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)

821 posted on 02/06/2005 4:33:49 PM PST by GummyIII (Time for a tag line change....and I don't know if I have any clean!)

To: uncleshag; txradioguy; Old Sarge

822 posted on 02/06/2005 4:33:58 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)

{{{{{ AUNTIE! }}}}}

Glad you're here - and I say that Fawnn-ly!

823 posted on 02/06/2005 4:35:30 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

824 posted on 02/06/2005 4:36:41 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)

Peanut butter fudge???

825 posted on 02/06/2005 4:38:08 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)

Yall want foccachia pizza with the chili at halftime?

826 posted on 02/06/2005 4:38:59 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

To: Kathy in Alaska

It looks just like that fron one - we melted some chocolate Almond Bark and poured over the top. LOL on the mailer. (You think it'll last that long? He he he!)

827 posted on 02/06/2005 4:40:37 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Pats are coming back with a vengence!

828 posted on 02/06/2005 4:40:37 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

What's that saying about "Sound and Fury signifying NOTHING"???? LOL!

829 posted on 02/06/2005 4:43:41 PM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)

The only dumb questions are those unasked. LOL!! Besides, I'm not fond of almond anything. Hehehe. Enjoy!

830 posted on 02/06/2005 4:44:15 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)

I challenge that BS call! on the last play!

831 posted on 02/06/2005 4:44:16 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

It would seem the patsies coah is gonna take your advice.

832 posted on 02/06/2005 4:45:10 PM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)

Oops...coah = Coach.

833 posted on 02/06/2005 4:45:43 PM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)

with the chili at halftime?

Chili....yum. Just chili, Fritos, cheese & onions please! *L*

834 posted on 02/06/2005 4:45:43 PM PST by AZamericonnie

835 posted on 02/06/2005 4:46:15 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

Ha! in 32 days you'll be activier than ever!

Yea! I may have to get a real job!

836 posted on 02/06/2005 4:46:47 PM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

To: AZamericonnie

Got ya covered Connie!

837 posted on 02/06/2005 4:46:57 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

Whoaaaa! Brady mucked it Up

838 posted on 02/06/2005 4:47:59 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

To: Kathy in Alaska

LOL!!! Almond Bark is solid chocolate made for melting. It rehardens at room temp. Makes a great coating for pretzels, nuts, etc....

839 posted on 02/06/2005 4:48:05 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

LOL!...looks like Opie just had a Michigan flashback!

hehehehe

840 posted on 02/06/2005 4:48:55 PM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)

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