FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ A GREAT MARINE~ May 4, 2008

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

A GREAT MARINE

Several years ago as the H & S Battalion Chaplain at MCB, Camp Lejeune, I visited the people in the different work spaces, including the rather large main post office. One day a little conversation took place with young Marine Lance Corporal. This unplanned encounter has remained with me, and it seems worth passing on...

The Lance Corporal was standing by a very large sack of mail. His job, every day, six days a week for many hours was to sort the mail from that large sack and place the letters into smaller sacks, depending upon their destination. He explained his job, and I asked him if he ever gets bored. "Chaplain," he said," this is all I do. Just sort all these endless piles of letters. Sometimes I can't take it anymore." I was drawn into the young Marine's lament and his life's drama started to sound interesting. He continued, "Then, just as it gets to be overwhelming, I'm holding a letter in my hand and I begin to think: Maybe this letter is going from a Marine wife in Jacksonville all the way to her husband on deployment in the Med. He's really misses her and is homesick on that big ship. Then he gets the letter and suddenly he feels much better. The next letter in my hand, I think: Maybe it's from a little boy to his Daddy in Somalia. He drew a picture with crayons to cheer his Dad and put it in the envelope. Each letter makes me wonder because this one may change a life for the better, or at least bring a smile to a lonely Marine or Sailor."

I was shaken by the majesty this young Lance Corporal displayed and said this to him: "Young man, you possess a wisdom rarely found in people who are triple your years. You have more than wisdom, though, you have character and maturity. Indeed you have found the secret to happiness in life. Whatever you wish to achieve, it will undoubtedly one day be yours...it would be a great honor if you would allow me to shake you hand..."

Whenever we face frustrating moments or disappointments in our work day, let's all remember that young Lance Corporal and follow his heroic and inspiring example!

"Give thy servant, therefore, an understanding heart."

King Solomon's prayer in First Kings

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[PROCON]

Thanks for tonight's thread, maam!!

Happy Lord's Day to ya!!

[50mm]

It rained most of the day here in Ohio. I’m not complaining because it kept me from having to spread mulch!

[PROCON]

Evening Ma, I forgot how hard gardening is, I’m sore!/LOL

[PROCON]

Evening skimask, I've always had an affection for you Marines!

Semper Fi from an old Army guy!!

Thank you for your Service to our Country!!

[PROCON]

Hiya Conor!!

Didn't you pick-up your daughter today?!

How ya doing?!

[skimask]

Thank you too.

[EsmeraldaA]

Awwwww...

[PROCON]

How about a 50!

[PROCON]

How about a 50!

[PROCON]

How about a 50!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...*snicker*...wait til you try to get out of bed in the morning. How is Zach doing? What did you get accomplished today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, skimask. Love those pipes. How is your Marine Captain Kevin doing these days?

[PROCON]

(((HUGS))) back to ya!

Well, of course my saturday goal was to have everything planted and in the ground. But as usual, it never happens that way!

Zach wanted to go target practicing (BB guns), so we did that late morning, and after which I started roto-tilling...sheesh, I can't believe Oregon ground got 10 times harder in one year,/LOL.

Anyway, weather all weekend and week is suppose to be gorgeous, so I'll have a garden sooner or later!!/LOL

You have a good saturday?!

[bannie]

With the ultimate respect to all of my FRiends...I believe that, "A Great Marine" is a redundant call.

Marines are GREAT by definition!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Not a bad Saturday...got several care packages mailed, and have fallen asleep at the computer a couple times. I think I need a nap. LOL!

Roto-tilling....are your arms still shaking?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Not a bad Saturday...got several care packages mailed, and have fallen asleep at the computer a couple times. I think I need a nap. LOL!

Roto-tilling....are your arms still shaking?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I like it! Good Lord’s Day to you, bannie.

[Cindy]

"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." -from THE BIBLE: Matthew 22:37

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Military Families, for your service to our country.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve