A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-07,08,09-05....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[deadhead]

Hi Temple Owl, how is Ink doing? Are you able to get her to swallow those pills?

[Aquamarine]

He had me there for a minute too. :)

I love to play golf, haven't played all year though, hope to next week.
You take care up there DH.

[deadhead]

You take care too, Aqua. Nice to 'see' ya :-)

[lonestar]

lonestar is wearing her red Crocs. Does that count?

Weinie

[deadhead]

"lonestar is wearing her red Crocs. Does that count?"

Sure does :-)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Those are adorable, Colleen. Thanks.

Have a great weekend as well.

[deadhead]

"Those are adorable, Colleen. Thanks."

You're Welcome :-)

[MEG33]

Thanks, deadhead.
Lonestar is the one who had losses and whose town was really affected..I just experienced the anxiety , helped get a house and yard hurricane ready and rode in that awful traffic jam.

I am back in the Houston area now...I stayed a few more days than my daughter in Waco and enjoyed getting some things accomplished at my home.

It's good to have my fast computer back..My old overloaded dial up is on it's last gasp in Waco!

[Temple Owl]

Good morning deadhead. Ink is doing GREAT! She is acting like her old spoiled self. We have to give her six capsules a day and are having pretty good luck getting them down her throat by using vanilla ice cream. So far, so good. Thanks for asking.

[The Mayor]

October 8, 2005

Coping With Fear

Read:
Psalm 31:14-24

As for me, I trust in You, O Lord. —Psalm 31:14

Bible In One Year: Ezra 5-7

Many people are afraid of flying. The thought of being airborne fills them with anxiety. For that reason the American Phobic Society recommends these techniques for coping with the fear of flying:

• Avoid sugar and caffeine before and during a flight.
  
• Lean back at takeoff; let your muscles go limp.
  
• Rate your anxiety on a scale from 1 to 10. Think positive thoughts; note how much your fear decreases.
  
• Breathe deeply; close your eyes; stretch your arms.
  
• Wear a rubber band on your wrist and snap it to break unpleasant thoughts.

These are five good suggestions. But I have a sixth that works with all kinds of fear. In fact, it's the most important of all: Put your trust in God.

That's what David did in Psalm 31. A conspiracy had arisen against him. His friends had abandoned him. His reign appeared to be over. Death seemed certain. But he made a choice and declared, "As for me, I trust in You, O Lord" (v.14).

When you're afraid, it may help to breathe deeply or snap rubber bands. But don't leave out the best way to cope with the fear of flying—or any other fear. Follow David's example and put your trust in God. —Dave Egner

Lord, I believe, but gloomy fears
Sometimes will cloud my sight;
I look to You with prayers and tears,
And cry for strength and light. —Wreford

Faith is God's antidote for fear.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
When Fear Seems Overwhelming

[DollyCali]

A Hole in ONE????

Congrats!!!

[Billie]

Oh my gosh! That picture is the cutest thing! It is PERFECT for our thread, and for Red Friday! Adorable doggies in red sweaters - doesn't get much cuter. :)

If you didn't see Colleen's picture of these cuties, you just gotta! :) Cuties in red sweaters

Now, first things first on this crisp, cool Saturday morning, October 8, 2005.....

[tuliptree76]

Good morning, Mayor. I hope you are having a good weekend.

[The Mayor]

Hi Tulip.. Just doing some bookwork and estimates for additions.

I was supposed to be installing 7 smoke detectors today, the guy hasn't called back yet. Hmmm...

[tuliptree76]

Happy Birthday, Colleen!

[lonestar]

Happy Birthday!!!!

Weinie and me

[Billie]

Hi, Noosie,

I hardly got back here yesterday, but am glad to see you were here. Hope you're feeling much, much better now. :) (This lavendar table is still one of your *cutest*!)

[tuliptree76]

I will have to get back to work soon, too. I have to do more reading today.

[The Mayor]

[lonestar]

Oops!

Happy birthday to YOU!!!!