A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-31 thru 09-02-07.......T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[GodBlessUSA]

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, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-27,28-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-29-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by GodBlessUSA

08-30-07 ~ John Huang2, My 2 cents
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

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

[GodBlessUSA]

Aw,Sweet! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Jaycee :)
Thanks!

[GodBlessUSA]

This is awesome Dave! Those chimes are a beautiful gift!

Have a terrific weekend :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good evening Maj :)

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! Happy Friday Dita! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi ((((KittyMittens)))) :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank you .30carbine :)

[jaycee]

Have a great weekend, everybody!

[jaycee]

THIS IS WHAT I WORE TODAY FOR "WEAR RED FOR THE TROOPS". DO YOU LIKE IT?

[Majie Purple]

Thanks much for the most recent pings/pics/comments(”...gorgeous;beautiful;Mmmm & Thank you’s...” punctuation smiley)/sentiments etc... on this and on the W F W Thread, Ladies!!!

[shield]

What a precious and beautiful little girl.

[Majie Purple]

T Y!
A precious & beautiful www find that wee one’s pic is!

[The Mayor]

What a pleasant surprise I found in our mail box when I got home Luv W, Thank you so much!

You didn’t have to do that, just meeting you and your husband was enough of a present. I am so glad you enjoyed your visit with us and your trip to Maine.

God Bless you my FRiend!

[MEG33]

She is just adorable in her red outfit!

[MEG33]

I know someone will be thrilled to receive those beautiful chimes..

Tip on organizing garage..Hang everything you can on hooks to clear the floor..Use clear plastic storage bins that you can identify what is in them..or wire baskets. and labels where appropriate..

I don’t have anything in my garage that involves making things like you do..but I have plenty of things in the house stored that required labelling.. I did that as part of my “make an office” project and organized keepsakes, closets and bookcases.

Edit...the hardest job of all.
;o)

[GodBlessUSA]

I think this is terrific!! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Finest

Have A Wonderful Weekend
Everyone

[The Mayor]

September 1, 2007

Refusing Help

READ: 2 Kings 5:9-14

The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. —1 Corinthians 12:7

In 1869, John Roebling dreamed of building a massive bridge over the East River from Brooklyn to Manhattan. Unfortunately, at the outset of the project, his foot was crushed in an accident. In the recovery process, Roebling insisted he knew best and took charge of his own medical care. After refusing help, he began to show signs of tetanus. Before long, Roebling’s jaw had locked into a permanent smile. Seizures and dementia plagued him until his death weeks later.

The Bible records a story about an independent person who balked at the help offered him. Naaman, a great warrior of Syria, suffered from leprosy. He sought out the prophet Elisha for healing but had preconceived ideas about how the healing should take place. So when Elisha sent his messenger to tell him to dip in the Jordan River seven times, Naaman was enraged. But Naaman’s own servants gave wise advice: “If the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it?” (2 Kings 5:13). And so Naaman followed the prophet’s simple instructions, and his leprosy was cured.

God gives us gifts to aid each other (1 Cor. 12:7). But self-sufficiency shuts the door on much-needed help. Let’s be open to the helping hand He provides. 

The Lord extends His gracious hand
To those in desperate need,
He lifts them up, He helps them stand
Through caring saints and loving deed. —D. De Haan

The first step in getting help is humility.

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 135-136; 1 Corinthians 12

[jaycee]

Mr. Mayor, Thank you for our Daily Bread this Sat.morning!