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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Greely, Alaska
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Posted on 09/14/2009 6:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:00:23 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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September 15, 2009
Letting Go
What things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Philippians 3:7
It has been said that one persons junk is anothers treasure. When David Dudley tried to help his parents clear their house of unnecessary items before moving to a smaller home, he found it very difficult. He was often angered by his parents refusal to part with things they had not used for decades. Finally, Davids father helped him understand that even the worn-out, useless items were tied to close friends and important events. Clearing the clutter felt like throwing away their very lives.
A spiritual parallel to our reluctance to let go of the clutter in our homes may be our inability to clear our hearts of the attitudes that weigh us down.
For many years, Saul of Tarsus clung to the righteousness he had earned by obeying Gods law. His pedigree and performance were prized possessions until he encountered Jesus in a blinding moment on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-8). Face to face with the risen Savior, he let go of his cherished self-effort and later wrote, But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ (Phil. 3:7).
When the Holy Spirit urges us to release our grip on any attitude that keeps us from following Christ, we find true freedom in letting go.
Speak to us, Lord, till shamed by Thy great giving
Our hands unclasp to set our treasures free;
Our wills, our love, our dear ones, our possessions,
All gladly yielded, gracious Lord, to Thee. Anon.
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:00:49 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!![](http://www.navy.mil/navydata/communications/flags/charlie.gif)
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:01:17 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I loved FT. Greely. Beautiful place.
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:01:27 PM PDT
by
Jet Jaguar
(A mob of one.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:02:20 PM PDT
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks very much, Kathy!
*HUGS*
Thanks for tonite's thread!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:03:19 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: laurenmarlowe; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
Please note that tonights thread was authored by laurenmarlowe. Please thank her. ![](http://patriotden.com/lauren/FRCanteenRoadTrip.gif)
Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!
Road Trip: Fort Greely, Alaska
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:03:58 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
YEAH BABYYYY Fort Greeley Alaska
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:05:10 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe
Thanks very much for tonite's thread, Lauren! *HUGS*
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:06:26 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...
Honoring Our Heroes 2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD) 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) AbnSarge USA Allegra aviator USAF Brett USN (CindyDawg) Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee) Cannoneer No. 4 CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline) CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou) Chris USA (amom) Chuck USA (RightOnline) COL Mike (gpapa) CMS USA ConorMacNessa USN USMC David USAF (LUV W) Defender2 Deven USA (Shimmer) Ethan USMC (georgiabelle) Fred (DocRock) GulfWar1Vet USA IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) Jade Falcon USN JemiansTerror USA (Jemian) Jet Jaguar USAF Joel (NEMDF) Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal) Josh USN (doug from upland) Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter) Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) Kevin USMC (skimask) Kevin and David USA (vigilante2) Laurita USA LCPL Carter USMC Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) LT David (Coldwater Creek) M1911A1 USMC (M0sby) M1Tanker Major joma89 USAF MEG33's Navy Grandson Michael USAR (RightOnline) Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak) Milo828 USA (mystery-ak) Nate USN (sneakers) Old Sarge USA OneLoyalAmerican USCG PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson) PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo) PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit) Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit) Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad) Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke) SGT Ev USA (Mozie) SGT Gray USA (colorcountrys son) SGT Sean Reed (preed) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer) SSG Brian USA (repubmom) SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD) SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad) SSG Mitchel USA (tina07) SSG Spencer USA (grame) SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms) SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear) Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) The Sailor tongue-tied USN/USA Tonkin USN/USCG txradioguy USA USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman) Valerie USAF (Shimmer) Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline) William USA (jackv)
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:06:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
A PRAYER OF PROTECTION
The light of God surround you The love of God enfold you The power of God protect you The presence of God watch over you Wherever you are, God is, And all is well. Amen.
BLESS THIS HOUSE Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee.
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:08:38 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: redrock; All
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:09:27 PM PDT
by
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; ..
REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!
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Pfc Matthew M Martinek, USA, Company B, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. DOW Afghanistan 11SEP2009
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
God Of Our Fathers
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Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace! We who remain hold you in high honor. Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct; We who remain keep this place sacred. Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades; We who remain keep the watch. Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nations call; We who remain press the fight forward in your name. Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden; We who remain have taken up the torch. Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!
Taps
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:09:36 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I spend three weeks visiting Fr. Greely in 1971. What a view!
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:09:52 PM PDT
by
Excellence
(Meet your new mother-in-law, the United States Government)
To: All
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:10:14 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Excellence
Welcome to the Canteen, Excellence....did you visit winter or summer? ![](http://patriotden.com/lauren/ftgreely%20-In_Awe.jpg)
Sgt. Duane Ostrowski, Operations Non-commissioned Officer 49th Missile Defense BN (GMD) Alaska Army National Guard, stands in awe of the Aurora Borealis on Fort Greely. A sunspot erupted hurling clouds of gases toward Earth sparking lights such as these over most of the northern latitudes. Photo: Sgt Jack W Carlson III
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:13:49 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac *HUGS* Did you have a nice weekend? Any dirt time lately? Construction projects?
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:15:55 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Had a nice weekend, thanks - was a little under the weather Saturday but bounced back on Sunday - had a nice stir-fry for dinner. No dirt time this weekend and construction is all over except a few minor details. How are things with you?
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:18:50 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
And grabbing the gold....Mac is first!!![](http://patriotden.com/favorites/medalgold.jpg)
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posted on
09/14/2009 6:19:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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