A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-10-06....Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Welcome to Warm Fuzzy Wednesday at the Finest. For those who start counting the days on Monday until the weekend, we're halfway there! So we're here to banish those doldrums and make you smile inside! Please feel free to post sweet graphics and/or little stories that make you feel all warm and fuzzy - or just come by and give us a smile. Only two more days 'til the weekend!

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 05-08-06 Military Monday 05-09-06 Teddy Bears on Parade

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning
Warm and Fuzzy..

[LUV W]

((((hugs))))...Beautiful table, GB! Good to see you. I got home late from work.

[La Enchiladita]

And who could be a better hostess for Warm, Fuzzy than dear Gracie!!

God Bless...

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Luv!
Long day for you. It's great to see you :) I had computer issues again. LOL I'm back. Yay :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dita!
How are you? Thanks :)
Hugs!

[LUV W]

Yay!!! She's back. I am so glad you resolved the problem.

[GodBlessUSA]

Yay, your back! :)

Although, I'm glad you had a great time this past weekend. :)

[tuliptree76]

On this Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday, we can also celebrate Golden Spike Day.

More about the history of the golden spike and the transcontinental railroad can be found here.

Also, today is Blood Pressure Day, School Nurse Day, and Clean Up Your Room Day.

It's almost my bedtime. Good night!

[MEG33]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

[LUV W]

Adorable, Meg!

[MEG33]

{{{{Hugs!}}}}

[SandRat]

Yaaaaawwwwwwwnnnnnnnn!
It's that time.

THUD!!!

[LUV W]

LOL! Night, Sandy! Sweet dreams. Talk tomorrow!

[MEG33]

. Meg

Goodnight..Sweet Dreams

[Jack Deth]

Warm Fuzzies For The Ladies!


My New Big Friend





After I was sick and on the mend
That's when I met my New Big Friend
Though we didn't hit it off flawlessly right away
I'm getting used to Titus and his odd canine ways

Titus loves to play, but not too rough
He knows that I'm just a weightless ball of fluff
I had to tell him Face-To-Face and way up close
With something less than a gentle swipe across his nose

He's also discovered that though I'm kind of round, I'm not a ball
Though he enjoys nuzzling and pushing me down the hall
And when we go outside, as a Protector, Titus is the BEST!
Just ask the three very scared Tomcats that Titus thought were pests

As the Sun goes down and the sky turns dark
Titus will lay down and be my Kitten~Nap Park
With lots of soft, warm places I can curl up, stretch out or just tuck in
Though my Favorite Place is between his front paws and chin!


Jack Deth~ 05/10/06.

[MEG33]

.. That's so sweet!

Thank you, Jack.

[The Mayor]

May 10, 2006

The Greatness Of Godliness

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READ: Genesis 47:7-12

Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh. —Genesis 47:10

In the eyes of most people, Jacob’s brother Esau was the greater man of the two. Through the years he had accumulated immense wealth and power. He was the ruler of the land of Edom and could have met Pharaoh on his own terms. Yet Esau, with all his earthly authority, could not have blessed Pharaoh. Only Jacob had that power (Genesis 47:10).

The spiritual is greater than the natural. God can endow a humble human being with awesome moral force. Holiness has within itself the power to master all other powers.

The Greek word for power or authority (exousia) contains the preposition ex, which means “out of” or “from.” This suggests that the ability to influence others flows from inside. It is rooted in what we are. “Do you wish to be great?” Augustine asked. “Then begin by being.” Greatness comes from holiness and nothing more.

I have a friend who makes his way through the halls of power in Washington, DC, meeting with the most prominent women and men in the world. He speaks a word or two, prays, and then walks on, but he leaves behind the lingering and compelling influence of Christ. He has the aura of greatness that surrounds all whose lives reflect the character of Jesus. It is the greatness of godliness. —David H. Roper

I want my heart His throne to be,
So that a watching world may see
His likeness shining forth in me;
I want to be like Jesus.  —Chisholm

Even a little example can have a big influence for Christ.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor
Thank you for your Good Morning Post. Always wonderful to read for the start of the day :)

[The Mayor]

Best way to start the day!

