Posted on 12/17/2006 6:20:25 PM PST by The Mayor
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Thanks Dubya!
Pfc. Paul Balint Jr., 22, died Friday in Ar Ramadi, Iraq
December 17, 2006; Submitted on: 12/17/2006 08:57:57 AM ; Story ID#: 2006121785757
By Pfc. Parish, Timothy T., 15th MEU
CAMP KOREAN VILLAGE, Iraq (December 17, 2006) -- The candy coated grins on the children’s faces were matched only by the smiles of the Marines handing out the treats.
The 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Marines supplying the dusty refugee camp outside Camp Korean Village, Iraq were greeted with glowing eyes and high-fives, and the sound of little feet dancing around the gift-bearers.
Each month since June 2005 the same scene occurs as a convoy of Marines and Sailors has left the wires of Camp Korean Village to travel a few kilometers down the road. Their destination is a dusty outpost next to a gas station that houses 140 Sudanese refugees who have been displaced for over a decade.
These missions foster amicability and build bridges between Coalition Forces in Al Anbar Province and local nationals, according to Lt. Col Henry M. Hyams, Commanding Officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th MEU (SOC). “I think in the process of transitioning over to the Iraqi government and to the Iraqi Army forces, it’s an important part to show good will,” he said.
Marines bring smiles, relief, hope for the future to refugees
Rest In Peace Pfc. Paul Balint Jr. I am humbled by and grateful for your service and your sacrifice.
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Lovely,Dolly.
Good morning, all. A quick drive-by to say Good Morning and THANK YOU to our troops and allies.
And
May Pfc Paul Balint Rest in Peace
Morning Beachy.{{HUGS}}
December 18, 2006
READ: Lamentations 3:19-27
This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. —Lamentations 3:21
On February 14, 1884, Theodore Roosevelt’s wife, Alice, died giving birth to their daughter, also named Alice. Roosevelt was so distraught with the loss of his wife that he never spoke of her again. But reminders of her absence haunted the family. Because the newborn had the same name as her mother, she was called “Sister”—never Alice. On Valentine’s Day, the holiday for sweethearts, few in the Roosevelt household felt inclined to celebrate it or Sister’s birthday. Broken hearts made moods strained and stoic.
Burying our feelings doesn’t help, but prayerful grieving can. Jeremiah’s heart was broken by Israel’s disobedience and the Babylonian captivity that followed. Memories of Jerusalem’s destruction haunted him (Lam. 1–2). Yet he had learned how to lament. He identified what caused him grief, began to pray, and let his tears flow. Soon his focus shifted from his loss to the steadfast grace of the Lord’s provision. “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (3:22-23). Grief gave way to thankfulness.
Learning to lament can give us a fresh vision of hope and begin the process of healing and restoration.
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Beautiful Mrs. N!
See you tonight, I hope.
Have a good day!
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