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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: StarCMC
Will she be able to take time off with you or does she have to work?

I'll have to take Mrs Darkwing...I'll need the adult supervision


841 posted on 02/06/2005 4:48:58 PM PST by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)
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To: bentfeather

Now, let us recall The Dragon!

The ancient imperial lineage of wonder
and magic for all things and every place,
for whom even the King of the Beasts
bows head and bends leg in honor!

Creature of all the world, is He,
dweller in mountain, in air and in sea,
singer of songs, breather of flame,
but all that you need to master Him,
is His name.

For speak His name, and He is bound by His code
to wing you away to any abode,
He does your bidding for only an hour
then it is His choice, whether to devour,
or keep you in company for wisdom and wonder.

So, do Him all honor, and glory be His,
but should you ever meet Him, remember this:
dancing with Dragon-kind is a lifetime of joy,
and you could be His companion - or His toy.

sarge

842 posted on 02/06/2005 4:49:10 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
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To: AZamericonnie

That's one I won't be borrowing...


843 posted on 02/06/2005 4:49:11 PM PST by pelikan
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To: txradioguy
PPHHHBBBLLTTT!!!


844 posted on 02/06/2005 4:49:18 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)
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To: txradioguy

Indeed he did


845 posted on 02/06/2005 4:50:03 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

hehehehe I did a LOT of that this year being a Cowboys fan.


846 posted on 02/06/2005 4:50:23 PM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)
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To: darkwing104

LOL!! No doubt!!


847 posted on 02/06/2005 4:50:40 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: txradioguy

Wanna race again?


848 posted on 02/06/2005 4:51:30 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
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To: StarCMC

No almond?


849 posted on 02/06/2005 4:51:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)
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To: Old Sarge

MINE!


850 posted on 02/06/2005 4:51:40 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

MINE?

851 posted on 02/06/2005 4:51:56 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
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To: Old Sarge

COOL graphic!!!!


852 posted on 02/06/2005 4:51:56 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: darkwing104

Fer sure, soon to be citizen.

It's a jungle out here.

But then, you're weaponized, you'll do fine.


853 posted on 02/06/2005 4:52:25 PM PST by uncleshag (Requests?................What do ~ YOU ~ wanna hear?)
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To: pelikan

That's ok dear...I have one in the wings for you! *L*


854 posted on 02/06/2005 4:52:28 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Old Sarge

What tha??? That's like asking someone to race AFTER you've started running! LOL!

No fair picking on the "old guy" like that.


855 posted on 02/06/2005 4:53:23 PM PST by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
No almond, unless you use the chocolate to coat almonds and make candy like this:


856 posted on 02/06/2005 4:54:20 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: mylife

Awesome! I did enchiladas...want one ot two?


857 posted on 02/06/2005 4:54:58 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Old Sarge
wOOhOO!
Congrats on getting #850
SSarge!

858 posted on 02/06/2005 4:55:15 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: StarCMC; Old Sarge
Huh?? Where is your mind at Lady?? (LOL!)

I didn't name my fingers!   Never mind name them Long One and Lick Pot!

859 posted on 02/06/2005 4:56:08 PM PST by Lady Jag (All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and unlimited power)
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To: AZamericonnie

We may as well get ity all out on the table and have a banquet!

I'll try on thanks! beef or chicken?


860 posted on 02/06/2005 4:56:50 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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