A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day.......02-15-06....Pets and Friends

[dutchess]

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

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

If you have a suggestion, or an idea, or if there's a FReeper you would like to see featured, please drop one of us a note in FR mail.

We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, dutchess, dollycali; godblessusa ~

Hi Finest Friends... It's Pet Day at the Finest. A little re-run but well worth it. Time to show them off!!! Feel free to show yours!!!

Smiles
(Thanks Aquamarine for finding the music!!!!)

ENJOY!!!!

Smiles from our Furry Friends

SMILES

Verse:
Dear -ie, now I know just what makes me love you so,
Just what holds me and en -folds me in its gold -en glow;
Dear -ie, now I see 'tis each smile so bright and free,
For life's sad -ness turns to glad -ness when you smile on me;

Chorus:
There are smiles that make us hap -py,
There are smiles that make us blue;
There are smiles that steal a -way the tear -drops
As the sun -beams steal a -way the dew;
There are smiles that have a ten -der mean -ing
That the eyes of love a -lone may see,
And the smiles that fill my life with sun -shine
Are the smiles that you give to me.


Okay...sing-along time!!! (unless your freeping at work!)

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There are smiles that make us hap -py,

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There are smiles that make us blue;

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There are smiles that steal a -way the tear -drops

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As the sun -beams steal a -way the dew;

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There are smiles that have a ten -der mean -ing

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That the eyes of love a -lone may see,

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And the smiles that fill my life with sun -shine

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Are the smiles that you give to me.

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HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!! - Love - Giz and Friends

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 02-13-06 Military Monday 02-14-06 Valentine's Day at the Finest

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

[dutchess]

[Diver Dave]

Ahhh, Buddy and Bailey.
Thanks for that.

[skimask]

My roommate and his friend

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning dutchess
Your pet threads are wonderful.:) Those pictures are absolutely adorable. :)

[dutchess]

Welcome to Another Finest Pet Day. Please stop in and feel free to "show off" your furry friend!!!!

[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?

[SheLion]

Hi there dutchess!  Hi everyone!  Here is my big baby Bloomen!

[meandog]

[Earthdweller]

Good Mornin' all. Having a nice relaxing day off here. How is everyone?

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess, The Mayor, DollyCali or GodBlessUSA and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey............................cousin mystery-ak.............son, husband Gogrammy...................grandson Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews sneakers..............................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew ValerieUSA....................2 sons Lakeside........................2 sons LakeLady......................nephew Spruce.........................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece TheMayor...............friends'son mhking.........................cousin eaglesiniowa.....................son visualops..........................cousin auboy.............................cousin Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt.............................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Colorado Slim................nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews Kramster.....................stepson Alouette................................son Q6-God...................twin brother jkphoto........................nephew Socratic......................nephew LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law JesseJane...............cousin Previously A-Lurker.....brother MississippyMuddy........sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews tiggywinkle...............cousin CyberAnt..................nephew JFC........................nephew WakeUpandVote...............brother MEG33....................grandson Q6-God.....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut....................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish.........................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty Notwithstanding.......active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty Old Sarge.................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque..............active duty JRios1968..............active duty NoLongerFreeState..active duty CMS.......................active duty

scubachick.....................husband OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son cookcounty.............................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin Doug from Upland............soninlaw Himyar....................................son boxerblues........................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza................................husband kemathen7.........................husband Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson...............2 nephews TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Consort........................2 daughters Consort.......................son-in-law Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew dixie sass........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons homeschoolmama...............nephew kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband Leofl...........................................son chena............................................son campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad...................................son Misty4jc................................husband Bykrbayb........................................son Hope and Glory.........................son ak_daddoo..............................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife........husband Walkenfree................2 grandsons Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews Walkenfree..................granddaughter ariamne.........................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13.......brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.......................cousin DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law nelibeli..............................nephew Skimask.....................................son El Gato...............................nephew thehumanlynx..........brother-in-law Palladin...............................grandson freema......................son, nephew Jen'smom.........................daughter Rose0508.............................son Jemian...................................son rahbert.................................son Azvbushgal.............................son kimmykay...............................son NavySEAL F-16.......................son ike......................................son wolfcreek..........................daughter repubmom..............................son SoldiersPrayingMom...............son Skyraider..............................son Jen'sMom.......................daughter US Army EOD...................daughter weldgophardline................son

[LadyX]

Nuther rerun of pets?
BRING IT ON, dutchess!!
We're justa buncha rerun/retread types of sentimental folks
who love to kick back outta this merry-go-round world
and LAFF A LITTLE..:))

It's cathartic, and no doubt heals whole body organs - lol

For an opener, I came across these two worthy combatants:

"Touch my tail and YOU DIE, dogface!!

[Texagirl4W]

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

Oh, if only every one of our government officials would understand this and work as one for the good of our great country. Great lesson, Mr. Mayor.

[LadyX]

"I will NOT say Rah-rah, sis boom bah..:("

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Dutchess!
Hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday.

Thank you for bringing us these sweet pet threads.
They are always fun.

[humblegunner]

Another pets day!

Here's your grandkitty Edgrr having some bites of ham.

Edgrr Eats Ham!

He has very fine manners.

[LadyX]

"But like Paul, we can find joy as we draw closer to our Lord and our band of brothers and sisters. —"

Thanks are due Your Honor for posting The Daiy Bread for 3 years here, drawing us together thusly!
We benefit greatly, growing in His Love among other sojourners...

[LadyX]

Oh, no!!
I could not view my beloved grandkitty, Edgrr...

The program would not respond,
and Microsoft had to shut it down..:(

[I LOVE what you named him!!
it is sooooo clever, 'dopted son..:)]

P.S. If he was eating ham, he is not a Muslim -
just a terrorist at heart..:)

[humblegunner]

The program would not respond

Oh, drat.. he's sitting on a stool in the kitchen eating ham bites off a fork!
Putfile links don't work well for some folks, I've no idea why.

[LadyX]

"he's sitting on a stool in the kitchen eating ham bites off a fork!"

Obviously your Mom has already taught him some manners.
You had Joe drinking from a running garden hose...
now I suppose Edgrr will drink from a goblet..:))

[citizensgratitude]

Gosh meandog this is a great picture.

God Bless our Troops !

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf." (George Orwell)