A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-22,23-07...Warm Fuzzy Wednesday...and Thursday

August 22, 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.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

Welcome to Warm Fuzzy Wednesday at the Finest. For those who start counting the days on Monday until the weekend, we're halfway there! So we're here to banish those doldrums and make you smile inside! Please feel free to post sweet graphics and/or little stories that make you feel all warm and fuzzy - or just come by and give us a smile. Only two more days 'til the weekend!

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

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 08-20,21-07 MilitaryTribute

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

[Billie]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; ,
and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew Diver Dave....................cousin ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews W.W.Smith.......................son sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew Himyar.............................son jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend varina davis...............grandson weeder1.....................nephew MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew fatima...............granddaughter Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews meanie monster ....family friend ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband monkeyface...........2 grandsons redhead................grandnephew Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty Hoosiersailor ...........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike.................active duty

OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw gonzo............................soninlaw Rivendell.......................daughter vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew jackv....................................son prophetic.................brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins Tina Kirby...........................son Kudsman.......................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother TADSLOS............................son Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews dwhole2th.............................son skimask...............................son VARepublican.......................son Katydidnt..............................son oneolcop...............................son Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews Trooprally.............................son 007girl.............................nephew arbee4bush ...................daughter PERKY2004...................husband SoldierDad...............son, nephew SoldierDad..............niece, cousin

[Old Grumpy]

” . . . before all the President Bush bashing. (I took great pleasure in all the Clinton bashing threads!) I just choose to avoid those kinds of threads now - we get enough bashing of our president when we turn on the tv or read a newspaper.”

I feel EXACTLY the same way.

[Billie]

Hi, Old Grumpy - you won’t feel grumpy on this thread. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Oh Billie
That stinks. I’m afraid to change to Vista too just from reading about it. I won't now. I don’t know why they had to change it so drastically like this. I can't believe they did that. It isn’t compatible with programs is so .

I hope you can upload a version of XP at some point.

[The Mayor]

August 22, 2007

Inner Peace

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READ: Isaiah 53:7-9

Be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing. —1 Peter 3:8-9

How do we react to hostile criticism? If it causes us to strike back angrily at our critics, we need to learn from colonial preacher Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758).

Regarded by scholars as an insightful philosopher, Edwards was vindictively attacked by the ruling body of his church in Northampton, Massachusetts. They felt he was wrong to teach that a person needed to be born again before taking part in the Lord’s Supper.

Although he was dismissed from his church, Edwards still maintained a loving and forgiving attitude. One supportive member wrote of him, “I never saw the least symptoms of displeasure in his countenance . . . , but he appeared like a man of God, whose happiness was out of the reach of his enemies.”

Edwards was simply copying the example of the Lord Jesus. When the Savior was insulted, He did not repay with an insult. When He was falsely denounced, He remained silent, “as a sheep before its shearers is silent” (Isa. 53:7).

Do you have an inner peace even when criticized? As you ask the Holy Spirit for His help, you can, as Edwards did, respond in a Christlike way to false accusations or gossip. 

For Further Study
How do we know when to keep silent
and when to defend our beliefs?
Read Developing The Art Of Gracious Disagreement

The worst criticism of you can bring out the best in you.

Bible in One Year:  Psalms 110-112; 1 Corinthians 5

[The Mayor]

[Majie Purple]

W F W (& Extended to(Whew!... Thurs.) I'm all in! :)

To whom & whatever I post re: W F Thread...I won't forget...I just know already I will need to spread stuff: pics/comments out over 2 days/nights.

It's nice not to have to fit everything in/on in one day! So, if I don't post to someone(s) on W I'll be sure to on Th. m'kay?

I'm sure many others will be doing the same...

I sooooo very much looooooooovvvvvvvve this W F Thread! So uplifting;fun and joy filled surprises herein! :)

Let's bring it on everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!(Lurkers too...C'mon, you know you want to! Bless a Freeper you know/like/love today via words or pics or comments that's what this Thread is here for Y'all! Fill 'er up with good;kind stuff for/to whomever you choose! :)

[Billie]

Just hang on to your computers with Windows XP as long as you can. :( I spent about an hour on the phone (long distance - "our" phone will be charged for it) yesterday with a tech from PI, and he couldn't resolve my issue either. They don't HAVE a later version of the software built for Vista, so I really am not sure what to do now - I can send it back and get a refund, but big deal - what's $39.95 going to buy that's even comparable in a photo editing program? That price was greatly reduced from the retail price and they offered it to me because my original PI didn't work on Vista.

[Billie]

Hi, majjie! Your posts are always so cheerful and uplifting. :)

[Jack Deth]

Warm Fuzzy Wednesday Poetry


Providence





It's not every day that a Kitten scratches upon a Door
To nonchalantly enter and glide across the Floor
Then leap upon some furniture, as though he or she had never departed

Picking up on a conversation that had never really started
Plying the potential owner with sly and subtle Feline wiles
Wearing away at whatever resistance with flat faced, wide eyed guile
As my handsome Human repairs to the Kitchen for some food

Something sweet and delicious, that nicely matches my mood
A bowl of luscious Milk, which I savor with an slow upward glance
Very pleased to see that My Big Guy has weakened his defensive stance

And soon, I'll be enjoying rubs between my ears and under my chin
Arching my back in Mid~Purr while revealing a most satisfied grin
For those who have never encountered a Kitten, you really haven't a clue
And the First Rule is. You do not choose a Kitten. The Kitten chooses you!


Jack Deth~ 08/22/07.

[Majie Purple]

As fascinating as this gif gift find for You is...It doesn't hold a candle(nor a flashlight,*wink*) to how fascinating You are! I am/we are blessed to get the op to know You!

Happy Day to Ya,Jonny!

[Biggirl]

Love your picture graphic. =^..^=

[Biggirl]

...And that little kitten also is cute! =^..^=

[Majie Purple]

Hi & T Y Sweet Billie!( for Your comments & pic posts!!)
HUGS!
Sorry Your computer/Vista is still giving You probs!
I feel for Ya!

[Majie Purple]

There have been a passle of poems/pics, I have/had yet to thank you for the pings too...So now, I will do that very thing...Thanks much!... reciprocal pic ping to come, just later...
I already need to go off line for a bit...

[ConorMacNessa]

Great thread and Pledge, Billie. Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday. I’m posting from work so I have no graphics for the present.

[Kitty Mittens]

Hi, Dear (((((Billie)))))! I Hope your Computer Problems are Resolved Soon; I've had my Share, and they can be Frustrating.

Here is a Pic I Snapped Recently of a Cute Bunny Trying to Hide, but it's a Little Out of Focus, Lol.

A Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday to All!

[Kitty Mittens]

Conor, Thank you for the Pings I Receive to your Wonderful Graphics; I Always Love them, but Never Say Thank you!

[jaycee]

Love your little ‘wabbit’, Miss Kitty.....there’s nothing sweeter. Did I ever mention that the rabbits in my yard eat the birdseed that drops on the ground....they love it!!!

[Majie Purple]

Awww,dat widdo bun bun is adorabibble & doesn’t look one bit out of focus to my eyes...
:)