FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THE VISIT ~ 14 October 2018

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

THE VISIT

A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly without an appointment into the president's outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn't even deserve to be in Cambridge. She frowned. "We want to see the president", the man said softly. "He'll be busy all day," the secretary snapped. "We'll wait," the lady replied.

For hours, the secretary ignored them, hoping that the couple would finally become discouraged and go away. They didn't. And the secretary grew frustrated and finally decided to disturb the president, even though it was a chore she always regretted to do. "Maybe if they just see you for a few minutes, they'll leave," she told him. And he sighed in exasperation and nodded. Someone of his importance obviously didn't have the time to spend with them, but he detested gingham dresses and Homespun suits cluttering up his outer office.

The president, stern-faced with dignity, strutted toward the couple. The lady told him, "We had a son that attended Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard. He was happy here. But about a year ago, he was accidentally killed. And my husband and I would like to erect a memorial to him, somewhere on campus".

The president wasn't touched, he was shocked. "Madam," he said gruffly, "we can't put up a statue for every person who attended Harvard and died. If we did, this place would look like a cemetery".

"Oh, no," the lady explained quickly, "We don't want to erect a statue. We thought we would like to give a building to Harvard. The president rolled his eyes. He glanced at the gingham dress and homespun suit, then exclaimed, "A building! Do you have any earthly idea how much a building costs? We have over seven and a half million dollars in the physical plant at Harvard".

For a moment the lady was silent. The president was pleased. He could get rid of them now. And the lady turned to her husband and said quietly, "Is that all it costs to start a University? Why don't we just start our own?" Her husband nodded. The president's face wilted in confusion and bewilderment, as Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California where they established the University that bears their name, a memorial to a son that Harvard no longer cared about.

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Praying the hurricanes are done for the year, and that Barletta can unseat Casey. Good luck!!

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

And a blessed Lord’s Day to you, too!

I’m not sure if it was Sergio, but we did get nearly and inch of rain last night. I was surprised that it was that much when my hubby told me! But very glad for it, indeed.

If Sergio comes with wind, then I guess he hasn’t arrived yet.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Sunday morning to ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone this morning?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you...((HUGS))

How are you managing with needed total amount of rain?

They say we got caught up last week. Almost an inch in the last 24 hours....should start seeing snow on the back set of mountains I usually see from my house any time now.

Our friend in Virginia was without power more than 14 hours. They invested in a new generator for Florence, but it wasn’t needed. This time they DID need it and were able to save 2 neighbors’ food as well as their own.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rest well if you get to bed before dawn, and even if you don’t. d:o)

[mylife]

So tired of the rain..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5sajd5hBuA

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIPan-rEQJA

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxAVXsT1mss

[mylife]

RIP JLP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARtqAgaPML8

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1yNuta9uk8

[mylife]

Man I am low down lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvvGM3QhtOg&start_radio=1&list=RDhvvGM3QhtOg&t=2

need breakfast and hugs

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL9J98zpgUI

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Any more effects from Sergio? High winds? Any issues for your siblings?

You and Gizmo enjoy your Sunday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Phil Keaggy...always nice. Thanks, my.

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Cobalt Blue....love it! I can see yellow being a huge problem.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2HFETpy3Ho

Phil is OK

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, my. Thanks for helping honor our military, and thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

my.....#50!!