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Post by bsutravis on Dec 25, 2006 2:33:14 GMT -5
As I sit here at work at 230am on this Christmas morning, just so you folks can have your 6am newscast as you sneak presents under the tree that are from "Santa", I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas on this day. My thoughts and prayers go out to those less fortunate, the sick, the hungry, the lost... Just the simple fact that all of us are able to log on and gather on this site makes us way more fortunate than many who can't afford presents for their kids, or food for the table today. We are so blessed! As I sat in church yesterday, my sleep deprived ears heard a wonderful message that can be boiled down very simply. No matter how bad, or good your lives are now, the best is yet to come!
Please remember our troops today as you celebrate Christmas, without those who are serving and who have served in years gone by we wouldn't have the freedom to join together on this very special day. Bless you all!
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Post by drs on Dec 25, 2006 8:11:48 GMT -5
Merry Christmas, bsutravis; to you and your whole family.
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Post by RiverJim on Dec 25, 2006 9:20:16 GMT -5
Merry Christmas to all.
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 25, 2006 10:25:29 GMT -5
Very well said Travis.
In the hustle and bustle of Christmas we sometimes forget the true meaning and how very forunate that each and everyone of us are.
Last night as we were driving to the 11 o'clock Christmas Eve service we were passed by fire trucks headed the opposite direction.
When we parked in the church parking lot we could see massive flames coming up over on the horizon in a subdivision. By the flame we could tell it was at least one house fully engulfed in flames. This is in one of the same subdivisons that was it by the tornado last year.
We went on in and attended the service. The service was good, but my mind and prayers kept going back to those leaping flames praying for the people that owned the house and my most fervent prayer was that they werenot home or got out safely.
No news in the paper this morning, but it was late when the fire happened.
On this Christmas day I ask for prayers for this family.
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Post by RiverJim on Dec 25, 2006 11:51:25 GMT -5
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On this Christmas day I ask for prayers for this family.
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Post by jdmiller on Dec 25, 2006 12:35:00 GMT -5
I dont post a lot but this is one of the best sites around. I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. To all of need of prayers..... their on their way.
The Millers
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 25, 2006 12:38:54 GMT -5
I dont post a lot but this is one of the best sites around. I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. To all of need of prayers..... their on their way. The Millers Thanks Jamie and best wishes to you and your's... .
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Post by fuzzyhoyt on Dec 25, 2006 20:32:22 GMT -5
Excellent message bsutravis. God Bless all those in need and our Soldiers fighting for US! God Bless you and Happy Holidays! Fuzzy
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Post by racktracker on Dec 25, 2006 21:25:56 GMT -5
Good post.
Best wishes to all.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Dec 25, 2006 22:45:06 GMT -5
Merry Christmas!
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Post by jajwrigh on Dec 25, 2006 23:34:35 GMT -5
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 26, 2006 20:09:55 GMT -5
Very well said Travis. In the hustle and bustle of Christmas we sometimes forget the true meaning and how very forunate that each and everyone of us are. Last night as we were driving to the 11 o'clock Christmas Eve service we were passed by fire trucks headed the opposite direction. When we parked in the church parking lot we could see massive flames coming up over on the horizon in a subdivision. By the flame we could tell it was at least one house fully engulfed in flames. This is in one of the same subdivisons that was it by the tornado last year. We went on in and attended the service. The service was good, but my mind and prayers kept going back to those leaping flames praying for the people that owned the house and my most fervent prayer was that they werenot home or got out safely. No news in the paper this morning, but it was late when the fire happened. On this Christmas day I ask for prayers for this family. I finally got the details on the Newburgh fire.. No one hurt. All got out in plenty of time. It was an electrical fire in their attic. Their power went off and when the husband went into the garage to kick the breaker back on his wife smelled smoke. They then saw smoke coming out of the attic. The husband tried putting it out before they called the fire department - not smart. By the time the fire department got there it was fully engulfed. It is a total losss. Ironically this house is in the subdivsion that got hit hard last year by the tornado. This was the ONLY house in that subdivision that wasn't destroyed. Now it burns to the ground. I'm glad that no one was hurt....
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Dec 27, 2006 7:26:26 GMT -5
As I sit here at work at 230am on this Christmas morning, just so you folks can have your 6am newscast as you sneak presents under the tree that are from "Santa", I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas on this day. My thoughts and prayers go out to those less fortunate, the sick, the hungry, the lost... Just the simple fact that all of us are able to log on and gather on this site makes us way more fortunate than many who can't afford presents for their kids, or food for the table today. We are so blessed! As I sat in church yesterday, my sleep deprived ears heard a wonderful message that can be boiled down very simply. No matter how bad, or good your lives are now, the best is yet to come! Please remember our troops today as you celebrate Christmas, without those who are serving and who have served in years gone by we wouldn't have the freedom to join together on this very special day. Bless you all! Excellent post! May the Lord continue to watch over you & your family. I pray for our troops daily.
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