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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-22,23-07...Warm Fuzzy Wednesday...and Thursday
August 22, 2007 | Billie

Posted on 08/22/2007 7:32:28 AM PDT by Billie



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!









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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; 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
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
Diver Dave....................cousin
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
W.W.Smith.......................son
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
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
Himyar.............................son
jrushing.............................son
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
varina davis...............grandson
weeder1.....................nephew
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
fatima...............granddaughter
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
meanie monster ....family friend
ProudAFDad......................son
JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
monkeyface...........2 grandsons
redhead................grandnephew
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
Hoosiersailor ...........active duty
DCBryan1................active duty
Col. Mike.................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
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
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins
SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
gonzo............................soninlaw
Rivendell.......................daughter
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
jackv....................................son
prophetic.................brotherinlaw
GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins
Tina Kirby...........................son
Kudsman.......................nephew
JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother
TADSLOS............................son
Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews
ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews
dwhole2th.............................son
skimask...............................son
VARepublican.......................son
Katydidnt..............................son
oneolcop...............................son
Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews
Trooprally.............................son
007girl.............................nephew
arbee4bush ...................daughter
PERKY2004...................husband
SoldierDad...............son, nephew
SoldierDad..............niece, cousin



21 posted on 08/22/2007 9:10:43 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

” . . . before all the President Bush bashing. (I took great pleasure in all the Clinton bashing threads!) I just choose to avoid those kinds of threads now - we get enough bashing of our president when we turn on the tv or read a newspaper.”

I feel EXACTLY the same way.


22 posted on 08/22/2007 9:11:26 AM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: Old Grumpy

Hi, Old Grumpy - you won’t feel grumpy on this thread. :)


23 posted on 08/22/2007 9:14:14 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
Oh Billie
That stinks. I’m afraid to change to Vista too just from reading about it. I won't now. I don’t know why they had to change it so drastically like this. I can't believe they did that. It isn’t compatible with programs is so .

I hope you can upload a version of XP at some point.

24 posted on 08/22/2007 9:23:20 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

August 22, 2007

Inner Peace

READ: Isaiah 53:7-9

Be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing. —1 Peter 3:8-9

How do we react to hostile criticism? If it causes us to strike back angrily at our critics, we need to learn from colonial preacher Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758).

Regarded by scholars as an insightful philosopher, Edwards was vindictively attacked by the ruling body of his church in Northampton, Massachusetts. They felt he was wrong to teach that a person needed to be born again before taking part in the Lord’s Supper.

Although he was dismissed from his church, Edwards still maintained a loving and forgiving attitude. One supportive member wrote of him, “I never saw the least symptoms of displeasure in his countenance . . . , but he appeared like a man of God, whose happiness was out of the reach of his enemies.”

Edwards was simply copying the example of the Lord Jesus. When the Savior was insulted, He did not repay with an insult. When He was falsely denounced, He remained silent, “as a sheep before its shearers is silent” (Isa. 53:7).

Do you have an inner peace even when criticized? As you ask the Holy Spirit for His help, you can, as Edwards did, respond in a Christlike way to false accusations or gossip. 

For Further Study
How do we know when to keep silent
and when to defend our beliefs?
Read Developing The Art Of Gracious Disagreement

The worst criticism of you can bring out the best in you.


25 posted on 08/22/2007 9:28:54 AM PDT by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: Billie

26 posted on 08/22/2007 9:30:47 AM PDT by The Mayor ( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
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To: Billie; All


W F W (& Extended to(Whew!... Thurs.) I'm all in! :)

To whom & whatever I post re: W F Thread...I won't forget...I just know already I will need to spread stuff: pics/comments out over 2 days/nights.

It's nice not to have to fit everything in/on in one day! So, if I don't post to someone(s) on W I'll be sure to on Th. m'kay?

I'm sure many others will be doing the same...

