[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, bellevuesbest, for stopping and letting us share the news of your son's departure for Basic Training. What branch of service has he joined? Please thank him for his service to our country. The Canteen is here every day to honor, and provide a home away from home, for our troops, veterans, their families, and our allies.

[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. 

(Click on praying hands above, or on banner at the top to hear the music)

[bellevuesbest]

Thanks for the Welcome. I've been on TonkinGulf's ping list for several months. This is a heart warming place. Maybe I can get my wife interested in visiting the Canteen from time to time. Hard to say, she thinks I'm nuts reading FR all the time.

My son joined the Army. I'm very proud and..... jealous I can't join him.