FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ FEB 08 2004

Naval Air Station Oceana ^ | Chaplain Robert Humble

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Welcome to
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Today's Spiritual Journey takes us to the

Naval Air Station Oceana

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NEW LIFE

Cecil B. De Mille, the great producer of epic movies, tells a story of fishing with his grandfather when he was just a young boy. The two had spent all afternoon together in a rowboat and the young boy was restless. He leaned over the side of the boat to look into the water and watch the water beetles playing.

As he looked, one of the water beetles crawled up on an oar. When it got halfway up it attached the talons of its legs to the oar and died.

The boy's curiosity was aroused, and he awoke his grandfather from his fishing nap to show him the beetle. After discussing the ways of nature, the two went back to fishing.

Three hours later, the boy looked back at the dead beetle. It had dried up, and its shell had begun to crack open. Something had begun to emerge from the opening. It was a beautiful dragonfly.

The boy and his grandfather stared in awe. The dragonfly moved its wings slowly at first. Then it began to hover gracefully over the water where the other water beetles were still swimming.

The boy took his finger and nudged the dried-out shell of the beetle, which looked like an empty tomb. And he understood Easter for the first time.

God transforms and makes new. The grace that renews the world and cares for each living thing can renew us as well. All we need to do is ask. Those who turn to him will never be disappointed.

Chaplain Robert Humble

[Old Sarge]

Ah, it sounds just wonderful. I'm so glad you got to enjoy such a deal.

I'll be paying for my frivolity in a few hours, as well. So, in light of the butt-stompin' good laughs my kids will have at my expense, I better hit the armory floor, with the rest of the good soldiers.

Hugs to all, and to all a good night!

SARGE

[StarCMC]

Hugs and smooches! You all take care and I'll see you tomorrow. Er, make that later today! ARGH!

And thank you to all the amazing men and women of the US Military standing the watch so I can get a good night's rest. You are heroes!! And you will NOT be forgotten or taken for granted!

NIght all!

[Fawnn]

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[Fawnn]

Dream your good dreams!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh yeah, I do a LOT of the teaching. A few of the guys do the sneaking-thru-the-bushes training; I do the outthink-the-bad-guys part. Brainiac, that's me...

Do some kids never grow up? You shouldn't have to spend time doing the outthinking part. Or do you get a little pleasure out of outsmarting them? LOL!

How did the girls handle their decoy work?

[Kathy in Alaska]

((HUGS)) back atcha, Sarge. Good night and sleep well. Thanks for helping keep Kentucky and the US of A safe. And thanks for helping honor our military, past and present.

[Kathy in Alaska]

That breakfast looks so good. I think bacon and eggs for brunch will be the order of the day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Seems like more and more nations are getting the idea that everybody needs to be combating terrorism. Good, it's about time.

[cyborg]

We love the little smiley dot waving at us

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Old Sarge]

Let sleeping soldiers lie,
men who, while they snore and sigh,
dream about you
safe and warm
behind their armor and guns.

Let sleeping soldiers lie,
men who, as they say goodbye,
will always pack their gear and go
to where the danger runs.

Training hard, and laughing harder,
partaking of life's full larder,
a soldiers' lot is all for those
who think the cost is cheap.

Eager hearts, whose boldness longing,
with their fellowship belonging,
shoulder arms to hold your freedom
for such, never weep!

For gladly marching, to dreadful daring,
any price or burden bearing,
keeping such as you in safety,
loved ones wait to welcome home,

Heroes' triumph, victory gallant,
accolades for virtuous talent,
our best reward, to see you smiling,
stronger love than song or poem.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Heroes' triumph, victory gallant,
accolades for virtuous talent,
our best reward, to see you smiling,
stronger love than song or poem.

God bless and keep our military, said with a huge smile. Thank you.

[Squantos]

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Need yer expert opinion over here if ya have time !

Stay Safe !

[Old Sarge]

Or do you get a little pleasure out of outsmarting them?

That's part of the FUN...

How did the girls handle their decoy work?

They didn't do too bad; they confused the bejeebers out of the agents - and that's what they were supposed to do!

[Kathy in Alaska]

They didn't do too bad; they confused the bejeebers out of the agents - and that's what they were supposed to do!

LOL! That's how you learn.

[Old Sarge]

Faith and Begora, look at th' time!

To my own lil' corner of the floor, I be goin', at last!

An' I'll say Goodnight t'all here!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Anonymous FReeperPrayers for your sister and all of your families as she goes home. And God bless the Honor Guard for being there for you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep well and be prepared for tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, herewego, for helping honor our troops.