FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 03 April 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

NORTHERN LIGHTS

Personnel from the Applied Physics Lab Ice Station watch the aurora borealis light up the night sky over a temporary base camp set up on Arctic Ocean ice near Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, March 21, 2009. Two Los Angeles-class submarines, USS Helena and USS Annapolis, will participate in exercise Ice Exercise 2009, along with personnel from the Navy Arctic Submarine Laboratory and University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory researchers. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones

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Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

SANDBAG STACK

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory Scott passes a sandbag to a fellow airman in Fargo, N.D., March 25, 2009. The airmen, assigned to the 119th Logistics Readiness Squadron, are preparing the bags to block the rising waters of the Red River along the North Dakota-Minnesota border. U.S. Air Force photo by

SEARCH AND RECOVERY DIVE

090329-N-5242D-195 ENTEBBE, Uganda (March 29, 2009) Navy Diver 1st Class Eric Riggenbach, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, climbs aboard a Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority rescue boat after completing a dive into Africa's Lake Victoria. The dive was part of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission to search for and possibly recover wreckage from an Ilyushin 76 cargo plane that crashed into the lake March 9. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dustin Q. Diaz/Released)

Les Paul & Mary Ford ~ Vaya Con Dios

Box Tops ~ The Letter

Dodie Stevens ~ Pink Shoe Laces

Eddie Rabbitt ~ I Love A Rainy Night

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ~ Mr Bojangles

CANNON CALLING

U.S. Army soldiers fire a 9,900-pound M-777 howitzer artillery cannon on Forward Operating Base Bostick, Afghanistan, March 17, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 321th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Fires Brigade Airborne. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Moeller

ARCTIC ICING

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jose Gutierrez watches daily operations while maintaining communication with the command hut at the Applied Physics Lab Ice Station during Ice Exercise 2009 in the Arctic Ocean, March 20, 2009. Two Los Angeles-class submarines, the USS Helena and USS Annapolis, will participate in the two-week exercise near Prudhoe Bay. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tiffini M. Jones

The Chipmunks ~ Ragtime Cowboy Joe

Tony Orlando & Dawn ~ Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree

Johnny Preston ~ Running Bear

Juice Newton ~ Angel of The Morning

Three Dog Night ~ Joy To The World

PREFLIGHT CHECK

Staff Sgt. Krysteena Scales performs preflight checks before departing on a mission in a C-17 Globemaster III March 19 at an air base in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Scales is a 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flying crew chief and was part of an all-female flight crew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran)

WRESTLING DIVAS VISIT TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN

Servicemembers wait in line to meet former World Wrestling Entertainment divas at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 24, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Opal Hood

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April 3, 2009

The Journey Home

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READ: Hebrews 11:1-10

[Abraham] waited for the city . . . whose builder and maker is God. —Hebrews 11:10

Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, was diagnosed years ago with the terminal disease pulmonary fibrosis. Eventually he required prolonged bed rest. Bright used this time of quiet reflection to write a book called The Journey Home. 

In his book, Bright quotes Charles Haddon Spurgeon, who said: “May we live here like strangers and make the world not a house, but an inn, in which we sup and lodge, expecting to be on our journey tomorrow.”

Struck by Spurgeon’s perspective concerning his own terminal prognosis, Bright commented: “Knowing that heaven is our real home makes it easier to pass through the tough times here on earth. I have taken comfort often in the knowledge that the perils of a journey on earth will be nothing compared to the glories of heaven.”

Abraham, the friend of God, illustrates this same otherworldly orientation: “By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country . . . for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God” (Heb. 11:9-10). His sojourn was that of a traveling foreigner, who by faith sought an eternal city constructed by God.

Whether death is near or far away, let’s exhibit a faith that focuses on our eternal home.

Home from the earthly journey,
Safe for eternity;
All that the Savior promised—
That is what heaven will be. —Anon.

We may walk a desert pathway, but the end of the journey is the Garden of God.

Bible in One Year: Judges 19-21; Luke 7:31-50

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[TheMom]

I wanna be in the top ten!

[SandRat]

SUPPLY SMILES - U.S. Army Capt. Clay White hands an Iraqi girl clothes and school supplies during a school supply distribution event in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, April 1, 2009. U.S. soldiers participated in National Orphan Day's Baghdad event. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Licea

[AZamericonnie]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL U S Army EOD)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[philly-d-kidder]

10TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[philly-d-kidder]

Bravo #1... I am #1 zero! Following in your footsteps!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[SandRat]

Watch where you tread lest you step in something smelly.

[PERKY2004]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[philly-d-kidder]

hahaha I Thought April Fools Stink bombs was 2 days ago.. hahaha