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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-23,24,25,26-06....We Give Thanks
November 23, 2006 | Billie

Posted on 11/23/2006 6:50:53 AM PST by Billie









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To: Billie; All
Dear Billie, I gave myself an American History lesson yesterday! First I went to David Barton's Wallbuilders Web site and read his fine essay, Thanksgiving in America, and then I found this complete listing of National Thanksgiving Day Proclamations and read through a great many of those! I came away with two very strong observations:
1) that these Proclamations by our various Congresses and Presidents throughout our years are become milestones in our history, waymarkers declaring "this is what happened here" by how the praises and petitions to God were framed, the listings of blessings given and of requests made; and

2) how very Christian these proclamations were - so overtly and naturally overflowing with direct quotes from the Scriptures and the outright Naming of God as He is named within the pages of His Good Book, and how fervent in both declaring and requesting to be declared the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the increase of His Kingdom and Righteousness in our schools, nation, and all the earth.

How thankful, how overflowing with thanksgiving I am to be an American, to enjoy this heritage! O Praise to God on High, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Savior of Mankind, Who Superintends over all the nations, amen!

Here is a sampling:

1782
By the United States in Congress assembled.
A PROCLAMATION.

It being the indispensable duty of all nations, not only to offer up their supplications to Almighty God, the giver of all good, for his gracious assistance in the a time of public distress, but also in a solemn and public manner to give him praise for his goodness in general, and especially for great and signal interpositions of his Providence in their behalf; therefore, the United States in Congress assembled, taking into their consideration the many instances of divine goodness to these states, in the course of the important conflict in which they have been so long engaged; and the present happy and promising state of public affairs; and the events of the war in the course of the last year now drawing to a close, particularly the harmony of the public councils, which is so necessary to the success of the public cause; the perfect union and good understanding which has hitherto subsisted between them and their allies, notwithstanding the artful and unwearied attempts of the common enemy to sow dissension between them divide them; the success of the arms of the United States and those of their allies, and the acknowledgment of their independence by another European power, whose friendship and commerce must be of great and lasting advantage to these states; and the success of their arms and those of their allies in different parts do hereby recommend it to the inhabitants of these states in general, to observe, and recommend it to the executives of request the several states to interpose their authority in appointing and requiring commanding the observation of the last Thursday, in the 28 day of November next, as a day of solemn thanksgiving to God for all his mercies: and they do further recommend to all ranks, to testify their gratitude to God for his goodness, by a cheerful obedience to his laws, and by promoting, each in his station, and by his influence, the practice of true and undefiled religion, which is the great foundation of public prosperity and national happiness. Given, &c.


41 posted on 11/24/2006 3:56:21 AM PST by .30Carbine
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To: Billie

How beautiful Billie! :)
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!


42 posted on 11/24/2006 6:20:56 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: All; ST.LOUIE1; Billie; JustAmy; dutchess; DollyCali; Mama_Bear; MEG33; Aquamarine; The Mayor; ...
I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving! :)

43 posted on 11/24/2006 6:24:14 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Good Morning all!

Yup had a great Thanksgiving, thank you, and having a great weather day here around the 70's.


44 posted on 11/24/2006 6:37:18 AM PST by stopem (God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
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To: Billie
After my pig out yesterday I am surprised that I feel like eating at all today.

We had roast duck with walnut, apricot and manderin stuffing followed by pumpkin pie and fresh cream.


My duck


Pumpkin Pie, the one we had was the smaller one which I froze from when I made the 2 of them about 3 or 4 weeks ago.

45 posted on 11/24/2006 6:51:22 AM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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To: Lady Jag

I hope you are feeling better


46 posted on 11/24/2006 6:52:07 AM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

November 24, 2006

Not “Why?” But “Who?”

READ: Psalm 42

Lord, all my desire is before You; and my sighing is not hidden from You. —Psalm 38:9 While appearing on a panel with other bereaved parents, I was surprised at how much I learned by listening. We were there to help a group of chaplains minister to the grieving, but we ended up learning from one another. One mom, who had lost her infant daughter to meningitis, shared a simple truth that touched me. She related that as she tried to work through the huge question of “Why?” she spoke to her dad about it. He told her that a better question to ask is “Who?” He explained that she may never know why her daughter was taken so early, but the help she needed most would come from pursuing who God is in this tragic situation. Think of what this means to us in our difficulties. When we face unexpected grief and ask “Who?” we get this answer: “The Father of mercies and God of all comfort” (2 Cor. 1:3). When we face a period of weakness, we discover that “the Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer” (Ps. 18:2). When the ungodliness of this world seems overwhelming, we can know that the “God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly” (Rom. 16:20). When “Why, God?” is on your heart, ask instead, “Who are You, God?” Then seek Him in His Word. Dave Branon

For Further Study
For comfort in your loss and grief, read How Can I Live With My Loss?
In the desert of grief God provides an oasis of grace.
Bible in One Year:   Ezekiel 22-23; 1 Peter 1

48 posted on 11/24/2006 7:01:51 AM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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49 posted on 11/24/2006 7:08:08 AM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: Billie

