A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-14-06.... Valentine's Day at the Finest

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[GodBlessUSA]

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

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Since it's Valentine's day, I wanted to spot light 3 happy marriages. I chose, The Reagan's, The Bush's and the Bush's. You can see by the way they look at each, these couples have found their true love.

*His proposal was a simple one over dinner, "Let's get married." Her response was, "Let's."
In 1952 President Reagan married Nancy Davis
*The couple walked hand in hand always, and they often left love notes for one another.
*Nancy: "What can you say about a man, who on Mother's Day sends flowers to his mother-in-law, with a note thanking her for making him the happiest man on Earth?"
*Nancy: "My life began with Ronnie"
*Book by Nancy Reagan: I Love You, Ronnie: The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan.
*The memories were many, including the good times the Reagans shared on their California ranch, which Ronald Reagan called "Rancho Del Cielo" - or Ranch of Heaven

George and Barbara Bush met at a Christmas dance in 1941 They became engaged a year and a half later, just before he went off to war as a Navy torpedo bomber pilot. By the time George returned on leave, Barbara had dropped out of Smith College. Two weeks later, on January 6, 1945, they were married. After George graduated from Yale after World War II, Barbara and George moved out to Texas to start their life together.

George and Laura met at a back yard barbeque at the home of mutual friends and were married three months later. George took Laura to a miniature golf course on their first date.
*Small wedding married on November 5, 1977
*Laura: "We had known each other about 2-1/2 months," she says of the proposal, "but I knew I wanted to marry him."
*Laura: "George and I have learned one important thing: whatever happens in life, we handle it."
*George: "I saw an elegant beautiful woman who turned out not only to be elegant and beautiful, but very smart and willing to put up with my rough edges, and I must confess has smoothed them off over time."
*On November 25, 1981, George and Laura's fraternal twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna, were born.

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 2-13-06 Military Monday

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

[Victoria Delsoul]

Enjoy the games. Hope you're having a nice evening.

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL! Agreed.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Tulip.

[MEG33]

Indeed..I saved that picture to my computer when I did not have a clue how to be able to link it. I remembered it today, used tiny pic and got to finally use it. Thank you for the horse and bluebonnet pics.. I found this site and thought about you.The melody is worth waiting for,too. Love as a Child

[luvie]

That is just adorable! What a thrill for Mrs. D!

[luvie]

Beautiful, Lady! I do love Bluebonnets!...of course! :o)

[JustAmy]

Having a nice evening.

Hope you've had a good day.

[Victoria Delsoul]

I did, thanks.

Say hello to Marissa for me. :-)

[JustAmy]

Ahhh .... thank you.
I was thrilled when JA told me I had a message from my Lady.
Hope you had a great day.

Happy Valentine's Day!
Hugs and Kisses.

[LadyX]

Be still my heart!!
My true love, JustFrank, emergeth!!!

I now can go to sleep, and dream of him..:))

(thank you, ja..:)

Good night, everyone...asking God's blessings on you!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi LadyX
Great photograph of flowers and that bee makes that photo. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Diver Dave
What a Valentine's Day you created for your wife. Thanks for posting the picture of your beautiful bride and quartet. I could see how her coworker had tears. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi JustAmy
Thanks, this is lovely. :) I hope you had a nice Valentine's. Aren't the posts of cards/images just wonderful. So many talented on the Finest. Now, I have to learn how to do more with photo software. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

That's a beautiful picture of the Bush's. I admire them so much. You create such very lovely frames and images. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi tuliptree
I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day. This is adorable. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Victoria
Thanks so much! This is lovely. The fire with your name is neat. How did you do that? :)

[.30Carbine]

God keep you blessed and a blessing in His Wonderful Love, dear LadyX.

[The Mayor]

February 15, 2006

Band Of Brothers

Read:
Colossians 1:24-29

I . . . fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ. —Colossians 1:24

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 17-18; Matthew 27:27-50

Of all Shakespeare's great plays, Henry V may rank as the most heroic. In one stirring scene, the English army stands fearfully before superior French troops. King Henry challenges his men to take heart. Because the battle will be fought on "the feast of Crispian," their victory will be remembered in its yearly celebration. The king tells his men, "This day is called the feast of Crispian . . . . We in it shall be remembered; we few, we happy few, we band of brothers."

Today, the US Marine Corps refers to itself as a "band of brothers." There is something about interdependence and personal sacrifice while under fire that binds people together for life.

Christians facing opposition can also have such a bond. Paul wrote, "I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ" (Colossians 1:24).

Did Paul believe Christ's suffering on the cross was insufficient? No, His atonement was completely adequate for all our sin. What Paul meant was that as we complete Christ's work on earth amid painful opposition, we share in His sufferings. Jesus suffered for obeying the will of God, and so must we. But like Paul, we can find joy as we draw closer to our Lord and our band of brothers and sisters. —Dennis Fisher

Oh, how we need support in times
Of suffering and despair—
Upheld with love by saints of God
Who understand and care. —D. De Haan

Suffering can be a magnet that draws the Christian close to Christ and fellow Christians.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Would A Good God Allow Suffering?

[DollyCali]

Hi Gee Bee.. I as SOOOO sorry I didn't get back to the thread last evening.. I got home late & when I did I had NO cable connection! ugh.

Just came back on about half hour ago.. I was never told what the problem was.. but was glad when I finially saw all the green lights back on!

I will read through thread later.. your part was wonderful & I am sure that the others who visited the Finest came through in their normal great ways of contribution.

[.30Carbine]

What Paul meant was that...we complete Christ's work on earth...

Thank you both so much! This theme is very much in line with the Oswald Chambers devotional today. We are His Body and He Our Head. As He directs so let us move and love and help and build up and encourage for His Kingdom and renown!

How I thank God for your fellowship and love. All grace be thine today and all your days. Amen.