This page, like so,
so many others on the WEB, has come out of my
realization of how deep I had slipped into complacency.
I won't even try to compete
with the fantastically designed sites on the internet.
I simply want to offer you,
when you happen by, a few thoughts that I have had and a chance to
copy OUR flag if you would also like to display it. I have put most
of the graphics on a separate page to allow this one to load faster,
if you are interested in flag
graphics (CLICK HERE)
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Plan
Succeeded???
Printed in a Halifax, Nova Scotia newspaper
08/15/01**
Dear
Editor,
It is unclear to me what the intent of those
responsible for planning the terrorist attack was, however:
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1. If it was
to garner the U.S. the sympathy of the world - it worked!
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2. If it was
to pack churches over the globe in prayer - it worked!
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3. If it was
to fill blood banks with eager-to-give donors - it worked!
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4. If it was
to open the homes of caring strangers to stranded passengers - it
worked!
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5. If it was
to strengthen the spirits and resolve of those affected - it
worked!
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6. If it was
to bond people closer - it worked!
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7. If it was
to make visible the strength, love and courage of countless
healers, volunteers and emergency personnel - it worked!
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8. If it was
to bring out the best in people - it worked!
If it was to
instill in the hearts of North Americans the same evil that
conquered their own hearts and the hearts responsible for
their upbringing - it FAILED! (See 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 & 8
above) J.P.Patrick, Halifax
** Obviously this date is wrong, but like all other quotes that
I put here, I will not changes anything in them. If the owner
of the web site that it comes from tells me by email that it was a
typo, I will correct it and remove this statement.
Some other things
I've run into on the WEB:
"LET US HAVE FAITH THAT RIGHT
MAKES MIGHT, AND IN THAT FAITH, LET US, TO THE END, DARE TO DO
OUR DUTY AS WE UNDERSTAND IT."
-Abraham Lincoln-
"President Told" is the name
of this picture (Click here for larger View) and I believe this is a good spot for
me to voice my opinion, and that's all it is, I don't want email,
etc. about all other opinions, this is my web site, so I get to put
my opinion here.
I believe GOD had the right man in
the right spot at the right time. The BIBLE says GOD has given the
rights and reasonability to governments to govern and protect it's
people. IT goes on to talk about giving the sword to the government
and that at times they must take up the sword against the enemy.
I think this is one of those
times, I have not always agreed with our governments decisions and
actions, but at those times I stood behind the government's decision
and did not walk the streets protesting.
I believe that the way to show our
disagreement with that type of thing is through our courts and our
voting power, again, we need to stand united with others that share
our views so that the majority rules. That is the way of DEMOCRACY,
and that is what we are defending.
NUFF SAID, NO DEBATE
- Paul
A
Prayer
I've cried to God
as I've beheld The world wrapped up in fear Of life and
death and war that looms To snatch lives held so dear
I
said, "My God! - Have you not heard The newsmen on TV?! Do
you not know the shape we're in?! Do you not care for
me?!"
"I'm scared, Dear Jesus! - Help us!
- Please! There's news of fear and war And I'm
afraid, Lord - I admit! - Of what might be in
store."
"Peace, be still, My child," He said "And hear
now what I say For I have seen and heard the cries Of those who,
to Me, pray.
"Keep your eyes upon ME now Not what you
hear or see And, as you do, you'll keep My peace
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IF your mind stays on ME!"
"It matters
not what one man says Or even many more For I am God, and I
decide Each day what lies in store."
"I've told you
there would be such times When, of these things, You'd hear I
told you so you'd be PREPARED And FULL OF PEACE, not
fear."
"For all these things MUST be fulfilled Yet MY
WORD fails not For I AM still your Hiding Place As all the fires
rage hot."
"You're hid beneath MY shadow now And you
can rest in Me Yes you can trust My Words of LOVE To last
eternally."
"For I'm your Father, Counselor, Friend
Your Alpha and your End And if this was the world's last day Be
sure, for you, I'd send."
"I've promised I'd save you a
place If you would stay in Me Stay pure and faithful, eyes on Me
And, victory, you'll see."
"I can't tell you if it's
'the end' - NO human man can know But I CAN tell you, it IS
close, So be prepared to go."
"Each day I give you,
reach in love To save another soul For snatching them from Me for
Hell Is truly Satan's goal."
