FReeper Canteen ~ It's Almost Halloween: Trick or Treat ~ 28 October 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ FR Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Almost Halloween: Trick or Treat!! ~

PURPLE HEART

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III congratulates Army Pfc. Milton Jenkins after presenting him with the Purple Heart during a ceremony at the Warrior Family Support Center at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Sept. 28, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

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and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

ARRESTED LANDING

An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Arabian Sea, Sept. 25, 2011. The George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. The Hawkeye is assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Billy Ho

INSURGENT SIGHTING

U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan police point out an enemy combatant they see on a ridge line about 500 meters away to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gary Volesky, center, taking a knee outside Combat Outpost Zerok near a village in Afghanistan's Paktika province, Sept. 20, 2011. Volesky is the 1st Cavalry Division's deputy commanding general, and the soldiers are assigned to Company B, Task Force 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ken Scar

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Monster Mash

Rock & Roll Graveyard

Halloween Is

Trick or Treat

Enchanted Forest

MOUNTAIN CLIMB

U.S. soldiers and Afghan border patrolmen walk up a mountainside while providing security during a patrol outside Forward Operating Base Curry in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Sept. 20, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to Company B, 172nd Infantry Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Spc. George Hunt

RETURNING HOME

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nimitz Martin hugs his son in San Diego, Sept. 16, 2011, after returning from a six-month deployment to Central and South America to support Southern Seas 2011. Martin is a ship's serviceman assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Thach, which participated in three major exercises and made 18 port visits in seven countries. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Smith

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The Purple People Eater (For you, Mr Tonkin)

Sorcerer's Apprentice

Werewolves In London

Ghostbusters

Witch Doctor

PRE-COMMISSIONING

The guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit Spruance arrives at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla., Sept. 23, 2011, to prepare for its formal commissioning ceremony Oct. 1, 2011. The ship is named in honor of Navy Adm. Raymond Spruance, who commanded Carrier Task Force 16 during the World War II Battle of Midway. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael K. McNabb

WARRIOR HONOR

Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III presents a coin to a wounded warrior during a visit to the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Sept. 28, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

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[ConorMacNessa]

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OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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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

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.

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[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[The Mayor]

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Why Me?
October 28, 2011

Recently I read Psalm 131, one of my favorite psalms. In the past, I viewed it as an encouragement to understand that mystery is one of the hallmarks of God’s character. It challenged me to let my mind be at rest, since I am unable to understand all that God is doing in His universe.

But then I saw another side of David’s calm spirit: I am unable to understand all that God is doing in me, and it is impossible to try.

David draws a comparison between a weaned child that no longer frets for what it once demanded, and a soul that has learned the same lesson. It is a call to learn humility, patient endurance, and contentment in all my circumstances—whatever they are—though I do not understand God’s reasons. Divine logic is beyond the grasp of my mind.

I ask, “Why this affliction? Why this anguish?” The Father answers, “Hush, child. You wouldn’t understand if I explained it to you. Just trust Me!”

So, I turn from contemplating David’s example to ask myself: Can I, in my circumstances, “hope in the Lord”? (v.3). Can I wait in faith and patience without fretting and without questioning God’s wisdom? Can I trust Him while He works in me His good, acceptable, and perfect will?

It may not be for me to see
The meaning and the mystery
Of all that God has planned for me
Till “afterward”! —Anon.

In a world of mystery, it’s a comfort
to know the God who knows all things.

Read: Psalm 131

The secret things belong to the Lord our God. —Deuteronomy 29:29

Bible in a year:
Jeremiah 15-17; 2 Timothy 2

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

Woohoo!! I got into FR tonight!! d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Almost Halloween: Trick or Treat ~

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[oldteen]

Evenin' Kathy! *hugs*

Welcome back!

Great pix, thanks!

TGIF?

[oldteen]

Good evening, Sir Conor! *hugs*

Did you have a smooth Thursday?

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks very much for tonight's almost Hallowe'en thread!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho!!!

Not as cold this morning. 21f. 43 the high.

**hugs**

God Bless our Fine Military.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ColdOne]

Howdy! **hugs**

[oldteen]

Good evening, Hope! *hugs*

Thank you for our nightly pledge!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Teenie!

*HUGS*

A smooth Thursday, thanks! How are things with you?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[oldteen]

Aloha, BIG guy! *hugs*

We missed you last night too!

Hope all is well with you and yours!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...I have good news today. I was able to get on FR!!!!

[oldteen]

Evenin' ColdOne! *hugs*

How ya been?

I not quite ready for temps like yours yet! Maybe never! :)

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