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

Mama_Bear

[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

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[LadyX]

Thank you both!
I'm so glad you were able to go home, Texagirl - and LUVVY -
I keep your military son in constant prayer..:))

[The Mayor]

Sounds like a fabulous Family visit Maggie and it is completely understandable why you were absent for a bit..

Merry Christmas and God Bless.

[Billie]

Good afternoon, Finest FReepers, on this, the birthday of Jesus Christ. I hope that you are having a blessed Christmas. Below is a poem written by NicknamedBob for Amy's Place on Christmas Eve of last year that I wanted to include on our Finest Christmas thread this year.

Happy Birthday, Jesus

Happy Birthday, Jesus! Thanks for lending us your ear!
I know it isn’t pleasant watching what we do down here.
I must request a favor, even though I shouldn’t ask,
Considering how poorly we performed a simple task.

You told us very long ago that we should, “Love each other.”
But instead of one big family, we’re brother killing brother.
I offer no excuses, we do the best we can,
Sometimes it is so difficult to love our fellow man.

We learned a lesson recently, to not ignore our neighbors,
That they might need some help when they set out to do their labors.
Their task of living gently, and with loving in their hearts,
And deciding for themselves who’d be in charge there in those parts,

Was not made easy by a few, not a solitary one,
Who thought that all of goodness was provided by a gun.
When guns are used you have to counter them with force,
And those who live that way will die that way, of course.

Our soldiers are reluctant, they don’t force our way on others,
For the Army is a teacher of the fact that men are brothers.
But we can’t, and won’t stand idly by while other folks must suffer,
We’ll take our chances with the guns, and that good guys are tougher.

Three-hundred million people, here in the U.S.A.
Will need your blessings and some strength, not just on Christmas Day,
Please guide us and sustain us, and help us see the light,
That’s more important to us than some snow on Christmas Night.

And when you pay attention as we call on you today,
Please keep in mind that there is one thing left to say,
You showed us how to do right, and respect those who are just,
Please keep us in Your thoughts as we pursue that which we must.

Protect the soldiers as they work to bring in all the lambs,
And help us to make sure that there are no more Viet Nams,
Where good men worked too hard, and we let stuff get in the way,
Please guide our hearts where they should be on this our Christ Must Day.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 24, 2004

[MEG33]

LadyX,

We are having a busy, wonderful time with family and pets.
God bless you and yours.

Christmas ((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

[Billie]

I love your Christmas greeting. Thanks so much for dropping in, and hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

[MEG33]

Amen. Wonderful poem and prayer. We are thankful here. Merry Christmas.

[Billie]

That is just beautiful, Billie! I need to leave again, and each time I do, I never know when I will get a chance to come back to the thread. Have been dashing in and out as time permits hoping to eventually get all my pings answered. Time to fix breakfast here. Love you, sistah. TTYL

I understand, Lori - I have some time this afternoon and wanted to answer my pings on this beautiful Christmas thread. Thank you for your sweet compliment on yesterday's post! Hey, we still have tomorrow - maybe your company will be gone and you can catch up with YOUR pings! :) Hope it's been a wonderful Christmas for you. :)

(I'm trying to use up some of my many Christmas graphics while there is still time. :)

[Billie]

So sorry I missed you yesterday, Luis. What a sweet Christmas message you wrote in your post #247. I wish you and yours the best in this Season of love and joy.

[Billie]

Good afternoon, NnB - this is another beautiful offering from you. Thanks so much for sharing your poetry with us at the Finest.

[Billie]

Oh my gosh! I love that picture of the sweet dog in the Santa hat!

[Billie]

Hi, Jen - happy to hear you are having a wonderful Christmas with all your kids!

[Billie]

Hi, sweet Miss Kitty - I'm glad to see you using your Christmas graphic. :)

[Billie]

This is the cutest picture with Santa, PrissyMissy, and wolfie couldn't have found a more perfect new logo! It looks just like you!

[Billie]

Thank you, Victoria. Christmas hugs!

[Billie]

Hi, sistah! What a great picture! Your Christmas tree and the poinsettias and little bear and the roaring fire are all so pretty and festive in that pretty white room!

[luvie]

Just beautiful Billie...and Bob, your poetry is wonderful and from the heart. What a combination you two make.

[Billie]

Please pray for strength for me and dad at this time, sorry to post this at this time of the year but I know many of you have followed mum's story over the past few months.

Dear snugs, I missed this post yesterday, and today I read that your mum's gone to be with Jesus on His birthday - know it is a sad time for you and your dad; my prayers are with you.

[Billie]

I love your Christmas post, Colleen! So festive and pretty blues! Looks like Santa's enjoying his delivery in Hawaii! :)

[Billie]

Thank you, (((Billie))) ! p>Yup! Glad to see you posting such neat Christmas graphics - you needed to add that one to your stash. :)

[Billie]

Well, looks like you get a rest now - you deserve it! I posted this the other day cause I knew it would be SOON, and you're probably doing that celebrating NOW! See you next year!