A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!....11-28 thru 12-01-02

Billie and Mama_Bear

[Mama_Bear]

As we come together with family and friends and bow our heads in thanksgiving, let us remember our servicemen and women who are far from home during the holidays. In remembering them, let us also give thanks for the sacrifices of their families who will have an empty chair at their Thanksgiving table this year. Let us be ever mindful of our freedoms and the price that has been paid, and continues to be paid, in order to preserve them.

This Thanksgiving Prayer, by Kathryn Kay, is thought to be the poem which inspired President John F. Kennedy's most memorable words:

"Ask not what your country can do for you,
ask what you can do for your country."

Thanksgiving Prayer

God, ev'ry year about this time,
according to routine,
I've bowed my head in the accepted way
and offered thanks, like some well synchronized machine
that prayed because it was the time to pray.
But, God, this year is different, this year I seem to feel
America's Thanksgiving is my own,
that in my nation's gratitude I have a part that's real,
a part that until now I've never known.
And, God, this year a deep humility has filled my heart,
a newborn pride rings true thruout my soul
because I do belong, because I have and am a part,
a tiny part of one tremendous whole.

I think I know the feeling of those first Americans
who said, "We must give thanks for this, our land."
I cherish now the rights that are each woman's, ev'ry man's,
the rights I've just begun to understand.
This year my heart has learned
what all Thanksgiving Days are for,
true thankfulness at last I realize,
but, God, I'm sorry that it took the tragedy of war
in other lands to open up my eyes.
Again I bow my head but this time deep within me stirs
a mighty prayer, part of one vast design,
"God, help me make America as proud that I am hers—
as I am proud, and grateful she is mine!"

"Thanksgiving Prayer" was published
in Kay's book "If the Shoe Fits" in early November, 1941.

In 1789, the father of our country, George Washington,
issued the first official Thanksgiving Day proclamation.

"Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God --- to obey His will --- to be grateful for His benefits --- and humbly to implore His protection and favour: And whereas both Houses have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY of PUBLIC THANKSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favours of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

NOW THEREFORE, I do recommend and assign THURSDAY, the TWENTY-SIXTH DAY of NOVEMBER next, to be devoted by the people of these States, to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be That we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favourable interpositions of His Providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; --- for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed; --- for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish Constitutions of Government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; --- for the civil and religious Liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; --- and, in general, for all the great and various favours which He hath been pleased to confer upon us.

And also, That we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; --- to enable us all, whether in publick or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shewn kindness unto us); and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and generally, to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.

GIVEN under my hand, at the city of New York, the third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.

(signed) G. Washington"

Thanksgiving is a time for counting blessings,
for drawing near to family and friends,
and for sharing the bounty of God's gifts.

Our cup runneth over; for this,
Lord, we give thanks this day.

During this Thanksgiving weekend, if you have a moment, please sit down at our table and share what you are especially thankful for, what Thanksgiving means to you, or a special holiday story, recipe or memory. There is always plenty of room at our holiday table for our Finest FRiends.

Turkey In The Straw
Over The River And Through The Woods
Colors Of The Wind
Old Home Place
Amazing Grace
Give Thanks




Stop by and say hello when you can.
Our regular "A Few of FR's Finest" thread will return on Monday.

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

11-25-02 The Guild
11-26-02 wirestripper
11-27-02 Carlo3b



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A reminder from Billie...

[Mama_Bear]

C'mon, fuzzy, stop munchin' leftovers and show yourself. : )

LOL. I am here......but now I am gone. Got lots to do today. :-)

VERY cute "leftovers" graphic. What a talented wolf you are. :-)

SMOOOOOOOOOCH!

[Mudboy Slim]

"The Wait..."
(To be sung to The Band's "The Weight")

I pulled into DeeCeeTown...met Dubyuh 'bout half past ten...
"Patriot, help US, please"...said "Sir, I'll do my best!!"
"Hey Mudboy, can you tell me, how to counteract The Left?!"
MUD just grinned )8^D and shook his hand, "Yep!!" was all I said!!

Take the load off, Dubyuh, leave Ol' Slick fer ME!!
Take the load off, Dubyuh...and...and...and...
You put the load...put the load...Right on ME!! (ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-aheee...)

Gathered up my facts...Willie Clinton gots no place to hide!!
Folks saw MUD's karma...and James Carville walkin' side by side...
MUD said, "Hey Carville...come on, you/me throwin' down!!"
James said, "NO...I fear ya, bro...but Mary'll stick aroun'!!"

Take the load off, Fuzzball...I'll do Slick fer FRee!!
Take the load off, Limbaugh...and...and...and...
You hand the ball...PASS the damn BALL to ME!! (ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-aheee...)

Stalked down RATS' D'asshole...US FReeper Boyz, we don't play!!
Left fears the Truth...next election is Left's Judgement Day!!
The Truth, my FRiends...we shall make the Leftists[/Med'yuh/Soc'lists] see!!
MUD says, "Country's worth savin', folks, won't you help stand against Left's Tyranny?!!"

