A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-12-07...Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

[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.

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

** *Handel ~ Messiah ~ For Unto Us A Child Is Born

And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people: For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.

** Dean Martin - Silver Bells    **Whitney Houston ~ Joy To The World

**Josh Groban ~ O Holy Night    **Clay Aiken ~ Mary Did You Know

**Mannheim Steamroller~Carol Of The Bells ** Boston Pops~Sleigh Ride

** Josh Groban ~ Believe **The Polar Express ~ Main Theme

**Trans- Siberian Orchestra - Pachelbel's Christmas

**Mormon Tabernacle Choir ~ Gloria, In Excelsis Deo

**Vienna Boys Choir ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

**Pavarotti ~Ave Maria       **Nat King Cole ~ Noel

**Michael Buble ~ I'll Be Home    **Natalie Cole ~ Caroling Caroling

**Martina McBride ~ The Gift  **Tony Bennett ~ Christmas Songs(mix)

**David Bowie & Bing Crosby ~ Peace On EarthLittle Drummer Boy

**Barbara Mandrell ~ Must Have Been the Mistletoe

**George Winston ~ The Holly & The Ivy ** Bing Crosy ~ Silent Night

** Dave Koz & Brenda Russell ~ Get Here** John Tesh ~ Homecoming

** Charlie Brown ~ Christmas Time Is Here ** The Grinch ~ Whoville Carol

** Johnny Mathis ~ We Need A Little Christmas

**Vanessa Williams & Bobby Caldwel ~ Baby It's Cold Outside

** Nat King Cole ~ The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)

**Harry Connick Jr. ~ Let It Snow ** Andy Williams ~ Happy Holidays

** Natalie Cole ~ Grown Up Christmas List

**Mannheim Steamroller ~ God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

**Bing Crosby ~ Hawaiian Christmas Song, Melekalikimaka

**Bobby Darin ~ Auld Lang Syne

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

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-10,11-07 Military Tribute

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

[GodBlessUSA]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, GeeBee - great thread and Pledge. Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday!

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Conor :)
How are you this morning? Happy WF Wednesday!

[ConorMacNessa]

Doing great thanks! How about you?

[GodBlessUSA]

:)

I'm doing pretty good. Thanks. Just in need of more coffee.

[The Mayor]

December 12, 2007

Grief Is Messy

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READ: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. —1 Thessalonians 4:13 The film We Are Marshall tells of the November 14, 1970, plane crash that took the lives of most of the Marshall University football team, the coaching staff, and many community leaders of Huntington, West Virginia. Seventy-five lives were lost in the crash, which devastated the university and the community. Through the composite characters of  Paul Griffen and Annie Cantrell, the film dramatizes the aftermath of the crash. Their stories intertwine because Griffen’s son, Chris, was Annie’s fiancé. When Chris died, their lives were plunged into a year of pain that seemed unbearable. Why? Because, as Paul told Annie, “Grief is messy.”

He was right, grief is messy. All of us grieve at one time or another—including those of us who are Christ-followers. For the believer, however, there is something beyond the tears, pain, and loss. There is hope.

Writing to a church family who had seen loved ones taken in death, Paul acknowledged the reality of grief. But he challenged them not to “sorrow as others who have no hope” (1 Thess. 4:13). Loss and death are part of life, but believers can face them, knowing that Christians never say goodbye for the last time. We can comfort one another (v.18) with the hope of the resurrection and a future reunion.

The Lord has promised to prepare
A place in heaven above—
A home where we will always be
With Him and those we love.  —Sper

Because Christ lives, death is not tragedy but triumph.

Bible in One Year:   Hosea 9-11; Revelation 3

[MEG33]

Thank You, Gee Bee for Our Beautiful
Christmas Music Thread!
Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To The Finest
Here it is rainy and 40ish..Perfect day for music
..and naps..

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
Thank You.

[GodBlessUSA]

So Very Lovely Meg! :)
Thanks! Today is a perfect nap day here too, except.....I have too much to do. LOL
Hugs!

[MEG33]

More Coffee

[MEG33]

Thank you!..I’ll take a nap for both of us. ...extra long.
;o)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Mayor - thanks for the daily reading.

[ConorMacNessa]

Wishing You a Happy and Blessed Christmas

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks!! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks. Somehow it won’t be the same though. LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

This is so beautiful Conor!
Thank You!

[luvie]

Beautiful thread and lotsa wonderful music GB! Thanks for all
your hard work!

[MEG33]

Beautiful ,Conor..I am going to click on some music and do my chores before my nap.
;o)

[GodBlessUSA]

Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back home——whose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to do——we ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen


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; JustAmy; 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. Amen

gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband 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 ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson Scubachick.................husband Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband 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

debm29palms........(RIP) husband 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 meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...............2 grandsons redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son 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 007girl..........................nephew arbee4bush ....................daughter EdgewoodPilot.....son,nephew,nephew PERKY2004.......................husband Diver Dave......................cousin Mr. & Mrs TroopRally..............son