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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....04-03-06....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor
Posted on 04/02/2006 7:58:02 PM PDT by The Mayor
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posted on
04/02/2006 7:58:06 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...
April 3, 2006
Death Cannot Divide Us
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25
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Although writers and philosophers have done their best to marshal weighty arguments in favor of life after death, they have not succeeded in bringing comfort to aching, anxious, questioning hearts.
Jesus, however, does not fail to satisfy us. He brings forth no philosophical arguments. He does not try to prove the reasonableness of immortality; He simply declares it! He speaks of what He knows, and answers with the authority of heaven: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live" (John 11:25). This resurrection has two aspects. The bodies of believers will be raised, and their spirits will also live on in heaven.
What does this mean for grieving Christians whose believing loved ones have died? Death does not sever our love for them, for love belongs to the spirit and not to the body. And when those we love go on a long journey, their thoughts can span the distance as though it were a step, and their love enfolds us as though they stood beside us. So it is today with our dear departed ones.
Are you sorrowing over one who has been called to heaven? Jesus promises that we will be reunited one day, when God gives us back our precious loved ones. M. R. De Haan, M.D.
When from the dead God raised His Son
And called Him to the sky,
He gave our souls a living hope
That they should never die! Watts
Christ has replaced the dark door of death with the shining gate of life.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Live With My Loss?
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posted on
04/02/2006 7:59:02 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
To: All
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;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA , and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nations leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother 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 Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty Old Sarge................active duty Bykrbayb.........................son Hope and Glory................son Walkenfree............2 grandsons, 3 nephews, 1 granddaughter ariamne.....................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13..brother-in-law, cousin El Gato.....................nephew MississippyMuddy.............sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster......................stepson veeceeque................active duty freema.............. nephew and son Jemian............................ son Lone Red Ranger...Brother in law No Longer Free State ..... active duty right2parent.................son Ike..................................son repubmom......................son Skyraider........................ son CMS................... active duty CyberAnt.................nephew Jen's mom.............daughter 911angelady...........2 sons ninergold3.............nephew weldgophardline........son Earthdweller....nephew Scubachick.......husband Anthem..............two cousins
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scubachick...............husband ladtx........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T...................son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Skimask.......................Son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa......................son auboy............................cousin spotbust1...................husband Leofl.................................son chena................................son campfollower...................fiance LUV W..............................son painter.........................nephew ProudAFDad......................son TheMayor....friends'son & nephew mhking........................cousin Misty4jc......................husband Colorado Slim................ nephew Tapatio.....................2 nephews CGblue....................active duty ak_daddoo.....................nephew DirtyHarryY2K.......daughter,son-in-law nelibeli.........................nephew bigghurtt...................Active duty frankiep....................Active duty Palladin.......................grandson Gonzo......................friend's son jkphoto.........................nephew JRios1968..................Active Duty Azbushgal..........................son rahbert............................son Kimmykay...........................son sneakers
.son NavySEAL F-16 .................son wolfcreek................daughter JesseJane ............ cousin. Roses0508..................son SoldiersPrayingMom.........son WakeUpandVote..........brother mrs tiggywinkle............cousin MEG33..................grandson U S Army EOD.......daughter thehumanlynx....BrotherinLaw JFC...nephew Micah ChairmanDecember19thSociety ....bro-in-law Meanie Monstor..Mikey Sheldon
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posted on
04/02/2006 8:00:08 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
To: The Mayor
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posted on
04/02/2006 8:15:53 PM PDT
by
stm
(You can fix a lot of things, but you can't fix stupid)
To: stm
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posted on
04/02/2006 8:23:34 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
To: The Mayor
G'mornin' Mayor!
I may be off line for a few days. I am moving and switching back to DSL...woohoo!
To: Kate of Spice Island
Good luck on your move.. DSL is good..!
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:01:52 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)
To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Colonel_Flagg; snugs; ..
[click on the picture]
America rise up and fly On eagle's wings into the sky! We must live because they died... AMERICA RISE UP AND FLY. by Texas Songwriter... aka Jeff Russell from "America Come Home Today"
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:02:05 PM PDT
by
luvie
(A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
To: The Mayor
To: LUV W
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:16:23 PM PDT
by
MEG33
( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: MEG33
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:17:38 PM PDT
by
luvie
(A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Aeronaut; Allegra; ...
America..Home of the Free Because of the Brave
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:28:09 PM PDT
by
MEG33
( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: MEG33
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:30:16 PM PDT
by
luvie
(A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
To: MEG33
Thanks for the Flag & neigborhood pic ping Meg!
To: LUV W
I'm glad you like it..We sleep easy because of those who serve our country.
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:32:24 PM PDT
by
MEG33
( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: MEG33
We sure do...God bless them for keeping us safe!
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:37:47 PM PDT
by
luvie
(A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom! GWB)
To: MEG33
After looking at the beautiful picture and thinking of the past weeks events I decided that there was something that needed to be add to make it complete. So, with your indulgence.
John Greenleaf Whittier. 18071892
Barbara Frietchie
UP from the meadows rich with corn,
Clear in the cool September morn,
The clustered spires of Frederick stand
Green-walled by the hills of Maryland.
Round about them orchards sweep, 5
Apple and peach tree fruited deep,
Fair as a garden of the Lord
To the eyes of the famished rebel horde,
On that pleasant morn of the early fall
When Lee marched over the mountain wall, 10
Over the mountains winding down,
Horse and foot, into Frederick town.
Forty flags with their silver stars,
Forty flags with their crimson bars,
Flapped in the morning wind: the sun 15
Of noon looked down, and saw not one.
Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;
Bravest of all in Frederick town,
She took up the flag the men hauled down; 20
In her attic-window the staff she set,
To show that one heart was loyal yet.
Up the street came the rebel tread,
Stonewall Jackson riding ahead.
Under his slouched hat left and right 25
He glanced: the old flag met his sight.
"Halt!"the dust-brown ranks stood fast,
"Fire!"out blazed the rifle-blast.
It shivered the window, pane and sash;
It rent the banner with seam and gash. 30
Quick, as it fell, from the broken staff
Dame Barbara snatched the silken scarf;
She leaned far out on the window-sill,
And shook it forth with a royal will.
"Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, 35
But spare your country's flag," she said.
A shade of sadness, a blush of shame,
Over the face of the leader came;
The nobler nature within him stirred
To life at that woman's deed and word: 40
"Who touches a hair of yon gray head
Dies like a dog! March on!" he said.
All day long through Frederick street
Sounded the tread of marching feet:
All day long that free flag tost 45
Over the heads of the rebel host.
Ever its torn folds rose and fell
On the loyal winds that loved it well;
And through the hill-gaps sunset light
Shone over it with a warm good-night. 50
Barbara Frietchie's work is o'er,
And the Rebel rides on his raids no more.
Honor to her! and let a tear
Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall's bier.
Over Barbara Frietchie's grave, 55
Flag of Freedom and Union, wave!
Peace and order and beauty draw
Round thy symbol of light and law;
And ever the stars above look down
On thy stars below in Frederick town! 60
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:38:11 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: SandRat
Thank you, SandRat! It is wonderful.
Long may she wave!
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posted on
04/02/2006 9:44:24 PM PDT
by
MEG33
( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: The Mayor; All
...God Bless Our Troops!
To: The Mayor
You will stay right where you are on the thread.
Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
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