Take the load off, Granny...strike a blow fer FRee!!
Take the load off, Seniors...and...and...and...
Please put the load Right on me!!

Willie's Jesters hounded me...but I fought them with my thoughts...
Left said, "We would fix yer a$$, but MUD don't break no laws!!"
MUD said, "Wait a minute, Agent...you know MUD's a Peaceful Man."

Cop said, "Yer Okay, Boy, I sure pray you git that pr**k!!!"

Take the load off, Country...fer OUR Country, FReep!!
Take the load off, Sheeple...and...and...and...
Just put the load, put the load, Right on ME!! (ee-ee-ee-ee-ee-aheee...)

Get your COURAGE UP...folks, let's FReep Slick fer Left's crimes!!
The Left is sinking low, and I do believe it's time...
To take back OUR Great Nation...y'all know we'll have some fun!!
Dutch sent me here with his FReegards fer everyone!!

Take the load off, Ashcroft...INDICT SLICK WILLIE!!!
Take the load off, Congress...and...and...and...
Just fight Dem 'Ho's, Justice knows...RE-IMPEACH!!

Mudboy Slim (26 October 2001)

My youngest brother's wife's being induced today at 6:00 am...The Prescient One says it's gonna be a Bouncin'BabyBOY!!

Boris...YOU da Man!! Becky...YOU da WO-Man!!

FReegards...MUD

1 posted on 10/26/2001 6:22 AM EDT by Mudboy Slim

BigNate turned one-year-old last month...ThePrescientMUD

[lodwick]

PrescientMUD bump!

[GailA]

Well it's the day after, turkey and trimmings for a second day here. They tasted just as good re-heated.

Now it's time for SHOPPING till you drop. Rocky was up at 4 am to go out. So I was out at Wal-Mart supporting the economy by 5 am.

[lodwick]

You're a much better man than I - no way in G*d's green earth do I EVER need anything, other than coffee, at 5am, no way!

It's a great day to go grocery shopping, however, I dang near had the entire place to myself. ;-)

[dutchess]

Hi wonderful hostesses...happy day after Thanksgiving. We made the 6 hour treck from Key West to my folks place in central Fla. today. Ofcourse my first stop was the computer! We had a WONDERFUL time! Although K.West is known for being...shall I say...rather "bohemian"...either it has changed...or atleast during the holidays. There were many tourists with three generations included. Greatly enjoyed being able to share it with my parents, although you realize how much they've aged when they are away from their "comfort zone". And they hated it when Mr. D. and I would go out in the evening...were worried for us LOL! (AND Duval St. where all the action is is only 1 block from where we were staying!) We gave up and were in by 9:00 p.m. every night!

WVNan. Thanks again for helping me appreciate this time with my folks. We enjoyed it as did they. Continued prayers for Jack's recovery.

[dansangel]

First of all, thanks to all for well wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. Hoping everyone had a restful "day after." We ended up going out into the shopping madness, but managed to avoid the worst crowds.

Billie: Happy FReeper Anniversary! That's quite an accomplishent, girlfriend! {{{{Billie}}}}}}

Mama_Bear: Thank-you for your gracious hostessing throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday. It's wonderful to have a place such as this to meet and exchange greetings (and in Carlo's case...recipes!! The man never rests!) Hope you located your Mannheim Steamroller CD! {{{{{Mama_Bear}}}}}}}

Daisy: So glad you're feeling better. Believe me, you didn't miss anything out in the "madness" out there. Plenty of time to get out in the crowds and go shopping before Christmas. {{{{{Daisy}}}}}

Louie: {{{{{{{{{-Wolfie-Man}}}}}}}}}} Hope that eases the "Oh, I ate too much!" blues! :-)

dutchess: Glad you enjoyed Key West. I was fortunate enough to visit three times over the years. Not the safest place in the world, but you can't beat the view of the sunsets from Mallory Square. {{{{{{{{dutchess}}}}}}}

Everyone else: {{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} and love to you all. What a great "family" I have!

[lodwick]

Thanks for checking it - "bohemian" is being VERY kind to Key West. Have a super time there.

[SpookBrat]

Wanna play some cards?

[lodwick]

checking IN...perhaps?

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Happy Day After Thanksgiving! I am very grateful for the tasty Thanksgiving leftovers that await us on the day following early morning shopping, untangling Christmas lights, digging out the boxes of ornaments and all that Holiday traffic. (^:

 

 

[firewalk]

Thank you for the ping

Hope you have a good night

[Diver Dave]

Salute!

[Diver Dave]

How about a California sunset to add to your sunrise this morning, JL?

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for the "Leftovers", Louie.

Does this mean I have to get off the couch now?

[Diver Dave]

Happy FR Anniversary, Billie.

[lodwick]

Looks wonderful to me friend - thanks so much.

Laters guys. Rest well.

[Aquamarine]

Winter Wonderland by George Strait

Click on the pic

[MeekOneGOP]

Wanna play some cards?

Shore ! Whatcha wanna play?.....

[lodwick]

Nice - thank you. ;-)