FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKEND ~ 25 September 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKEND

There is a line separating dedication-to-duty from "work-a-holism". Dedication to duty is good, healthy, and positive. Work-a-holism, on the other hand, is negative, harmful and eats away at family relationships. We must know the difference between the two.

Let me tell you about a man who was called the Greatest American Soldier of the 20th Century: General George C. Marshall. Born in Uniontown, PA in 1880, he graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1902. As a junior infantry officer in the US Army he served two tours in the Philippines, in several stateside camps, then to Europe where he helped plan some of the great Allied campaigns of World War I. He was selected to be senior aide to General "Blackjack" Pershing; then off to duty in China.

In 1938 he was chosen by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to be Army Chief of Staff, a position he held throughout World War II. As COS he oversaw the greatest build-up ever of the Army--from 200,000 to 8.5 million soldiers. He volunteered and was considered the first-choice to lead the D-Day invasion of France, but President Roosevelt was so reliant on General Marshall that he would not let him leave Washington. In 1946 he became Secretary of State and engineered a plan to bolster the economic recovery of a devastated Europe. President Truman insisted (despite Gen Marshall's protests) that this massive undertaking be called the Marshall Plan. He was an architect of NATO and helped contain the fighting in Korea. In 1953 he was awarded the Noble Peace Prize, the only professional soldier to be accorded that honor.

It is said that at the height of World War II, despite his crushing responsibilities, General Marshall went home every afternoon to take a nap! Although we may not be able to go home and take a nap in the middle of our day, let us be on guard that we not succumb to workaholism. Let us also watch out for each other in this area!

If you: take periodic breaks from your busy work schedule, get away periodically from the demands of the job, take leave and allow yourself time to enjoy some quiet time each day... then you will be able to return to work and tackle your responsibilities with renewed vigor, dedication, and peace of mind.

Have a nice weekend and, as always, Safety First!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[Soaring Feather]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours and your neighbors.

Did you “sale” today? Treasures?

How’s the 12 string coming along?

[left that other site]

I went to only one yard sale today, but it was a good one. It was in the basement of a church, and there was lots of good stuff. It was run very well by the ladies of the church and the prices were excellent.

I bought two small crosses to add to my Wall Montage of Crosses from all over the world (Jerusalem, Romania, Ireland, Italy, Central America, Mexico, and , of Course, The USA.)

I bought an iron trivet, because I like scented candles, but they should not be burned directly on the furniture,

I got a beautiful copper Hurricane Lamp,

And a guitar stand, all for a total of $18.50.

The 12 String is great, but I had to trim my nails so my fingertip will stop BOTH strings.

I LOVE the sound. Playing it is like the difference between riding a Harley or riding a Honda.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

What prompts the road closure?

Got your wood all chopped?

Our nights are starting to drop into the 30s, but warmer weather and rain persist.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[mylife]

Prayers and hugs all around, and good sentry and rifle

[mylife]

I like you cause you know what an APU is

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Sounds like you’ve had a productive day.

And more rain moving in. Yay! Slowly but surely making up that deficit.

[SandRat]

Finally got all the Repair Parts. The “TORO” electric Grass Trimmer is now Fully Functional.

[radu]

Howdy do, Conor. *Hugz*

Sorry to hear you haven’t shaken that infection yet. Hope the dr. can find something that will knock it out soon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Like this?

I think I can see you in the cockpit.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Having a good weekend so far?

[PROCON]

Hiya radu!

You got into the Canteen late last night; you and hubby go to the same honky-tonk?

My son finally made it over yesterday and we feasted on pizza and hung out until he started nodding off.

He's still working early hours so I appreciated him making time.

A beautiful warm day here.

How's things with you?

[mylife]

Someone called me the Carlin of “the place I worked”

Prolly why I’m no longer there..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn9elWR13Z4

[radu]

Howdy, HJ!! *Hugz*

Sounds like you’re having “fun” this weekend. Hope you haven’t pulled too much hair out while dealing with your PC. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Pro.

Any update on the mall shooter from last night? I saw a fifth person had died. God rest their souls.

[SkyDancer]

Yep, that be it. The one I was sent from here it was on the ground but anyway this is a beautiful shot.