A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-15,16,17-06....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

15 December 2006 | billie

[DollyCali]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA, JustAmy ~



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"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


12-11-06 ~ Military Monday
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

12-12-06 ~ Christmas Music
By God Bless USA

12-13-06 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by Just Amy

12-14-06 ~ My Two Cents, JH2 ~
2006 Major events in Year that Almost Wasn’t
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Billie

Have a wonderful weekend!

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

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

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

I received this in my email June 10th, the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[The Mayor]

Happy to see you back and safe.

[Majie Purple]

((((Thanks much!))))

[Majie Purple]

Lovely poem Dita Thanks for a ping to it.

[Majie Purple]

Better a little late wearing red in support of Our US Troops & Allies! gif post, than never!Here it is...

[Majie Purple]

Cute pic of Chach!
Yea full fledged Grad dog!

[Majie Purple]

Re: cheesecake...Yum!
Have You ever had a pumpkin cheesecake?
They are good too!

[Majie Purple]

Re: 134...
Thank You Diver D!
Same Merry Christmas wish to you & yours!!

[Majie Purple]

Re: # 53 pic...
Nnniiiicce!

[Majie Purple]

Wow, that red heart shaped by people in red is cool!

[Majie Purple]

Cool pics as always but my fave of this batch is the diver!

[luvie]

I wondered where you had been! (((hugs)))

Welcome back!

[DollyCali]

Darling kitty graphic maj... I am so sorry about your problems - weather related. FReeper Bevlar in Oregon as has power outages & just had wood stove for heat. Glad things are restored & isn't it amazing how much we take for granted UNTIL we have the losses..weather it be things around the home, our health, our friends.

Life is surely unpredictable..Stay safe!

[DollyCali]

Doggone it sistah! I gained 5# just reading the recipe!

:-)

But, after I prepare it & eat it ALL, I will gain 15# & then the "Doggone" will prolly get worse!

[Kitty Mittens]

You were Missed, Dear One in Christ! Thank You, our Savior, for Thy Protections and Thy Grace!

[MEG33]

;)
Thank you, Billie! It is beautiful! More of your"magic".

[MEG33]

Shiver..I hate losing power..I have never been without so long!

[DollyCali]

I believe most here know that "Our Tonk" is taking his final earthly steps en-route to eternity Thread here note Mojo's sad note/post Number - 2841 .

Our prayers go with the family of our friend, a patriot, and dear friend of what is right about America & our great military. He visited us on occasion here at the Finest but was mostly found at the Canteen. It is always a sad & helpless feeling to watch from afar as these things unfold. It is even harder to be in the center of them & feel overwhelmed. Only our God can help with peace & calm during these times.

This morning's devotional(which I always post Sunday mornings at Singles thread & else where on occasion) is of life & love but can also be an awareness of life's transitions...from the earthly to the spiritual, void of time, matter & space.

I look at that pix of maybe being Tonk.. he is walking with someone special..maybe an angel? Look what awaits him!!!! We can't imagine!

Have a wonderful & peace-filled Lord's Day all!

[MEG33]

Thank you,Dolly..May the Lord guide and comfort Tonk and his loved ones..He is sorely missed.

[MEG33]

His Love is Eternal

John 14:1-3
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

~May Your Sunday Be Filled With Blessings~

[The Mayor]

December 17, 2006

A Gift Of Shelter

READ: Luke 2:1-7

There was no room for them in the inn. —Luke 2:7

Life was tough for Datha and her family. At age 39, she had a heart attack and bypass surgery and learned that she had coronary artery disease. A year later, her 15-year-old daughter Heather became paralyzed as the result of a car accident. Datha quit her job to take care of Heather, and the bills started piling up. Soon they would be facing eviction. Datha was so angry with God that she stopped praying.

Then came Christmas Eve 2004. A young girl knocked on Datha’s door. The girl wished her a “Merry Christmas,” gave her an envelope, and left quickly. Inside was a gift that would cover Datha’s housing needs for the next year. The attached note read, “Please accept this gift in honor of the Man whose birthday we celebrate on this holy night. Long ago, His family also had a shelter problem.”

Luke 2 tells the story of Joseph and Mary as they searched for a shelter for Mary to deliver her baby. They found a place with the animals. Later in His life, Jesus said of Himself, “The Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (Matt. 8:20).

Jesus understood Datha’s troubles. He brought her hope and met her needs through others who contributed funds.

We can cast all our cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7). In Christ, we find shelter (Ps. 61:3-4). —Anne Cetas

God will take care of you still to the end;
O what a Father, Redeemer, and Friend!
Jesus will answer whenever you call;
He will take care of you: trust Him for all!  —Crosby

You do the casting, God will do the caring.

Bible in One Year:   Amos 7-9; Revelation 8