A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-28-06....Hall of Fame #15

1 posted on 03/28/2006 7:24:32 AM PST by Billie

To: ST.LOUIE1; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; The Mayor; deadhead; ..

We’ve had so many threads by now, it forms its own display,
Just like a giant ball of string, that you can see one day.
But patterns are emerging, as each one gives a spin,
It takes some stepping back sometimes, to see the thing you’re in!

We’re weaving quite a tapestry, each of us in our part,
The warp and weft have crossed enough, by now it is an art.
The picture that we get from it, we few with distant views,
Is of a landscape celebrating life, in all its many hues.

The red of flags a-waving, and bunting on the porch,
And heartfelt tears of sacrifice, well-lit by Freedom’s torch.
With blue of longing, tears of hope, and tears of sad remorse,
As separations come along, and sometimes Life’s divorce,

The gold of patriotic fervor, and yellow ribbons tied,
The bright and shining hopes we had for all the ones who tried.
Whose efforts are a massive force, for Freedom’s wave to crest,
With dampened spirits left behind, by One Who knows things best.

Oh, yes, there is a pattern, it will be seen by all,
When sitting by the side of Someone standing very tall.
So as we go through life we dip and weave among the strands,
And trust the end we shuttle to to Someone Else’s hands.

NicknamedBob© . . . . . . August 2, 2005

2 posted on 03/28/2006 7:26:07 AM PST by Billie

Good morning, Billie!

3 posted on 03/28/2006 7:31:52 AM PST by tuliptree76 (What part of "no" don't you understand?)

I would like to ask for prayers for a coworker, Marty (Martha). Marty's husband passed away this morning. He was in his mid 50s. He was a retired Army MP, and a former Marine as well. He served in Vietnam. Marty has worked both for the Army directly and as currently works on an Army post as a contractor. Their sons-in-law are both in the Army, one is deployed to Iraq right now. One daughter also works for the Army.

Her husband has been terminal with cancer for something over two years, which is about 1 1/2 years longer than the doctors gave him.

She's a strong woman, but I'm sure all your prayers would be appreciated at this time.

4 posted on 03/28/2006 7:32:40 AM PST by El Gato

Good morning, (((Billie))). Beautiful thread, as usual.

5 posted on 03/28/2006 7:35:26 AM PST by Texagirl4W (Wisdom has 2 parts: 1, having a lot to say and 2, not saying it.)

Good morning, El Gato. I will pray for your friend, Marty, and her family. May the Lord comfort them all.

6 posted on 03/28/2006 7:36:27 AM PST by Texagirl4W (Wisdom has 2 parts: 1, having a lot to say and 2, not saying it.)

7 posted on 03/28/2006 7:40:29 AM PST by Billie

To: Billie; NicknamedBob

Good morning Billie and All. Bob is a great poet!!!

8 posted on 03/28/2006 7:43:15 AM PST by Temple Owl (Excelsior! Onward and upward.)

To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; deadhead; ...

March 28, 2006

Keep Going For God!

Read:
Psalm 92

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing. —Psalm 92:14

Bible In One Year: Judges 4-6; Luke 4:31-44

cover A familiar saying goes something like this: "Old age is a matter of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!"

That must have been John Kelley's attitude. Kelley, who died in 2004 at the age of 96, ran in 58 Boston Marathons (that's 26.2 miles each time)—including his last one in 1992 when he was 84 years old.

Kelley's remarkable feat is a reminder to each of us that we must stay active as long as we can. Far too many folks hit middle age and put the body in neutral. And Christians too often put their service for Jesus Christ in the same inactive mode.

Each of us has a responsibility to God, as long as He gives us physical and mental strength, to work heartily "as to the Lord" (Colossians 3:23). We are never called to retire from life and coast home to heaven.

The psalmist said that the righteous "shall still bear fruit in old age" (Psalm 92:14). For those who are physically able, that means continuing in active service. For those who can no longer move about, that means being active in prayer and in quiet service.

Let's make sure old age doesn't stop us from bearing fruit. We need to keep going for God. —Dave Branon

Growing old but not retiring,
For the battle still is on;
Going on without relenting
Till the final victory's won. —Anon.

To stay youthful, stay useful.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Finishing Well

9 posted on 03/28/2006 7:45:34 AM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://howifixthings.com)

Good morning, El Gato. I am so sorry for your friend's loss. I pray that the family will be comforted knowing he is now free of pain, and they will meet again.

10 posted on 03/28/2006 7:47:43 AM PST by Billie

Good morning, thank you so much. And thank you for your mail. :)

11 posted on 03/28/2006 7:49:04 AM PST by Billie

SIMPLY lovely Billie and a real star for the star you are to provide the organization (golly the detail work on these HOFs), and beauty to the Finest.

I refer to these HOFs to find past articles as the search function "leaves a bit to be desired?" at this point.

Great job with the pledge & the ping/Bob's poem. Thanks Sistah for keeping the bar high for us.. I am off for most of day & will be finishing up my "surprise" for tomorrow (a well loved FReeper here at Finest & FRee Republic in Profile)

YOU ARE VERY APPRECIATED!

