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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ Attitude of Gratitude ~ Mar 19 2006
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| Chaplain Mitch Schranz
Posted on 03/18/2006 5:32:10 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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Attitude of Gratitude
Good morning this rainy Sunday! This morning someone asked me, "How do you like the lousy weather, Chaplain?" I thought a moment about the fact that my uniform was wet, my car had trouble starting, and about all those poor people stuck in the wall of traffic that inevitably occurs when 58 gets drenched. Then later I thought, how would we exist without the rain? which makes all life on our planet possible. I remembered the old prayer in my prayer book, a blessing to God for the gift of wind and rain.
There is an old story, a beautiful story, about a boy who came home famished after long hours of play with his friends. His mother served him some sandwiches which satisfied his hunger and caused him to thank his mom. She said, "Don't thank me, son I only prepared the food." So he went to the grocer to thank him for the bread. "Don't thank me, young man, I only sell the food." He walked over to the baker and thanked him. "Son, you're thanking the wrong person, I only bake the bread." Wondering whom to thank, the boy went to the farmer to thank him. "Thank you for the fine bread that I eat every day," he said. "Don't thank me, my friend, I only plant the seeds. The earth, sunshine, rain and wind make the wheat grow, not I."
By now the boy was tired and hungry so the farmer invited him to join his family for dinner. As they were seated around the table, each person took a piece of bread from the basket and said together: Praised be Thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, Who brings bread out of the earth."
So, today, let's thank God for the sunny days and the rainy ones, too --as well as for the food He gives us. Each day is truly a blessing!
Chaplain Mitch Schranz
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:52:33 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor. It's so good to see you! Are you warming up there where you are?
Thank you for our beautiful lesson from God's word.
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:53:32 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Beautiful flower arrangement for Sunday Chapel. Thanks men in the Military and the Canteen.
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:53:36 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up.
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:53:55 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: MoJo2001
PARTY ON TIBBY!!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
May it be the best one ever |
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:56:04 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: trussell
Well, our prayers seem to be answered. It's raining like crazy and I am getting off the computer for a while. See ya later when it passes! Thanks for the prayers! (((hugs)))
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:57:04 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: LUV W
WooHoo!!! Wonderful news!!!
See ya soon!
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:58:06 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thank you for the Chapel thread, Mr. Tonkin!
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posted on
03/18/2006 5:59:47 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Happy Birthday, Matt!!
Yes, I know you aren't a kid any more, but grown ups can have fun too.
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Click
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:01:16 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All
To: MoJo2001
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Happy Birthday to you dear Tibby! I hope you have a wonderful day!
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:05:17 PM PST
by
AZamericonnie
(~www.ProudPatriots.org~Operation Easter/Passover~Serving those who serve us!~)
To: All
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Gunnery Sgt. Roger Kraft, company gunnery sergeant for Lima Co., 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, packs his gear with his wifes help Feb. 17, 2006, at his residence on Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, before deploying the next day to Iraq. Just eight months after their deployment to Afghanistan, the Hawaii-based Marines have departed their base in Hawaii for a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
It takes a very special man to sacrifice his comfort and the comfort of those who he loves most in order to make a difference to his country, said Lt. Col. Norman Cooling, the units commanding officer. Thats the kind of men that serve in this unit in Americas Battalion. Its a real sacrifice that few are willing to make. The Marines will be replacing the Camp Pendleton, Calif.-based 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, in the Triad region of Haditha, Haqliniyah, and Barwanah along the Euphrates River in western Iraq. The battalion will work hand-in-hand with local Iraqi Security Forces to conduct counterinsurgency operations, as well as advise and guide Iraqi soldiers so they can eventually take operational control of Al Anbar Province. Kraft is a native of Jacksonville, N.C.
Photo by: Sgt. Roe F. Seigle
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Cpl. Tyler Cobaley, an armory custodian for Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, spends a few moments with his wife Patricia, under a tree at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, before saying good-bye and deploying to Iraq, Feb. 18, 2006. Just eight months after their deployment to Afghanistan, the Hawaii-based Marines have departed their base in Hawaii for a seven-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Photo by: Sgt. Roe F. Seigle
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. Sgt. Aaron C. Torian of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion addresses friends and fellow Marines after being being appointed as the Division NCO of the Year for 2005 here March 16. Torian, a 28-year-old Paducah, Ky. native, distinguished himself as a team leader while conducting counterinsurgency operations during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq in late 2004.
Photo by: Cpl. Mike Escobar
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:10:17 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: MoJo2001
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Happy Birthday Tibby!!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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Happy Birthday Matt!!
To: LUV W
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:13:26 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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Happy birthday Matt & many happy returns of the day!
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:14:25 PM PST
by
AZamericonnie
(~www.ProudPatriots.org~Operation Easter/Passover~Serving those who serve us!~)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thanks for the ping, Tonk.
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:25:45 PM PST
by
Gucho
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hey Ma, is it Tonkin's birthday?
~Moshi-chan
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:26:32 PM PST
by
Moshikashitara
(GOD BLESS THE USA! ~Proud to be an American 24/7/365!~ Support our Troops!)
To: Moshikashitara
moshi - chan . . . hajimemashite watashi wa Hope desu dozo yoroshiku . . . Canteen irrasshai . . .;-)
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posted on
03/18/2006 6:31:54 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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