A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-26-04....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, The Mayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 07-23,24,25,-04... Week in Review ^

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

July 26, 2004

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Read: Psalm 34

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! —Psalm 34:8

Bible In One Year: Psalms 40-42; Acts 27:1-26

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In 1948, Life magazine brought together a group of labor-union representatives, industrial leaders, university scholars, and clergy to discuss what the framers of the United States Constitution had in mind when they referred to“the pursuit of happiness.”They agreed that steady work under good conditions at a living wage was absolutely essential. Some included the values of racial fairness, unselfishness, and integrity.

This led one participant, a brilliant young woman who had been crippled by polio, to say,“It is my experience that suffering and pain are, unfortunately, great character builders—not that suffering is good in itself, but because it often helps to shift our expectation of happiness from without to a search for it from within.” True, but we can find inner happiness only by knowing God personally and walking the path of trust and obedience.

Happiness isn’t found by pursuing it. It’s a by-product of seeking an ever-closer walk with God. When we do, we will find a depth of happiness no person or thing can give. That’s what David referred to when he said,“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good, blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” (Psalm 34:8). —Herb Vander Lugt

Happiness is never found
When happiness is sought;
It’s found instead in Jesus
And what His blood has bought. —D. De Haan

To know happiness, know God.

[The Mayor]

GOTTA SEE THIS - War for Enduring Freedom 7/25/04 - Baghdad, Fallujah, Iraq-Iran border, al-Hawizeh, Sakarya, Turkey, Kabul, London, Boston, Washington

Posted on 07/25/2004 12:34:50 PM EDT by Diogenesis

[The Mayor]

Gotta go to work.. see ya's later on..

[Lakeside]

'morning Mayor. Hope your day at work goes smoothly. Thanks for the link to diogenesis' thread. Remarkable!

LadyX, I especially enjoyed your sermonette yesterday on the old vs new man in Christ. You GET it! You would be surprised(then again, maybe not) just how many Christians don't understand this basic tenet. And you've got me singing that hymn all morning--it's one of my favorites!
Hope all is well with you, yours and kittycat.

Good morning to all the Finest on this Military Monday.

Prayers for all our folks in uniform esp. those in battle zones.

[LadyX]

On this Military Monday, let The Finest pause to pay tribute to a fallen veteran, our own Flyer's father --

~ Wilburn Chessher 1942 ~

~ Wilburn Chessher 2004 ~

From the thread lovingly maintained by Flyer for his father's last weeks:

"Wilburn Chessher passed away Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2004. He was at home where he wished to be and in the care of Hospice. He passed peacefully and free of suffering. Thank you all for your prayers and comfort."

Thank you, Flyer, for allowing us to share this with you, many sending cards and notes to your father when you indicated how greatly he would enjoy them.

We honor this fine man who served America in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II, and you, for being the devoted and loving son you have always been.

[humblegunner]

We honor this fine man who served America in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II, and you, for being the devoted and loving son you have always been.

Amen to that.

[jwfiv]

Good morning, Mr. Mayor ... and good morning and afternoon to all the Finest on this day we remember our men and women in uniform.

Shaping up to be another beautiful day in America.

LadyX, thank you for posting the pics of Flyer's Dad.

Flyer, your dear ol' Dad looks to me like the noblest of men. I wish you and your family here and your departed father There much peace and many blessings.

"I've come to realize, it is no bad thing to celebrate a life."

[DollyCali]

I am so sorry about the death of your dad Flyer. What a handsome guy.. in his youth & as a mature man.

My dad was navy WW2 pacific theater. He died Dec 1990. I still miss him a lot.

Prayers for you & yours during this difficult time

[Darksheare]

I am here, and my coffee is too.

[LadyX]

"I am here, and my coffee is too."

Sorry, Darks - we do not award Purple Hearts based upon valor in drinking any of your potent brew -- on or off the battlefield.

You'll have to peddle your wares on your arachnid friends....

[LadyX]

Sorry it took so long to get back to you, Lakeside.
My daughter has come to visit from out of town, and I'm on only briefly now.

Wasn't that a wonderul lesson? Kathey Walters is so down to earth and easy to understand - one of my favorites.

Yes - one of the hardest things to do, trained as we are to take care of our own messes and problems, is to LET GO, and get out of HIS WAY so He can handle them!!

[Darksheare]

How about givin' an award for bravery to those who have tried it?
(Like Eaker, humblegunner, and various others..)

The spider experiment is finished.
Seems that coffee in any dosage higher than what would amount to basically an eyedropper drip is lethal after a few hours to spiders.

[Billie]

Good morning, Finest Family! Thank you, Rus, for our Military Mondays every week.

God Bless our Mighty Military; thank you for your patriotism and love of country. Thank you to those who are protecting us now, and may God protect you and bring you home safely, and soon, to your own families waiting for you at home.

[Eaker]

Here is a quote from Flyer's brother Roger. I took it from his blog.

My Dad died today. He was 80 years old and lost a long term battle with cancer. He was a hero in the Navy during WWII, although he always denied it. Here's a quote from his autobiography:

"I went through many battles throughout the South Pacific, including the big battle at Leyte, Philippines. There we were attacked by suicide bombers. My ship had a crew of 67 when we were attacked. Three of us survived."

rogers_ruminations

Stop by and leave a note!!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for bringing us Military Monday.

God Bless our men and women in uniform.
Lord, please protect these brave warriors as they fight to ensure our freedoms.
In Jesus Name, Amen.

[JustAmy]

Flyer ..... please accept my condolences.

Losing a parent is always difficult; my prayers are with you and your family.

[Billie]

Flyer, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad; you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this sad time.

[Billie]

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; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine, 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.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews 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 Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty

Maigrey................cousin WVNan..............friend's son ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear.........2 nephews gator girl............husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel..................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son katykelly.................son cookcounty..............son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Rose inRoseBear.cousin's hubby Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.....................niece Donaeus...................nephew dixie sass...............nephew BeAllYouCanBe............son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn...................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles......................son Redhead....step-granddaughter Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy...niece Sunflowergal.........grandson visualops.................cousin Alouette.......................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband

[Flyer]

Thanks y'all. My FReeper family has been a tremendous source of comfort and I can't express how much I appreciate it.