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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: Kathy in Alaska

Check your local listings to be sure.


41 posted on 09/05/2009 6:53:30 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

Pork chops, mashed potatoes, squash, biscuits, and whatever else comes out of the kitchen. With this crowd, there’s often surprises!


42 posted on 09/05/2009 6:57:15 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Support Our Troops ~ www.proudpatriots.org~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you Ma!


43 posted on 09/05/2009 6:58:06 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Brad's Gramma

Enjoying the clodeness of family.


44 posted on 09/05/2009 7:17:30 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening, everyone. Hope everyone is having a peaceful weekend.


45 posted on 09/05/2009 7:41:18 PM PDT by PERKY2004 (Proud Military Wife -- Please pray for our troops!)
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To: HiJinx

Yummy, yummy....I just had a pork rib. You are having some good eats.


46 posted on 09/05/2009 8:13:45 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: PERKY2004

A good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Perky. All peaceful thus far. Working on sleep and computer issues.


47 posted on 09/05/2009 9:05:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Love your Hai 5! LOL!


48 posted on 09/05/2009 9:08:17 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: HiJinx; beachn4fun; laurenmarlowe; HopeandGlory; AZamericonnie; LUV W; TASMANIANRED; ...
From The Mayor.......

I will be up early and on Fox and Friends at 7AM EST.

I've got my DVR set as this is 3am my time.

49 posted on 09/05/2009 9:15:28 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; The Mayor

Giving instructions to Mr. LUV as we speak! LOL!

I hope I don’t miss him! He was awesome on Glenn Beck’s show!

Rus....give ‘em you-know-what! :D


50 posted on 09/05/2009 9:19:29 PM PDT by luvie (Obama is forcing change that produces NO hope!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

:0)


51 posted on 09/05/2009 9:21:03 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Kathy in Alaska; The Mayor

Setting to record!


52 posted on 09/05/2009 9:22:10 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: MEG33

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you, Meg. Still pretty early for you too.


53 posted on 09/05/2009 9:27:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; Beagle8U; ...
To our Military -

Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.

Thank you to our Allies.

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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.


54 posted on 09/05/2009 9:29:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Amen


55 posted on 09/05/2009 9:31:07 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: All

The Lord's Prayer

56 posted on 09/05/2009 9:36:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All; Brad's Gramma; Kathy in Alaska; SandRat; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; LUV W; beachn4fun; ...
~A Blessed Lord's Day To The Canteen~


Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. . . .
Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works
and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe~

57 posted on 09/05/2009 9:44:25 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: ConorMacNessa

A Blessed Lord’s Day to the Mac Nessa family. Thanks, Mac, for Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.


58 posted on 09/05/2009 9:45:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MEG33

That’s beautiful, Megs!

Amen!!!


59 posted on 09/05/2009 9:46:39 PM PDT by luvie (Obama is forcing change that produces NO hope!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

;o)

I took a very long nao today..Here I go again..LOL
(((HUGS)))


60 posted on 09/05/2009 9:48:03 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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