A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-15,16,17-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

June 15, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

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

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 ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


06-11,12-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

06-13-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

0614-07 ~ No Gloating!
By JohnHuang2
Presented by Aquamarine

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

[The Mayor]

June 17, 2007

A Letter From Dad

READ: 2 Timothy 1:1-10

Stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. —2 Timothy

A few months before my father died of cancer, he wrote me a letter in which he said: “I never think of you that I don’t offer up a short prayer for you and your success. I know you. I know what’s behind you. And I am pretty sure that I understand your goals, the kind of writing you hope to do, and the message you wish to convey. Stay in there and pitch, and may the Lord bless you. I am just so proud and thankful that the Lord let me be your father.”

That letter is one of my dad’s greatest gifts to me.

The New Testament contains two letters from Paul to Timothy, a young man he mentored and considered his “true son in the faith” (1 Tim. 1:2) and his “beloved son” (2 Tim. 1:2). The second letter begins with Paul’s deeply personal words assuring Timothy of his love and faithful prayers (vv.2-3). Paul affirmed Timothy’s spiritual heritage (v.5) and his God-given gifts and calling (vv.6-7). Then he encouraged him to live boldly for the gospel of Christ (v.8).

Dads, you can give great encouragement to your children by writing them a letter of love and affirmation. It may be the greatest gift you can give them. Why not sit down and write it from your heart today.

God gives us children for a time
To nurture and to love,
To give them our encouragement,
With wisdom from above. —Sper

The greatest gift a father can give his children is himself.

Bible in One Year:   Nehemiah 7-9; Acts 3

[Majie Purple]

You are very welcome Caring Kitty! So glad am i that you didn’t have that one already...So God could use it to bring you a blessing and a smile!!

[Majie Purple]

To All The Dad's of All The Folks in FReeperville!!!!!!!...

[Majie Purple]

[MEG33]

Always There by Jean Monti

~Happy Father's Day To The Finest~
"God gives us children for a time
To nurture and to love,
To give them our encouragement,
With wisdom from above. —Sper
The greatest gift a father can give his children is himself."

May Your Day Be Fllled With Blessings

[The Mayor]

Good Morning.
A relaxing family Fathers Day here in the Mayor's house.

My kids are no longer this young.. and neither am I.. : )

[MEG33]

Such a darling picture! Have a wonderful day, Rus.

It’ rained here most of the morning..We are under a flash flood warning..I am planning a lazy day.

[Lady Jag]

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad

Author unknown

[The Mayor]

That pic was taken Fathers Day 7 years ago.

Sounds like a good day to stay in for you Meg.
We could use some rain for my new grass.

[The Mayor]

I love that Lady Jag!

Thank you.

[Riley]

Happy Sunday!

[Mama_Bear]

God bless all fathers, especially our military dads who are separated from their children while deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please God, when their tour of duty is complete, bring them safely home to their families and a grateful America.

[MEG33]

Amen..Beautiful, Mama Bear..I just had loded this in

~Welcome Home~
Dad's First Look At His Son
~
*Thank You To Our Dads Serving Our Country*
Far Away From Home and Their Children.

[Syncro]

GRATE pictures, Mama Bear!

Happy Father’s Day J K photo.

[luvie]

"FATHERS AND SONS"
Jeff Russell

[Majie Purple]

Wonderful, Meg!

[Majie Purple]

Awwww such a sweet Fam pic!

[Majie Purple]

Hi L J! Good’un!

[Majie Purple]

Hi Ri!
Long time no chat...
How are you?

[Majie Purple]

Very moving Father’s Day collage and text M B!