12 posted on 03/28/2006 7:51:19 AM PST by DollyCali

Oh my! That is much too young! Thank you for sharing the prayer opportunity with us. What a terrible loss. Prayers & strength to the family & friends left behind.

13 posted on 03/28/2006 7:52:42 AM PST by DollyCali

To: Billie; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; Dubya; Darksheare; ohioWfan; snugs; JustAmy; MEG33; All

I have a request for anyone who can help me with this, I have an article from a 1922 newspaper in Saskatchewan that is written in German. It looks kind of like a wedding announcement or a description of a wedding ceremony. I am having difficulting getrting it transelated.

If anyone can trenselate German to English or knows someone who could, I don't have the article with me at work but I could fax it (I have a copy not an original) to them,

Please FRmail me with the Fax # and name.

Thank you! :o)

14 posted on 03/28/2006 7:54:22 AM PST by Pippin (Pax et Bonum)

Cable problems..First time it has been on since early morning...BBL...I hope.

15 posted on 03/28/2006 8:04:15 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Pip, click on this link when you get home - it will translate German to English:

http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr

16 posted on 03/28/2006 8:24:44 AM PST by Billie

To: Temple Owl; NicknamedBob

Good morning Billie and All. Bob is a great poet!!!

Good morning, Temple. Yes, he is! Thank you, Bob - today's poem, originally posted in August of last year, is very fitting for our Almost-Four-Years Hall of Fame!

17 posted on 03/28/2006 8:33:22 AM PST by Billie

Good morning, Mayor. Sorry to be so late posting today's thread.

18 posted on 03/28/2006 8:35:39 AM PST by Billie

Good morning, Dolly - thanks for the words of appreciation, and yes, the FR search function is absolutely worthless. Has been for quite some time. It used to work so beautifully, but who knows if/when it ever will again. I used to be able to find all the links at one time when I did these archives if I failed to keep them updated more frequently, but not any more. :(

I look forward to tomorrow's thread - a long time coming. :)

19 posted on 03/28/2006 8:40:31 AM PST by Billie

Good Morning Billie!

Wonderful thread.

{{{HUGS}}}

20 posted on 03/28/2006 8:40:45 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)

Morning, Meg! Sure hope your cable is back up - to stay! We miss your lovely flowers and posts when you're not here!

21 posted on 03/28/2006 8:41:33 AM PST by Billie

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Thank you, Noosie - these threads help me find old ones so much easier. I usually can tell *about* when one was posted, but sometimes have to look at two or three Hall of Fame threads to actually find a specific thread.

One problem I find is that some of our older graphics and backgrounds are now missing. Hate that, but I even found one of mine where the main background was missing, making the graphics that were blended for that particular background look pretty funny. :(

22 posted on 03/28/2006 8:46:06 AM PST by Billie

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; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA,
and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Gogrammy.................grandson
Inspectorette.......................son
deadhead.......................cousin
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..........................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep.....................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom..........3 sons
american_ranger...............son
LadyX.......................grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Bykrbayb..........................son
Leofl.................................son
chena...............................son
Hope and Glory..................son
Philman_36.............2 nephews
bjcintennessee........son, niece
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
gonzo...................friend's son
visualops......................cousin
auboy..........................cousin
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad......................son
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
Notwithstanding........active duty
thumperusn..............active duty
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
Old Sarge.................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque................active duty
JRios1968................active duty
NoLongerFreeState...active duty
CMS........................active duty

OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
cookcounty.............................son
Himyar....................................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper..............................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
JimRobinson...............2 nephews
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Consort........................2 daughters
Consort.......................son-in-law
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
dixie sass........................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
painter...................................nephew
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
Walkenfree................2 grandsons
Walkenfree.................. 3 nephews
Walkenfree..................granddaughter
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
Socratic.............................nephew
Jemian...................................son
freema.......................nephew, son
Azbushgal..............................son
kimmykay.................................son
right2parent..............................son
NavySEAL F-16........................son
Ike..........................................son
repubmom...............................son
wolfcreek..........................daughter
JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
GodBlessUSA......................cousin
SoldiersPrayingMom.................son
WakeUpandVote..................brother
Skyraider.................................son
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Jen's Mom........................daughter
Meg33.............................grandson
911angelady........................2 sons
Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
weldgophardline.......................son
jrushing....................................son
thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law
JFC..................................nephew
Earthdweller......................nephew
Scubachick.......................husband
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
meanie monster .........family friend

23 posted on 03/28/2006 8:47:08 AM PST by Billie

Oh no.

I wonder why that is.

Where did the backgrounds go?

24 posted on 03/28/2006 8:48:24 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)

Father God, we ask You to comfort
this dear woman, Marty,
infusing her with Your strength and peace.
Guide her through the difficult days to come,
holding her close to You.

We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.

25 posted on 03/28/2006 8:56:28 AM PST by LadyX ((( He Is The Lord, above all things )))

To: Billie; Temple Owl

Y'all folks are making me blush.

Everything I know about poetry I learned from André the Giant.

26 posted on 03/28/2006 9:04:10 AM PST by NicknamedBob (Or, as Prometheus said, "What am I? Chopped liver?" ...)

