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

Posted on 11/28/2002 12:01:33 AM PST by 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.

















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To: lodwick; ladtx; Mama_Bear; Billie; daisyscarlett; GatorGirl; dansangel; ST.LOUIE1; Diver Dave; ...
Somewhere in Afghanistan on Christmas Day, an American GI will open a gift from a stranger.

For an uplifting holiday story, read the about article.
361 posted on 12/01/2002 9:05:18 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: chadsworth


Hey Fresno Freeping Buddy,
Happy FR Anniversary!!
We are happy to have you in our FR Family!

362 posted on 12/01/2002 9:32:07 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: chadsworth


Hey .... Chads, I heard that it's your FR anniversary.
Maybe you can coax an extra dog biscuit from LIR today.
Heh Heh Heh
Have a great day!!!

363 posted on 12/01/2002 9:36:24 AM PST by JustAmy
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To: Mama_Bear
"This is the day the Lord hath made,
Let US Rejoice and be glad in it."

Yep...MUD

364 posted on 12/01/2002 9:41:33 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: ST.LOUIE1
"I'm in mourning...MUD"

"Good! Now you know how it feels."

Believe you me, ever since Joe Gibbs took his brain and heart to stock car racin', I've known how it feels...LOL!!!

FReegards...MUD

BTW...then my Hoos lost to the Hokies so I'm in double-mourning.

365 posted on 12/01/2002 9:53:59 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: Mixer; Billie
"Happy "FReeper Anniversary" to Billie!!!!"

Dittoes...MUD

366 posted on 12/01/2002 9:55:02 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: JustAmy
Great story about the care packages for the troop - thanks.
367 posted on 12/01/2002 9:55:25 AM PST by lodwick
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To: Mudboy Slim
"Thanks, Mix! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!"

HAPPY DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING, y'all!! Did you ever see the Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night"?! Remember the old fella...Paul's GrandPa...well, they called him "quite a mixer" 'cuz he liked stirrin' the pot!! That should be everyone's goal, IMHO...MUD

Yes I had a great T-Day and I hope you did as well. That Beatles story is quite funny.

Getting together with family is o rare these days that I appreciate them a lot when we do. Starting from just before Thanksgiving to the end of the year we celebrate three brithdays along with the other holidays till the end of the year. It is quite fun to have all of these celebrations and get togethers.

Anyway I hope you had a great holiday and I hope you are gearing up for all of the December celebrations.

368 posted on 12/01/2002 10:11:30 AM PST by Mixer
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To: Mama_Bear
I like the picture. Thanks and Good morning.
369 posted on 12/01/2002 10:15:45 AM PST by Dubya
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To: Mixer
"It is quite fun to have all of these celebrations and get togethers."

Yep, I know what ya mean. My daughter turns 8 on the 18th, my mom's B-day is the 29th and my dad's on the 4th of January, plus Christmas and New Year's and this year we've got 3 new nephews/neices makin' the rounds as well. Makes for a joyous season, now all we need is some snow fer Christmas this year!!

FReegards...MUD

370 posted on 12/01/2002 10:16:32 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: Mudboy Slim; lodwick; Mama_Bear; ofMagog; dansangel; Billie; daisyscarlett; Libertina; All
I'm getting the big tree down from the attic today to decorate it while the Christmas music sets just the right mood for it. Hope everyone is recovering nicely from their Thanksgiving festivities.


Click on the pic


371 posted on 12/01/2002 10:22:28 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
"I'm getting the big tree down from the attic today to decorate it while the Christmas music sets just the right mood for it."

We're doing ours this week, and today I'm headin' to Wal-Mart to get some outdoor decorations that were NOT "Made In China"!! LOL...I may end up coming home empty-handed!!

Holiday Cheers to you and yers, my FRiend...MUD

372 posted on 12/01/2002 10:25:14 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: Mudboy Slim
We're doing ours this week, and today I'm headin' to Wal-Mart to get some outdoor decorations that were NOT "Made In China"!! LOL

Good luck!! LOL!

Don't forget to pick up a Christmas CD, I recommend Celine's Christmas CD.
Holiday Cheers to you and your family also!

373 posted on 12/01/2002 10:31:52 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine
"Don't forget to pick up a Christmas CD"

Thanks fer the reminder, although I'm mighty partial to my Nat King Cole CD...LOL!!

Then again, Bing Crosby is good, too...MUD

374 posted on 12/01/2002 10:39:21 AM PST by Mudboy Slim
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To: JustAmy
Thank you very much!
My daughter's name is Amy also.
And I am a cat lover too. Take care, and thanks again for remembering.
It's been quite a ride, the last few years on FR.
375 posted on 12/01/2002 11:37:02 AM PST by MissTargets
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To: Mudboy Slim; everyone
Learn to make you own wav files here

Very cool and easy.

376 posted on 12/01/2002 11:50:35 AM PST by lodwick
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To: Billie; daisyscarlett; Mama_Bear; dansangel; lodwick
Happy Sunday all. We made it home safely and "the kids" won't let us out of their sight! It was hard to get Giz off our suitcase so I could unpack!



In between packing, laundry and giving "the kids" much deserved attention will try to pop in and catch up on all I missed. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday.

Billie, happy belated freeper anniversary!
377 posted on 12/01/2002 11:53:38 AM PST by dutchess
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To: Mama_Bear
Thank you for the ping Mama Bear....very pretty pic
378 posted on 12/01/2002 12:08:01 PM PST by firewalk
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To: dutchess; Aquamarine; everyone
Great tunes and more here
379 posted on 12/01/2002 12:19:55 PM PST by lodwick
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To: lodwick
I'm trying one of the songs out from that site. This is a test.


Click on the pic


380 posted on 12/01/2002 12:58:51 PM PST by Aquamarine
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