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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.

















Turkey In The Straw
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Give Thanks




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







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The guy's good, folks!




Thanks, Mixer!


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A reminder from Billie...










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KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; holidays; military; surprises; thanksgiving; tribute; veterans
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To: lodwick
Very cool indeed and thank you, Sir!
381 posted on 12/01/2002 1:15:01 PM PST by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner; Aquamarine
;-)
382 posted on 12/01/2002 1:55:04 PM PST by lodwick
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To: lodwick; humblegunner; Mixer; MeeknMing; COB1; Flyer; ladtx; JohnHuang2; chadsworth; .45MAN; ...
GOOD EVENING EVERYONE!!!!

I hope y'all had a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day and weekend.

I'm sorry I wasn't on the thread much, but I was busy packing.

I read the thread, What fun I missed! Especially the ideas on what to do with the leftovers.

I need to save this thread for future use of the recipes!

I got most of the packing done, but I need more boxes, MISTY!

I just saw a comercial for The Two Towers that's coming out in theatres on Dec. 18th.

TWO WEEKS FROM THIS WEDNESDAY!!!!!!

Yippie!

Now I'm ready for Christmas!

SEEYA!

PIPPIN!


383 posted on 12/01/2002 2:41:37 PM PST by Pippin
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To: Pippin
Thanks for checking in and for the update. Best wishes for a trouble free relocation, and then really liking your new home.

Carlo was kicking a$$ and taking names with those fantastic receipes of his - truly a fine freeper.
384 posted on 12/01/2002 3:15:32 PM PST by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Thanks, Loddy!

I just ordered a book from Carlo :^)

385 posted on 12/01/2002 3:27:40 PM PST by Pippin
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To: Pippin
Nice - I'm thinking that might be my Christmas presents to everyone this year. ;-)
386 posted on 12/01/2002 4:06:39 PM PST by lodwick
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To: lodwick
Nice idea! ;^)
387 posted on 12/01/2002 4:15:12 PM PST by Pippin
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To: lodwick
Loddy, are we the only ones here?

Wer'd everyone else go?

388 posted on 12/01/2002 4:16:52 PM PST by Pippin
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To: Pippin
Looks like it's you and me right now.

Hi out there?
389 posted on 12/01/2002 5:15:20 PM PST by lodwick
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To: Pippin
Here, Pippin! You can have all of my boxes!!! . Of course, you know....you better grab them quick before this post disintegrats! Billie, if you see this....that isn't a doll....it's a box! :)
390 posted on 12/01/2002 7:22:12 PM PST by MistyCA
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To: MistyCA; Billie; Pippin; lodwick; Mama_Bear; daisyscarlett; All
Come join this week's fun and welcome another of FR's finest over HERE
391 posted on 12/02/2002 1:19:59 AM PST by dansangel
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To: MistyCA
Thanks, Misty! :^)
392 posted on 12/02/2002 2:58:32 AM PST by Pippin
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To: All; MistyCA; Pippin; JustAmy; Diver Dave; dutchess; Mama_Bear; dansangel; daisyscarlett; LadyX; ...
Misty, :) (yep, looks like a box to me)

Happy packing, Pippin.

Amy, Diver, Mixer, dansangel, dutchess, Lori, Mud, daisy, ALL .....thanks to all of you for those "anniversary wishes" (I'm so glad to be a part of the FR Family, too, Amy!) Dave, the flowers were beautiful.

I missed much of this thread, but see that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, as did I. Also missed some FR Anniversaries, and want to take this time to catch up with those who have had an FR Anniversary during these holidaze. :)

11-28 Jim Robinson
11-29 N.Y.Muggs
11-30 Miss Targets
12-01 Chadsworth

Happy Belated Anniversary!

393 posted on 12/02/2002 8:31:51 AM PST by Billie
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To: Pippin
You're Welcome!
394 posted on 12/02/2002 8:53:21 AM PST by MistyCA
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To: Billie
Hi, Billie!
395 posted on 12/02/2002 9:25:07 AM PST by Pippin
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To: Billie
Thank you very much, and Happy Anniversary to you also.
This is a very nice thread. It's fun to read all the nice replys.
Normally, I am busy reading all the threads, from the "Bang List".
Bless you all.
396 posted on 12/02/2002 9:44:04 AM PST by MissTargets
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To: Billie; MissTargets; n.y.muggs
Hello Billie.

Happy "FReeper Anniversary" to NY Muggs and Miss Targets.

Sorry I missed wishing you this over the weekend.
397 posted on 12/02/2002 10:37:22 AM PST by Mixer
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