FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday!! ~ 19 February 10

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[AZamericonnie]

A good commute...busy day but all is well.

Looking forward to the weekend!

How about you?

A good day? *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Have a wonderful time with your comrade, Master Chief Petty Officer Armstron (ret), and please thank him for his service to our country.

[SirLurkedalot]

Self ping and (((HUGS)))
How are you doing this week?
SirL

[philetus]

The old break your fall with your head landing.

[The Mayor]

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February 19, 2010

If Day

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READ: James 1:1-11

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. —James 1:2-3

February 19, 1942, was a fascinating day for Canada. It was “If Day”—a World War II staging of a fake Nazi invasion of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The intent was to show what it would be like “if” Canada fell under the harsh occupation of Nazi forces, and so that Canadians would support the war effort more fully.

As one person described the event: “If Day brought home the reality of Nazi occupation. Manitobans got a very bitter taste of nearly every aspect of Nazi brutality.” The key word there is nearly. While “If Day” was a valiant attempt to educate people about danger in the world, it could not begin to recreate the actual suffering that was sweeping Europe.

Real trials in life are not ifs—they are whens. In fact, life’s most profound lessons cannot simply be observed, they must be experienced. It is there, in actual seasons of heartache and loss, that we gain greater insights into life, faith, and our need of God. To that end, James wrote, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience” (James 1:2-3).

Trials come because we live in a broken world, but we decide if we will learn the lessons taught. There are no “ifs” about it—it is an important way to grow.

Though you cannot see the outcome,
Trust the Lord—He knows what’s best;
Be assured He sees your trial,
And He’s with you in your test. —Hess

Tough times can teach us to trust.

No matter where we are, Jesus is only a prayer away.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45

[SgtBob]

Will do! And if I can get him out of the MN backwoods, I’ll get him on line with the FreeRepublic.

[Kathy in Alaska]

All day they have said 1 person missing, but not if it was an employee or pilot. Sounds like they have now found both. RIP

Thanks, Seven, for the update.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[SevenofNine]

NO WORD YET so far on Twitter it hasn’t update YET I check out all my other news hangouts

[SevenofNine]

OH GEE LOUIZE

This came off Twitter news

BreakingNews Iraq conflict being renamed ‘Operation New Dawn’ to reflect reduced US security role - WashPost via ABC http://bit.ly/cgVkA4

[Kathy in Alaska]

I have several projects on tap, AFTER I sleep in some. LOL!! I’m looking forward to the weekend.

Tomorrow, Friday, Teresa and several others, southerners all, are spearheading a “luncheon-BBQ” of southern stuff....

Southern Fried Chicken
Pork Chops
Pork Ribs
Pulled Pork
Fried Fat Back
Rice w/ Gravy
Black Eyed Peas
Butter Beans
Green Beans
Macaroni and Cheese
Cornbread
Biscuits & Honey
Lemon Meringue Pie
Pecan Pie
Red Beans & Rice
Potato or Mac Salad
Coffee with chicory
Mashed Yams
Water melon
Pound Cake
Sweet Tea
Collard Greens w/ hot vinegar

[Kathy in Alaska]

SirL...ready for the weekend? ((HUGS)) I am so ready for the weekend. This has been a short week and I’m beat! How about you?

[luvie]

Saluting our Canteen Heroes...
....and ALL our troops around the world!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, philetus...it sure does look like he landed on his head.

Are you ready for the weekend?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy , hugs..
Only a few more hours until a 3 day weekend.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening BigLook

[AZamericonnie]

Oh my goodness....what time am I to arrive for this southern feast!:)

Yom!!!!

[luvie]

Yeeeehaaaawww!

~KENNY CHESNEY~
ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Taz gets 3 days off!!!

Good evening, Taz...((HUGS))

[luvie]

Whooo-doggies! That all sounds soooo good! Eat some for me, too! :D