FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ RESERVATIONS ~ 25 September 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

RESERVATIONS

Recently, someone stopped by my office, handed me two sheets of paper, and said something to the effect of, "You're always sharing something with people; here's something for you." Then he was gone. Like so many encounters we have along life's way, this one was brief. But it left a lasting impression, and brightened my whole day. The article is definitely a "keeper." Originally written by Jonathan Lee for the Washington Post, it is entitled "Reservations of an Airline Agent." I've abbreviated it due to limited space, but the point is unchanged. Enjoy!

"I work in the central reservation office of an airline company. After more than 130,000 conversations -- all ending with "Have a nice day and thanks for calling" -- I think it's fair to say I'm a survivor.

"I've made it through all the calls from adults who don't know the difference between a.m. and p.m., from mothers of military recruits who didn't trust their little soldiers to get it right, from the woman who wanted advice on how to handle her teenage daughter, from the man who wanted to ride inside the kennel with his dog so he wouldn't have to pay for a seat, from the woman who wanted to know why she had to change clothes on our flight between Chicago and Washington (she was told she'd have to make a change between the two cities) and from the man who asked if I'd like to discuss the existential humanism that emanates from the soul of Habeeb.

"My battles have included everything from a man not knowing how to spell the name of the town he was from, to another not recognizing "Iowa" as being a state, to another who thought he had to apply for a foreign passport to fly to West Virginia....

"I talked to a woman in Denver who had never heard of Cincinnati, a man in Minneapolis who didn't know there was more than one city in the South ("wherever the South is"), and a man in Dallas who tried to pay for his ticket by sticking quarters in the pay phone he was calling from.

"Then a man tried to catch our flight to Maconga. I told him I'd never heard of Maconga and we certainly didn't fly to it. But he insisted we did and to prove it he showed me his ticket: Macon, GA....

"Half (of the people) will not have thought about when they're returning. A third won't know where they are going; 10 percent won't care where they're going. A few won't care if they get back.

"You just have to shake your head in amazement! But it reminds me of a time when Jesus talked with his apostles about a trip he was taking. As I recall, there was a lot of confusion about that trip as well.

"'I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.' Thomas said to him, 'Lord, we do not know where you are going, and how can we know the way?' (John 14:2b-5)

"With all the patience of an airline ticket agent, Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

"What a glorious trip lies ahead. I hope you've made your reservations!"

Amen. And blessings on your journey.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Had a good day - My daughter and I are both in the Choir at our church - just started up for the season. Wasn't that active in the choir last year due to my medical problems. Was nice to meet old friends and sing to give glory to God.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Prayers going up for you and your Mom, ML!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh, yorkie...((HUGS))...this is the first time I’ve cried.
You have picked the perfect song...she is so weary. THANK YOU!!!

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s watching and waiting,
Watching for you and for me.

Refrain

Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me?

Refrain

Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me.

Refrain

O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me.

Refrain

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Thank You so much, Dear ConorMacNessa!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Deo.

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS GOING UP FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!

GEORGE WASHINGTON – THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE

In the coldest and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered those prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting glory and bestowed His manifold benefits upon the new Nation.

In like manner, let our prayers now rise for our heroes in the American military who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and keep them in the shelter of Your healing wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Luv.

Thank you for the hymns.

[left that other site]

I love Jamestown. The last time we were there the archaeologists had JUST discovered the ORIGINAL post holes for the Fort that was build by Capt. John Smith.

The glass blowers hut is fascinating. I could watch them for hours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you so much, Taz. ((HUGS))

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

The Lord’s Prayer – Andrea Bocelli

DEAR GOD, who suffered torment, agony,
and death upon the Cross to free our souls
from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend
our troops. Guide them in the performance of
their duties. Strengthen them to endure hard-
ship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan from the chains of terror and slavery,
foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all
to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

THE NAVY HYMN

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!

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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)

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Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

My little brother really freaked mom out with the way he was runing around on the replicas of the Susan Constant, the Godspeed and the Discovery. He also had fun squealing and running in and out of all the Indian huts and lying on the deerskin beds. He's over here in the kitchen with me right now and in his 3-year-old voice said, "I like Jamestown and Yorktown."

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I took a photo of three re-enactors on the Constance, and later turned it into a painting which I gave to my Dad, many years ago.

Great Pics...they bring back memories.

[left that other site]

Constance=Susan Constant

[Cindy]

Bumping Yorkie’s post no. 103.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And you beat the Patriots!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

[yorkie]

"This is the first time I've cried."

Kathy - tears are good. Don't hold them back, dear friend.

It is hard on friends and family that are left behind, but SO wonderful for the Comforting Arms Teresa will be surrounded with!

May her Journey be a peaceful one, and ((((HUGS)))) to you and all her friends and family.