A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-08-04....A Bracebridge Christmas Revisited

Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, FRiends!

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[texasflower]

Hi guys. I am trying to find out if anything was ever posted on FR about a young soldier in the Army who was killed in Mosul on Dec 8th, 2003.

My daughter is dating a close friend of his and if there was any thread about the young man, I would like to give my daughter's boyfriend the link. Maybe to forward to the family.

Today is one year from the date of his death.

I tried to search, but I wasn't able to find anything.

I know you guys keep track of this sort of thing, so I am asking for your help.

His name is PFC Jason Wright.

As I said, he was killed on Dec 8th, 2003.

Thanks for the help. I really tried searching myself. I promise!

Have a good day everyone!

Tammy

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Mama.

[GailA]

Good morning

[The Mayor]

December 8, 2004

Bad News?

Read: Psalm 112:1-10

He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. —Psalm 112:7

Bible In One Year: Daniel 8-10; 3 John

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Several years ago, before cell phones became common, a seminar leader asked the audience, "If someone came into this meeting, called your name, and said, 'You have a phone call,' would you assume that it was good news or bad news?" Most of us admitted we would think it was bad news, but we weren't sure why.

It points out a common burden many people carry—the fear of bad news. It may be a natural concern for the safety of those we love, but it can become an irrational dread of tragedy.

When we are most afraid, we most need confidence in God. Psalm 112 speaks of a person who fears the Lord, delights in His commandments, and is gracious to others (vv.1,4-5). But perhaps most striking is: "He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord" (v.7).

A hymn by Frances Havergal reminds us that a trusting heart is the answer for a worried mind: "Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest; finding, as He promised, perfect peace and rest."

The Bible doesn't promise that we will never receive bad news. But it does assure us that we don't have to live each day in gnawing fear of what might happen. "His heart is established; he will not be afraid" (v.8). —David McCasland

Hidden in the hollow of His blessed hand,
Never foe can follow, never traitor stand;
Not a surge of worry, not a shade of care,
Not a blast of hurry touch the Spirit there. —Havergal

Faith in the living God can take the fear out of living.

[The Mayor]

[kassie]

What a wonderful beginning to a dreary Wednesday.

[lonestar]

You have out-done yourself. Again.

This is great. You remind me of --- ME!

Weinie

[Molly Pitcher]

Lovely thread, MB! Thanks so much, and a merry Wed. to all at the Finest!

[tuliptree76]

Thank you for today's thread, Lori. It's very pretty and interesting!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, texasflower.

Here is what I found in my search for posts on FR about Pfc Jason Wright:

“Strike” Brigade Remembers Two Fallen Comrades"

Soldiers who've completed their last PCS and joined the Final Unit in Heaven.

There might be more, but this is all I found.

[Mama_Bear]

Hey there, Aeronaut. Hope all is well in your world.

[DollyCali]

Tammy I will try to find time to check later for you. I will check in TexKat's daily thread on war..she gives infor on deaths & bios etc when available. Maybe she has a listing of the threads on her page. here is Today's Thread if you have time to check before I do

[DollyCali]

Wow, what an appealing place.. thanks Lori.. and so well presented - thank you. I have always wanted to go to Yosemite.. and now I see it might be a nice winter trip. The pledge pix is so sweet also. Lots of Nostalgia from you today & I appreciate it!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Rus. CA is beginning to look a lot like New York, weather-wise, at least for now. Gloomy and overcast here, but I guess that's the way it is supposed to be this time of year.

Have a good day, cuzzin.

[DollyCali]

opps.. responded to Tammy before I read entire thread.. HOpefully these posts will be the right one

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning, Gail.

Yes, indeed, "Jesus is the reason for the season". :-)

[Mama_Bear]

What a wonderful beginning to a dreary Wednesday.

Well, thank you, kassie. Glad we could brighten up your day a bit. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

This is great. You remind me of --- ME!

LOL! We do have a lot in common. ;-)

Love ya', Weinie!