Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ DISAPPOINTMENTS ~ September 6, 2009

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[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

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my gosh, Radix...I’ve just been able to watch Kelsey’s video. It sure did need a hankie alert. *sniff*

The mother deserved what she got for allowing her pleasure, a boyfriend, to come before the safety of her child, the safety of Kelsey. I hope the judge has a lot of sleepless nights for allowing Kelsey to leave the safety of grandma and go back.

God Bless Kelsey during her short life...He must have needed a little angel.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry. I wish I could send you the video....I haven’t a clue how to get anything off a DVR.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Happy Labor Day!!

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[Arrowhead1952]

I’m doing OK, but sore as heck. I put compost into the garden and tilled Saturday. The fall garden is ready for planting.

Sorry this is late, but I never signed back on yesterday. I had too much stuff to get done after church.

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy and a happy Labor Day to you and yours!

{{HUGS}}