A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-23-07....I Believe...

Dolly Howard | January 23, 2007 | DollyCali

[DollyCali]

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

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I believe -

. . . that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I believe -

. . . that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I believe -

. . that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I believe -

. . . that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I believe -

. . . that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I believe -

. . . that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I believe -

. . . that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I believe -

. . . that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I believe -

. . . that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I believe -

. . . that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I believe -

. . . That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I believe -

. . . that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe -

. . . that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I believe -

. . . that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe -

. . . that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel

I believe -

. . . that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I believe -

. . . that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe -

. . . that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I believe -

. .. . that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe -

. . . that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I believe -

. . . two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I believe -

. . . that at your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I believe -

. . . that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.

I believe -

. . . that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I believe -

. . . that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.



I believe -

. . . In my creator God who loved me enough to give his Son’s life for me

I believe…..

What are some truisms in your life? What pithy sayings resonate to your soul? What would you like your legacy to be in one or two sentences? What would you like on your grave stone to be the one thought that is “you”? What do you believe?

1-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 1-22-07 Military Monday

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

[DollyCali]

[DollyCali]

Ok, so I "cheated" & used my planned devotional for Sunday.. BUT I BELIEVE it is worth a second look from the text post I did over the weekend here. I am still under weather so hope that you will all jump in as time permits to share this type of sentiment. Love to you all as we in Ohio still are getting snow & shivering thru global warming

[dutchess]

First???? Lovely thread sistah! Will stop back later to add my thoughts. (busy work day) (((((hugs))))))

[DollyCali]

P-I-N-G

[DollyCali]

May God protect your precious ones...

Our Dear Father, creator and Lord of great love - we ask that you keep the men and women of our military in Your protective care. May the families be immersed with peace and comfort as they proudly know their loved ones are serving for the things that are dear to all of us. AMEN



Following 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; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine,

jackv...............................Son gator girl........................husband severa............husband, brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Bykrbayb..........................son Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin 911angelady.................2 sons Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son Jen's Mom.................daughter Meg33......................grandson cookcounty......................son JFC............................nephew visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son 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 thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty AlaskaErik...............active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty tongue-tied ..............active duty txradioguy................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 Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................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 SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law Earthdweller......................nephew Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface...................grandson redhead...................grandnephew gonzo............................soninlaw varina davis...................grandson Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16....................son Jaxter...........................son-in-law USMCWife6869..............husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle........................friend DebWisconsin.................nephew Anne of DC............niece’s, husband <,br>

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Dolly.
Great thread.

[DollyCali]

Thank you Mrs. N. hope you are doing okay. I have to feed pets & mom & then am diving back into bed!!!! Have an outstanding day, ma'am

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I don't blame you.
I would do the same if I didn't have a mountain of chores to do.
LOL.

[onyx]

Good morning, Mrs. Nooseman and Dolly.
I'm so sorry you're still feeling poorly, ((( Dolly )))
Thanks for the wonderful thread.

[The Mayor]

January 23, 2007

Running From God

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READ: Jonah 1:1-10

Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. —Jonah 1:3

Why do people run away from God? Is it because of anger, disappointment, despair, disobedience, or a web of rebellion woven from our own desires?

The book of Jonah looks at a prophet who rejected God’s call to deliver His word to the people of Nineveh. In the first chapter (vv.3,10), we read that Jonah deliberately headed for Tarshish to run away from the Lord. He knew exactly where he was going and why. After being given a second chance (3:1-2), Jonah delivered God’s message but reacted angrily when the Lord spared the repentant city (3:10–4:2).

The book ends with the Lord speaking to Jonah about His compassion: “Should I not pity Nineveh?” (4:11). But there’s no indication that the disgruntled prophet changed his attitude. The people of Nineveh repented; Jonah did not.

The story of Jonah should cause each of us to be honest about our feelings toward the Lord. Do we harbor resentment for His leniency toward people we feel deserve judgment? Have we forgotten that God has forgiven us? Are we ready to obey His call and leave the outcome to Him?

The story of Jonah illuminates our reactions to God and measures our willingness to trust Him when we can’t understand His ways.

Sometimes it’s hard to trust the Lord
When you don’t understand;
But fight the urge to run from Him—
Reach out and take His hand.  —Sper

He pleases God best who trusts Him most.

Bible in One Year:   Exodus 7-8; Matthew 15:1-20

[The Mayor]

I BELIEVE !

[MEG33]

It is indeed worthy of a thread..I slept off and on twelve hours last night and am all stuffed up and feeling like I need sleep!((( Hugs)))

[alwaysconservative]

Thanks for the very nice ping, Dolly! These are great!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Onyx.

[onyx]

I'm sick of winter. I am COLD.

[DollyCali]

just fed everyone(except me, little appetite)..

forgot to mention that the original text was from FReeper Bevlar in an email..

Thanks Bev..

now, where is my pillow

you take care also Meg..Think we all got it from Billie

:-)

[MEG33]

LOL..I think I have allergies..They are worse in winter for me. Take care of yourself..Refuel!

[DollyCali]

Congratulations

on you new precious granddaughter. Wow! Looking forward to pix when you get one.

[DollyCali]

yes, I have allergies also. Our problem is when they dont compltely drain & the virus gets in one of the pockets w/mucus.. Fatigue is one of the great additions to this allergic condition.

[MEG33]

I am wiped out! I forgot to thank you for this link..I was busy getting ready to leave.

http://video.google.nl/videoplay?docid=-4584913278289860160

I watched this video of the horse rescue at my daughter's, thankfully; because I was on a newer computer and monitor..The music is so perfect with the cadence of the horses. I was crying and cheering..My daughter had a bigger cry when I showed her.