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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ EXAMPLE ~ May 18, 2008
The Canteen Crew ^
| May 17, 2008
| Serving the BEST Troops in the World!
Posted on 05/17/2008 5:00:17 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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EXAMPLE
The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example.
"For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you."
(John: 13:15)
In his autobiography, Armand Hammer known as much for his humanitarian efforts as for being chairman and CEO of Occidental Petroleum, an advisor to presidents from Roosevelt to Reagan, and an industrialist reveals the roots of his giving spirit:
"My father had become a prominent and greatly love figure in the area. . .It was an almost ecstatic experience for me to ride with him when he was on his doctor's rounds. . .Patients at their doors greeted him with such a warmth that waves of pride and honor would surge in me to find myself the son of such a father, a man so obviously good, so obviously deserving of the affection he received. He could have, however, made himself many times richer if he had insisted on collecting all of his bills; or if he could have restrained himself from giving money away; but then he would not have been the man he was. . .I have seen, in his office, drawers full of unpaid bills for which he refused to demand payment because he knew the difficult circumstances of the patients. And I heard innumerable stories from patients about leaving money behind to pay for the prescriptions he had written when he visited people who were too poor to eat, let alone pay the doctor."
What a wonderful legacy to leave your child the "business" of loving and giving to others.
LT S. Edwards, CHC, USNR
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KEYWORDS: chaplain; freepercanteen; military; troopsupport
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To: BIGLOOK
He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done. Proverbs 19:17 Aloha, Hawaii....very nice Proverbs. A nice day? Some time with little people?
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posted on
05/17/2008 7:45:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
To: SouthernHawk
Hi FRiend!!
Everyone seems to know you!
I'm a FR n00b, but have been around the Canteen for awhile. You Coast Guard?!
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posted on
05/17/2008 7:49:54 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Hillary '08)
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
05/17/2008 7:52:18 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: laurenmarlowe
Good Lord’s Day to you...((HUGS))...a few minutes away from work...good. Graduation season is upon us. You gonna be swamped as always?
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posted on
05/17/2008 7:55:39 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Time for me to head to the roost!
Good night everybody!
As the wind beneath a bird's feathers carries it in flight, so to - let my prayers fly up to heaven. May the LORD hear my prayer as I pray for the safety of each and every one of our military members in harm's way. I pray that their families are protected and provided for.
May the LORD rain blessings down on those who are less fortunate then ourselves and may peace spread throughout the land like the loving embrace of a child's mother! In Jesus's name I pray, AMEN
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posted on
05/17/2008 7:57:24 PM PDT
by
SouthernHawk
(Yatchoo! God Bless You!)
To: SouthernHawk; LadyHawk; Jade Falcon
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:01:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: BIGLOOK
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:07:03 PM PDT
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Vote for my German Shepherds!!!! They're smarter than what's running!!)
To: PROCON
Welcome and by all means, please feel free to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the stay! You are certainly among good friends.
Not Coast Guard, retired Navy.
A very dear, old friend of the Canteen was a Coastie. 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub gave of himself to the Canteen in ways that very few ever have or ever will. We try to honor his contributions by following his example.
Been a Canteener for a long time, just haven't been an active poster for quite a while. Love to do what little that I can and pay tribute to the great dedicated core supporters. You should see more of me and I hope to see more of you. THANKS!
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:08:42 PM PDT
by
SouthernHawk
(Yatchoo! God Bless You!)
To: SouthernHawk
Thanks FRiend, sleep well!!
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:10:54 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Hillary '08)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Promise you that on my honor - I will not be so hard to find around the Canteen.
As always, THANK YOU for your kindness to everyone. I will share your compassionate thoughts with LadyHawk and JadeFalcon.
Thank you for your unfailing support of the troops and a special thank for never forgetting us! It means more than you wiill ever know. ****HUGS****
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:15:39 PM PDT
by
SouthernHawk
(Yatchoo! God Bless You!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
HOWDY MA! *HUGS*
Love you lots! Work is keeping me hopping. Hope you are getting some rest!
To: Kathy in Alaska
Aloha Night Owl!
My son is working six and sometimes seven days a week...but comes by on Sunday with munchkins in tow. Saturday is my time to figure out a snack for them that's easy to clean up.
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:17:33 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
To: laurenmarlowe
I’m trying...d:o) Don’t you forget.
Music server issues this week...no rest, but we all managed to scramble and overcome.
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:26:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Brad's Gramma
Aloha Grams!
Good advice; I'm voting for your dog this go around. I figure he's AKC, which is more credentials than the other mutts running have.
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posted on
05/17/2008 8:46:16 PM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
To: SouthernHawk
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posted on
05/18/2008 2:12:08 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Brad's Gramma
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posted on
05/18/2008 2:13:43 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; All
Almighty and eternal God, Protect our soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home safely to the people who love them and to the gratitude of the American people..We ask this through Christ our Lord.
TO OUR VETERANS, THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES *THANK YOU*
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Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Lord's Day
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posted on
05/18/2008 2:15:57 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: Lady Jag
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posted on
05/18/2008 2:18:19 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: MEG33
Good Lord’s Day to you, Meg. Thank you for the prayer for our troops.
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posted on
05/18/2008 2:23:34 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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