Posted on 06/09/2004 10:08:53 PM PDT by dutchess
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He then knelt down and Worshiped Christ the Lord."
Enjoyed your replies so much, Dave, and your description of President Reagan's first act upon arriving in heaven...
You mentioned this being your grandson Nicholas's birthday, Julie, and you, Dave, the Christian School where your grandson goes.
My grandson Nickolas is 10 and his older brother, Christopher 15, and they have always attended The King's Academy in West Palm Beach - never have been in a public school.
Their parents do everything possible to equip them for the future spiritually (they both teach Sunday School classes), and academically and in all sports. They also last summer earned Top Honors in karate in National Championships, learning that kind of discipline and respect.
How could you be self-conscious?, when your kitties love you so!
What a fabulous thread. Thanks for honoring President Reagan.
Dear Lady.....my Nicholas is 7 today. He's quite the soccer player and is one of the top scorers on his team.
Just recently he's gotten involved in track meets....running & jumping hurdles.
On a recent visit we were lucky to see him run a mile. Every participant got a beautiful trophy.
His favorite spectator sport is hockey. He's got a huge collection of player cards and he roots for the Washington Capitols.
He's 'all boy' and reminds me so much of his father when he was a little boy......great big grin, deep blue eyes and blond hair.
What great joy he (& our two granddaughters) bring to our lives......we feel blessed.
Hi Meekie. Thanks for the link to the visit with Jim and Shelia. What a great looking group and how much fun you all had! Hope they get to Ohio sometime!!!!
Hi Gail...was tied up all day and just getting here. Actually I could use a cup of your coffee now. Ear scratches to Rocky!
Hi Aeronaut. As I was scanning through the thread...saw your weather discussion. I always loved warm to hot until I've been flying. Hate those summer mid day "bumps"...never understood air density and its effect on aircraft until now.... On fly lesson days...."GIVE ME COLD" LOL! (okay...I'm still a little chicken...although have right rudder down!)
Okay texagirl....I looked at the after action pictures and don't see you???? Do I need new glasses???? Glad you enjoyed it though!
I had a trip on monday that was just hateful. It was hot, windy and bumpy. At the destination it was at instrument minimums. I had about a 40 kt headwind on the way home. At the home airport I had a 26 kt. wind at 70 degrees to the runway. I sorta wished I could have been a greeter at WalMart at that time.
Proves "It's never too late."
And dutchess, you found the perfect photos to illustrate this post. Thank you for bringing John to us today, and for all you do for our Finest place.
The outpouring of love and respect for President Reagan is heartwarming. I am feeling so many emotions today, not the least of which is pride. I am proud to be an American!
Wishing all a pleasant evening.
And last but not least.....
..........45man!
I know what you mean.Rest in peace, Uncle Ronnie. You'll always be our hero.
Thank you dutchess. I really do convert at least one idiot per day. The status quo left are sheeple. They are very easily swayed. All you have to do is ask them what is important to them. Usually they want something that the left is trying to take awy!!!
I wish I lived in a more liberal area.
John, what can I say ?? You nailed it. Absolutely nailed it ! Thanks.Great pics, Dutchess ! Great thread ! :^D
I think the contrast between Cahtah and Reagan was most pronounced.
Cahtah would make me happy if he would just SHUT UP !I am PROUD to say, I voted for Reagan TWICE ! :^D
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Then along came Ronald Reagan. He laid such cynicism and distrust to rest.
Truly a breath of fresh air, Reagan was so unlike your typical politician at the time. He shattered every negative stereotype. He was a leader you knew in your heart you could trust. Believing in Reagan was easy. It came so naturally. The warmth of sincerity beamed from his face, it rang in his every word. Reagan taught us this trust was not misplaced.
He also taught us to be proud to be Americans. He taught us not just to dream, but to dream big, and to never give up on those dreams. And he taught us why that was important. His ability to connect was extraordinary, his rapport with ordinary folks exceptional. A forceful leader of conviction, he renewed our national sense of mission and purpose, he restored our sense of direction, rekindling that can-do spirit in all of us. He rebuilt our nation's defenses. A trailblazer and role model, Reagan transformed America's political landscape. Through the sheer force of unshakable idealism, a revolution -- the Reagan Revolution -- was born. America never looked back. Putting the kabosh on the Carter recession through tax cuts, Reagan sparked the longest and strongest peace-time expansion in U.S. history, an era of unparalleled prosperity and growth. The pompous elite set dismissed it early on as 'trickle-down' "Reaganomics". Eight years and 23 million jobs later, Reagan got the last laugh. With renewed incentives to work, save and invest, federal revenues doubled, even as inflation and interest rates plummeted. Carter spoke drearily of limits, of deep malaise; Reagan promised a renaissance. Carter talked bleakly of hardship and woe, claiming America's best days were behind her; Reagan spoke cheerfully of that Shining City upon a Hill. The Reagan vision prevailed.
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