FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 28 August 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

RAPTOR REFUEL

A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft refuels an F-22 Raptor over the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 19, 2009. The Stratotanker crew is assigned to the 108th Air Refueling Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, and the F-22 Raptor is assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing on Langley Air Force Base, Va. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.

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Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

MAIL CALL

U.S. Marines sort mail on Patrol Base Jaker in Helmand province's Nawa district, Afghanistan, Aug 23, 2009. The Marines, assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, are deployed with Regimental Combat Team 3. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Purschwitz 08/2/09

PIT CREW PASSION

The Army pit crew changes two tires on the Army Chevy Impala following a caution for light rain on Lap 422 of the Sharpie 500 in Bristol, Tenn., Aug. 22, 2009. While most teams changed four tires, the two-tire strategy helped propel the Army team to a sixth-place finish. U.S. Army photo

Freddy Martin & His Orchestra ~ Rhapsody in Blue

Frankie Valle & The Four Seasons ~ Down The Hall

Loretta Lynn ~ Coal Miner’s Daughter

The Kingston Trio ~ Lemon Tree

Celine Dion ~ My Heart Will Go On

USS Georgia (SSGN 729)

090822-N-2911P-002 NAPLES, Italy (Aug. 22, 2009) The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) is underway after a port visit to Naples, Italy. Georgia, home ported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., is on her maiden operational deployment since converting from a ballistic-missile submarine to a guided-missile submarine. The boat returned to service March 28, 2008. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Parker/Released)

SEABEES HARD AT WORK

090826-N-9573A-002 CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (Aug. 26, 2009) Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1 level the land for a sports complex. The facility will include volleyball and tennis courts and will be used by more than 100 Sailors and their families stationed at Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC). CFAC is the only U.S. Navy base in the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bobbie G. Attaway/Released)

Lauryn Hill ~ Doo Whop

Brenda Lee ~ You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

Nat King Cole ~ Embraceable You

Margaret Whiting ~ But Not For Me

Wanda Jackson ~ Raining In My Heart

GUN BATTLE

A U.S. Army soldier watches as U.S. Air Force F-15 Fighter Jets destroy insurgent positions with a bomb after a 20-minute gun battle in Korengal Valley in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Moeller

HONORING SPEICHER

A mourner pays final respects to U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 14, 2009. Speicher was killed when his F/A-18 Hornet aircraft was shot down over the Anbar province of Iraq Jan. 17, 1991, on the first day of offensive operations during Operation Desert Storm. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Leah Stiles

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[SandRat]

In.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!!

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Honoring those who have served before.

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August 28, 2009

“Cast Down” Sheep

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READ: Psalm 23

He restores my soul. —Psalm 23:3

In his classic book A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, W. Phillip Keller gives a striking picture of the care and gentleness of a shepherd. In verse 3 when David says, “He restores my soul,” he uses language every shepherd would understand.

Sheep are built in such a way that if they fall over on their side and then onto their back, it is very difficult for them to get up again. They flail their legs in the air, bleat, and cry. After a few hours on their backs, gas begins to collect in their stomachs, the stomach hardens, the air passage is cut off, and the sheep will eventually suffocate. This is referred to as a “cast down” position.

When a shepherd restores a cast down sheep, he reassures it, massages its legs to restore circulation, gently turns the sheep over, lifts it up, and holds it so it can regain its equilibrium.

What a picture of what God wants to do for us! When we are on our backs, flailing because of guilt, grief, or grudges, our loving Shepherd reassures us with His grace, lifts us up, and holds us until we’ve gained our spiritual equilibrium.

If you’ve been cast down for any reason, God is the only one who can help you get on your feet again. He will restore your confidence, joy, and strength.

This Shepherd of mine knows each trial, each snare,
And at just the right moment my Lord will be there,
On His shoulders to carry each burden for me—
Yes, the Lord is my Shepherd, and always shall be. —Henry

The weak and the helpless are in the Good Shepherd’s special care.
Bible in One Year: Psalms 123-125; 1 Corinthians 10:1-18

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Kathy! Good evening, all!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first to grab the gold....Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver....Sand is second!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And bagging the bronze to round out the top 3....The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

Is any rain coming your way from Oklahoma?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, TS...((HUGS))...the hurricanes bringing any “weather” to your area?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ. and thanks for the white, white, and white tribute. (It will be red, white, and blue when I get home.)

Hope you have a good commute, without critters in your path.

[MrEdd]

Hi all! Can I get Kim Wilde ~ Cambodia tonight?

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[2111USMC]

T-G-I-F !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!