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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: LUV W

((((HUGS)))


61 posted on 09/05/2009 9:49:45 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: MEG33

A long nap sounds good...((HUGS))...I should have, as I found I nodded off at the computer. Are you staying up visiting with your 4 footed guests?


62 posted on 09/05/2009 9:53:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73

Mahalia Jackson ~ The 23rd Psalm

63 posted on 09/05/2009 9:58:55 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MEG33

Beautiful, Meg....thanks for the prayer for those who keep us safe.


64 posted on 09/05/2009 10:02:42 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 raccoons are trained now..I put the food out just after dark and they arrive about 9pm...The 5 babies have really grown..
It’s been fun having them.


65 posted on 09/05/2009 10:02:43 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

;o)


66 posted on 09/05/2009 10:07:11 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: Brad's Gramma
Catholic Caucus: Sunday Msss Readings, 09-06-09, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
67 posted on 09/05/2009 10:15:14 PM PDT by Salvation (With God all things are possible.)
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To: MEG33

re: 57

...as always, a gorgeous pic/post!

xoxoxo


68 posted on 09/05/2009 10:27:52 PM PDT by MeekMom (http://www.bible.ca/indexsalvation.htm)
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To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids

69 posted on 09/05/2009 10:34:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All
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70 posted on 09/05/2009 10:44:28 PM PDT by Dubya (Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; The Mayor

I hope I’m up in time to see The Mayor. I hear he did great on Cavuto.


71 posted on 09/05/2009 10:52:00 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Damn the trolls (even those within our ranks). Full speed ahead. ~ Þ)
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To: All


"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." -from THE BIBLE: Galatians 6:7-10

72 posted on 09/05/2009 11:17:49 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Salvation

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you, Salvation...thanks for the link.


73 posted on 09/05/2009 11:45:43 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; MS.BEHAVIN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3MwvG7tmpo
The Hand Song ~ Nickel Creek


74 posted on 09/06/2009 12:20:49 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: BykrBayb

Good Lord’s Day, BykrBayb....hope you make it. 7am eastern. I wish I’d seen Cavuto.


75 posted on 09/06/2009 1:15:49 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MozartLover; yorkie
Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


76 posted on 09/06/2009 1:18:36 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Dubya

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Dubya. Beautiful graphic.


77 posted on 09/06/2009 1:20:20 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

Blest Be The Tie That Binds


78 posted on 09/06/2009 1:37:24 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Praise You In This Storm


79 posted on 09/06/2009 1:48:33 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: MeekMom
Good Lord's Day, MM...((HUGS))...hope you had a nice day.



80 posted on 09/06/2009 1:56:01 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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