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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-23, 24, 25, 26-05....Home for the Holidays
Mama_Bear

Posted on 12/23/2005 12:04:48 AM PST by Mama_Bear



Oh, there's no place like
home for the holidays
'Cause no matter how far away you roam
When you pine for the sunshine
Of a friendly face
For the holidays, you can't beat
Home, sweet home

I met a man who lives in Tennessee
And he was headin' for Pennsylvania
And some home made pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania folks a travelin' down
To Dixie's sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee
The traffic is terrific

Oh there's no place like home
For the holidays, 'cause no matter
How far away you roam
If you want to be happy in a million ways
For the holidays, you can't beat
Home, sweet home.

































































































09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

12-19-05 Military Monday
12-20-05 Christmas Poetry and Potpourri
12-21-05 Silent Night ~ Christmas Music
12-22-05 It's a Furry Finest Christmas

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To: The Mayor; Billie; deadhead; dutchess; Mrs.Nooseman; GodBlessUSA; DollyCali; snugs; Temple Owl; ...
TO EVERYONE IN THE FINEST!!


[click on picture]
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"Heaven Opened Up Its Doors"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter
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MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL.


GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS




341 posted on 12/25/2005 6:49:59 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W; snugs; All; Kitty Mittens; Salvation





"Letter from Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on. I need you here badly, you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be free. Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me."

Be strong dear good friend "snugs" this is for you

342 posted on 12/25/2005 8:02:02 AM PST by anonymoussierra (Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah)
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To: anonymoussierra

Beautiful Sara.. I hope you have a wonderful day. Just home from chruch & Toby walk. No Sunday School so got home early. cooking for mom before I go out for afternoon evening.

Love to you from Ohio


343 posted on 12/25/2005 9:13:41 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali; snugs

Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah dear "DollyCali" How are you good dear friend? I do remember you dear good friend "snugs" BE STRONG!!!! thank you


344 posted on 12/25/2005 9:33:02 AM PST by anonymoussierra (Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah)
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To: anonymoussierra

Thank you Sara


345 posted on 12/25/2005 9:42:09 AM PST by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: snugs

How are you dear one Elanor? BE STRONG DEAR ONE!!! thank you "snugs" I am here


346 posted on 12/25/2005 9:46:33 AM PST by anonymoussierra (Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; WVNan; LadyX; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; Aquamarine; DollyCali; All
Thanks to dear Billie.....I have this special greeting to add to this beautiful thread. May all my Finest FRiends be blessed with a Joyous Christmas!


347 posted on 12/25/2005 10:16:16 AM PST by JulieRNR21 (Merry Christmas! Jesus is the Reason for the Season!)
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To: JulieRNR21

Thank you"JulieRNR21"


348 posted on 12/25/2005 10:20:54 AM PST by anonymoussierra (Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah)
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To: Billie

Merry Christmas to everyone at FR's Finest!


349 posted on 12/25/2005 10:39:28 AM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org---------Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: LUV W

Merry Christmas Luv.


350 posted on 12/25/2005 10:41:42 AM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Billie; Aeronaut; ...
REJOICE!
351 posted on 12/25/2005 10:48:57 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: MEG33

Merry Christmas Meg

352 posted on 12/25/2005 11:37:44 AM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor


MERRY CHRSTMAS MAYOR.
HOPE ALL YOUR WISHES CAME TRUE!!!
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY


353 posted on 12/25/2005 11:43:51 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: The Mayor; All
Merry Christmas to all the wonderful FReepers on FR's Finest ~
May this New Year be your best ever! :)

354 posted on 12/25/2005 12:12:17 PM PST by Libertina (FRee Republic - ANOTHER Happy New Year!)
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To: Libertina; LUV W

We are having a good day, just watched Scrooge and are watching A Christmas story again..


355 posted on 12/25/2005 12:16:27 PM PST by The Mayor ( As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.)
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To: The Mayor

Hi Mayor... sounds great! I love those movies! God Bless and glad to see you today :)


356 posted on 12/25/2005 12:19:49 PM PST by Libertina (FRee Republic - ANOTHER Happy New Year!)
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To: The Mayor

I love A Christmas Story. One of my very favorites.


357 posted on 12/25/2005 12:24:29 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: The Mayor; WVNan; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; deadhead; MEG33; lonestar; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ...

Truly, this Christmas Day my cup doth runneth over with more blessings than I can count!

First, my apology for being absent lately from The Finest is extended to everyone, necessitated by snail pace preparations for a visit by our son and family. As we all experience this time of the year, 24 hours a day are not enough to cover all that needs to be done, and I simply had to focus on the Absolute Priority List.
You know - the one that *grows* in direct proportion to all the things that go amiss..:))

Kevin and Susan did indeed arrive the morning of the 22nd, and the visit was meaningful in every conceivable way.
Many of you were kind enough to pray a year ago for their older son, Christopher, who was desperately ill for several months. I am thrilled to report he fully recovered, and openly attributes it TO all the prayers on his behalf! Added to that, he is 17 and has finally - like his father - hit a huge growth spurt, and towers over me.

Both boys are fully into sports (as well as their Christian school subjects) and achieved their black belts a year and a half ago, and thus qualified to teach others. Nickolas is now 13 and enjoys helping other children.

The father of an ADDH son who has great difficulty focusing and executing the basics asked Nickolas what he would charge to give him private instruction - Kevin told Nickolas it was up to him to negotiate what he thought was a fair price. He asked the father is he thought $10 an hour was all right, and his response was ASOLUTELY NOT !!
He said it was worth $25/hr.!
Nickolas diligently prints out on the computer his Lesson Plan for each session - a Review of the last one - and Overall Progress Report for Dad.

As for my oldest grandson, B.J., who is on our Military Prayer List, he went from Colorado to Korea, and is now stationed in Germany.

Without going into detail about Steve and his family and Jennifer and hers, God is actively working in all their lives, and yesterday, my older granddaughter, Aubrey (23), who graduated from college on the 12th, drove down to spend the day with us, one on one. What joy to see the lovely inside and out young woman she has become!

With uncooperative hands, I was unable to physically address and send Christmas cards to anyone this year, even via email or Freep mail.
Please know that I hold all of you in a most grateful heart for becoming true family members - His Family - with you.....

With blessings asked for all,


358 posted on 12/25/2005 1:02:21 PM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))
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To: LadyX

What a lovely story, Lady. This has indeed been a great Christmas for me as well. Flights resumed to New Orleans and I'm home for Christmas. God bless you all, and I hope you all have a very blessed New Year.


359 posted on 12/25/2005 1:14:28 PM PST by Texagirl4W ("I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!")
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To: LadyX

God bless you and your beautiful family. And we know without a doubt that you love us back! ((((hugs))) Glad everyone is doing so well.


360 posted on 12/25/2005 1:26:33 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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