FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ Attitude ~ 3 February 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

 

ATTITUDE

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, and where they had been on vacation.

Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods when his life would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks ad swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window describe all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band, he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days and weeks passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the world outside.

Finally he would have the joy of seeing it for himself. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed, only to discover it faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled this deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said he just wanted to encourage you and bring you happiness.

Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled. If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money cannot buy.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Posting for Brad's Gramma.

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[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace

[PROCON]

I’m Late, of course!!

[The Mayor]

February 3, 2008

It Looks Bad

READ: Psalm 12

I will set him in the safety for which he yearns. —Psalm 12:5

King David looked out at the world and was troubled. He didn’t need the Internet to paint a bleak picture of society or The New York Times to remind him of crime and suffering. Even without a cable news show to give him all the bad news, he saw the evil.

He looked around and saw that “the godly man ceases.” He noticed that “the faithful disappear.” In his world, everyone spoke “idly” to his neighbor “with flattering lips and a double heart” (Ps. 12:1-2).

This description may sound like the theme of a TV show, but it was life, circa 1,000 BC. While we may view society’s evils as much worse than anything before, David reminds us that evil is not a 21st-century innovation.

But David’s words also give us hope. Notice his reaction to the bad news he bore. In verse 1, he turned to God and cried, “Help!” Then he implored God with specific needs. The response he got was positive. God promised that because He rules righteously, He would provide protection and safety (vv.5-7).

When you are discouraged by all the bad news, cry out for God’s help. Then bask in the confidence of His assurance. Three thousand years after David, God is still, and always will be, in control.

When through life’s darkened maze I go
And troubles overwhelm my soul,
Oh, grant me, Lord, the faith to know
That You are always in control.  —D. De Haan

We have nothing to fear, because God is in control.

Bible in One Year:  Psalms 12–14

[PROCON]

I’m not late, I beat Sandy, Hee,Hee!!

[PROCON]

Awesome post, Mayor!!

[PROCON]

Amen, Connie, you are a GREAT Lady/Poster!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
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 (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David USN (Coldwater Creek)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
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)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, AZ....thank you for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.

[DollyCali]

“hugs” and much love to all my friends at the canteen.

Troops - you are the BEST. Thank you for your service

Canteeners - keep up the good work

Kathy - you are a treasure! thank you

[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. 

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[TMSuchman]

Thank you O LORD for the blessings that you have bestowed upon me,
The Blessings of the wife that YOU have sent to me & the kids that YOU have blessed me with
For the roof over our heads, and the critters that YOU have sent to live with us,
For the Blessings of my health & life

And for the challenges that YOU have placed in front of me to try to teach me something [even though I have to repeat the leassons sometimes for I am so very hard headed and need reminding who is really in charge of the universe] and that I am only a small part of YOUR grand scheme of things.

Use me as YOU see fit to as a mechanic uses a wrench to fix equipment that has gone out of tune, with YOUR grand scheme of things.

This I pray in the name of YOUR Son JESUS,[the CHRIST] who came to Earth as a mere mortal, but became so much more,

For HE shed HIS Lifes blood & Life on the cross to forgive everyone’s sins, including mine.

Amen

[AZamericonnie]

A blessed Lords day to you Procon! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[AZamericonnie]

A blessed Lords day to you Ma & thank you for the Chaplain’s thread! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, TMS and family....a beautiful prayer.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[PROCON]

Evening Dolly, thank you my FRiend!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.