A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10 -19 to 21-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

October 19, 2001 | billie

[DollyCali]

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

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


10-15,16-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

10-17-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

10-18-07 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[DollyCali]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Dolly - Great thread and Pledge! I’m wearing red to support the troops! I’m in the office until 12:30 and then I’m outta here for the weekend!

[DollyCali]

well, have a great weekend conor! I am running late.. I am gone for the day (half hour ago)..

Catch you all later!

[DollyCali]

[LUV W]

CHRIS DEBURGH~THE LADY IN RED
Pink IS a form of red...right?

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Luv - how are you doing today?

[The Mayor]

October 19, 2007

The Great Physician

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READ: John 9:1-7

He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. —Matthew 8:17

In reflecting on his deteriorating health, John Donne (1572–1631) described his feelings as physicians examined him to find "the root and occasion" of a serious illness. In hushed tones, they discussed their conclusions outside his room.

At first Donne was afraid, but in time he saw compassion in their faces and began to trust them. Their concern reminded Donne that he could trust the Great Physician. As he read the Gospels, he saw God the Father’s face in the tender, compassionate face of Jesus.

Many of us struggle with our thoughts about God, especially during illness. Perhaps we grew up attending a church that portrayed an angry God who inflicted sickness on us. Can we trust Him? Like Donne, we turn to the Gospels for our reason to trust God. And we find it in His Son Jesus, who was unfailingly compassionate toward those who were afflicted, regardless of the reason.

So we pray as Donne prayed, "Deliver me, therefore, O my God, from these vain imaginations"—the belief that by our sin we have forfeited God’s goodness and mercy. As Donne wisely said, the Great Physician "knows our natural infirmities, for He had them, and knows the weight of our sins, for He paid a dear price for them." 

The cross of Jesus is the supreme evidence of the love of God. —Oswald Chambers

For Further Study
Why does God permit sickness in the lives of
His children? Read Does God Want Me Well?
on the Web at http://www.discoveryseries.org/q0104

Bible in One Year:   Isaiah 56-58; 2 Thessalonians 2

[LUV W]

Hi, Conor! Doih’ well. Getting ready for work...the usual!

How are you? Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[ConorMacNessa]

Doing great, thanks! I’m having me eldest daughter over for dinner tonite - I’ll probably be grilling in the rain.

[Clint N. Suhks]

A Few of FR's Finest...

I don't see my picture...

:o(

[LUV W]

Oh, I am glad that she’s coming. Y’all will have fun.

Try to stay dry, okay?

Gotta go now. Have fun at whatever you do!

[MEG33]

Happy TGIF To The Finest

~Wearing Red On Friday To Support our Troops~

Thank you, Dolly for the pretty pledge and thread!
It's sunny and a cool 53 degrees here this morning.
Hope you have a great day!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, MEG - beautiful flowers!

[MEG33]

Thank you, Conor..They weren’t labeled..I can’t tell if they are rhododendrons or azaleas.

[jaycee]

Thank you Dolly for the beautiful Pledge today! I watched your team last night.....sorry!

Meg, your flowers are beautiful!

Mr. Mayor, I always enjoy our devotional from you, thank you!

Conor, you can grill and ‘sing in the rain’. It’ll be fun anyway!

[MEG33]

;o)
I have to go and do some nitty gritty house cleaning....bummer! It’s such a gorgeous day.

[Kitty Mittens]

Beautiful Flowers and Table, Meg!

Dolly, I just Found my Pic that your Wrote my Name of 'Kitty Mittens' on a Year or Two Ago in One of my Laptops, and Decided to Put it into my Table Today, Lol. Thank you for All your Kindnesses, Sweet FRiend.

May Everyone's Weekend be Blessed!

Miss Kitty

God Bless our Military

And our USA

[jaycee]

So cute, Kitty! Its nice to see folks we talk to each day! You are a very attractive lady, my dear! That neckline of the shirt is as cute as can be!

[jaycee]

Thats what I've been doing today! Its a drizzly day today but I got to open the windows. After I get a little nap, I will be finishing up my work!

[LUV W]

Well, aren’t you the cutie! Good to SEE you!

[Lady Jag]

It's a wonderful day to wear red

[La Enchiladita]

Kitty Mittens, you are lovely.
Your eyes seem to match your shirt and your cap...:)

Nice presentation too, (((KM))).

[La Enchiladita]

Boop-Oop-A-Troops!!

[La Enchiladita]

I know those aren’t poppies, Meg, and I can’t identify them either but they DO remind me of the red poppies for Veterans Day coming up... how uncanny of you!!!

[tajgirvan]

Well, look who is there! What a lovely face to go with your precious heart! May all be well and blessed with you this Fine Friday ;)

[tajgirvan]

Well, look who is there! What a lovely face to go with your precious heart! May all be well and blessed with you this Fine Friday ;)

[jaycee]

Those ladies from yesteryear were so beautiful~

[Jack Deth]

T.G.I.F/Almost Caturday Poetry


Garden Party




We are two attractive Kittens named Izzy and Mo
Silken furred Perpetual Motion machines constantly on the go
Notorious for being known to disappear for the better part of a Day
Deep inside Our Pretty One's garden, a perfect mix of Work and Play

Gliding through swirling waves of petals of every color, shape and size
Our time spent protecting the garden should come as no surprise
Being bathed in delicious scents is a reward most sweet

As loose rich loam swirls softly around our hands and feet
That keep time with the rhythm of Maureen's shiny little bell
We slowly circle Our Pretty One's most splendid Wishing Well

Maureen and I decide to dive deeper and savor Nature's mesmerizing spell
Pausing to enjoy the flavors of Roses, Zinnias and Lilacs
While watching buzzing and pretty flying Bugs that dip but don't attack
We decide to stick around and enjoy Nature's delicious snacks


Jack Deth~ 10/19/07.

