A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-01-04....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[Billie]

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

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By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

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By Billie

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By Mama_Bear

09-30-04 ~ Volcanos, Hurricanes and the Debates
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[Billie]

[The Mayor]

October 1, 2004

Lifting A Burden

Read: Genesis 45:1-15

Do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me. —Genesis 45:5

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 11-13; Ephesians 4

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It was the last weekend of the 1964 baseball season. Bill Valentine was umpiring a game between the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees.

Dave Wickersham was pitching for Detroit, and he had 19 victories for the season. One more would be a sign of stardom. But it wasn't to be.

After a close play, Wickersham tapped the umpire on the shoulder to ask for a time-out. Touching an umpire is against the rules, so Valentine tossed Wickersham from the game—depriving him of his chance for a 20-win season.

For the next 39 years, Valentine lived with a gnawing regret for booting the pitcher in that split-second decision. But he doesn't carry that regret anymore. Last year, Wickersham wrote the umpire a note, telling him he was right in his decision and that he held no hard feelings. That note lifted a weight from Valentine's shoulders.

In Genesis 45, Joseph lifted a burden of guilt from his brothers, who had sold him into slavery—something far more serious than a simple misunderstanding. Yet he was willing to forgive them.

Is there someone who needs to hear a forgiving word from you that would lift a burden of regret? —Dave Branon

Let me forget the hurt and pain
Found along life's way;
Let me remember kindnesses
Given day by day. —Berry

Ground filled with the roots of bitterness needs to be plowed by the grace of God.

[Billie]

IT'S THE WEEKEND!

Good morning, Finest Friends. Welcome to the morning after! What a debate last night. Our President needed full body armour the way kerry went after him. But it's a beautiful new day, and President Bush is *still* the only real man to lead our country - no manicures, fake tans, botox, fancy promises and mixed signals. God Bless Our Leader!

I forgot to put Saturday's & Sunday's dates in the
title. This will run through the weekend as usual.
Have a wonderful weekend!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[Gabz]

Heartwarming story.

Good morning!

[Gabz]

happy October!!!!!!!!

[Pippin]

Happy October!

[Gabz]

Morning Pippin!!!!!

Hubby's class got compressed into 4 days and so he was able to get home (late) last night - so I get to have my date time with him this afternoon, after all!!!

[Texagirl4W]

Good Friday morning, everyone. Hope you all have a fantastic Friday. Life is great.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Morning, BillieBlue!

Love that graphic! : )

Regardless of the debate numbers....GW is still goung to blow kerry out of the water come election day. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, fuzzy. Happy Birthday!!!

LIBRA - 10-1-2004
Happy Birthday,
*Mama_Bear*




Happy birthday to you.. Happy birthday to you.. Happy birthday dear *fuzzy* Happy birthday to you!

Louie....Smoooch!

[Billie]

Ground filled with the roots of bitterness needs to be plowed by the grace of God.

Really hard to keep this in mind after last night's debate. :( I sorely despise kerry and his lies and his cheerleading media.

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut. That happy little red plane always makes me smile. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Gabz and Happy October to you! It "feels" like October today - nice and cool. I'm ready. :)

[Billie]

Hi, Pip! Hope you are still feeling okay and have had no more 'scares' like you did a few days ago!

[Gabz]

It "feels" like October here as well..........but it's actually cooler inside the house than outside in the sun!!!!

[Billie]

Good morning, Texas girlfriend. Hope your work week has been a good one. :)

[Billie]

Love that graphic! : ) Thank you, sweet wolfie! :*

Regardless of the debate numbers....GW is still goung to blow kerry out of the water come election day. : )

I know - I believe he will, too. Just felt like President Bush was blindsided last night, and it was disheartening to see.

((((((((((wolfie))))))))))

[Billie]

Oh, I LOVE your bear singing and playing the guitar! You always make the cutest birthday wishes!

Happy birthday, Lori, hope your day is swell!

[Billie]

The sun is shining here after several days of clouds and rain - it's a really nice day!

Glad your husband got home earlier than expected - have a great date today. :)