A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...... Apr 7 & 8 -08....Military Tribute

Billie, The Mayor

[La Enchiladita]

Semper Fido, Kitty Mittens...



True Story

[Kitty Mittens]

How are you?

I am Well, Sweet jaycee, and Hope you are the Same. I Used Gifworks to Write 'Hugs' on this Gif; you had a Good Idea to Try this with Gifworks, and it Inspired me to Try it. I Usually Use ACDSee.

Dear 'Dita, Thank you for the Heartwarming Story you Posted the Link to; it was a Joy to Read. : )

Have a Beautiful Day, my Sisters in Christ, and All Finest FRiends.

[jaycee]

Thats the sweetest cat! You post the cutest things....I don’t find them like you do! I’m gonna have to go on a big find soon but when I do, I can’t stop! Bless you, sweet Kitty!

[Billie]

I loved this, dita! Despise them, and get sick at my stomach even thinking they might get to move back into our White House. :(

[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.

[La Enchiladita]

It is a horrible thought, isn’t it?

[La Enchiladita]

Adorable cat, me dear:)

[The Mayor]

April 9, 2008

The Oyster Man

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READ: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

That the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. —2 Corinthians 4:7

In the days of John Wesley, lay preachers with limited education would sometimes conduct the church services. One man used Luke 19:21 as his text: "Lord, I feared Thee, because Thou art an austere man" (KJV). Not knowing the word austere, he thought the text spoke of "an oyster man."

He explained how a diver must grope in dark, freezing water to retrieve oysters. In his attempt, he cuts his hands on the sharp edges of the shells. After he obtains an oyster, he rises to the surface, clutching it "in his torn and bleeding hands." The preacher added, "Christ descended from the glory of heaven into . . . sinful human society, in order to retrieve humans and bring them back up with Him to the glory of heaven. His torn and bleeding hands are a sign of the value He has placed on the object of His quest."

Afterward, 12 men received Christ. Later that night someone came to Wesley to complain about unschooled preachers who were too ignorant even to know the meaning of the texts they were preaching on. The Oxford-educated Wesley simply said, "Never mind. The Lord got a dozen oysters tonight."

Our best may not always measure up to the standards of others. But God takes our inadequacies and humble efforts and uses them for His glory.

The Master can use what you have to offer,
Though you may consider it small;
His work here on earth is done through His children,
So give Him your best, give your all. —Hess

Do what you can where you are with what you have.

Bible in One Year: Joshua 22–24; Proverbs 3:27-35

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor
Thanks You :)
I wish you a great day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Conor
I haven't seen you in a while. Just wanted to say hello and hope all is well with you. :)

[Billie]

It is a horrible thought, isn’t it?

It just can't happen - it just can't. ANYBODY but the hillbillies. :(

Let's try to put that out of our minds for a bit with sweet things to think about. :)

Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

[ConorMacNessa]

Doing great, thanks - only four more treatments to go!

[GodBlessUSA]

Terrific news Conor :)
Finished, just in time to enjoy the nice weather. I hope you are feeling great.