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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ February 6 2005
chaplaincare.navy.mil/ ^ | CAPT Benny Hornsby, CHC, USN (Ret)

Posted on 02/05/2005 7:56:05 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub


 

 

 



 





JUST FOR TODAY


As I go through some "troubles" in my own life, I've worked out this "formula" to help me be a useful and happy person. See if it doesn't work for you!

JUST FOR TODAY: I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will assume to be true what Abraham Lincoln said: "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

JUST FOR TODAY: I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out. I will do at least two things I don't want to do just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit, not find fault with anything, and not try to improve or regulate anybody but myself.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have lt. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a quiet half hour all by myself. During this half hour, I will try and get a better perspective of my life.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give back to me.



CAPT Benny Hornsby, CHC, USN (Ret)

 

 

 

 



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To: AZamericonnie

T'weren't me that needed to grind coffee beans (but I do have a little grinder that is my daughter's). I can't remember WHO it was.....


361 posted on 02/06/2005 11:07:19 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)
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To: GummyIII

It was Radix!!


362 posted on 02/06/2005 11:07:49 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Bethbg79

Prayers up


363 posted on 02/06/2005 11:08:00 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: tomkow6

Okay smart guy ~ where are the chin whiskers??? :):)


364 posted on 02/06/2005 11:09:37 AM PST by blackie
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To: blackie

LOL! Hi Blackie!! ((HUGS))


365 posted on 02/06/2005 11:10:16 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Bethbg79

Well Church has been out for over an hour.

Im headed to the adult beverage center.

It should be safe by now L0L


366 posted on 02/06/2005 11:10:58 AM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife
L0L That picture sums up their personality rather well!

From what you said, it probably trained the cat and the mice, as well!

367 posted on 02/06/2005 11:11:06 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: cedarswingman; Mudboy Slim

Oh, that reminds me of a tale:

Y'all know I'm from hillbilly country, Virginia (Fawnn's heard the accent...lol!). I was in Los Angeles with the Oracle folks one summer. We were eating at one of the UCLA cafeterias and had something good. Well, one of the yuppies said, "This is good for cafeteria food!"

I responded, "Yep, but it's not as good as that opposum I had last week. It was fresh off the side of the road."

Do you know they BELIEVED ME!?!?!?!?!?


368 posted on 02/06/2005 11:11:45 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)
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To: mylife
LOL! ;-)

Drive safe and watch out for the crazies!!

369 posted on 02/06/2005 11:12:15 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Bethbg79

You are SO RIGHT!! I couldn't remember....(it had to be either late or early or I was still asleep...grin)


370 posted on 02/06/2005 11:14:33 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)
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To: GummyIII
Yep..silly Radix.

Did you sleep well?

371 posted on 02/06/2005 11:15:56 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: GummyIII
I still believe you Gummy!
372 posted on 02/06/2005 11:18:02 AM PST by uncleshag (Help Support The Troops!)
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To: GummyIII

Oh now that's funny...I can't remeber who now either but the hazelnut flavoring made a connection.


373 posted on 02/06/2005 11:18:18 AM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Bethbg79

Hi Beth! I'll bring bring food and BEER!!!

{{Hugs}}


374 posted on 02/06/2005 11:19:23 AM PST by blackie
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To: uncleshag
I wanna party with you sometimes!

How red is your state? I sometimes make house calls, especially when it's cold and snowy in New England.

375 posted on 02/06/2005 11:20:38 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: blackie
Wooohooo! Awesome!

Right now, it's just you and me bud. We'll have to round up some more folks.

How ya feeling?

(((HUGS)))

376 posted on 02/06/2005 11:23:57 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Lady Jag

Good afternoon!


377 posted on 02/06/2005 11:24:23 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Bethbg79

Perfect!!

I'm feeling great; just waiting for the weather to warm up a little so I can get the SV650 between my legs. :)::

{{HUGS}}


378 posted on 02/06/2005 11:30:02 AM PST by blackie
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To: Bethbg79

Like a baby! I'm working on a family reunion letter, plus have taxes to do and lesson plans to finish...ha! But I can pop in and out of here while I do that. How 'bout you?


379 posted on 02/06/2005 11:31:23 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)
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To: uncleshag

LOL!!! You would!!!!


380 posted on 02/06/2005 11:31:46 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)
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