F.R.O.G.
It's little. It's green. And thanks to one woman, it's inspiring people everywhere.
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They call me the frog lady.
An expert on amphibians I’m not. But it’s a nickname I’m proud of. Let me tell you why.
Four years ago I was living in Florida when Hurricane Wilma tore through. The damage the storm caused to my church was so severe that we had to hold service and Sunday school classes in the fellowship hall.
One muggy afternoon 80 of us crowded into the small hot room for class, and sat side by side on folding chairs. It wasn’t very comfortable…or inspiring.
“How many of you know what the letters F.R.O.G. stand for?” the Sunday school teacher asked.
People shouted out lots of different answers. Where on earth is she going with this? I wondered.
Then our teacher pointed heavenward. Perched atop her index finger was a bright green rubber frog with big googly eyes and spindly legs. It was about the cutest thing I’d ever seen!
“F.R.O.G. stands for Fully Rely on God, and that’s what we need to do, especially now,” she said. Everyone clapped. The message was just what we needed.
All at once, it hit me. Maybe other folks would be inspired by these frogs too.
With some help from the teacher, I ordered several dozen frogs. I wrote, “F.R.O.G., Fully Rely on God,” on small slips of paper, attached each one to a frog then tucked some into my purse. I figured I would hand them out to people who might need a lift.
But what if they thought I was crazy? What if they thought I was some kind of frog lady?
I tested the idea out first on my son, Joseph, a dentist, by mailing him a frog. He was concerned about relocating his business.
He loved the frog! “I wear it in my lab-coat pocket every day,” he told me. “That silly little face and knowing what it stands for always encourages me.”
That gave me encouragement too. Pulling into the gas station one afternoon, I couldn’t help but notice the woman standing at the pump next to mine. She just seemed so sad about something.
I reached into my bag. “I have something for you,” I said, handing over a frog. “I know it doesn’t say much, but I think it says it all. It will bring you a blessing today.”
She didn’t say a word, just stared at the little green frog.
Uh-oh, she thinks I’m crazy, I thought. I turned to walk away.
The woman touched my arm. “You just made my day,” she said. She hopped into her car and drove off with a smile. Right then I knew I had to pass frogs on to more people.
So when I moved from Florida to Virginia, one of the first places I visited was the Veterans’ Care Center. I handed out more than 200 frogs there, thanking those brave men and women for faithfully serving our country.
A little while later I was packing up to leave when I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Lester, a veteran I had chatted with earlier.
“I just wanted to tell you again how much I needed this,” he told me. “It’s hard for me to get out to church anymore, and this little green frog makes me feel closer to God.”
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To Arline, This made my day.
To Arline,
This made my day. I have witnessed to many people with little green ceramac Frogs and stuffed frogs. I would love to get some of the little rubber frogs. Please contact me.
I enjoyed the story so much
I enjoyed the story so much and would like to find the frogs she hands out. Does anyone know where to get them?
i have a friend who has
i have a friend who has cancer they dont have internet and her cancer is terminal shes losing hope how can i get one of these for her i want to boost her hope and faith n God
Finger Puppet Frogs may be
Finger Puppet Frogs may be ordered at Oriental Trading (toy company) http://www.orientaltrading.com and look up the finger puppet frog in the search bar. 800-228-2269. they are item #39/121 cost of $9.99 for 72 count bag. Free shipping for catalog key from halloween catalog key code #661018022 for an order of at least $49.00 by October 1, 2009.
I really enjoyed the F.R.O.G
I really enjoyed the F.R.O.G story and wondered also where can I go to order some frogs to give to the nursing home where I minister at. I know they would love them.
I was worried about so many
I was worried about so many things like not having a job, the slowness of the legal system in regards to finalizing my divorce settlement, and most of all, all the details involved with moving 3 states away from my adult children and only grandchild. I was cleaning out a ceramic pot from my porch when I saw 3 little frogs the size of my thumbnail inside. I quickly scooped them back out on the porch, I thought. Returning to the kitchen sink one little frog hopped out and into my dishwasher. I tried to get it but it hopped into the inner recesses of the dishwasher. I said a prayer to ask that the frog not die in there just because it made the wrong choice in trying to find a safe place. I also thought of my grandson who loved playing with some little toy frogs just the same size as this frog when he visited me and how much I would miss those visits. An hour later I saw the frog hopping toward my front door. I quickly opened the door and scooped it out onto the porch to rejoin it's family. I was full of joy that God had sent this message that if He cares enough about a frog He will care for me and my family. F.R.O.G.!!
I just got my
I just got my Oct.Guideposts Magazine, and had read the article about F.R.O.G.; then in my email, the same story was given! Was it coincidence? WOW! What a neat thing for a frog to be.!
I'd like to hand these out,
I'd like to hand these out, too. I hope Ms. Bee doesn't mind.
I found them at
I found them at OrientalTrading.com - 72 for 9.99 - they're called Frog Finger Puppets!
Where can I get those frogs?
Where can I get those frogs? I teach piano lessons at a Christian elementary school and have been looking for a Christmas gift for my students that I can afford. Please email me the vendor for these frogs! Dolores Weisberg
Very cute story. I received
Very cute story. I received one of those "round-robin" emails a few years ago about the F.R.O.G. and never forgot it and will occasionally buy a frog of some sort for a loved one who needs a pick-me-up. I have family in Roanoke so I'll have to ask if they've seen or received one of the Frog Lady's sweet tokens.
Yes. I agree. This is a
Yes. I agree. This is a wonderful witness. Where can we get the little frogs?
I recently wrote a book
I recently wrote a book entitled, "L.T. Frog, Learning to Fully Rely on God". Where can I get the frogs you pass out?
Hi, where can I get your
Hi, where can I get your book? I am a Sunday School teacher and F.R.O.G. is a constant in our curriculum.
Great idea. Can others
Great idea. Can others participate too and if so, where did you get the frogs?
Kae
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