[MEG33]

Thank you, Mayor, for our Daily Bread.

[GodBlessUSA]

[DollyCali]

Horses

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing.

If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.

As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she, trusts that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn?t too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see.

Good friends are like this..........You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen for my bell and I'll remember to listen for yours!

[Pippin]

Good Morning everybody!

[MEG33]

Wonderful, Dolly..

I am typing on a slanted keyboard as a kitty knocked over a Diet DP onto my key board..and I am trying to get any remaining liquid all in one spot.

[DollyCali]

The few times I have had liquid spills on keyboard, it has been successful for me just to unplug, rinse under water, shake off excessive liquid & dry thoroughly before replugging. I have done that maybe a dozen times w/various keyboards. NEVER had one that was ruined from this.

A friend of mine does his frequently with high intensity spray from shower massage.. His is full of food !

Need to go mow (about a 3 hour project,) do hospital runs, & then TACKLE THE PROBLEMS OF THE HOUSEHOLD!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Pippin :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Dolly
How are you? :)
I had no luck with my water spill. LOL
I hope you have a wonderful day!

[lysie]

Meant to post on ATRW, lovely, Dolly.

[lysie]

TACKLE THE PROBLEMS OF THE HOUSEHOLD!

Please know that you are in my prayers.

[GodBlessUSA]

This is so lovely. Reminds me of my daughters first experience riding on a sweet old horse. He's enjoying retirement now. We just loved him so much. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

This is so lovely. Reminds me of my daughters first experience riding on a sweet old horse. He's enjoying retirement now. We just loved him so much. :)

[MEG33]

Now you tell me! I threw one out that I spilled on finally after thinking I'd try washing it out but was afraid to try it..I did not know if I might mess up my computer..!

I hope your "household problems" ease.

[MEG33]

Hummmingbird "on guard" while choosing from the menu

[Lady Jag]

That is beautiful! Thank you!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi LadyJag
How cute :)

[MEG33]

05/01/06 - U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Aydt embraces his daughters upon returning from deployment aboard the USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) at Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, Calif.

Welcome Home!

*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

Homecomings are Warm and Fuzzy!

[GodBlessUSA]

Excellent picture! I can't wait for the Hummers to return. I try to get pictures but they are camera shy and very fast. LOL :)
Certainly not the best shot but here's one of my visitors

[GodBlessUSA]

Yes, hankie alert on Homecomings of our Heroes. Beautiful :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Wonderful Jack :)

These two look like best buddies too. :)

[MEG33]

I only see them really still when they are on guard..and no one is threatening to feed at "his" feeder.

I don't take photographs..I just hunt for other's photos.

[EsmeraldaA]

Awww Jack, that is just...beautiful....

Thanks! ;o)

[EsmeraldaA]

Good morning FR's Finest!

[DollyCali]

mowing breeak. LOTSA fun doing an acre with an electric mower! (no, self propelled)

Funny story about one keyboard of my friends a few years ago. She always ate & drank & dumped & spilled things onto her keyboard & never cleaned. Maybe turned upside down & shook now & then.

She was shocked on day to see a column of ants.. making their way to /from her keyboard to get supplies for the "nest"..

It was very sticky as she spilled things like soup, margaritas etc.

[MEG33]

LOL! I "dump" the keyboard often..

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Es! :)
Big Hug back.
Have a wonderful day!

[EsmeraldaA]

GB!

[GodBlessUSA]

You pick out such gorgeous shots and present the photos so beautifully. :) I get so many screen savers from your photos. ;)

I had a feeder out for three seasons, until I finally had a regular this past year. Then another showed up shortly after. It was funny watching him guard that feeder. I couldn't believe I had 2 fighting over it with all those years of no Hummers. LOL

[Majie Purple]

[GodBlessUSA]

What a lovely horse. Good afternoon Majjie :)