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over central Turkey during Exercise Anatolian Eagle, conducted at Konya Air Base. The two-week exercise ended Nov. 17, and gave Turkish and American forces the opportunity to work side-by-side during the joint training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ron Przysucha)


An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs combat air patrol over the glaciers of central Turkey during Exercise Anatolian Eagle. About a dozen F-16s and more than 200 Airmen traveled from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to participate in the NATO exercise at Konya Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ron Przysucha)


061118-M-3924S-006 Gainesville, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2006) - Two T-45C Goshawk jets from Training Air Wing One (TW-1) prepare to perform flyover maneuvers for football fans at Gator Stadium prior to the start of the University of Florida Gators match up against the visiting Western Carolina Catamounts. TW-1, consisting of pilots and student aviators from Training Squadron Seven (VT-7) and Training Squadron Nine (VT-9), performs flyovers for university games three to four times a season for various schools around the country. U.S. Navy photo by 1st Lt. Andrew Straessle (RELEASED)


061102-N-9769P-448 Eglin, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2006) - The basic explosive ordnance disposal warfare pin, or “crab” as it is known by EOD members, is an achievement given to military members who are dedicated to using their knowledge of explosives to save lives and protect property. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jayme Pastoric (RELEASED)


Children of Umarliyah, a small town located about 15 kilometers southwest of Tuz, Iraq, show off their new beanie babies Oct 22. Iraqi and coalition forces oversaw the donation of about 900 beanie babies to children throughout the region surrounding Tuz, Iraq. Photo by Spc. Michael Alberts, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs.

50 posted on 11/24/2006 8:16:11 AM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("A litany of complaints is not a plan." - GW Bush, referring to DNC's lack of a platform on ANYTHING)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Oh wow that heart of flowers & butterflies is so pretty!
& ((((You have a great day too!))))


51 posted on 11/24/2006 8:34:31 AM PST by Majie Purple
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To: GodBlessUSA; LUV W; The Mayor; Finest FRiends; FRiends; All


Those specifically listed in the recipient box...Thanks much for today's thus far pings!!!

52 posted on 11/24/2006 9:26:42 AM PST by Majie Purple
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To: DollyCali; Billie; The Mayor; JustAmy; GretchenM; Wolfstar; ilovew; snugs; LUV W; ohioWfan; ...

HOWDY EVERYBODY!!!!!

Hope everybody's Thanksgiving was a really great day!

With lots of turkey and lots of family and friends to enjoy it with!

I had a rough couple of weeks following the election and I want to appologize to those who post the DOSE thread for some of the remarkes I posted on this thread about thier thread a few days ago. they were uncalled for and I was too upset at that time and I shouldn't have posted them.

With that said, I hope the Christmas season and the rest of 2006t will go smoothly.

And 2007 will be fantastic!

The past election, of nothing else, has reminded me of one thing I am grateful for, that is, I live in a country were we have such PEACEFUL means of power transfer as elections, and when the people get tired of those they elected, there is alway the next election. Think about it.

What other country can you do this in?

God Bless America!


53 posted on 11/24/2006 9:43:56 AM PST by Anne of DC (Bush Conservative on board!)
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To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...

Good Day After Thanksgiving To All!

We have now had our third "Thanksgiving meal"..with brisket and blackeyed peas added..along with Banana Pudding..
I have had no sleep but am having a wonderful visit with family and all the animals.I plan on a big crash tonight!!
Thank you ,Lord, for all these many blessings and a gorgeous day.

54 posted on 11/24/2006 12:02:26 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: MEG33; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; fatima; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy; Kitty Mittens; ...

Hope You All Had A Great Thanksgiving!


55 posted on 11/24/2006 12:58:21 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa
Thanks so very much for the post Thanksgiving pic & sentiments pings!!

My weekend greeting will be pinged in return...Just not quie yet... Take care. ;oD
56 posted on 11/24/2006 3:21:37 PM PST by Majie Purple
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To: Anne of DC

Happy Thanksgiving!


57 posted on 11/24/2006 5:06:59 PM PST by Sam Cree (don't mix alcopops and ufo's - absolute reality)
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To: Billie; Mama_Bear; jkphoto; ST.LOUIE1; snugs; silent_jonny; GodBlessUSA; Wolfstar; TPartyType; ...
How's this for a turkey leftover idea? Teeheehee!Have a weekend stuffed with fond memories & fun!!



58 posted on 11/24/2006 5:42:47 PM PST by Majie Purple
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To: The Mayor; Purple Mountains Maj; Kitty Mittens; DollyCali; JustAmy; Billie; GodBlessUSA; ...
That's a great message, and I thank you for sharing it here, dear Mayor.

The theme is similar to what I came away with after listening to the Focus on the Family radio broadcast yesterday - I recommend it to all! -

All of us have suffering in our lives;
Not all of us are thankful through it.

May we continually offer up to Him a Sacrifice of Praise, the fruit of lips that bless His Name, amen (Hebrews 13:15).

59 posted on 11/25/2006 3:25:35 AM PST by .30Carbine
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To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...

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Lord, hold all who serve our country in your loving hands. Protect them while they protect us. Bless them and their families as they serve this nation.
~~~

Wishing the Finest a Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

60 posted on 11/25/2006 6:53:05 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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