Freeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez ~ May 11, 2009

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...how are your kidlets, big and small?

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Are you still growing grapes?

[brushcop]

Thanks so much Kathy—MSG Roy Benavidez!! I was just asking myself “Hope he was also remembered for his work with young people and emphasis on staying in school”, and there it was. S. Texas remembers Roy Benavidez, what a role model.

[The Mayor]

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May 11, 2009

The World Is Watching

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READ: John 13:31-35

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. —John 13:35

My friends were serving in a ministry that was directed mainly to Christians when an opportunity came for them to change jobs and touch the lives of thousands of nonbelievers. They decided to make what they believed to be an exciting change.

Many people, even some who didn’t personally know them, were shocked and accused them of seeking fame and fortune in the world. But believing that Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10), they decided to pursue what they considered an even greater opportunity to serve the “lost” in their community.

They said later, “Some Christians were so cruel to us, and wrote hateful e-mails. Our new non-Christian friends were kinder to us than our fellow Christians. We didn’t understand that, and were hurt deeply.” They told me that their desire was to follow God’s directive to be “salt” and “light” in the world (Matt. 5:13-14).

When someone we know is making a decision or change, it can be helpful to ask about his or her motives. But we can’t fully know another’s heart. We don’t want to “bite and devour” our fellow Christians (Gal. 5:15), but instead to love them in a way that others will know we are Jesus’ followers (John 13:35). The world is watching.

We join our hearts and hands together,
Faithful to the Lord’s command:
We hold each other to God’s standards—
All that truth and love demand. —D. De Haan

Only God sees the heart.
Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 13-14; John 2

[MEG33]

What a story. My humble gratitude to this magnificent hero, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez.

[HopeandGlory]

Yes I am, we lost a few . . . but . . . we're planning on propagating the survivors instead of replacing the losers . . . survival of the fittest . . . ;-)

[Bibman]

Sarge was a true Texas hero!
I was proud to call him friend.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again, Night Owl!

They're as lovely as a spring dawn. Tana is talkative to no end and Tara uses sign language....points to everything and everywhere she wants to go. And we go.

My son just got another job in Kona so that'll put a hundred miles between us again. But it's for the better so just something to deal with.

[TWfromTEXAS]

When I was 10 or 12 my dad made me get dressed up and attend an oilfield society luncheon with him in Houston. I was glad to miss school but really didn't want to get dressed up and go to lunch with a bunch of "old guys."

We heard Roy Benavidez speak and I will always be glad to have met a real hero.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, swmo, and a tad late, but Happy Mother's Day!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

What a magnificent Warrior!
Thank you, Ma and Star.
Boy, am I glad this weekend is over with..
I am beat!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Meeky, Hugs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Wilma, for helping Star with today's Hall of Heroes: MSGT Roy Benavidez

And Happy Mother's Day!!

[luvie]

Great thread about an inspirational soldier. Thanks, Galz!

[luvie]

MS.BEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

(((((((((hugs))))))))))

I didn’t work nearly has hard as you did, but I’m whupped,
too! I was on my feet and constantly waiting on customers
for 7 1/2 hours. Wish I was off tomorrow....but that is when
the returns/exchanges start! LOL!

You get some rest, ya hear? :D

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Sounds like we BOTH need tomorrow off!
I’m sorry you have to work!
*HUG*

[luvie]

Me, too, but I WILL get a nap when I get home! LOL!

Are you planning a VERY lazy day tomorrow? You sure deserve
one!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, TW....what an event you were able to share....a forever memory of a true hero.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Yes, a VERY lazy day..
I really need it.

[luvie]

Yes, you do! NO painting, NO limb-hauling, NO cooking
elaborate meals......ya hear me? :D