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

[trussell]

Sarge!!
I'm praying for Travel Mercies for you while you make the journey stateside.

[Soaring Feather]

Sarge, did you catch the title of today's thread, Days of Chivalry, cool huh?? Another knight in the arena. *GRINS*

[luvie]

....also....prayers continue for the "Kids" while you are away from them. They are always thought of, as well as yourself.

[luvie]

Mornin' Twin! I only have a moment before I have to leave for worship. Just wanted to say "hi" to you. Got snow? :o)

[Old Sarge]

Here's what I'm dreaming of.....

[trussell]

Good morning {{{{twin}}}}}.
Nope...no snow yet. I'm still hopeful that it will come.
Have a good day, will see you after while.

[luvie]

Ah..have you turned from knight to pirate? :o)

(((hugs)))...gotta go. See ya later! Have a good trip home if I don't talk to you before you leave.

[trussell]

Guess what!! It's coming. Little flakes flying around.
So little I didn't see them until I had to step out to get my dog. WooHoo!!

[luvie]

WOOHOO!!!! SNOW FOR TRUSSELL!!!

[GummyIII]

Hi, Sarge!!!!!!! I'm glad to see you are on the move, however slow it might seem. It's good to hear from you.

[Soaring Feather]

Woo Hoo!

Grand adventure on the seas
bringing dragons to their knees
drinking grog and making merry
Old Sarge, you must hurry
to the land of make believe
to fuel the muse and make it breathe
writing dramas on the seas
feeling the warm comfort on the breeze
to reminisce of golden times, salty seas
and happy times walking in the Glen of Gaul
while listening for the call


of honor written on the winds
of pirates and duels on the seas
your dreams filled with reverie.


bentfeather (c) 01.15.06

[trussell]

I hope Cody gets feeling better in time to play in it. He is sick this morning so Crystal will get to ride the van to church while Cody and I stay home. :(

I don't like missing the service, and I especially don't like when Cody gets sick. With his JRA, he stays sick for a long time.

[Old Sarge]

{{{{{ TRUSSELL! }}}}}

Me, and a whole lot of others, are needing all the help we can get!

[Old Sarge]

{{{{{ GUMMY! }}}}}

Just a-Freeping here to share the wealth...

[trussell]

Thank you for the hugs Sarge!
You and the whole lot of others...are in my daily prayers. Several times a day I pray for the safety of those serving.
I really look forward to reading your first post after you step onto American soil again! Be safe.

[GummyIII]

And I love seeing the wealth you share. Thank you. How are the Kids gonna make it without you?

[GummyIII]

Mornin', ladies. Trussell, I'm sorry to hear Cody is sick. Give him a hug for me, ok?

[Soaring Feather]

Morning, GummyIII.

[trussell]

I will do that Gummy...thank you.
Hugs

[patriciaruth]

Wishing you the wings of Eagles to carry you to your well-deserved leave.