FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ Days of Chivalry ~ Jan 15 2006

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Your Mental Attitude - Days of Chivalry

When the days of chivalry are mentioned, we usually think of a gallant knight rescuing a fair lady or treating her with unusual courtesy. Gallant the knights were-and certainly cour­teous…But the fundamental basis of chivalry was friendship. The Knights of the Round Table were a sworn brotherhood of men whose strongest ties were based on friendship. Perhaps the most celebrated knight of chivalry, the Chevalier de Bayard,
was famous above all else for his friendships.

Friendship is loyalty-to our family, to our job, to our community. It is not veering and tacking like a rudderless ship or playing both sides of the street
or using people just for our own advantage.

It is made up of little things-a thoughtful word at the right moment… a little kindness beyond the call of duty . . . a sense of under­standing of the other fellow’s problem…a genuine liking for people . . . a sense of re­sponsibility toward our associates.

It has often been said that we must BE a friend to HAVE a friend. And, like all the worthwhile things in life, friendship takes work and effort. We cannot take our friendships for granted. They are like the food we need at regular intervals-they must be given constant and diligent nourishment . . . We can no more get along in the world
without a friend than we could without food or the air we breathe.

One of the important things we learn is that friendship involves tolerance for the weaknesses of others-as these same people are tolerant of our own shortcomings . .

“Good friendships are those that wear well,” said Emerson.
When our attitudes are chivalrous,
we find that our friendships constantly grow stronger and richer.

“The age of chivalry is never past, so long as there is a wrong left unredressed on earth.”
Charles Kingsley

[Kathy in Alaska]

Paul Overstreet ~ Mansion Over the Hilltop

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints in the Sand
Our very own cedarswingman

Five Blind Boys of Alabama ~ I Believe He Died for Me

Twila Paris ~ Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Cedarmont Kids ~ This Is My Commandment

He Hideth My soul

[E.G.C.]

Thanks, there's a slight chance on Monday. We'll see what happens.

Sunday morning music bump.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for the Canteen Blessing for the Troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very cute "Bless Our Armed Forces" logo, Lady J.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Our National Anthem

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Arrowhead…..

[MeekMom]

re 55

That's beautiful Kathy!
God bless you dear friend.

[MEG33]

Good Morning, Canteeners
May God keep safe all who serve our country

[MeekMom]

Hey, where's Chicago, IL's time and temp???
:)

[E.G.C.]

Morning coffee bump.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Sunday morning, MeekMom.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Sunday, MEG. Very cool picture.

[MeekMom]

re: 114

Now that's more like it. hee hee hee!
BTW, good morning!

[Kathy in Alaska]

d:o)

[MEG33]

"12/30/05 - A Puma helicopter delivers supplies to the USS Theodore Roosevelt from the USNS Saturn during a replenishment at sea Dec. 30, 2005. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight are under way on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class"

http://www.defenselink.mil/multimedia/
Great site!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, David, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And we thank our veterans for their service to America.