FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BACK TO SCHOOL! ~ August 31, 2008

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

BACK TO SCHOOL!

By Naval Support Activity Chapel Staff

A child came home from his first day of school. His mother asked, “What did you learn today?” He said, “Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow.”

Going back to school is always difficult for both teachers and students. It also means more traffic with school buses back on the road, probably the only ones delighted about schools reopening are the parents.

Going back to school can be a milestone. Kindergarten, sixth grade, high school and college are all significant marks of progress and change (especially when the kid finally gets a job!). For parents, these can be good times to reflect -- and perhaps to set new goals.

It is good to reflect on memories of your kids growing up, and how proud you are of who they are becoming. It is also important to understand what they will need next as they grow and develop.

An important goal is not only to ensure that they learn reading, writing and arithmetic, but also that they learn about God as well. The Bible tells us to train and teach our children in the ways of God (Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4). One great way to do this is to take them to church.

Chaplain Rob Beede, NSA Mid-South Command Chaplain

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Lord's Day, Pro...((HUGS))...overcast and threatening rain. Today is my Mom and Dad's 65th anniversary, so we are going out to eat at Gwennie's....my Mom's choice.

Have a wonderful time at your BBQ.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Repeats.....I missed captions.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin exits a jet at the Life Support Area, Kuwait with Maj. Gen. Michael Sumrall, assistant to the chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff for National Guard matters. Palin visited the Soldiers of 3rd Battalion 297th Infantry Regiment Alaska National Guard to learn about their mission in Kuwait.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin visits Soldiers of 3rd Battalion 297th Infantry Regiment Alaska National Guard at the Life Support Area, Kuwait Dining Facility July 24. Palin visited the Soldiers to learn about thier mission in Kuwait.

[HiJinx]

Just a few replies this morning. I won’t be on the board much until after the hurricane alert is over. Take care and I’ll see you whenever.

Stay alert...help is on the way.

We drove home from Tucson on I-10 last night. We found ourselves in a convoy of emergency/disaster support vehicles from the LAFD and LAPD that had to be nearly 5 miles long.

That was at around 2130 PDT/MST, so I figure they hit El Paso around 0600 CDT this AM. They should be to San Antonio by now, if not further.

[MEG33]

I just saw a list of “help” from all over the nation that is on the way..even Canada!

God Bless the helpers.
Prayers for all those leaving their homes and businesses, all in harms way.

[fatima]

Prayers for all.My son is in New Orleans now help with evac’s and rescues.Many states are sending help.(((Hugs)))

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Lord's Day to you, Kathy - we just got back from taking my daughter up to school - 2 car project - we had the whole family along.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless and watch over all the “helpers”, as well as those evacuated.

[HiJinx]

Prayers, indeed. I can’t be there, but I can pray...so I do.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a good Lord’s Day to you and yours. Cool family project! Back to school!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Just ordered my son's book for school online. (9th Grade) Ouch!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Arrowhead is on hurricane duty until the weather problems are over.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope it’s a good book. d:o)

Gotta have books for school.

[MEG33]

Kathy's Mom and Dad
Have A Wonderful Day

[ConorMacNessa]

Typo - books. His science book alone was $95.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Double ouch! But necessary for learning.

[potlatch]

Thank you for the pings!

[HopeandGlory]

Thank you Meg . . . God be with you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meg, for the beautiful anniversary card.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Happy Labor Day!

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