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FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ GIVING ~ June 1, 2008
The Canteen Crew ^
| May 31, 2008
| Serving the Best Troops in the WORLD!
Posted on 05/31/2008 5:06:15 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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GIVING
There is a story of two young men who were working their way through Stanford University. The day came when they were broke, and something had to be done. One of them had an idea. They would engage the great Paderewski for a piano recital and put their profits toward their board and tuition. All they had to do was guarantee two thousand dollars.
The recital was held but only sixteen hundred dollars was raised. Following the performance, the two young men went to Paderewski, offered him the $1600 and added a promissory note for $400 which indicated they would earn the balance as quickly as possible and send it to him. "No," replied Paderewski, "that isn't necessary." In addition to tearing up the note, he also gave them back all but 10% of the sixteen hundred dollars.
The years went by, and Pederewski became Premier of Poland. The devastation of World War I descended upon Europe, and he was faced with the prospect of starvation for thousands of people. Only one man could help him, the United States Food Administrator at the time. Soon thousands of tons of food began to arrive in Poland for distribution among the people. Following the gift of life-giving food, Paderewski went to Paris to thank the U.S. Food Administrator for the relief he had sent. The administrator told Paderewski, "That's not necessary, Mr. Paderewski. You don't remember, but you once helped me when I was a student without income or money for food. I never forgot it."
The gifts we give come back to us in many different ways.
CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: chaplain; freepercanteen; military; troopsupport
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To: Brad's Gramma; mylife; LUV W; NYTexan; Old Sarge; Kathy in Alaska; mainelydawn; tongue-tied; ...
A peaceful and Blessed Sunday to my Canteen family, and to our Troops!
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posted on
06/01/2008 1:47:37 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: BIGLOOK
Wow, now that’s the way a baby shower should ought’ta be!
The Grandpa role is a good one.
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posted on
06/01/2008 1:52:46 PM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
To: All
83
posted on
06/01/2008 2:11:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ALOHA RONNIE
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posted on
06/01/2008 2:16:20 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
06/01/2008 2:19:06 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good Lord’s Day to The Mayor family. Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
06/01/2008 2:21:04 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
06/01/2008 2:25:27 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
06/01/2008 2:53:04 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
06/01/2008 2:56:42 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: txradioguy
Prayers continue for Chaplain (LTC) Larry Blum, and his family. 
Fight On!!
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:03:05 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: txradioguy; MoJo2001; StarCMC; HiJinx; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; HopeandGlory; AZamericonnie; ...
Prayers needed in a big way for Chaplain Larry Blum. Check out the link from txradioguy.
Prayers needed!!
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:14:49 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: txradioguy
Chaplain (LTC) Larry Blum.
Mal 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:20:52 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Chaplain (LTC) Larry Blum.
Mal 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:21:05 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Good Lord’s Day to you and hubby, ms b. Wonderful graphic.
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:21:34 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
*HUG*
Good Lord’s day to you too, Ma!
Glad you like the graphic, I think it’s just so sweet!
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:26:59 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: txradioguy
Dear Lord,
Thank You for bringing Larry Blum into the Chaplaincy program.
Thank You for Larry Blum.
Please guide the doctors, nurses, and caregivers as they tend to
Larry Blum’s cancer and related health issues.
You know his needs.
Please touch him Jesus.
Your will be done.
In Jesus Holy Name I pray this humble prayer.
Amen.
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posted on
06/01/2008 3:34:49 PM PDT
by
Cindy
To: Kathy in Alaska
What sad news. Prayers for Chaplain Larry Blum.
To: MS.BEHAVIN; MeekMom; All
Click the pic for
.MOH Recipient 2Lt Stephen Gregg

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.
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posted on
06/01/2008 4:49:10 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy
Prayers commencing for Chaplain Larry Blum, his care givers & all who know & love him!
To: AZamericonnie; txradioguy
Thanks, AZ....he needs all the prayers we can send up. He is usually taking care of others...now he is in need.
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posted on
06/01/2008 6:33:03 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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