A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-7-08....Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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Welcome to Warm Fuzzy Wednesday at the Finest. For those who start counting the days on Monday until the weekend, we're halfway there! So we're here to banish those doldrums and make you smile inside! Please feel free to post sweet graphics and/or little stories that make you feel all warm and fuzzy - or just come by and give us a smile. Only two more days 'til the weekend!

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THIS WEEK'S THREADS 05,5,6-08 ~ Military Tribute

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

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Have A Great Day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back home——whose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to do——we ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen


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; Dutchess; DollyCali; JustAmy; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA, 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. Amen

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 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 Himyar.............................son jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend varina davis...............grandson weeder1.....................nephew MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew fatima...............granddaughter Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson Scubachick.................husband 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 JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty Hoosiersailor ...........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike................active duty OhioWfan........................son ladtx...............................2 sons Hostel............................cousin ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew dwhole2th.............................son skimask...............................son

debm29palms........(RIP) husband LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................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...............................son 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 ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...............2 grandsons redhead...................grandnephew 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 jackv....................................son prophetic.................brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins Tina Kirby...........................son Kudsman.......................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother TADSLOS............................son Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews VARepublican.......................son Katydidnt..............................son 007girl..........................nephew arbee4bush ....................daughter EdgewoodPilot.....son,nephew,nephew lilycicero..........................husband PERKY2004.......................husband Diver Dave......................cousin Mr. & Mrs TroopRally..............son marsh2............................nephew o_zarkman44.............son,stepson o_zarkman44...................nephew NotJustAnotherPrettyFace.......nephew DeLaine....daughter in law Kalee....brother,son-in-law Enough_Deceit........son xjones...............son

[The Mayor]

May 7, 2008

Do Unto Others

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READ: Matthew 7:7-12

Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. —Matthew 7:12

In May 2006, a man set out from base camp to make his third attempt on Mount Everest. He actually reached the summit, but on his way down he ran out of oxygen. As he lay on the side of the mountain dying, 40 climbers passed him by.

Some say that at such oxygen-deprived altitudes, rescues are too perilous. But others say that climbers are too eager to reach the top and too selfish to help those in trouble.

I wonder what would have happened if someone who passed that stricken climber had said, “I will treat him the way I want to be treated.”

In Matthew 7:12, the golden rule, Jesus gave His disciples the secret to fulfilling the entire Old Testament relational regulations—love others and live for their benefit. He said this in the larger context of all the radical principles that He had taught up to this point in His sermon (5:17–7:11).

As difficult as it is to live for the benefit of others, Jesus knew His followers could consistently live out this ethic as they drew strength from a righteousness that went beyond duty and outward conformity to rules (5:20). It is a righteousness that can come only from God Himself.

If we are Jesus-followers, let’s walk in His steps—loving others and living for their benefit.

Love is an attitude, love is a prayer
For someone in sorrow, a heart in despair;
Love is good will for the gain of another,
Love suffers long with the fault of a brother. —Anon.

Love is the debt we owe one another.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 1–3; Proverbs 13:13-25

[Freedom Dignity n Honor]

My son.

Thank you for this.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Freedom Dignity n Honor :)

Thank you. We are thankful for your son. We are blessed by Heroes like your son!

[whatshotandwhatsnot]

This is a beautiful thread and I admit to getting a little misty over it. Thank you so much.

My salute to fellow vets and our brave active duty military.

Blessings all.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank You!
I wish you a wonderful day!

[The Mayor]

You too, it’s beautiful out.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Whatshotandwhatsnot :)
Welcome to the Finest. Thank you very much!
Bless you.

[GodBlessUSA]

It is another lovely day! I have to do garden bed edging today. It’s nicer working outside when it’s not hot. I’m going to enjoy today, rain is on the way.

[TMSuchman]

I am not warm & fuzzy till after I have had my morning LIFER JUICE [read as my coffee]. Then I might be, but more likely to be my old self as a retired MARINE Sgt.

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Warm And Fuzzy Wednesday!

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Happy Wednesday to Finest FRiends!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Sgt. TMSuchman :)
Thank you so much for your service!

I agree, coffee is an absolute necessity for me too. ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Conor :)
Adorable. How are you today?

[4everontheRight]

My niece is presently in boot camp after having joined the Marines this year. She ran into a few problems after her enlistment...wisdom teeth decided to show up and she spent a week in sick bay!! But she is now back on track and set to graduate in July at PI, South Carolina!!!
Thank you for letting me add her to the list.....she is following in her father's footsteps.

[ConorMacNessa]

Doing great thanks!

[luvie]

Have a warm and fuzzy day....
We are now off to Sedona.
Just wanted to say "hi" before leaving.

[Kitty Mittens]

I Love your Pledge Graphic, GeeBee; it's Awesome!

Have a Beautiful Warm, Fuzzy Wednesday Everyone!

[MEG33]

THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR CAT

Make the world your playground.

Whenever you miss the sandbox, cover it up. Dragging a sock
over it helps.

If you can't get your way, lay across the keyboard until you do.

When you are hungry, meow loudly so they feed you just to shut
you up.

Always find a good patch of sun to nap in.

Nap often.

When in trouble, just purr and look cute.

Life is hard, and then you nap.

Curiosity never killed anything except maybe a few hours.

When in doubt, cop an attitude.

Variety is the spice of Life. One day, ignore people; the next day,
annoy them.

Climb your way to the top, that's why the curtains are there.

Make your mark in the world, or at least spray in each corner.

Always give generously; a bird or rodent left on the bed tells
them, "I care."

When you have something important to say, try to say it in the dead of night when you're SURE everyone's sleeping. There's no
better way to get the attention you deserve.

*Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To The Finest*