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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ DISAPPOINTMENTS ~ September 6, 2009
The Canteen Crew ^ | September 5, 2009 | Serving the Best Troops in the World!

Posted on 09/05/2009 5:00:00 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma


 
 

 

 


 


DISAPPOINTMENTS



Disappointments come to all of us; and the more I see of life, the more convinced I am that one of the most important lessons anyone can learn is how to handle these disappointments. One of the great disappointments in my youth happened during my sophomore year in high school when I was running for class president.

The class elected a cute brunette cheerleader. Another popular girl, another of the cheerleaders, came in second. And I trailed the field with only four votes. That was quite a blow to a cocky young boy to be defeated by not one, but two good looking cheerleaders. I felt that all my friends had deserted me.

It is sometimes hard to see God's hand in things. We may not understand why things happen the way they do. But God has a way of working through things, and fashioning our disappointments into something worthwhile. The girl who defeated me in the class election later became my wife!

Prayer: O God, make us aware of your presence day by day. Help us be assured that all our disappointments can be turned over to you, and our lives can be strengthened and renewed. Amen.

CAPT Richard C. Duncan, CHC, USN

 

 


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To: The Mayor

I’m working my way thru the DVR “tape” right now.


121 posted on 09/06/2009 12:14:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: The Mayor; LUV W

I just watched you and Ms Smith tell Rep Slaughter what she and Washington are not authorized, by there constituents, to do. What a coward that she won’t meet with “those people”. Get a clue lady!! And I liked the leased car comment too....if she can’t meet with her constituents, why does she need a car?

Good job, Rus and Ms Smith!!


122 posted on 09/06/2009 12:44:38 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: BykrBayb

Good job, BykrBayb......you got to see him!


123 posted on 09/06/2009 12:46:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Cindy

A new “toy”....is it’s job to move snow around?


124 posted on 09/06/2009 12:51:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I figured there may be a tinge of color already


125 posted on 09/06/2009 12:55:46 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: USMCPOP

Good Lord’s Day, USMCPOP...it is a very big cabbage. And the news said the guy said he had a bigger one at home. I’ll see if I can find a story or more pictures.


126 posted on 09/06/2009 1:00:17 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: The Mayor

Please ping me to the YouTube. Thanks.


127 posted on 09/06/2009 1:01:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and Mike....what a beautiful example of the Lord’s handiwork.


128 posted on 09/06/2009 1:06:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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Back in a bit....parental shopping needs done.


129 posted on 09/06/2009 1:09:10 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; All
Morley Grey(Left End)~ Peace Officer
130 posted on 09/06/2009 1:12:33 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
More open Jams from Morely Grey~ She Came To Me
131 posted on 09/06/2009 1:29:38 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: AZamericonnie

Imagine that! : )

Thank you.


132 posted on 09/06/2009 1:44:40 PM PDT by The Mayor (A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy!
You can’t send me that video can you?
Well you would have to digitize it. : )


133 posted on 09/06/2009 1:46:10 PM PDT by The Mayor (A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yep, yep.

Move the snow and expand the pond a bit.


134 posted on 09/06/2009 1:59:00 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Kathy in Alaska

“And the news said the guy said he had a bigger one at home.”

That is the bigger one at home! 125.9 vs.127, IIRC. Worldwide cole slaw and kimchee prices just fell due to oversupply.


135 posted on 09/06/2009 2:02:18 PM PDT by USMCPOP (Father of LCpl. Karl Linn, KIA 1/26/2005 Al Haqlaniyah, Iraq)
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To: Radix; Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska

That is truly one of the saddest things I ever seen.

It is unimaginable to me how such things can happen.

Mommies are supposed to protect.

I can only have faith that God had a need for this little angel.


136 posted on 09/06/2009 2:12:07 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie
I apologize for wrenching your heart.

It simply must be seen.

What stood out for me in the video, was the name of the judge.

I am very angry at the judicial system in our society, and of course more than just that.

Excuse me for not saying more just now.

137 posted on 09/06/2009 3:43:01 PM PDT by Radix (Obama represents CHAINS for posterity.)
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To: USMCPOP

LOL! My computer locked up as I was looking for the story. Lots and lots of sun during the summer growing season. d:o)


138 posted on 09/06/2009 4:54:43 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Radix

No need to apologize dear Radix.

I think I can (and share) the thoughts & comments.


139 posted on 09/06/2009 4:57:19 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: blackie

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and Barb. ((HUGS))


140 posted on 09/06/2009 11:41:57 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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