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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-14,15,16-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest
Posted on 12/14/2007 6:12:50 AM PST by GodBlessUSA
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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Welcome to TGIF at the Finest! We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )
~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~
"Getting to Know You"
THIS WEEK'S THREADS
12-10,11-07 ~ Military Tribute By Billie Presented by The Mayor
12-12-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday By Billie Presented by GodBlessUSA
12-13-07 ~ JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents By John Huang2 Presented by Aquamarine
Have a wonderful weekend!
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"Wear Red" Friday
You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.
Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.
I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown. I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; patriotic; veterans
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To: GodBlessUSA
Good morning, GeeBee - great thread and Pledge!
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:13:40 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; Aquamarine; The Mayor; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; deadhead; ...
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:14:05 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good Morning Conor :)
How are you today. Icy out there today. I hope it falls off the evergreens. Some are bending over from the weight.
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:15:22 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; jaycee; JustAmy; ...
Good Friday Morning to the Finest!
Wearing red to support the Troops!
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:16:54 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: All
Lord, We thank You for those who are serving in our armed forces. Each day they are making brave sacrifices so that our country can remain strong and free. Keep them safe under the shelter of Your wings. And Lord, for their families back homewhose loving support enables our armed forces, to do all that they are called on to dowe ask that You comfort them and give them Your peace...the peace that passes all understanding. Amen
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; JustAmy; 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. Amen
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gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew Himyar.............................son jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend varina davis...............grandson weeder1.....................nephew MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew fatima...............granddaughter Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson Scubachick.................husband Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty 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 thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................active duty Hoosiersailor ...........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike.................active duty OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
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debm29palms........(RIP) husband Hostel............................cousin MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...............2 grandsons redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew jackv....................................son prophetic.................brotherinlaw GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins Tina Kirby...........................son Kudsman.......................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother TADSLOS............................son Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews dwhole2th.............................son skimask...............................son VARepublican.......................son Katydidnt..............................son 007girl..........................nephew arbee4bush ....................daughter EdgewoodPilot.....son,nephew,nephew PERKY2004.......................husband Diver Dave......................cousin Mr. & Mrs TroopRally..............son
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:17:30 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Doing great, thanks! We had heavy fog this morning - expecting snow over the weekend.
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:17:50 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
:)
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:17:57 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; jaycee; JustAmy; ...
Wishing You a Happy and Blessed Christmas
Madonna and Child - El Greco
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:21:26 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: GodBlessUSA
What a wonderful Pledge, GeeBee!
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:23:46 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: GodBlessUSA; The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; ...
Happy TGIF To The Finest Wearing Red On Friday To *Support Our Troops*
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:24:19 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: ConorMacNessa
Love that picture....good man and wonderful wife!
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:25:31 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: jaycee
Good morning, jaycee - how are you doing this morning?
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:27:07 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: All
Great Idea to bring the music to this thread Dolly! :)
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:27:59 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: MEG33
Terrific! Good Morning (((Meg)))
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:28:31 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Your posts are so beautiful! Thanks Conor!
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:29:04 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: jaycee
Good Morning Jaycee :)
Thanks!
I can’t take too much credit as I snagged the picture. ;)
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:29:49 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
Thank you, GeeBee, for our weekend thread!
Do you have snow?
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:32:19 AM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
December 14, 2007
The Facts Of Life
READ:
Luke 1:24-38Mary said, Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word. Luke 1:38
It seems that most of our struggles revolve around wanting something we dont have or having something we dont want. Our deepest longings and our greatest challenges are deeply rooted in trying to see the hand of God in these two facts of life. This is where Lukes account of the birth of Jesus begins.
The aging Elizabeth longed for a baby. For the young and engaged Mary, however, pregnancy should have been a disgrace. But when both learned they would have a child, they accepted the news with faith in the God whose timing is perfect and for whom nothing is impossible (Luke 1:24-25,37-38).
As we read the Christmas story, we may be struck by the real-life context of the people whose names have become so familiar. Even while Zechariah and Elizabeth suffered their cultures stigma of childlessness, they were described as righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord (v.6). And the angel told Mary she had found favor with God (v.30).
Their example shows us the value of a trusting heart that accepts the mysterious ways of God and the presence of His mighty hand, no matter how perplexing our circumstances may be.
Though you cannot see the outcome,
Trust the LordHe knows whats best;
Be assured He sees your trial,
And Hes with you in your test. Hess
For the Christian, testing cannot be separated from trusting.
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:33:26 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: GodBlessUSA; All
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posted on
12/14/2007 6:34:39 AM PST
by
luvie
(Friendship is neither a contest nor a race. What matters is the feeling involved. <3)
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