[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thank you for all your marvelous, wonderful contributions to today's FR Finest thread and to all of them - and for all the ways you make this Cyber Home a joy for all who come here!

Below is a picture (not taken by me) of one of the beautiful places in North Carolina - one of the favorite places I love to go: Our Moutains.

I was born in the mountain area of North Carolina - and every time I look "unto these hills", it gives me a peace and a trust in the God who made these beautiful, magnificent hills, and in the God who brought my ancestors to these parts and led them all the way through trials and tribulations and joys and sorrows in this free land.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

But one thing I don't do well - is PROOFREAD!!!! - moutains should be MOUNTAINS!!! (sorreeeee)

[Billie]

Those mountains are a sight to behold, FWI! WOW! I can see why you like to just "look unto them".

I hope you'll feel free to use the logo any time, FWI. It just seems to fit.

[Aquamarine]

Wow! That picture is gorgeous. Do you mind me asking where in N.C. that picture was taken? I've always thought that N.C. was the prettiest State this side of the Mississippi River. Everyone should travel The Blue Ridge Parkway if they ever get the chance. The way the Blue Ridge Mtns. surrounds and envelopes you is comforting, kind of like nature is hugging you.

[daisyscarlett]

Re #27..

I once attended a wedding in Pretty Place, NC and that photo reminds me of it so very much. The wedding was in an open chapel and no matter where you sat you saw those beautiful hills and mountains and flora. It was very aptly named, Pretty Place. I certainly have never been any place prettier. It was in SW NC.

[Pippin]

You were from the Mountians of North Carolina?

That is were my Dad's people were from.

My grandfather on my dad's side was born in Marshall, NC. Most of my relatives live in a small mountian community near Marshall called Shelton Laurel. Named for one of the folks who settled there in the early 19th centuary.

I am a direct descendant of that settler.

So I can say HOWDY,Neighbor!

[LadyX]

Coming upon your Reply # 27, FWI, I love the fact you incorporated into it one of my VERY favorite Psalms - # 121.

You fellows know The Story behind why it is, and, I know, rejoice with me..:)))

God is indeed our everpresent help ~ ~ ~

[kayak]

Thanks to all who have posted the lovely pictures of our beautiful state!!!

Here's a foretaste of what we'll be seeing this fall ......

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