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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ COPPERMAN ~ January 23, 2011
The Canteen Crew ^ | January 22, 2011 | Serving The Best Troops In The UNIVERSE AND BEYOND!

Posted on 01/22/2011 5:01:23 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma


 
 

 

 

COPPERMAN


While walking through San Francisco's Union Square recently I ran into COPPERMAN. He is a street entertainer, a young actor in copper paint from head to toe, who sits motionless as people walk by on the busy street. Many stop, awe-struck to see this statue-like man. You cannot even see him breathing. People leave contributions in his copper pot in appreciation for this fine "performance??"

COPPERMAN sits for 25 minutes at time and then takes a break. During the break he is quite animated and eagerly shares his story with his audience. He told us that it actually strains every muscle in his body trying to keep still for so long. As the clock slowly ticks, time becomes agonizing as his muscles cry out in pain, wanting the relief of moving about. In fact, about ten minutes into the "gig" you can see perspiration beads starting to streak down his face, marring the unusual make-up. The streaking becomes more noticeable and at the end of the 25 minute routine, COPPERMAN explodes off his seat and looks as if he is ready to collapse with exhaustion. Every day is like running a marathon he said. The strain on the body from sitting still, and the mental exhaustion that goes with it, are incredible. This is not a fun job.

I have met many people who wished for the day when they could retire and "just do nothing." They dreamed of a life of complete leisure, not having to work for a living, nor having any responsibilities. Like COPPERMAN, they contemplated a life without having to move about very much. But these people did not realize that having nothing to do can be fun for a few days, or even weeks, but after that the strain of inaction can be overpowering. Let us never have it as our goal to sit like COPPERMAN. KEEP YOUR MIND, HEART AND SPIRIT MOVING! One of the greatest human cravings is the yearning to feel needed, useful, wanted. We must always contribute our unique talents to our families, our Marine Corps & Navy and the world around us. Let us all give freely of our God-given talents and bless others with those great gifts!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

 


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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


81 posted on 01/23/2011 3:04:53 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: AZamericonnie

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, AZ...and thanks for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.

Hope you all are at least almost back to full health.


82 posted on 01/23/2011 3:08:11 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All

The Lord's Prayer

83 posted on 01/23/2011 3:21:01 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
A Blessed Lord's Day to the family in Germany.


The 23rd Psalm

Prayers for your safety and success of mission, tx, in Kandahar.


84 posted on 01/23/2011 3:23:43 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Good Lord’s Day to you and yours, JJ.


85 posted on 01/23/2011 4:01:32 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

86 posted on 01/23/2011 4:11:12 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover
Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


87 posted on 01/23/2011 4:15:22 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: SaxxonWoods

Welcome to the Canteen, SaxxonWoods, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.


88 posted on 01/23/2011 4:17:52 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: oldteen; Brad's Gramma

Thanks...one day at a time. We are going back to only 1 pill and see if it makes any difference. The doctor said it would take about a month...almost 3 weeks to go.


89 posted on 01/23/2011 4:41:20 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: oldteen
Good night and sleep tight, teen...*HUGS*...

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

90 posted on 01/23/2011 4:48:26 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy. Thanks and have a Blessed Lord’s Day today.


91 posted on 01/23/2011 6:26:05 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (America has two cancers - democrats and RINOS.)
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To: oldteen
Outside, yes (in the 20s). But inside it is nice and warm. :-)

What are the temps where you live?

92 posted on 01/23/2011 8:45:23 AM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis (Want to make $$$? It's easy! Use FR to pimp your blog!!!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

*hugs*


93 posted on 01/23/2011 8:48:14 AM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis (Want to make $$$? It's easy! Use FR to pimp your blog!!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
It is sunny here. How about you? :-)

((hugs))

94 posted on 01/23/2011 8:51:00 AM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis (Want to make $$$? It's easy! Use FR to pimp your blog!!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hello to all Military.. I want to sincerely say.. I support you, Pray for you and yours... THANK YOU.

Oh Hello from Idaho.. 6F this morning.


95 posted on 01/23/2011 9:32:55 AM PST by ColdOne (Government "help" to business is just as disastrous as government persecution...Ayn Rand)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I am enjoying the weekend. Piper and her mommy are on their way over so we can all go out to lunch together!

It’s pretty cold and windy here in OKC...but no snow, thank goodness!


96 posted on 01/23/2011 9:48:15 AM PST by luvie (No Compromise!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

97 posted on 01/23/2011 9:53:56 AM PST by unique
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To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...


Statler Brothers~Amazing Grace

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir~How Great Thou Art

Tad Robinson~No More Night

McCoy Singers~How Deep The Father's Love.wma

Gaithers~Jesus, The Way-Maker.wma

Statler Brothers~Sweet Beulah Land

Gaithers~It Is Finished

GOD BLESS YOU THIS LORD'S DAY!

98 posted on 01/23/2011 10:02:18 AM PST by luvie (No Compromise!)
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To: LUV W

Now?


99 posted on 01/23/2011 10:04:10 AM PST by luvie (No Compromise!)
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To: LUV W

Now?


100 posted on 01/23/2011 10:04:40 AM PST by luvie (No Compromise!)
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