A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day......Mar. 31 & Apr 1 -08....Military Tribute

Billie, The Mayor

[Billie]

God Bless Our Troops for
keeping us safe at home

[Dubya]

April Fool’s Day

The first of April, some do say,
Is set apart for All Fools’ Day.
But why the people call it so,
Nor I, nor they themselves do know.
But on this day are people sent
On purpose for pure merriment.

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Who was the first person to look at a cow and say,
“I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things here,
and drink whatever comes out”?

[jaycee]

That is a wonderful picture, Meg....thank you!

[MEG33]

Thank you jaycee..How are you today? I got some more carpet spot cleniing done and baked a cake...waiting on FR to return...Is it your birthday today?

[jaycee]

Meg, I just sent a long post to all of you all about not being able to get on Free Republic today. It is over at Amy’s...would you please check it out and you will see what a time I have had. Yes, today is my birf-day...I am an April Fool girl!

[jaycee]

Just darling, Billie!

[MEG33]

~JAYCEE~

Have A Wonderful Day!

[kelsiejackson]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome—I’m glad to be a part!

[MEG33]

I loved your great graphics! *WELCOME*!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY (AND TUESDAY) TO FINEST FRIENDS!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[The Mayor]

April 1, 2008

In The Driver's Seat

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READ: Matthew 5:13-16

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. —Matthew 5:16

I love the story of the stressed-out woman who was tailgating a man as they drove on a busy boulevard. When he slowed to a stop at a yellow light, the woman hit the horn, cussing and screaming in frustration and gesturing angrily. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a police officer who ordered her to exit the car with her hands up. He took her to the police station and placed her in a holding cell.

An hour later, the officer returned and said, "I'm sorry, Ma'am. This has been a big mistake. When I pulled up behind you, I noticed your 'What Would Jesus Do?' license plate holder and your 'Follow Me to Sunday School' bumper sticker. I assumed the car was stolen!"

Satan doesn't care so much if you're a Christian as long as you don't act like one. If he can get you to live by his signals, he can damage and disarm you every time and dishonor the name of Christ in the process.

Instead, Jesus calls believers to be "salt" and to "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matt. 5:16).

With Jesus in the driver's seat of our lives, we can show off the love and glory of God.

Called to be salt and light in this world,
Called to preserve and to shine,
Called to reflect the glory of God—
Oh, what a calling is mine! —Fitzhugh

Don't let Satan manage the details of your life.

Bible in One Year: Joshua 4–6; Proverbs 1:1-7

[gpapa]

August 1, 2002: USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 arriving at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

[MEG33]

Just beautiful,gpapa..Thank you!

[MEG33]

Priceless! Thank you, Mayor.

[ConorMacNessa]

Great pic, Gpapa!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Mayor - thanks for the daily lesson!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Meg - how are you doing this evening?

[MEG33]

I am fine, thank you, Conor..just about ready to cook dinner.

[ConorMacNessa]

Great, Meg - Enjoy! I'm sitting down with an apres dinner glass of scotch. :)

[The Mayor]

I agree, that one is priceless.

I just had to run out and do a TV interview.
Good News on toll fight, Getting rid of the tolls issue passed in the senate committee, next is floor vote.