A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-24 to-27-05...Thanksgiving is GIVING Thanks!

DollyCali | November 24, 2005 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

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

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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY PROCLAMATION
President Abraham Lincoln, 1863

The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.

To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God.

In the midst of a civil war of unequalled magnitude and severity, which has sometimes seemed to foreign States to invite and to provoke their aggression, peace has been preserved with all nations, order has been maintained, the laws have been respected and obeyed, and harmony has prevailed everywhere except in the theatre of military conflict; while that theatre has been greatly contracted by the advancing armies and navies of the Union.

Needful diversions of wealth and of strength from the fields of peaceful industry to the national defense have not arrested the plough, the shuttle, or the ship; the axe had enlarged the borders of our settlements, and the mines, as well of iron and coal as of the precious metals, have yielded even more abundantly than heretofore.

Population has steadily increased, notwithstanding the waste that has been made in the camp, the siege and the battle-field; and the country, rejoicing in the consciousness of augmented strength and vigor, is permitted to expect continuance of years with large increase of freedom.

No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy. It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and voice by the whole American People.

I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.

And I recommend to them that while offering up the ascriptions justly due to Him for such singular deliverances and blessings, they do also, with humble penitence for our national perverseness and disobedience, commend to his tender care all those who have become widows, orphans, mourners or sufferers in the lamentable civil strife in which we are unavoidably engaged, and fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty Hand to heal the wounds of the nation and to restore it as soon as may be consistent with the Divine purposes to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility and Union.

Give Thanks
Music Here

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given
Jesus Christ, His Son

(Repeat twice)

And now, Let the weak say "I am strong"
Let the poor say "I am rich"
Because of what the Lord has done for us

(Repeat twice)

Give thanks !







Count Your Blessings
Words by Johnson Oatman, 1897
Music Here

Chorus:

Count your blessings
Name them one by one
Count your blessings
See what God has done
Count your blessings
Name them one by one
Count your many blessings
See what God has done

When upon life's billows
You are tempest tossed
When you are discouraged
Thinking all is lost
Count your many blessings
Name them one by one
And it will surprise you
What the Lord has done

Chorus

Are you ever burdened
With a load of care
Does the cross seem heavy
You are called to bear
Count your many blessings
Every doubt will fly
And you will be singing
As the days go by

Chorus

When you look at others
With their lands and gold
Think that Christ has promised
You His wealth untold
Count your many blessings
Money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven
Nor your home on high

chorus

So, amid the conflict
Whether great or small
Do not be discouraged
God is over all
Count your many blessings
Angels will attend
Help and comfort give you
To your journey's end

chorus

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
For the LORD is good and His love endures forever;
His faithfulness continues through all generations."
(Psalm 100:4-5)

"I do not think of all the misery,
but of the glory that remains.
Go outside into the fields, nature and the sun,
go out and seek happiness in yourself and in God.
Think of the beauty that again and again discharges itself
within and without you and be happy. Anne Frank

"Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds."—1901 Theodore Roosevelt

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
John Fitzgerald Kennedy

"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor." George Washington October 3, 1789 in his first Presidential Proclamation.

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[DollyCali]

God bless you also indcons... thank you for visiting with us today

[DollyCali]

Age to me is not as impt as other factors for couples. People are drawn to each other for a multitude of reasons. I am sorry your time with her was so short, but I am glad that you did find each other for happiness for the time you were given.

[tuliptree76]

Beautiful thread, Dolly.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone
Also, today is Espresso Day and Turkey Trot (Illinois).

[apackof2]

New Maytag washer/dryer

Sweet!
I got a new front loader & Dryer when I moved into my new home this year

Not snowing here anymore, bright sunny day, about 15 degrees, very windy and yet I am still taking my dog for a walk!

Neither snow nor wind nor holiday!!

[DollyCali]

yes, weather is not a problem EVER for them is it?. Longer walk for mine later. We just did a potty run earlier

[tuliptree76]

Here are the holidays for the rest of the weekend.

Nov 25:
Saint Catherine's Day
Turkey Leftovers Day
Shopping Reminder Day
Buy Nothing Day
You're Welcome Day
Winter Wonderland And Parade Of Lights (CA)
Black Friday

Nov. 26:
Cake Day
Good Grief Day
Buy Nothing Day (UK)
College Fraternity Day
Lighted Christmas Parade(New Mexico)

Nov. 27:
Electric Guitar Day
Pie In The Face Day
Freckle Pride Day
John F. Kennedy Day (MA)

[DollyCali]

Turkey Trots ALL OVER THE PLACE it seems.

I had to look it up. I seriously did NOT know what it was. (a dance?)

bet this is where Rus is?

[DollyCali]

Thanks for posting these tulip.. looks like in next few days there will be a day for everyone's fancy! (and I know you like the cake day.. right?)

lol

[dutchess]

Goodmorning Dolly. All I can say is WOW!!!! Awesome job sistah! You put your heart and soul into this girl! And your border is just lovely!!!!!

Cold and blustery here too but only about an inch of snow. (hate to admit I'm still in bed with my wireless laptop, (and ofcourse Giz and Rusty and foodnetwork on TV (A Thanksgiving tradition!)

Congrats. on the new Maytags. We did that a few months ago after our 20 year old washer died. Just LOVE THEM. Actually our vacume cleaner caught on fire yesterday so that's my bday present this year. You know you're getting old when you get excited about "appliances" :o)

Found a baked brie recipe that I'll post later. Made it last year and think it's something you will LOVE! Quick, easy AND meatless ((((dolly)))))

[Badray]

Happy Thanksgiving bump

[R. Scott]

I am sorry your time with her was so short…

Thanks. A couple hundred years would have been too short, but I treasure every day we had. Darn - getting misty eyed again.

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

[deadhead]

Beautiful thread, Dolly.

Wishing you all a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving

~deadhead~

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Beautiful Table.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[luvie]

That's beautiful, deadhead! Thanks for sharing it with us!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

[deadhead]

Thank You. Have to finish making my artichoke spinach bacon dip...never made it before. Made my pies last night. Will be going over to my sisters home for the day. Have a great day.

[LadyX]

Your presentations are always wonderful, Dolly, and very much appreciated!

We are so blessed that this nation was first populated by persons seeking the freedom to worship Almighty God "their way." In addition to those at Plymouth Rock were those in Virginia; and many of my forebears French Huguenots who in the 1600's settled the coast of South Carolina around Georgetown.

Its governance as established by the founding Fathers was predicated on His precepts for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and constantly acknowledged Him.

No longer driven by work demands, and no longer able to travel to where our children are (one upstate and two in Florida), we these years quietly have a "turkey day" of our choosing, according to whim!

This year it piggybacked the Marine Corps Birthday (10th) and Veterans Day, having our Thanksgiving Dinner on the 11th!
Seemed quite fitting, celebrating being part of the nation's history of preservation...

In truth, I personally celebrate thanksgiving every single day- -

""At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father." --
Ephesians 5:20 (AMP)

And then you have:

"Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." --
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

It is so very true that God inhabits our praise and giving of thanks!!
As always, special thanks are due the sons and daughters who seek to preserve our freedoms:

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[DollyCali]

[luvie]

You have a wonderful day...hurry back!