I sooooo very much looooooooovvvvvvvve this W F Thread! So uplifting;fun and joy filled surprises herein! :)

Let's bring it on everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!(Lurkers too...C'mon, you know you want to! Bless a Freeper you know/like/love today via words or pics or comments that's what this Thread is here for Y'all! Fill 'er up with good;kind stuff for/to whomever you choose! :)

27 posted on 08/22/2007 9:36:48 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: GodBlessUSA
Just hang on to your computers with Windows XP as long as you can. :( I spent about an hour on the phone (long distance - "our" phone will be charged for it) yesterday with a tech from PI, and he couldn't resolve my issue either. They don't HAVE a later version of the software built for Vista, so I really am not sure what to do now - I can send it back and get a refund, but big deal - what's $39.95 going to buy that's even comparable in a photo editing program? That price was greatly reduced from the retail price and they offered it to me because my original PI didn't work on Vista.
28 posted on 08/22/2007 9:40:34 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Purple Mountains Maj
Hi, majjie! Your posts are always so cheerful and uplifting. :)


29 posted on 08/22/2007 9:51:12 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie; TASMANIANRED; MS.BEHAVIN; MEG33; LUV W; STARWISE; Lady Jag; EsmeraldaA; Kitty Mittens; ...
Warm Fuzzy Wednesday Poetry


Providence





It's not every day that a Kitten scratches upon a Door
To nonchalantly enter and glide across the Floor
Then leap upon some furniture, as though he or she had never departed

Picking up on a conversation that had never really started
Plying the potential owner with sly and subtle Feline wiles
Wearing away at whatever resistance with flat faced, wide eyed guile
As my handsome Human repairs to the Kitchen for some food

Something sweet and delicious, that nicely matches my mood
A bowl of luscious Milk, which I savor with an slow upward glance
Very pleased to see that My Big Guy has weakened his defensive stance

And soon, I'll be enjoying rubs between my ears and under my chin
Arching my back in Mid~Purr while revealing a most satisfied grin
For those who have never encountered a Kitten, you really haven't a clue
And the First Rule is. You do not choose a Kitten. The Kitten chooses you!


Jack Deth~ 08/22/07.

30 posted on 08/22/2007 9:57:37 AM PDT by Jack Deth (Knight Errant and Resident FReeper Kitty Poem /Haiku Guy)
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To: silent_jonny


As fascinating as this gif gift find for You is...It doesn't hold a candle(nor a flashlight,*wink*) to how fascinating You are! I am/we are blessed to get the op to know You!

Happy Day to Ya,Jonny!

31 posted on 08/22/2007 10:06:14 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: jaycee

Love your picture graphic. =^..^=


32 posted on 08/22/2007 10:10:15 AM PDT by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation.)
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To: Jack Deth

...And that little kitten also is cute! =^..^=


33 posted on 08/22/2007 10:11:39 AM PDT by Biggirl (A biggirl with a big heart for God's animal creation.)
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To: Billie

Hi & T Y Sweet Billie!( for Your comments & pic posts!!)
HUGS!
Sorry Your computer/Vista is still giving You probs!
I feel for Ya!


34 posted on 08/22/2007 10:12:31 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: Jack Deth

There have been a passle of poems/pics, I have/had yet to thank you for the pings too...So now, I will do that very thing...Thanks much!... reciprocal pic ping to come, just later...
I already need to go off line for a bit...


35 posted on 08/22/2007 10:24:29 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: Billie

Great thread and Pledge, Billie. Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday. I’m posting from work so I have no graphics for the present.


36 posted on 08/22/2007 11:25:07 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Billie; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; deadhead; WVNan; dixie sass; MEG33; Donaeus; ...
Hi, Dear (((((Billie)))))! I Hope your Computer Problems are Resolved Soon; I've had my Share, and they can be Frustrating.

Here is a Pic I Snapped Recently of a Cute Bunny Trying to Hide, but it's a Little Out of Focus, Lol.


A Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday to All!

37 posted on 08/22/2007 11:54:54 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Conor, Thank you for the Pings I Receive to your Wonderful Graphics; I Always Love them, but Never Say Thank you!


38 posted on 08/22/2007 11:58:20 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Love your little ‘wabbit’, Miss Kitty.....there’s nothing sweeter. Did I ever mention that the rabbits in my yard eat the birdseed that drops on the ground....they love it!!!


39 posted on 08/22/2007 12:09:03 PM PDT by jaycee ("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
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To: Kitty Mittens

Awww,dat widdo bun bun is adorabibble & doesn’t look one bit out of focus to my eyes...
:)


40 posted on 08/22/2007 12:11:19 PM PDT by Majie Purple (I (Heart Shape Here) JESUS. ..and my Bro and FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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