[jaycee]

So cute, Dita!

Our thread has been quiet today...everyone is working away either on the job or at home. Mine is at home...work,work,work. The dryer is beeping at me now and I want to tell it to shut up...does no good~~LOL~~

[jaycee]

Wheeeeeeeee~~~~~~~!!

[jaycee]

Adorable picture and poetry, Jack!

[kitkat]

Jack, I just love your poems and the pictures to illustrate them.

[La Enchiladita]

(((Jaycee))), the forum has been way too slow to do much posting. Also, Friday nights, some go over to the Canteen to play music.

[Biggirl]

Weeeeeeeeeeee is right. My UConn Huskies just won over Louieville. Love the kitty graphic. =^..^^=

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Jaycee))))), that Bird Pic is One of the Most Beautiful I've Ever Seen! What Wonderful Little Creations of our Gracious Lord in Heaven!
Jack, your Kitty Poem is Wonderful!
Everyone have a Beautiful Saturday!

[Kitty Mittens]

For you, my Dear Sister in Christ:

[GodBlessUSA]

Wonderful weekend thread Dolly! :)
Thank you

Hi Everyone
Busy week and I have missed being on the Finest. I have had fun looking at everyone's terrific posts of this week!

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Finest
The birds are singing pretty songs this morning.
What a cutie you are, Kitty! Thank you for the flower compliments
everyone ..I think they are in the rhododendron family.

What beautiful birds,jaycee!I am moving along on the nitty gritty
cleaning,...even employed the old toothbrush use..These are pre
holiday cleaning jobs that will last..hopefully.
I love Betty Boop,Dita..Enjoy your day!

[MEG33]

(((Hugs)))

[GodBlessUSA]

Good morning Meg :)
HUGS!

[GodBlessUSA]

You look so pretty Kitty Mitten :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I use to have fall anemones at my other house. I miss them. This shot is beautiful with the sparrows!

[MEG33]

I’ve been posting and running,too..and my sleep pattern is way off again..nothing new for this night owl..LOL

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! You find such cute graphics. :)

[DollyCali]

Happy Sweetest Day!

A great day for lovers or a gimmick for merchandisers? If you have a sweetie, make sure you remember him/her with a mention & a hug if nothing else.

My parents were engaged on Sweetest Day...I understand it is more regional in celebration.

Third Saturday in October is the official day

Now here is a day dedicated just for your sweetie. It exists as an opportunity for you to recognize that sweet and special someone. It doesn’t matter who that person is, or what their relation to you. They just have to be "sweet" in order to get a little recognition.

Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and candy company employee started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and under-privileged. His intent was to show these people that they were not forgotten. In 1922, he started this holiday by giving candy and small gifts. He often used movie stars to distribute the gifts.

On the first Sweetest Day, movie star Ann Pennington presented 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys with boxes of candy to express gratitude for their service to the public.

Another popular movie star, Theda Bara, distributed 10,000 boxes of candy to people in Cleveland hospitals and also gave candy to all who came to watch her film in a local theater.

More Information:

Sweetest Day History and Facts

Sweetest Day Poems from lovingyou.com

Collen's Treasured Love Poems

Holiday Spot

The popularity of this holiday quickly spread. Today, is celebrated with loved ones and friends. However, we encourage you to follow the intent of the original holiday, and find ways to give candy and small gifts to those in need.

[GodBlessUSA]

Did you grill in the rain? ;) I hope you and your family enjoy the weekend, Conor! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Luv
Enjoy this song! Your table is so lovely!

[MEG33]

;o) Another lucky “find”.

[GodBlessUSA]

Wow, these two birds are beautiful!

[DollyCali]

May God protect your precious ones...

Our Dear Father, creator and Lord of great love - we ask that you keep the men and women of our military in Your protective care. May the families be immersed with peace and comfort as they proudly know their loved ones are serving for the things that are dear to all of us. AMEN



Following 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; Dutchess; DollyCali;
The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine

debm29palms……..RIP/KIA Husband marsh2……Nephew Visualops………Son, cousin Hoosiersailor ……Navy Active Duty gpapa….Brother Mike spotburst………husband jackv...............................Son gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Bykrbayb..........................son Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty 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 thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty OhioWfan................................son 007girl...................nephew

DCBryan1….…………..Active Duty Soldier’s Dad….son, niece, nephew, cousin Kudsman……..…………nephew campfollower……..….. fiancée tina Kirby……………….son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom..........................2 sons wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...................grandson redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw varina davis...................grandson Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew Anne of DC............niece’s, husband dwhole2th …..…Son, Sgt Hull arbee4bush .............daughter PERKY2004..........husband