A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-14-15-16-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay or a profile of another FReeper.

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


7-10-06 ~ Military Monday ~ A Tribute To LadyX
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

7-11-06 A Few MORE of FR's Finest
By Billie

7-12-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By JustAmy

7-13-06 JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
Presented by Billie

Have a wonderful weekend!

07-01,02-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

Click on the photo to view the album. To submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45Man at danbh59@yahoo.com and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

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

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

[luvie]

YEEEEHHAAAAWWWW!

[Diver Dave]

Evenin' GeeBee.
The weekend's finally in view. Seems like it took a whole week to get here.
Does a sunburn count for wearing RED on Friday?

[luvie]

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Diver Dave :)
Oh no, you have sunburn. I hope not too bad. Yes, it will count as Red for TGIF.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I have the thread up in time. Excellent, your Friday post! :)

[luvie]

Yay for you!!!
Thanks!

[luvie]

Hey, Dave. Where was your sunscreen? *tapping tiny foot* :D

[luvie]

Didja leave? :D

[GodBlessUSA]

Your so funny with the YEEEEHHAAAAWWWW! :)
Hugs!

[luvie]

Nighty-night!

Sweet dreams....see ya tomorrow evening! (((hugs)))

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Finest

*Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops*

[The Mayor]

July 14, 2006

Realistic Expectations

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READ: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

No one stood with me, but all forsook me. . . . But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me. —2 Timothy 4:16-17

One of the things I’ve learned as  I’ve grown older is not to expect too much from people. It’s possible to pour a good deal of energy and love into a friend or family member and see no growth or receive no gratitude for our efforts. It’s even possible that others may receive credit for the work we’ve done.

If we expect everyone to recognize and appreciate what we have done for them, we will certainly be deeply hurt. We’ll start asking ourselves: “Is this all the thanks I get?”

It’s good in those times of disappointment to look at our motives. Do we have an unholy sense of entitlement, or a passion to be seen and applauded for our efforts? Can we give freely and allow others to take responsibility for their own responses? The apostle Paul went through times in his service for the Lord when everyone forsook him. Yet his focus was on the strength that God gave him “so that the message might be preached fully” through him (2 Timothy 4:16-17).

We should never expect to gain from others what only Jesus can give. To do so is to be utterly unrealistic. Our task is simply to give and leave the results to our Master, knowing that in time we will receive His reward: “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). —David H. Roper

The service that we do for God
May go unpraised by men;
But when we stand before the Lord,
He will reward us then.  —Sper

Work done well for Christ will receive a “well done” from Christ.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Psalms 10-12; Acts 19:1-20

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Meg
Gorgeous. :)

[luvie]

Hey, GB! I am just sneaking in for a teeny moment to say good morning. I can't stay...I am running late as usual.

((((hugs))))...see ya later today. Have a good one! Bye!

[MEG33]

;) Thank you, GeeBee, for posting the TGIF thread!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor
I so much appreciate reading the positive messages, that make us think, to start the day.

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL, So long for now. You have a great day! See you tonight. :)