A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-20-05....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

June 20, 2005

Rock-Solid

Read:
Psalm 34:15-22

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry. —Psalm 34:15

Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 17-19

It was a sad day in May 2003 when "The Old Man of the Mountain" broke apart and slid down the mountainside. This 40-foot profile of an old man's face, carved by nature in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, had long been an attraction to tourists, a solid presence for residents, and the official state emblem. It was written about by Nathaniel Hawthorne in his short story The Great Stone Face.

Some nearby residents were devastated when The Old Man fell. One woman said, "I grew up thinking that someone was watching over me. I feel a little less watched-over now."

There are times when a dependable presence disappears. Something or someone we've relied on is gone, and our life is shaken. Maybe it's the loss of a loved one, or a job, or good health. The loss makes us feel off-balance, unstable. We might even think that God is no longer watching over us.

But "the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are open to their cry" (Psalm 34:15). He "is near to those who have a broken heart" (v.18). He is the Rock whose presence we can always depend on (Deuteronomy 32:4).

God's presence is real. He continually watches over us. He is rock-solid. —Anne Cetas

The Rock of Ages stands secure,
He always will be there;
He watches over all His own
To calm their anxious care. —D. De Haan

The question is not where is God, but where isn't He?

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Know There Is A God?

[The Mayor]

[MoJo2001]

God Bless Our Military and everyone at FR's Finest that supports them everyday.

Hi Mayor!!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[The Mayor]

Hi MoJo.. So good to see you!

[The Mayor]

Thank you AmeriConnie!

[Brad’s Gramma]

In MY world....it's STILL Father's Day!

So?

Happy Father's Day to all the dads and granddads reading this! ;)

[Soaring Feather]

Good morning, Mayor.

[The Mayor]

You are right! and Thanks again honey..

[The Mayor]

Hi Feather..

Do you still have the link to Josh Grobans You raise me up?
When my computer died I lost it, I had it saved and listened to it all the time, I need my fix. : )

[luvie]

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS--AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

[luvie]

(((HUGS)))Thanks for your tribute to the troops and for your constant support of them! God be with you and God bless the troops!

[Soaring Feather]

Oh, sorry Mayor, I do not have it loaded up.

[luvie]

Thank you for saying the pledge---I never get tired of seeing it or hearing it! It always makes me *tear* up. And thank you as always for the Word that you give us to remind us Whose we are.

How did your Father's Day worship service go? Ours was great-- two of the young fathers grilled weenies and hamburger patties (they volunteered!) and we had a cookout, and one of the young fathers was proclaimed Father of the Year. He is a policeman here and on the SWAT team.

[The Mayor]

This Wednesday I went to LTC Crowes wake.
It was very tough going, I had an easier time at my Mom's wake.

I introduced myself to his Mom and Dad, just saying.
I didn't know you son but he is a brother in arms and I want to Thank you.
He is a Hero to me and the rest of America.
His Dad started crying with my words of Thanks.

Then I saw Peggy LTC's sister. She saw me and gave me a big teary hug, she was so sad it hurt.
She Thanked me for my words, I just Thanked her for her brother.

I was in tears as I left. What a true Honor to go see him.
We must never forget! Never..
God Bless the family.

[The Mayor]

We had a good day and I made the motion to do it every year for Mom and Dad's day...

The motion was approved unanimously..

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for Military Monday, Rus. Thanks to all of our Finest Americans who support our men and women in uniform!

[luvie]

God bless you, Rus. I remember you saying that you were going to be going to that funeral. It must have been really rough and heartbreaking! I know LTC Crowe's family was so appreciative of the fact that you were there. It means a lot for someone to tell the parents how much their son meant to them and to the country! (((hugs)))

No---WE MUST NEVER FORGET!!!

[The Mayor]

Great pics! Thanks Cuz..