A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...07-03-03..Will Frustrated Dems burst into open surrender to Bush?

JohnHuang2, Dutchess and Billie | JohnHuang2

[GailA]

Good afternoon..another home run John

[dutchess]

Good afternoon Gail. What a precious picture. Wonder if billie can do something with it (hint hint Billie)

[FreeTheHostages]

Wow, everyone's getting their 4th plans into effect -- one can tell from this thread! LOL -- we're not here!

My brain is already on vacation. It's just as well.

HAVE A HAPPY 4TH, HOBBIT!

[GailA]

I hoped she could when I saw it.

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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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; Mama_Bear; Dansangel; Dutchess; Aquamarine; 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.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Pippin....niece,nephew,loved one Doug from Upland......son-in-law weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon..son-in-law,grandson BeforeISleep...................son BeAllYouCan Be............son Tiffee4Bob............boyfriend The Mayor.................niece consort...2 daughters, son-in-law Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty LongCut..................active duty Trish.......................active duty bkwells..................active duty

Maigrey................cousin ladtx....................2 sons Mama_Bear...........nephew gator girl............husband severa................husband MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA........................son SpookBrat...........nephew Himyar.....................son boxerblues............2 sons the piper...................son sheeza...............husband kemathen7...........husband Diver Dave................niece deadhead................cousin JimRobinson.....2 nephews Armymarinemom.....3 sons kneezles...................son Darheel..................niece dixiesass..............nephew LadyX..............grandson AgThorn................2 sons valerieUSA............2 sons

[Pippin]

Have a Happy 4th Free!

[Mama_Bear]

Just popping in to say 'thank you' dutchess for bringing us JH2 today.

Funny stuff today, John. Thanks for the smiles. There is much truth in your humorous two cents. :-)

Now I must pop back out. Wishing everyone a nice day - what's left of it.

[FreeTheHostages]

Have a happy 4th too!

[deadhead]

"Good afternoon..another home run John"

I agree, Gail. Love the graphic you posted, adorable! Enjoy your letters to John, LadyX. JohnHuang2 is an awesome writer! Thank You for your 2 cents, JohnHuang2, I share what you write with friends and family. Barbara Streisand...grrrr

Have a wonderful Independence day and a great weekend!

[LadyX]

Thank you, Colleen.

Can't help but feel a little selfish, since JohnHuang2
surely should have wide national exposure.
Okay - his writings, that is..:))

He deserves so much more than being our secret Treasure....

Love ya, Dear John,

[Dubya]

Another good job. I knew it would be. Thanks to both of you.

[dutchess]

Hi friends...just checking in and out...slow day today...BUT...that's because we are all probably working on plans to celebrate our family and country. Love you all!

[LadyX]

{{{{{ Love 'n Hugs, dutchess }}}}}

[Dubya]

Just got in from work awhile ago. Getting things ready for holiday.

Been getting a house ready to paint and etc. I shoild have done it before it got so hot. :^) I don't mind though. Its fun.

[Dubya]

For those who are interested

An Independence Day Message From President Bush

“On July 4, 1776, our Founders adopted the Declaration of Independence, creating a great Nation and establishing a hopeful vision of liberty and equality that endures today. This Independence Day, we express gratitude for our many blessings and we celebrate the ideals of freedom and opportunity that our Nation holds dear.

“America's strength and prosperity are testaments to the enduring power of our founding ideals, among them, that all men are created equal, and that liberty is God's gift to humanity, the birthright of every individual. The American creed remains powerful today because it represents the universal hope of all mankind.

“On the Fourth of July, we are grateful for the blessings that freedom represents and for the opportunities it affords. We are thankful for the love of our family and friends and for our rights to think, speak, and worship freely. We are also humbled in remembering the many courageous men and women who have served and sacrificed throughout our history to preserve, protect, and expand these liberties. In liberating oppressed peoples and demonstrating honor and bravery in battle, the members of our Armed Forces reflect the best of our Nation.

“We also recognize the challenges that America now faces. We are winning the war against enemies of freedom, yet more work remains. We will prevail in this noble mission. Liberty has the power to turn hatred into hope.

“America is a force for good in the world, and the compassionate spirit of America remains a living faith. Drawing on the courage of our Founding Fathers and the resolve of our citizens, we willingly embrace the challenges before us.

“Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for a safe and joyous Independence Day. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.”

HAIL TO THE CHEIF

It sure does bless my heart to have a President and First Lady with their class.

[Dubya]

IS THERE ANY EASY ROAD TO FREEDOM?
Carl Sandburg

A relentless man loved France Long before she came to shame And the eating of bitter dust,

Loving her as mother and torch,

As bone of his kith and kin And he spoke passion, warning:

"Rest is not a word for free peoples-- rest is a monarchical word."

A relentless Russian loved Russia Long before she came to bare agony And valor amid rivers of blood,

Loving her as mother and torch,

As bone of his kith and kin: He remembered the old Swedish saying:

"The fireborn are at home in fire." A Kentucky-born Illinoisan found himself By journey through shadow and prayer The Chief Magistrate of the American people Pleading in words close to low whispers:

"Fellow citizens... we cannot escape history.

The fiery trial through which we pass Will light us down in honor or dishonor To the latest generation...

We shall nobly save or mealy lose The last best hope of earth.” Four little words came worth studying over:

“We must disenthrall ourselves.” And what is a thrall? And who are thralls? Men tied down or men doped, or men drowsy? He hoped to see them shake themselves loose and so be disenthralled.

There are freedom shouters.

There are freedom whisperers.

Both may serve.

Have I, have you, been too silent?

Is there an easy crime of silence?

Is there an easy road to freedom?

[Pippin]

I have a special post planned for tomorrow, Free, You gonna be here?

I decided to wait til tomorrow morning to post it it'll have graphics in it. I think you'll like it :O)

[Dubya]

[Pippin]

All right, Dubya!

Did you kill this thread?

[JohnHuang2]

Thanks, my friend -- and great job with the graphics, as always! :)