FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ February 6 2005

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)

To: AZamericonnie

Beth remembered! It was Radix.

381 posted on 02/06/2005 11:32:09 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)

I'm doing great! Feels good to be back in the Canteen. :-D

Glad to hear that you're feeling well!

382 posted on 02/06/2005 11:32:23 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

You know you have a permanent invite here!!! (Just warn me enough ahead of time I can clear one of the girls' rooms so you'll have a bed...lol!)

383 posted on 02/06/2005 11:33:34 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)

384 posted on 02/06/2005 11:35:56 AM PST by uncleshag (Help Support The Troops!)

Thanks!!!

Do you turn the sheets down or is that extra?

385 posted on 02/06/2005 11:37:31 AM PST by uncleshag (Help Support The Troops!)

Oooh the thrill of the ride!

Hope the weather complies!

(((HUGS)))

386 posted on 02/06/2005 11:38:41 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

LOL!! I will be reading this to my children in just a minute!! Thank you!

387 posted on 02/06/2005 11:41:00 AM PST by trussell (I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)

I'll turn the sheets down, but I might short sheet the bed when I do....grin.

388 posted on 02/06/2005 11:42:11 AM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)

To: Bethbg79; GummyIII

It was Radix!!

Thank heavens somebody was paying attention!!! LOL

389 posted on 02/06/2005 11:44:12 AM PST by AZamericonnie

To: AZamericonnie; GummyIII

LOL It was sheer dumb luck on that one!

Only reason I remember is cause I racked my brain trying to think of something for him. Never came up with anything other than the blender and that was already suggested. LOL

390 posted on 02/06/2005 11:47:35 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

Hi, Bethbg79, how are we this fine Sunday?

391 posted on 02/06/2005 11:58:28 AM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)

I KNEW it!

You are the Trickster, YOU!

Were you in Richmond on the 19th of January?

392 posted on 02/06/2005 12:00:27 PM PST by uncleshag (Help Support The Troops!)

Made it back safe.

Lots of crazies dashing to the beer store prior to the game and lots of old folks going to cracker barrel L0L

393 posted on 02/06/2005 12:03:06 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

FINAL

Illinois 60

Indiana 47

394 posted on 02/06/2005 12:04:18 PM PST by tomkow6 (..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)

395 posted on 02/06/2005 12:05:17 PM PST by tomkow6 (..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)

.........there goes the neighborhood..

396 posted on 02/06/2005 12:06:18 PM PST by tomkow6 (..looking for a good time????.........call 1-800-BAD-MOJO..looking for a good time????.........call)

We are great on 4 hours of sleep.

I think I may watch the game afterall. Do you know what time it comes on?

397 posted on 02/06/2005 12:06:44 PM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

I'm getting my keys.

398 posted on 02/06/2005 12:07:50 PM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good afternoon Kathy in Alaska.

399 posted on 02/06/2005 12:07:51 PM PST by armyman (I'm may not agree with what you say, but I will sacrifice everything to defend your right to say it.)

Solid RED.

That sounds warm and cozy.

400 posted on 02/06/2005 12:08:51 PM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)

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