"Occupy until I come Live
each day FULL in ME Just keep your eyes upon MY face And know
that I DO see."
"I see the world, I see YOUR LIFE And I
DO care for YOU And know, no matter WHAT occurs My love for you
stands TRUE."
"I'm Alpha and Omega - God - I'm King and
Lord of ALL I'll be right near to care for you As, on My name,
you call."
"For I can change the hearts of Kings And I,
their hearts, do try And I'M the one who formed this world And
says when it shall die."
"So, USE this time to SEEK THE
LOST And tell them of My Love That they, too, may be saved and
live With Me, again, above."
"Don't listen to fear's
voice - hear MINE! Then STAND on what you've heard Don't
fear yours or the world's fate - It's destined by MY
WORD."
"Keep your eyes on ME, My Child, And let Me wipe
each tear For I am God and IN CONTROL - So live in peace, not
fear."
Author Unknown
War in the
Making
Bombing started
today, As buildings collapsed Many ran away. Aiming and
hitting us where it hurt Nothing left to look at but
dirt. Thousands of lives to take, Why wont this stop? For
heaven’s sake! Now all others laugh and faces full of
smiles While us free American’s run for miles. Tears run down
faces, As many run out of places… Places to go, Places to
sleep Families of those we lost, just weep! Those who think
they are faking, This is war in the making! As the bomber is
found, Us free American’s will stand our
ground!!!
Dedicated to those who died, those suffering and
all of us who sit and wait for war to come. LOVE AND GOD
BLESS YOU ALL!
Written on September 11th, 2001 Christina M Daugherty
Firemen's Prayer
When I
am called to duty, God, Whenever Flames may rage, give me
strength to save some life whatever be its age. Help me
embrace a little child before it is to late, or save an old
person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be
alert and hear the weakest shout. to quickly and
efficiently put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect
his property. And if according to my fate .... I am to lose my
life, please bless with your protecting hand my children and
my wife.
Author Unknown
The Creation of the Fire
Fighter
When the Lord was
creating fire fighters, he was into his sixth day of overtime when
an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling
around on this one." And the Lord said, "Have you read the
specification on this person? Fire fighters have to be able to go
for hours fighting fires or tending to a person that the
usual everyday person would never touch, while putting
in the back of their minds the circumstances. They have to
be able to move at a second's notice and not think twice of
what they are about to do, no matter what danger. They have to be in
top physical condition at all times, running on half-eaten
meals, and they must have six pairs of hands." The angel
shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no
way." "It's not the hands that are causing me problems,"
said the Lord, "it's the three pairs of eyes a fire fighter
has to have." "That's on the standard model?"
asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair to see through
the fire and where they and their fellow fire fighters should fight
the fire next. Another pair here in the side of the head to
see their fellow fire fighters and keep them safe.
And another pair of eyes in the front so that they can look
for the victims caught in the fire who need their
help."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and
work on this tomorrow."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I
already have a model that can carry a 250-pound man down a flight of
stairs to safety from a burning building, and can feed a
family of five on a civil service paycheck."
The angel
circled the model of the fire fighter very slowly, "Can it
think?"
"You bet," said the Lord. "They can tell you
the elements of a hundred fires and can recite procedures in
their sleep that are needed to care for a person until they
reach the hospital. And all the while they have to
keep their wits about them. Fire fighters also have
phenomenal personal control. They can deal with a scene full
of pain and hurt, coaxing a child's mother into letting go
of the child so that they can care for the child in
need. And still they rarely get the recognition for a job
well done from anybody, other than from fellow fire
fighters."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her
finger across the cheek of the fire fighter. "There's a leak,"
she pronounced. "Lord, it's a tear. What's the tear
for?"
"It's a tear from bottled-up emotions for fallen
comrades. A tear for commitment to that funny piece of
cloth called the American flag. It's a tear for all the
pain and suffering they have encountered. And it's a tear for
their commitment to caring for and saving lives of their
fellow man!"
"What a wonderful feature. Lord, you're a
genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber and
said, "I didn't put it there."
Author
Unknown
I will from time to time add to
this tribute to the AMERICAN FLAG
and it's PEOPLE as I sort through the many items I have collected
since 9-11-01 and as other people email them to me.
If you would like to contribute
something, email it to: mailto:smallbusinesshelp@att.net
If you would like to see my
collection of flags, (CLICK HERE) but be patient.
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