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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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To: All
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posted on
09/06/2009 2:20:07 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
82
posted on
09/06/2009 2:33:10 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: blackie; Pusterfuss; philly-d-kidder; Allegra; E.G.C.; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
83
posted on
09/06/2009 2:38:09 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Sunday morning Kathy. (59)
84
posted on
09/06/2009 2:39:24 AM PDT
by
Pusterfuss
(Amy Klobuchar, Al Franken, Betty McCollum, now Brent Farve..., I am not embarrased, I am humiliated.)
To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Coffee is always on........
How about a donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
85
posted on
09/06/2009 2:40:56 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Pusterfuss
Good Sunday morning, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...47 now after a nice sunny day. Hope you had a restful Saturday.
86
posted on
09/06/2009 2:44:23 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
87
posted on
09/06/2009 2:47:24 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Cindy
Good Lord’s Day, Cindy, and thanks for the link.
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posted on
09/06/2009 2:56:41 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
89
posted on
09/06/2009 3:01:11 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
90
posted on
09/06/2009 3:02:02 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
91
posted on
09/06/2009 3:02:43 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
92
posted on
09/06/2009 3:03:17 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
Good Lord’s Day to you and Chuck, E...((HUGS))...how did your teams do?
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posted on
09/06/2009 3:03:45 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Well, OSU beat Georgia 24-10. BYU beat OU 38-16.
94
posted on
09/06/2009 3:04:44 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; tongue-tied; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; ...
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posted on
09/06/2009 3:07:04 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Liberty Valance
Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, Liberty.
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posted on
09/06/2009 3:08:43 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
My time has been moved to 9:20 am due to 0bamas czar resigning. I was just notified by Fox.
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posted on
09/06/2009 3:33:41 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
To: Kathy in Alaska; The Mayor
I just woke up. Did anyone get the video posted online?
98
posted on
09/06/2009 4:55:44 AM PDT
by
BykrBayb
(Damn the trolls (even those within our ranks). Full speed ahead. ~ Þ)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning Kathy. Have a Blessed Lord’s Day today.
99
posted on
09/06/2009 5:02:38 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
To: BykrBayb
Tune in at 9, it was moved up because of the czar resignation.
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posted on
09/06/2009 5:03:16 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
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