A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-13,14,15-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

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

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~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


04-09-10-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

04-11-12-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday & Thursday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

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, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[ConorMacNessa]

It does nicely in my garden - hard to find in commerce though. You’ll probably need to go to a rose vendor who specializes in Old Garden Roses.

[jaycee]

Gee Bee, Love the Pledge and your little “happy Friday” display! Good Morning to all!

[MEG33]

Beautiful, Conor..So glad to see your lovely pictures again!

[ConorMacNessa]

Have to rune now - must get in to the office. TTYL.

[stopem]

Good Morning!

[jaycee]

Thanks for the beautiful red rose, Meg. I will be wearing my Red today for the Troops and Red Hat Luncheon!

[jaycee]

WOW AND DOUBLE WOW! LOVELY!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thank you GB.
HUGS!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning FR Finest!

I hope you all will have a great weekend!!!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL I love this table you created for the weekend. :) That’s how I feel today. ;)

[beachn4fun]

Hope all goes well with work and trip.

Me too! LOL I'm glad this is my last year, though.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning back atcha.

All is well over here except I’m not liking those black clouds above my building!

How’s it going for you?

[MEG33]

;) Have fun at lunch!

[The Mayor]

April 13, 2007

Celebrating Disappointment

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READ: Psalm 30

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing. —Psalm 30:11

After receiving his second Academy Award, Denzel Washington said to his family, “I told you, if I lost tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate. And if I won tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate.” Denzel, a Christian, was trusting God, whether in blessing or in disappointment.

A Christian couple I know were inspired to follow Denzel’s example. The woman was applying for a dream job that had just opened up where she worked. The interview went well, but she knew she might not get the position. Her husband suggested, “Let’s make reservations at our favorite restaurant this Friday to celebrate—no matter what the outcome.”

Soon the news came that someone else was offered the job. But that Friday the disappointed couple still celebrated. While eating a delicious meal, they were able to count their blessings and renew their faith in the God who holds tomorrow’s opportunities in His hand.

When the psalmist counted his blessings, he was lifted out of his despair and praised God, saying, “You have turned for me my mourning into dancing” (Ps. 30:11).

Are you facing a situation in which you could be disappointed? Why not set up a celebration to count your blessings no matter what the outcome?

Thank God in your disappointment,
Celebrate His grace and love;
Know that He will never leave you
And will bless you from above. —D. De Haan

The pain of disappointment is soothed by a heart of gratitude.

Bible in One Year:   1 Samuel 22-24; Luke 12:1-31

[beachn4fun]

Oh, I'll try not to work to hard. Oh, never let a redneck pick out a pet for you. ok?

[MEG33]

;0)

[MEG33]

Lookin’ mighty cute, stopem!

[stopem]

:)

Thank you!

[MEG33]

Hope your weekend is great!

[GodBlessUSA]

HeeHee

I'm watching Fox. This weather sounds awful. They say the noreaster is a possible disaster storm. Not good. I hope they are wrong.