult Days

Read:
Psalm 23:1-6

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. —Psalm 23:6

Bible In One Year: 1 Corinthians 1-4

We buried my wife's father 2 days before Thanksgiving, and every year the holiday is tinged with the sorrow of losing him. No doubt your calendar contains some of these difficult days that roll around once a year, bringing fresh reminders of losses that still hurt and people you still miss. A Wall Street Journal article calls these dates "emotional land mines" and says they may be even more difficult to face when they coincide with national holidays or anniversaries of significant events.

Grief counselors point out that taking a positive step can help us deal with grief. One year we planted a tree to mark the anniversary of a parent's death and the birth of a grandson on the same day. A scholarship fund or a memorial gift can benefit others while honoring the memory of a loved one. But a deep healing of spirit is a gift from God.

You may know Psalm 23 by heart, but try reading it with new eyes today. This familiar passage of comfort proclaims: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life" (v.6). Not just some of the days—all the days.

When we traverse the emotional minefield of painful memories, the Good Shepherd is with us on every difficult day. —David McCasland

Savior, please stay close beside,
Be my comfort, Lord, and guide,
When I'm troubled, tempted, tried,
May Your love and grace abide. —Brandt

The sweetest experience of God's love can be found in times of sorrow.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Live With My Loss?

[MEG33]

Lovely, Pippin!

I am thankful for many ,many things..
FR and the Finest are among those many things.

I am especially thankful for all who serve our country..and for the families who support them.

[MEG33]

Thank you,Mayor..

[The Mayor]

Your welcome, Meg..

[StarCMC]

Good morning Billie!! Thanks for everythign you guys do over here for the troops!! *HUGS!*

[Billie]

Now how'd you choose a screenname like that with a sentiment like this. :)

Thank you, Old Grumpy.

[Billie]

Good morning, Meg. Pippin always writes such love thoughts, and I have fun finding pretty ways to show them off.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Billie :)
Beautiful thread as always. :)
I love that thankful poem. How true. I have to read it with my daughter. So easy to take things for grant it, isn't it.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Meg! :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. Enjoyed today's lesson. "The" holidays are about to officially begin, and always a time to reflect, and miss our loved ones who are no longer here even more.

[Old Grumpy]

"Now how'd you choose a screenname like that with a sentiment like this."

I don't always practice what I preach, but I'm trying.
8^)

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[Billie]

Hi, Star, thank you - we're all in it together, aren't we! FR is the best place on the net to get together, and show such broad support for our leaders and our troops.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor
I know that Thanksgiving will always include that sorrow and that is so difficult. May you and your family be blessed with a beautiful holiday. Thank you for you post.

[dutchess]

Wonderful thoughts pipster and billie you outdid yourself with the presentation. LOVE the border and graphics. Absolutely beautiful.

I'm especially thankful that my nephew went through the first surgery with flying colors. They removed about 80% of the clot in his leg. Remains in ICU as a precaution and has a second procedure today but the doctors think that will be it and he can go home tomorrow. Continued prayers for Matthew are appreciated.

P.S. I'm especially thankful for all our Finest Friends :o)

Off to work. BBL!

[Billie]

'Morning, GeeBee! (okay if we use wolfie's nickname for you? It is so cute!) Thanks for your compliments as always. :)

I didn't get the email to you yesterday that I said I would. :( Maybe today let's talk some?

[Billie]

I don't always practice what I preach, but I'm trying.

:) Good! 'else we'll be calling you Scrooge next. :)