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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ FROM ONE MEAN MOM ~ 21 September 2014
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Posted on 09/20/2014 4:58:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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FROM ONE MEAN MOM
We had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches. And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was different from what other kids had, too. Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You'd think we were convicts in a prison. She had to know who our friends were, and what we were doing with them. She insisted that if we said we would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less. We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work. We had to wash the dishes, make the beds, learn to cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, and all sorts of cruel jobs. I think she would lie awake at night thinking of more things for us to do. She always insisted on us telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. By the time we were teenagers, she could read our minds. Then, life was really tough! Mother wouldn't let our friends just honk the horn when they drove up. They had to come up to the door so she could meet them. Everyone else could date when they were 12 or 13
.we had to wait until we were 16. Because of our mother we missed out on lots of things other kids experienced. None of us have ever been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's property, or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault. We never got drunk, took up smoking, stayed out all night, or a million other things other kids did. Sundays were reserved for church, and we never missed once. We knew better than to ask to spend the night with a friend on Saturdays. Now that we have left home, we are all God-fearing, educated, honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean parents just like Mom was. I think that is what's wrong with the world today...it just doesn't have enough mean moms anymore.
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To: Kathy in Alaska; 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ...
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posted on
09/20/2014 6:42:58 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
To: SkyDancer
Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Have a wonderful BBQ with all your folks.
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posted on
09/20/2014 6:45:35 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: MoochPooch; left that other site; Yehuda; SkyDancer; DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis; Alouette; ...
He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.
May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.
May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.
G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.
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posted on
09/20/2014 6:47:19 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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Medieval Meal
Sept 21, 2014
Read: Psalm 19:7-14
A while ago I attended a conference on the Middle Ages. In one seminar we actually prepared several foods that would have been common in medieval times. We used pestle and mortar to grind cinnamon and fruit to make jam. We cut orange rinds and broiled them with honey and ginger to produce a sweet snack. We crushed almonds with water and other ingredients to create almond milk. And, finally, we prepared a whole chicken to serve as a main dish with rice. As we sampled these dishes, we enjoyed a tasty culinary experience.
When it comes to spiritual food for our souls, God has given us a varied menu that we can chew on and savor. In doing so, we can be filled and satisfied. The historic books, poetry, wisdom literature, prophecy, and other parts of the Bible strengthen us when we are weak, give us wisdom and encouragement, and nourish us for the days journey (Ps. 19:7-14; 119:97-104; Heb. 5:12). As the psalmist tells us: How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Ps. 119:103).
So what are we waiting for? God has set before us a banquet of delectable spiritual food and calls us to come and dine. We are all invited!
Thank You, Lord, that You call me to Your
table to feast on Your Word. I know that I need
it for my spiritual nourishment and to grow
close to You. I open my heart to You now.
The Bible is the bread of life, and it never gets stale.
Some scholars have criticized Psalm 19 as an artificially constructed piece, saying that the two halves of the psalm do not naturally go together. However, a case can be made that both portions of the psalm reflect on how God has chosen to reveal Himself to humanity. In verses 1-6, we see general revelation, where God is revealed through the creation He has made. The remainder of the psalm (vv.7-14) describes how God has revealed Himself through Scripture, which theologians call special revelation. In both cases, the psalm describes how God has made Himself known to us.
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posted on
09/20/2014 6:56:23 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I only have to go a little ways.....Just what my preacher's wife says before she falls in the bathroom...without her cane OR her phone handy.
I'm glad she's feeling a bit better and hope that she'll continue to improve. I suggested one of those recliners to hubby's mom, who has bad knees (not as bad as your mom's) and she swears she doesn't need it. Even though it looks painful when she tries to get up out of her regular chair.
I shouldn't fuss...I'll be there some day, too, I reckon!
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posted on
09/20/2014 7:03:21 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
To: LUV W
Her Wednesday fall was in the bathroom. God must have been watching over her because she fell back, out the door. Missed everything on the way down, and her head hit on the carpet just over the threshold . Her knee hit something because there continues to develop a large bruise. And she hadn't dressed yet to put her phone in her pocket.
...just a little way". *sigh*
They hate leaving behind what they know and are used to doing.
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posted on
09/20/2014 7:46:46 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska
Won’t we all. But it will be okay as long as we have someone who loves us there to help.
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posted on
09/20/2014 7:47:16 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(4 Terrorists Arrested Crossing Border in Texas)
To: HiJinx
Makes all the difference, Jinxy! :)
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posted on
09/20/2014 7:49:36 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family.
Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Weather still holding? Our leaves are falling like crazy.
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posted on
09/20/2014 7:53:15 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W
Good evening, Luv, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Thanks for the hymns.
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posted on
09/20/2014 7:58:26 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SoldierDad; vigilante2; PERKY2004; LUV W; GodBlessUSA; Tax-chick; Vineyard; jackv; Jemian; ...
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:00:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
They are...and it’s hard to admit that you can’t still do it all...by yourself.
I’m afraid I’m going to be the world’s worst little ol’ lady when that time comes! I have no patience...even for myself. LOL!
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:00:33 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; JemiansTerror; Beagle8U; ...
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.
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:01:35 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:03:52 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:06:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: HiJinx
That it will, HJ, that it will.
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:08:05 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: mountainlion
Good evening, mountainlion, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
How is your weather up there in the mountains?
Great Cash tune!! Thanks.
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:14:12 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
Solo? Duo?....you will do great.
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:17:18 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SandRat
Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...same for me.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Are you catching some of the rain from the south?
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:34:10 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
09/20/2014 8:40:36 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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