FReeper Canteen~Themeless Thursday~Sept.1,2005~

August 31, 2001 | bentfeather /The Canteen Crew

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Diva, yupper it's that time again.

*HUGS*

[Soaring Feather]

Gorgeous flowers this morning men, thank you.

[luvie]

Thanks for the food, felines and flowers, Tonkin! Thank all the Coasties for all the heroic deeds that they have performed in these last few days. God bless them, you and our military! (((hugs)))

[laurenmarlowe]

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Soaring Feather]

ms. marlowe, thank you for Ray Charles~America The Beautiful.

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Connie, thank you for a ~Tribute to Our Troops~

[GoldStarBrother]

Benny Goodman~ Blue SkiesAl Stewart~Time PassagesAlan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett~% o Clock SomewhereAnnie Lennox~Walking on Broken GlassHeart~Dog & ButterflyJames Taylor ~ Fire And RainMichael Hedges ~ Follow ThroughMichael Hedges ~Woman Of The World Just a few of My Fav songs Hope ya like

[Army Air Corps]

I love the smell of Canteen Breakfast in the morning...

[Smartass]

PANCAKES UP

Six-year-old Brandon decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents pancakes He found a big bowl and spoon, pulled a chair to the counter, opened the cupboard and pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling it on the floor. He scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, mixed in most of a cup of milk and added some sugar, leaving a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.

Brandon was covered with flour and getting frustrated. He wanted this to be something very good for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad.

He didn't know what to do next, whether to put it all into the oven or on the stove and he didn't know how the stove worked!. Suddenly he saw his kitten licking from the bowl of mix and reached to push her away, knocking the egg carton to the floor.
Frantically he tried to clean up this monumental
mess but slipped on the eggs,
getting his pajamas white and sticky.

And just then he saw Dad standing at the door. Big crocodile tears welled up in Brandon's eyes. All he'd wanted to do was something good, but he'd made a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even a spanking. But his
father just watched him.

Then, walking through the mess, he picked up his crying son, hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process! That's how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life, but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky or we insult a friend, or we can't stand our job, or our health goes sour.

Sometimes we just stand there in tears because we can't think of anything else to do. That's when God picks us up and loves us and forgives us, even though some of our mess gets all over Him. But just because we might mess up, we can't stop trying to "make pancakes" for God or for others. Sooner or later we'll get it right,
and then they'll be glad we tried...

I was thinking... and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that need rekindling or three words needing to be said, sometimes, "I love you" can heal & bless! Remind every one of your friends that you love them. Even if you think they don't love back, you would be amazed at what those three little words, a smile, and a reminder like this can do.

Just in case I haven't told you lately... I LOVE YA!!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Gulf of Mexico (Aug. 31, 2005) - A Landing Craft, Utility (LCU) assigned Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) bound for New Orleans. The LCU is loaded with sandbags, water, a small flat bottom boat, 300 lifejackets, a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and enough supplies to last ten days as part of the relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina hit the Southern Gulf Coast States. Bataan's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Bataan has been tasked to be the Maritime Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Navy's role in the relief efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Pedro A. Rodriguez (RELEASED)

Gulf of Mexico (Aug. 31, 2005) – Commander, Joint Task Force Katrina, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, salutes as he walks through rainbow sideboys on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Lt. Gen. Honore visited Bataan to get a first-hand look at the ship's disaster relief operations capabilities. Bataan’s involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Bataan has been tasked to be the Maritime Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Navy’s role in the relief efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Joanne De Vera (RELEASED)

Norfolk, Va. (Aug. 31, 2005) - Fork trucks from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) load stores from the pier to the ship prior to getting underway from Naval Station Norfolk. Iwo Jima and three other Hampton Roads-based amphibious ships will get underway today to head to areas off the Gulf Coast as part of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The four ships bring with them six Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) that include amphibious construction equipment, medical personnel and associated supplies to assist with the relief effort. The Navy's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Gregory A. Roberts (RELEASED)

[TheMom]

This pic was taken in Waco (the rainbow in toward the Crawford area) the morning after the "You Don't Speak For Me Rally".

I had a lot of help from the Powers That Be, making sure this pic was taken.

[Soaring Feather]

Bee Gees~Staying Alive

[Soaring Feather]

Ya done good. ;)

[luvie]

LUV you, too!

[Soaring Feather]

Thank You SA! Well done.

[TASMANIANRED]

Many prayers in order tonight.

Prayers offered for your Service People in harms way.

Prayers offered for our Service People going to the rescue of the Gulf Coast.

Prayers for all the Suffering in the Gulf Coast.

Prayers for all those suffering from the inhumanity of thugs.

Prayers for all those innocent in Iraq suffering from the loss of life over the bridge incident.

God must surely be having his ear bent today.

God bless all the rescuers. The Actions of Good and hardworking people will over come this tremendous tragedy.

I am over whelmed with the suffering but I know evil and tragedy is just an opportunity for many people to rise and act on their goodness.

[Soaring Feather]

Thank you, for the great pictures of our troops.

[TheMom]

Ya done good. ;)

Thanks! Seriously, all I did was snap the picture. I had lots of help getting me to the location and having the camera ready.

[AZamericonnie]

{{{{{Lauren}}}}} Thanks for those pics Lauren. God bless our first responders, Coast Guard, National Guard & Navy & all others who are helping with this monumental tragedy...I feel guilty every time I take a drink of water.