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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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]

Night Blooming Jasmine

Jasmine outside your door, Maggie..Goodnight.

[STARWISE]

Thank you, Meg ...... your more than kind, and your tributes are sweet and filled with love. She was the best role model, and I'm no spring chicken. So, I resolve to interrupt myself when my actions may be more half than fully baked and ponder: WWMD .. what would Maggie do? That won't get me in too much trouble now, will it? ; )

[STARWISE]

your = you're ... (now, it really is bedtime ;^) Sweet dreams.

[MEG33]

I am the old bird no one would mistake for a spring chicken..I am Maggie and Nan's age and she was a wonderful person to try to emulate though I fear I have much learning still to do. Her spirit will be with me.

[.30Carbine]

Thank you for sharing that behind the scenes look with me and for your kind words. Yes, she was a miracle unfolding right before our eyes! Thank you, Jesus!

[.30Carbine]

Praise our King for His Hand that has Moved through the Pages of this Thread!

Amen! He is among us. Hallelujah!

[.30Carbine]

Dear Nan, I did not know that you, too, suffer with a chronic disease. I am so sorry for that burden for you. That I did not know about it is a testament to your bravery in bearing up under it - you haven't broadcast that, but other things, beautiful, noble things.

Your post, while praising Maggie, is very much like one of hers, you know. You are letting me into your life and giving me fascinating details about your cool past! I am glad for you that God gave you the precious gift of a friend like Maggie - so rare and so priceless. Thank God she was yours so specially for a while. Please keep sharing your story, your stories, your struggles with me. I need someone like you, I need you in my life, just like I needed Maggie in her time, God knows.

[.30Carbine]

That song "I'll Be Seeing You" is sung by Kate Smith, who was very famous when Maggie and I were children.

I was so happy to hear her voice begin as the music continued on that link! WHAT a voice! If I am not mistaken, Kate Smith was honored by an invitation to the White House...?

[.30Carbine]

Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! But Jesus’ love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus’ arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?

Lovely. Thank you so much for posting that. I'm so glad I read your post. LadyX really did live leaning on the Everlasting Arms.

[Diver Dave]

I spent some time last night looking through some old posts written by Maggie and was drawn to the FR Memorial Wall.
Memorial Wall

I came across the memorial thread for another FR's Finest contributor, whoever. I'd like to share some quotes from that thread by both WVNan and LadyX as they honored 'who'. Their words, I feel can be turned around to honor Maggie.

From WVNan...

There are two ways of spreading light:
To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
whoever was both. The world is darker without her.
89 posted on 06/16/2003 3:14:29 PM PDT by WVNan

From LadyX...

Precious are some Freep mails received from whoever; preserved, fortunately.

To all who knew her, she was always a blessing and an inspiration, and one of God's brightest lights has left what we know as earthly life.

Her faith was rock solid, and decorated wonderfully the tapestry of her life - - one all who viewed it, saw it as a most beautiful one to behold!

Now and then she'd ask me if her posts were too bold - too 'preachy' - and always the answer was "No, dear who - we all clamor for more!"

We were the delighted recipients of her wit and wisdom and encouragement, and ever so gently, we, too, were immersed in her love of our Lord.

Sometimes I'd address her as " whoever - wherever you are - - "
There is nothing but joy this day, knowing where that is !!

In II Timothy, Chapter 4, Paul says,

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that also love his appearing."

Whoever surely deserves the crowns that will be bestowed by a loving God! Every person among the mortals she touched will sparkle as a single jewel on them.
Can you imagine how many that will be?!!

If you're looking down on this thread, who, we now can see you clearly - - -
you shine in the heavens with His Radiance, smiling, and shouting with delight,
"See? I told you how glorious it would be!!
Can't wait until you are here to see for yourself !"

For ourselves, we weep - for you, beloved who, we rejoice - - -

62 posted on 06/16/2003 10:30:26 AM PDT by LadyX (( Praising Him every day - - ))

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thanks for sharing Dave.

[WVNan]

That is the most beautiful description of our Father's relatonship with his children that I've ever seen. Thank you Star.

[WVNan]

I need someone like you, I need you in my life, just like I needed Maggie in her time,

Unlike Maggie, dear Carbine, my life is one "on the go". My disease is neurological and does not affect my health. It is merely an aggrevation. A glitch in my neural path in the 5-7th cranial nerves. It causes my eyes to close involunterily and my mouth to do weird things. Nobody knows what causes it and there is no cure. I just go get BOTOX shots around my eyes and that helps enough that I can have enough control to drive where I need to go. Everyone who knows me gets used to seeing my contortions. I have been so blessed that I'm able to keep active and working.

Dear one, I will be here for you in any way that I can help. I do not have Maggie's gifts. I tend to "preach" a lot more than she did. I draw on a vast amount of life experience, as did Maggie. A lot of it was not pleasant. Sometimes I'm less than tactful. It's a trait that I'm working to overcome. I think that Maggie was a role model for a whole bunch of us. We will all try to live up to her gifts. Thank you for so many beautiful insights in your posts. God bless.

[The Mayor]

Perfect Dave, Perfect.
Now we turn her words into ours as we rejoice her homecoming..

Thank you.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for Posting these Words of our Dear Nan and our Dear Maggie, Diver Dave; I was just Awestruck as I Read them, because how could Anyone Write the Words They Wrote, Unless they were Enabled by the Spirit of our King? Thank you Again, my Brother in Christ.

I Miss you, Sweet Lady.

[STARWISE]

You're welcome .. I find it so touching. Hugs and good thoughts to you, Nan.

[.30Carbine]

Thank you so much: how right and good those words are, and I am so glad you looked them up and shared them here.

[.30Carbine]

Thank you very much for your thoughtful reply. I am glad to know more of your story, and your kind offer will be remembered and cherished. I agree, Maggie is a role model for a whole bunch of us, thank God!

[MEG33]

Thank you, Dave, for posting these messages.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Lady X prayer BUMP!!