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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ KEEPING THE FAITH ~ July 12, 2009
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| July 11, 2009
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Posted on 07/11/2009 5:00:30 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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KEEPING THE FAITH
The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
But then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost. He was stung with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart. Remember, the next time your little hut is burning to the ground - - it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God. Just when you don't think you can't take anymore ... the Lord steps in. (I'm sure everyone has their own personal testimony) May God bless you and keep you.
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To: editor-surveyor
Good to see you, editor. A good Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
07/11/2009 10:13:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: AZamericonnie
A Blessed Sunday to you and yours, AZ, and thanks for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.
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posted on
07/11/2009 11:34:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Dubya
Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Dubya.....such a powerful picture....”Freedom is NOT free”. God bless all of our military men and women, past, present, and future.
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posted on
07/11/2009 11:40:14 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
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posted on
07/12/2009 3:00:24 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/12/2009 3:00:40 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
07/12/2009 3:20:42 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
07/12/2009 3:27:54 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy. Have a Blessed Lord’s Day today.
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posted on
07/12/2009 4:08:31 AM PDT
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Arrowhead1952
(Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
To: MozartLover; yorkie
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posted on
07/12/2009 4:08:48 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Arrowhead1952
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...are you still triple digits? We’ve cooled off a little back to the lower 70s.
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posted on
07/12/2009 4:10:34 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: blackie; Pusterfuss; philly-d-kidder; Allegra; E.G.C.; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
07/12/2009 4:13:19 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/12/2009 4:25:30 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Unfortunately, yes. We hit 102 yesterday and it will be 103 today. We may stay in the upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday.

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posted on
07/12/2009 4:40:21 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
To: E.G.C.
Good Lord’s Day to you, E...((HUGS))...enjoy your Sunday.
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posted on
07/12/2009 5:31:25 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Arrowhead1952
Don’t forget your sunscreen if you work in the garden. We are supposed to have mid and upper 70s for the next week.
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posted on
07/12/2009 5:37:10 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

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posted on
07/12/2009 5:39:15 AM 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
07/12/2009 5:44:37 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
07/12/2009 5:47:29 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
07/12/2009 5:50:06 AM 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
07/12/2009 5:52:25 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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