A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-12-06...Celebrate Living

[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.

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~ Billie, dutchess, DollyCali ~

Celebrate Living...

I was planning a light hearted "fun" pet thread...but with all the September 11th tributes...and just finishing watching the ABC Docudrama...(which the 2nd part was excellent in my opinion)...I just want to thank God for my life, for my friends..for lots to be grateful for. So....time for a re-run of....CELEBRATE LIVING!!!!!! Suggestions, obsrvations and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life are taken from the first of three "Life's Little Instruction Book" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Please feel free to add your own "words of wisdom" AND for added pleasure click on the music link and ENJOY!

Sounds Out Of Africa

Suggestions on how to live a happy & rewarding life:

Take time to smell the roses.

Take a nap on Sunday afternoon.

Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Never deprive someone of hope….it might be all they have….

Be thankful for every meal

Don't be afraid to say I'm sorry.

Don't take good health for granted.

Don't interrupt……Don't tailgate…

Improve your performance by….Improving your attitude.

Wave at children on the school bus.

Listen to your children.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep it simple.

Keep good company.

Keep your promise.

Be kinder than necessary.

Take good care of those you love.

Make it a habit to do nice things

Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

Wear outrageous underwear under the most formal business attire.

VOTE.

Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health and love.

Be a good loser.

Be a good winner.

Be romantic.

Live so that when you your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you.

Enjoy real maple syrup.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Never give anyone a fruitcake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in the shower.

Don't nag.

Don't gossip.

Don't expect money to bring you happiness.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never give up on anyone. Miracles happen every day.

Say thank you a lot.

Say please a lot.

Take your dog to obedience school. You'll both learn a lot.

Slow dance.

Don't rain on other people's parades.

Don't postpone joy.

Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

Count your blessings.

Whistle.

Marry only for love.

Call your mother.

Do more than is expected.

Be there when others need you.

Never sell yourself short.

Never be ashamed of your patriotism.

Never be ashamed of honest tears.

Never forget life before Free Republic.

Thank those who open the Finest door every morning with coffee, goodies and words of wisdom.

Give thanks for our military men and women and their families

Give thanks for all our Finest Friends.

Give thanks for Jim Robinson and FreeRepublic

07-01,02-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 09-11-06 Military Monday - September 11th

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

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you Mayor.

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Lovely Meg. Thank you.

[The Mayor]

September 13, 2006

Coping While Caring

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READ: Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. —Psalm 46:1

A survey titled “Caregiving in the US” estimates that more than 44 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, and a majority of them currently work or have worked while providing care. The survey also found that God, family, and friends were most often cited as sources of strength by people who are caring for others.

Three-fourths of the respondents said they relied on prayer to deal with the demands of caregiving. “Prayer is the best way to refresh yourself,” said one person. “I find a quiet place and pray and cry and get relief. Then I can go back into the room calm.”

“God is our refuge and strength,” wrote the psalmist, “a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). Eugene Peterson’s vivid paraphrase says: “God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need Him.”

Through prayer, we can step into the calming presence of the Lord and find strength to go on. As we bring our heartaches and needs to God, He meets us where we are and gives us His peace. He is an ever-present help who cares for us in every situation.

Caregiving is a high calling and a difficult task. But there is strength from the Lord to help us as we care for those who need us. —David C. McCasland

I must tell Jesus all of my trials,
I cannot bear these burdens alone;
In my distress He kindly will help me,
He ever loves and cares for His own.  —Hoffman

Prayer puts us in touch with God—our greatest caregiver.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year:   Proverbs 16-18; 2 Corinthians 6

[Majie Purple]

re: man feeding fly by bird bird
photo comments...
Thank you!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

God bless you Mayor.

[.30Carbine]

Thank you so very much, and thanks to God, who allows us to enter our praises and petitions through the atonement of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own!
Awake! my soul, and sing! of Him Who Died for thee
and Hail Him! as Thy Matchless King
through all eternity

[Billie]

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