[JustPiper]

is making extra preparations for the new threats.

This makes sense and I think New Yorker's can feel more safe because of the stepped up extras they are doing.

[JustPiper]

I just walked in from church and the Fox New announcer says there is a news conference scheduled for 1:30 pm ET where Tom Ridge is expected to raise the terror alert. Anyone have any details? 2,567 posted on 12/21/2003 11:33:27 AM CST by StillProud2BeFree

This was the first post when the terror level was raised. StillProud got it! It took us two months to get that far - 2,567 posts Since Sunday the 21st we have had 1047 posts!!! I want to thank the above Freepers I pinged for keeping it alive for two months and I am so glad we have so many Freeper's who have since joined this thread and contributing so much. Once again I want to say I am so proud to be a Freeper and knowing some how we have made a difference in helping to protect our country I know we are all willing to sacrifice and even die for. Bump to Free Republic and it's Patriot's!!!

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that those who stand the night watch on our behalf, do so for love of country and family and friends. Be a shield for them, I pray, like unto the shield they are for us. Bless the work of their hands ... let no harm come near them, for we seek their safety. Draw all nations to be like-minded in defense of homeland ... shower us with wisdom and discernment that we may prevent the shedding of innocent blood.

Thank You, Creator God, that we can sleep this night because others do not. Speak words of comfort and assurance to those away from their beloved families ... swiftly sweep away the danger, that our men and women may soon come home ... vanquish the enemy, Father, I pray.

Wherever we are, dear Lord, may we bow before the Christ Child, to thank You for Your unspeakable gift. So great is Your love for us, that You gave us Your only begotten Son, that if we believe in Him, we shall not perish, but have everlasting life. Soon, Lord, may there be peace on earth, good will to all men. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...