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FReeper Canteen ~ Tell Us Your Favorite "Thanksgiving or Thankful" Song ~ 27 November 2015
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/26/2015 6:01:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

The FReeper Canteen Presents...

Tell Us Your Favorite
"Thanksgiving or Thankful" Songs



Canteen Mission Statement

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.


*Video*




Johnny Cash - Thanksgiving Prayer


We've come to the time in the season
When family and friends gather near
To offer a prayer of Thanksgiving
For blessings we've known through the year
To join hands and thank the creator
And now when Thanksgiving is due
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you

I'm grateful for the laughter of children
The sun and the wind and the rain
The color of blue in your sweet eyes
The sight of a high ball and train
The moon rise over a prairie
Old love that you've made new
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you
This year when I count my blessings
I'm thanking the Lord He made you

And when the time comes to be going
It won't be in sorrow and tear
I'll kiss you goodbye and I'll go on my way
Grateful for all of the years
I thank for all that you gave me
For teaching me what love can do
Thanksgiving day for the rest of my life
I'm thanking the Lord He made you
Thanksgiving day for the rest of my life
I'm thanking the Lord He made you


*Video*




Mary Chapin Carpenter - Thanksgiving Song

Grateful for each hand we hold
Gathered round this table.
From far and near we travel home,
Blessed that we are able.

Grateful for this sheltered place
With light in every window,
Saying "welcome, welcome, share this feast
Come in away from sorrow."

Father, mother, daughter, son,
Neighbor, friend and friendless;
All together everyone in the gift of loving-kindness.

Grateful for what's understood,
And all that is forgiven;
We try so hard to be good,
To lead a life worth living.

Father, mother, daughter, son,
Neighbor, friend, and friendless;
All together everyone, let grateful days be endless.

Grateful for each hand we hold
Gathered round this table.


Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.




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To: henkster

Wayne Newton ~ Danke Schoen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m_giioppT4

Ferris Bueller ~ Danke Schoen

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

Brenda Lee ~ Danke Schoen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1BKxYyJJJ4


61 posted on 11/26/2015 11:36:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Heart-Rest

Love the Gaither Family...thanks!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Heart-Rest...hope you and yours had a great day.


62 posted on 11/26/2015 11:41:44 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: V K Lee

I love the kids, their costumes, and the hymn. Very nice! Thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving, V K Lee.


63 posted on 11/26/2015 11:55:12 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: V K Lee

Beautiful as well...


64 posted on 11/27/2015 12:23:14 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Fiji Hill

Good music...thanks.


65 posted on 11/27/2015 12:38:29 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Joe 6-pack

Thanks, Joe 6-pack, for the Natalie Merchant tune.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.


66 posted on 11/27/2015 12:48:25 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: PROCON

Thanks for checking in, Pro. Glad you had a great time eating and playing cards. Did you win?

Have fun visiting.

My brother from Tennessee is going back to work on the slope. The 42’ sailboat they are restoring is costing more than expected. He texted me last night and I invited him over for Thanksgiving dinner and to surprise my Mom. A good time was had by all. And I have a “brother-do” list started. He volunteered. LOL!


67 posted on 11/27/2015 12:56:34 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: PROCON

Pro.....#50!!


68 posted on 11/27/2015 12:59:47 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: dfwgator

Happy Thanksgiving, dfwgator, and thanks for the Roy Clark tune.


69 posted on 11/27/2015 1:04:53 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: pluvmantelo

Happy Thanksgiving, pluvmantelo, and thanks for the tune.


70 posted on 11/27/2015 1:13:09 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....
















71 posted on 11/27/2015 2:33:33 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: E.G.C.; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; MEG33; LUV W; PROCON; SandRat; Mrs.Nooseman; ...



72 posted on 11/27/2015 2:34:41 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?


73 posted on 11/27/2015 2:38:26 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...


God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


74 posted on 11/27/2015 2:41:06 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good Friday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

Friday morning coffee bump.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

75 posted on 11/27/2015 3:50:26 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Ahhhh...no wonder I looked and looked and never saw a ping. LOL!

I guess you saw 16 of my “favorite” songs on the wrong thread. LOL!


76 posted on 11/27/2015 4:50:18 AM PST by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; HiJinx; ...

Whooooo turned the lights on so early!
I wanted to stay hoooome today!
Black Friday sux....especially if you HAVE to be out!
Bright side....I get off early! LOL!
Hope all of you have a GREAT day!
....and that your Thanksgiving was perfect!
Whether you cooked or went out for dinner.
((((hugs))))

77 posted on 11/27/2015 5:01:31 AM PST by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Were you able to plan the music with her before she passed on?

Unfortunately, I was not. She was in very poor health in the last months of her life. Nonetheless, the music I chose included "In the Garden," which she said was her favorite hymn, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," and Carolyn Freeman's beautiful but forgotten 1931 hymn "Back of the Clouds." The final hymn was "When We All Get to Heaven."

My sister-in -law played the piano to provide the music. She passed away a year ago from cancer.

78 posted on 11/27/2015 5:12:49 AM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: All
Randy Stonehill - Born Twice - 06 - Never Can Repay

I always think of this song as "Thank you" (see lyrics) but it is Never Can Repay...

NEVER CAN REPAY

Randy Stonehill

The things of the world may be all right But I really don't need 'em since I've seen the light People all runnin' round gettin' uptight Well I'm OK I sleep well at night

Thank you, thank you What Can I say? Thank You is not enough There's no way to repay I never can repay

Thank you...

Things of the world may be all right But I really don't need 'em since I've seen the light People all runnin' round and gettin' uptight Well I'm OK Well I'm alright

Thank you...

I said I never can repay

79 posted on 11/27/2015 6:35:39 AM PST by Prov1322 (Enjoy my wife's incredible artwork at www.watercolorARTwork.com! (This space no longer for rent))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Child’s Song by Tom Rush

https://www.bing.com/search?q=child%27s+song+lyrics+by+tom+rush&qs=AS&pq=child%27s+song+lyrics&sk=AS1&sc=8-19&sp=2&cvid=6541ACE041B24ADBB1C3E53B46393822&FORM=QBRE

Goodbye Momma, goodbye to you too Pa
Little sister, you’ll have to wait a while to come along
Goodybye to this house and all it’s memories
We just got too old to say we’re wrong

Got to make one last trip to my bedroom
Guess I’ll have to leave some stuff behind
It’s funny how the same old crooked pictures
Just don’t seem the same to me tonight

There ain’t no use in shedding lonely tears Mamma
There ain’t no use in shouting at me Pa
I can’t live no longer with your fears Mamma
I love you but that hasn’t helped at all

Each of us must do the things that matter
All of us must see what we can see
It was long ago, you must remember
You were once as young and scared as me

I don’t know how hard it is yet Mamma
When you realize you’re growing old
I know how hard is not to be younger
I know you’ve tried to keep me from the cold

Thanks for all you done, it may sound hollow
Thank you for the good times that we’ve known
But I must find my own road, now to follow
You will all be welcome in my home

Got my suitcase, I must go now
I don’t mind about the things you said
I’m sorry Mom, I don’t know where I’m going
Remember little sister, look ahead

Tomorrow I’ll be in some other sunrise
Maybe I’ll have someone at my side
Mamma, give your love back to your husband
Father, you’ve have taught me well, goodbye
Goodbye Mamma, goodbye to you too Pa


80 posted on 11/27/2015 7:49:33 AM PST by Zman (Liberals: denying reality since Day One.)
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