A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-10-06....Military Monday ~ Tribute to LadyX

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, Neets, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -07-7,8,9-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[MEG33]

Amen.

[The Mayor]

Hi Meg..

[DaBearOne]

today was a great day for everyone, and no it wasn't because the ladys at the local church brought over a great meal and all of it was homemade.

not one tear was shed for my grandma, just laughter about what she used to do.

thank you all for being so supportive!!
morgan

[The Mayor]

Hi Nan.

[MEG33]

I know,Nan..I know. More Hugs.

[MEG33]

I have experienced this, Morgan, when I have had a great loss..It is such a blessing..It is wonderful to laugh and share.Maggie loved to laugh and make us laugh,too!

Thank you for sharing with us!(((Hugs))))!

[Majie Purple]

"...I can't reply individually to all of you -- please forgive me."

Understandable & not something needing forgiveness for.
HUGS to you & yours...

[MEG33]

Thanking you again for this wonderful tribute to our LadyX.
Hugs!

[WVNan]

Morgan, there is a tradition here in W.Va. that following a funeral, the ladies of the person's home church will have a great feast prepared at the church for the family and friends after the funeral. It may also be a tradition there as well. It's a wonderful thing, I think because it is an affirmation of life and looking forward to the great feast with our Lord in Heaven that we are promised in the Bible. Recounting the good memories of the loved one over food and drink may have roots in the Irish Wake. Of course, as a pastor, I get to enjoy a lot of great meals after presiding over funerals. I'll tell you a secret. I would rather do funerals than weddings. You won't understand that until you go through your wedding (unless you elope).

I'm so glad that you and the family had some healing by recalling the good times. It helps. Thanks for sharing your day with us. Me thinks you have some of your Gramma in you. :o)

Love, Aunt Nan

[WVNan]

Rus, I finally remembered to e-mail that thread that popped up 7 times. You know what? I couldn't find it tonight. I was frantic. It wasn't in her e-mail section. I finally found it in the deleted file. I did NOT delete it.

[The Mayor]

No thanks needed Meg, I wanted to do it and am so happy it has been so great of a thread. This is what Maggie is all about!

[The Mayor]

I just got it and I think I will upload all the pics and post the whole thing.

Truly beautiful and the shots of Nia Falls are stunning. Thank you Nan..

[WVNan]

My favorite pic is the one of the Tetons and Snake River. That is my favorite spot in the whole U.S.A. I experienced the most spiritual feeling when there. Riding the cable lift to the top of the mountain and white-water rafting down the Snake River. It was so breath-taking. As we drove back to the East that picture is the view that we saw. I watched it until I could no longer see it and then I cried. It is a spiritual place. You are forced to praise God when your eyes behold that scene.

[Majie Purple]

Glad it was a happy;no tears day just laughter about your Grandma.
Take care, all there.

[Majie Purple]

Hello!
Sorry I couldn't remember your SN yesterday Roger.
Morgan kindly FReeped it to me but I was done posing items for your Fam by then.But I remember it now!
Hope to *see* all of you around F R.

[STARWISE]

Dear Maggie ~~ Beautiful Ladyx,

I will never forget you ... I wish I had been able to meet you and been more infused with your wisdom, glorious faith and spirit.

You've touched my heart with your words, rascal humor, fascinating stories, and generosity of spirit .. all this unselfish outpouring of yourself to others while you were struggling with painful and worrisome challenges.

I will miss your crazy posts and the way you lit up and uplifted any "room" you entered. I hope our paths may yet cross. Hugs, "Dinky Applebuns"

Father's Love Letter:

"My Child ~

You may not know me, but I know everything about you ~
Psalm 139:1

I know when you sit down and when you rise up ~
Psalm 139:2

I am familiar with all your ways ~
Psalm 139:3

Even the very hairs on your head are numbered ~
Matthew 10:29-31

For you were made in my image ~
Genesis 1:27

In me you live and move and have your being ~
Acts 17:28

For you are my offspring ~
Acts 17:28

I knew you even before you were conceived ~
Jeremiah 1:4-5

I chose you when I planned creation ~
Ephesians 1:11-12

You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book ~
Psalm 139:15-16

I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live ~
Acts 17:26

You are fearfully and wonderfully made ~
Psalm 139:14

I knit you together in your mother's womb ~
Psalm 139:13

And brought you forth on the day you were born ~
Psalm 71:6

I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me ~
John 8:41-44

I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love ~
1 John 4:16

And it is my desire to lavish my love on you ~
1 John 3:1

Simply because you are my child and I am your father ~
1 John 3:1

I offer you more than your earthly father ever could ~
Matthew 7:11

For I am the perfect father ~
Matthew 5:48

Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand ~
James 1:17

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs ~
Matthew 6:31-33

My plan for your future has always been filled with hope ~
Jeremiah 29:11

Because I love you with an everlasting love ~
Jeremiah 31:3

My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore ~
Psalm 139:17-18

And I rejoice over you with singing ~
Zephaniah 3:17

I will never stop doing good to you ~
Jeremiah 32:40

For you are my treasured possession ~
Exodus 19:5

I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul ~
Jeremiah 32:41

And I want to show you great and marvelous things ~
Jeremiah 33:3

If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me ~
Deuteronomy 4:29

Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart ~
Psalm 37:4

For it is I who gave you those desires ~
Philippians 2:13

I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine ~
Ephesians 3:20

For I am your greatest encourager ~
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles ~
2 Corinthians 1:3-4

When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you ~
Psalm 34:18

As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart ~
Isaiah 40:11

One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes ~
Revelation 21:3-4

And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth ~
Revelation 21:3-4

I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus ~
John 17:23

For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed ~
John 17:26

He is the exact representation of my being ~
Hebrews 1:3

He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you ~
Romans 8:31

And to tell you that I am not counting your sins ~
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled ~
2 Corinthians 5:18-19

His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you ~
1 John 4:10

I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love ~
Romans 8:31-32

If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me ~
1 John 2:23

And nothing will ever separate you from my love again ~
Romans 8:38-39

Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen ~
Luke 15:7

I have always been Father, and will always be Father ~
Ephesians 3:14-15

My question is ~ Will you be my child? ~
John 1:12-13

I am waiting for you ~
Luke 15:11-32

Love, Your Dad,
Almighty God"

I'll think of you picking beautiful flowers ~~

[MEG33]

I downloaded one tonight..I have other's downloaded in my other computer..I got lost reereading emails I found too late to respond to and did not post it tonight.I will wait on the thread..It is a wonderful, beautiful message and a feast for the eyes.

[MEG33]

Your posts have been so wonderful..Thank you!

[STARWISE]

Oh, Meg ... she is so special ..such a rock .. do you think she's rounding up the troops and giggling at us tonight? God love her ... and He does.

[MEG33]

I have never been so certain that someone is having a wonderful time with her Lord as I am of Maggie...She is rounding up the troops here..that is apparent! ;)

I will never be able tell everyone who has touched my heart how much I have appreciated and loved their posts.. I am so glad I can tell you!

Maggie was a rock indeed,special and a blessing to us all.