FReeper Canteen~Happy Thanksgiving~26 Nov 09

Thank you Troops, Vets, Allies & Military Families! | The Canteen Crew

[AZamericonnie]

The Canteen table is set so everyone gather round & share your Thanksgiving memories, what you are thankful for, recipes, menus etc & don't forget.....the first one up from the table does the dishes!:)

THANKSGIVING IS....

Thanksgiving is a
time of gratitude to God,
our Creator and Provider,
whose guidance and care
go before us...
and whose love
is with us forever.

Thanksgiving is a time
to reflect on the changes,
to remember that we, too,
grow and change
from one season of life to another.

Thanksgiving is a time
of changing seasons,
when leaves turn golden
in Autumn's wake
and apples are crisp
in the first chill breezes of fall.

Let us remember the true meaning
of Thanksgiving.
As we see the beauty
of Autumn, let us acknowledge
the many blessings
which are ours...
let us think of our families
and friends..
and let us give thanks in our hearts.
~~Author Unknown.~~





As we spend this holiday with our family & friends we send special thanks to our men & women in the armed forces, past & present for the freedoms we enjoy due to your service & sacrifice!

*Quiz: What's Your Thanksgiving I.Q.?*

*Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes*


*A Soldiers Thanksgiving*

[Cindy]

Smiling at you...a very blessed Thanksgiving to you Kathy.

I’m baking my pumpkin pie right now because the turkey will be occupying the oven in the morning. Slow cooking.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thanksgiving, Seven...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, BB...the prayer is most appreciated.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!

[BykrBayb]

Happy Thanksgiving to you Kathy. This sure is a good thread, isn’t it?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Liberty Valance]

THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS

Today we gather around the dinner table with family and friends to share good food, warm laughter, and the happy memories of Thanksgivings past. But for many families, whose loved ones serve in the Armed Forces, this year's Thanksgiving celebration will not be complete.

A familiar voice will not be heard and a chair at the table will remain empty because, they have someone far from home serving our country.

Today also, members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Airforce and Coastguard (men and women, Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard alike) will gather in mess halls or in tents across the globe as friends and comrades to enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving meal.

So, as those of us who are blessed to be with our families celebrate and give thanks, let us remember in our prayers the homes that have an empty chair at the table and also offer a special prayer of thanksgiving and ask God’s Blessings for the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, whose service and sacrifice will, we further pray, make the world a better and safer place. And a very special prayer dear God, for those homes that have an empty chair that will forever remain vacant and for those servicemen and women who have come back to us, may their sacrifice not have been in vain.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER

Oh God, when I have food, help me remember the hungry. When I have a home, help me remember the homeless. When I am with friends and family who love me, help me remember those who are friendless and shunned. And remembering, help me destroy my complacency, move my heart and reach out by word and deed to those who cry out for what we take for granted.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thanksgiving, Randy, to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It sure is...Thanksgiving is a good time to remember friends, and be thankful for our country and her protectors.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, kickonly88, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

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........

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[MeekMom]

[Pusterfuss]

Good morning Kathy, and Happy Thanksgiving to all! (31)

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thankgiving from Southwest Oklahoma to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. Happy Thanksgiving.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our AWESOME Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Connie, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities. Lovely layout as usual.
LOL at the turkey cartoon.

Now for our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today.....Areas of dense morning fog. A mix of clouds and sun. High 59F. Winds light and variable.

~ Tonight..... Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 39F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

It sure is foggy here this morning. It's going to be tough going for those starting their drive early. So, be careful out there.

At least it'll warm up some.

There are so many things I am thankful for. The # 1 being - Thankful for God's protection and many blessings. Then, my family, my health, FRiends, and of course, the wonderful troops for stepping up to the plate and doing what needs to be done. Knowing they are keeping watch allows me and my family to sit down to dinner in peace.

Remember, the Canteen is

Take a moment out of your day to stop in a give thanks to our troops. And, don't forget our Allies. It's great to have them in our corner.

REMEMBER THEM ....

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[MEG33]

~I Am So Thankful For Our Troops~

~Holiday Blessings To The Canteen~