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FReeper Canteen ~ Christmas Traditions ~ 17 December 07
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World
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Posted on 12/16/2007 6:00:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
What are your holiday traditions?
Christmas in Iraq
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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.
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
12/16/2007 6:00:42 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:01:01 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Merry CHRISTmas!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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~
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To: Kathy in Alaska
December 17, 2007
Forever Joyful
READ:
1 Timothy 6:6-16Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you . . . might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9
Wall Street Journal columnist Jonathan Clements offered his readers Nine Tips for Investing in Happiness. Interestingly, one of his suggestions was precisely the same as that given in the favorite old hymn by Johnson C. Oatman, Count Your Many Blessings. Clements urges us not to brood over the riches of our neighbors but to focus on the many blessings we actually do possess. Thats wise counsel, provided that we realize our spiritual wealth in Jesus is immeasurably more valuable than any material possessions.
God didnt give us the Bible as a guidebook for happiness. Yet it tells us how we can be eternally joyful and how we can experience joy on our way to that eternal happiness. So its enlightening to compare biblical truth with common-sense advice.
Godliness with contentment is great gain, Paul wrote to Timothy (1 Tim. 6:6). The apostle wanted his protégé to understand that being grateful for the basics of life would help keep him from the trap of covetousness.
So lets focus on the wonders of Gods grace, training ourselves to make a spirit of gratitude pervade our lives. Thats the way to experience joy today and to be forever joyful.
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessingsmoney cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high. Oatman
Count your many blessings and youll soon lose count.
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:03:29 PM PST
by
The Mayor
( A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.—Proverbs 16:9)
To: Kathy in Alaska
What are your holiday traditions?We are BIG into making Christmas Cookies, just finished a whole bunch...YUMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!
Invited a whole bunch of younger children from Church to make the cookies...Pandemonium..but Tasty cookies, nonetheless!!
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:06:29 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Merry CHRISTmas!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:07:00 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
(This tagline in memory of FReeper 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Aloha Night Owl!
Hunting for Christmas presents before Christmas Day was a tradition we had as kids.......and it seems to have carried over to the newer generations.
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12/16/2007 6:07:52 PM PST
by
BIGLOOK
To: StarCMC; MoJo2001; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; tongue-tied; laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; MS.BEHAVIN; ..
Due to technical difficulties, and not wanting to mess up StarCMC's Berlin Airlift thread, an alternate thread is being posted. The Berlin Airlift will continue next week. Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open. The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
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the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:08:06 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: HopeandGlory
H&G.
I feel so honored by your presence!!
Merry Christmas!!
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:08:47 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Merry CHRISTmas!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hiya Kathy, I’m sorta on a roll?!?!
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:10:38 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Merry CHRISTmas!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN; StarCMC; Skyraider; WakeUpAndVote
Christmas 2005 - Roasting by An Open Fire
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:11:01 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
(This tagline in memory of FReeper 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks as usual, Connie!!
Merry Christmas!
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:11:25 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Merry CHRISTmas!!)
To: Old Sarge
Roasting by An Open FireAh, come-on Sarge, your not that old!!
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:13:49 PM PST
by
PROCON
(Merry CHRISTmas!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:14:07 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Old Sarge
:) Seems like yesterday.My favorite Christmas tradition is a sleep over with all the girls and kids watching White Christmas and acting out the parts.
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:17:01 PM PST
by
fatima
(Free Hugs for Christmas:))
To: sneakers; vigilante2; Jade Falcon; Laurita; txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; KB4W; ...
Honoring Our Heroes AbnSarge USA Allegra 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) Brett USN (CindyDawg) Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee) Cannoneer No. 4 Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear) Col Mike (gpapa) CMS USA David USAF (LUV W) Defender2 Deven USA (Shimmer) Ethan USMC (georgiabelle) Fred (DocRock) Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline) Jade Falcon USN JemiansTerror USA (Jemian) Jet Jaguar USAF Joel (NEMDF) Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal) Josh USN (doug from upland) Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter) KB4W USAF (arbee4bush) Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) Kevin USMC (skimask) Kevin and David USA (vigilante2) Laurita USA LCpl Carter USMC Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) Lt David (Coldwater Creek) Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou) M1911A1 USMC (M0sby) M1Tanker MEG33's Navy Grandson Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak) Milo828USA (mystery-ak) Nate USN (sneakers) Old Sarge USA OneLoyalAmerican USCG Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis USA (SoldierDad) Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke) Sgt Sean Reed (preed) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear) Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) The Sailor tongue-tied USN/USA Tonkin USN/USCG txradioguy USA Valerie USAF (Shimmer) Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline) William USA (jackv)
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:18:10 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: PROCON
Good evening Procon.
I hope all is well with you.
:)
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:18:43 PM PST
by
MeekMom
(Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Good evening Ms.BEEEEE!
How u b?
I b recouperating. :)
I b glad to b home!
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:20:12 PM PST
by
MeekMom
(Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God.)
To: All; laurenmarlowe
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posted on
12/16/2007 6:21:19 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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