27 posted on 03/28/2006 9:10:20 AM PST by Pippin (Pax et Bonum)

To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Aeronaut; Allegra; ...

Texas Bluebonnets
The internet comes and goes..mostly goes!

28 posted on 03/28/2006 9:10:55 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

To: Billie; NicknamedBob

Beautiful post and poem, Billie..

The last post was a matter of timing! I had to wait until it was on again!..to preview, and wait awhile again to post..I hate it when I lose internet access..

29 posted on 03/28/2006 9:18:26 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Oh no.
I wonder why that is.
Where did the backgrounds go?

The graphics have been deleted (or renamed) from servers. I try to leave all of my backgrounds and graphics in the openings I use in the same place on my server, but I do know what happened in that particular case. I ended up renaming that background and using it in another opening, without remembering I had already used it. So either one or the other opening would be missing a background if I changed the name back to the other one. Hate that. :(

30 posted on 03/28/2006 9:27:31 AM PST by Billie

Thanks, Meg. Hope your connection stays put now! I just love that brown pattern background on your post #28. (Of course, the bluebonnets are pretty spectacular by themselves) :)

31 posted on 03/28/2006 9:30:51 AM PST by Billie

Dianthas

Thank You!
To all who started and kept The Finest going.

32 posted on 03/28/2006 9:33:03 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Howdy, MIss Bluebird ... hope you're having a fine day.

Thanks for opening the doors this morning ... )

33 posted on 03/28/2006 9:34:20 AM PST by jwfiv

I think that is my favorite bluebonnet picture so far..I am glad you like it..I'll probably post it often..LOL!

34 posted on 03/28/2006 9:37:55 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

35 posted on 03/28/2006 9:39:21 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Hi sistah...gosh another 3 months has passed! Where does the time go???? Lovely pledge and opening too! Thanks for keeping the Finest a great place to visit! ((((billie))))

36 posted on 03/28/2006 9:40:26 AM PST by dutchess

To: NicknamedBob

Wonderful poem bob. Thanks for all your contributions here!

37 posted on 03/28/2006 9:41:04 AM PST by dutchess

Always happy to see you, too, MIss Meg ... )

38 posted on 03/28/2006 9:52:19 AM PST by jwfiv

Praying for Marty's Comfort, in our Savior's Precious Name.

39 posted on 03/28/2006 9:55:29 AM PST by Kitty Mittens

To: Billie; Temple Owl; dutchess

Here's a link to today's today's poem.

You may revise your opinions.

40 posted on 03/28/2006 9:57:38 AM PST by NicknamedBob (Or, as Prometheus said, "What am I? Chopped liver?" ...)

What a bummer.

To bad the server can't remember both names.:)

41 posted on 03/28/2006 10:03:14 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)

Lovely Blue Bonnets Meg...Thanks for the pic ping...

42 posted on 03/28/2006 10:06:31 AM PST by Majie Purple

To: Mrs.Nooseman

When I first started downloading to photobucket I kept deleting entries not realizing, unlike tinypic, you had to leave it in your own files there.....

43 posted on 03/28/2006 10:14:59 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Oh that is so great! Listing all The Finest Archives like that! I'll be checking 'em all out...I've got alot of catching up to do what with being a FR newbie still...

44 posted on 03/28/2006 10:21:07 AM PST by Majie Purple

To: Kitty Mittens

Such a preety rose...Saw it as I perused the Thread today and just wanted to say so.

45 posted on 03/28/2006 10:29:13 AM PST by Majie Purple

Wow, Billie. Almost 4 years. Better start planning for the anniversary party. :)

Took a short trip down memory lane with some of those profiles. Indeed, lots of missing graphics in the early ones.

46 posted on 03/28/2006 10:30:24 AM PST by Diver Dave

To: Billie; NicknamedBob; Albion Wilde

Whoa, BillieBob : )

"And trust the end we shuttle to to Someone Else’s hands."

Just yesterday, in a discussion with DCFReeper Albion Wilde regarding FReeper Cindy-True-Supporter gravely injured son (Prayer thread here http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1601798/posts) I remarked:

the "...only one with His hand on the wheel for this trip is God."

47 posted on 03/28/2006 10:43:58 AM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)

LOL.

I have done that before and boy did I feel like a fool.:)

48 posted on 03/28/2006 10:46:52 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman (Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)

Billie,
Your table reminded me of this poem-

Make new friends, but keep the old;
Those are silver, these are gold.
New-made friendships, like new wine,
Age will mellow and refine.

Cherish friendship in your breast-
New is good, but old is best;
Make new friends, but keep the old;
Those are silver, these are gold.

- from the poem by Joseph Parry

49 posted on 03/28/2006 10:48:33 AM PST by freema (Proud Marine FRiend, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)

To: Purple Mountains Maj; Billie; All

Thank you, Sweet (((((((Purple)))))))!

Have a Lovely Day Everyone!

50 posted on 03/28/2006 11:24:54 AM PST by Kitty Mittens

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Keep Going For God!

Read:Psalm 92

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing. —Psalm 92:14

Bible In One Year: Judges 4-6; Luke 4:31-44

Read:
Psalm 92