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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ DISAPPOINTMENTS ~ September 6, 2009
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| September 5, 2009
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Posted on 09/05/2009 5:00:00 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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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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KEYWORDS: canteen; chaplain; freepercanteen; military
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To: Brad's Gramma
To: Jet Jaguar
LOL!!!
Yes. That will do. ;) :) :)
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posted on
09/05/2009 5:40:16 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))
To: Brad's Gramma
Thanks, Grammie, for today's Sunday Chapel
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posted on
09/05/2009 5:40:24 PM 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
09/05/2009 5:42:40 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
Amen, you too.
I will be up early and on Fox and Friends at 7AM EST.
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posted on
09/05/2009 5:44:31 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
To: redrock; All
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posted on
09/05/2009 5:54:44 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: The Mayor
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:04:12 PM PDT
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Brad’s Gramma
(BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))
To: HopeandGlory
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:06:28 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:11:29 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
To: HiJinx
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and Nana and Piper and family.
Labor Day does seem to signal the beginning of the end of summer. d:o)
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:19:37 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: The Mayor
A Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family. And thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:21:38 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; LUV W; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!
Amazing Grace
by John Newton
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see. . Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, . And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! . Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. . The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures. . Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. . The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be forever mine. . When weve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, Weve no less days to sing Gods praise Than when wed first begun.
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:22:08 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: SoldierDad; vigilante2; PERKY2004; jackv; Jemian; Azbushgal; LUV W; mystery-ak; armymarinemom; ...
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:22:57 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; LUV W; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; ..
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:23:50 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; LUV W; La Enchiladita; EsmeraldaA; ..
THE NAVY HYMN
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
The Marine Corps Verse:
Eternal Father, grant we pray To all Marines both night and day, The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill. Be Thou the Shield forevermore From every peril to the Corps!
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24(KJV)
Have a Blessed Lords Day!
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:25:33 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you, Kathy.
We have Nana’s sister, 2 nieces, and a son and fiance here tonight for dinner. I’ve missed the hectic lately!
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:35:48 PM PDT
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HiJinx
(~ Support Our Troops ~ www.proudpatriots.org~)
To: HiJinx
What are we having? Sounds like a fun crowd.
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:41:03 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Jet Jaguar
Good Lord’s Day to you and Mrs JJ and family.
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:43:38 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
AMEN, Thank you for all you do Kathy!
God Bless and have a Blessed Lords Day.
Watch me on Fox and Friends Sunday at 7AM.
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:44:41 PM PDT
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The Mayor
(A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
To: The Mayor
Oh my goodness...you will be on Fox and Friends at 7am EST!! DVR will be set in just a minute....that’s 3am here. DVR set!
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posted on
09/05/2009 6:51:19 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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