FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ HUMAN BEING ~ 03 February 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

HUMAN BEING

In January 1997 my family and I PCSed from Camp Lejeune to Okinawa. On the trip from the east coast to LA where we would board the Freedom Bird, we decided to take a few days for sightseeing in San Francisco. We stayed at the BOQ in Naval Station, Treasure Island. One night my wife sent me to the convenience store for some milk. On the way I saw one of the old boat hangars lit up. There was a beehive of activity around the huge building, with cars and people coming and going from the parking lot.

I approached the security guard and asked what was going on. He explained that Treasure Island was being turned over by the government and that Hollywood studios were now using the old hangars to make movies. Fascinated by this discovery, I asked what movie was being made in that hangar. He said it was a film called Flubber starring Robin Williams. Robin Williams is my favorite and I asked if I could go inside. "No!" he firmly said. The guard and I continued to talk and he mentioned he was from the Bronx. What a coincidence, so am I! I then asked once again if I could go in and he said ''Well, I guess it's ok, but don't touch any equipment".

Stepping inside the studio was like Alice going through the looking glass...people running around, actors, cables, lights, sets, props all over the place. I then watched the basketball scene as it was being filmed and I could see Robin Williams at the other end of the sound stage. I hurried to the BOQ and told my wife what happened, to which she said, "sure...!" "Put your coat on, dear, we're going back." In a few minutes we were watching the filming with our 16 month old daughter. In about a half hour, the day's filming ended, and Robin Williams began to leave the set. He walked in our direction, closer, closer, closer, then right next to us! My wife ran up to him with our daughter and asked for this autograph. Robin Williams bent down, lifted up our daughter and started making funny faces and voices to entertain her. Many of these voices were recognizable from Good Morning Vietnam and Mrs. Doubtfire! He asked who we were and we explained we were in the military headed to duty in Okinawa. He said how much he admired people serving in the military, gave us his autograph and wished us well.

I reflected on that thrilling encounter many times since that night in Treasure Island. Here was a major star, an Academy Award winner. He could have just walked by and not want to be bothered. Yet, he took time out to make total strangers feel important. What a splendid example of human decency, humility and concern for others. What a marvelous example for us all...to love our neighbor as we love ourselves!

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((Hugs)))

It’s going very well and will be even better once my Sunday nap begins!...in 5 4 3.....!

Hope you and Bo are having a good weekend!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



Amazing Grace
(Click)
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.
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’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
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Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
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The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
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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.
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The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
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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.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. " (Joshua 1:9 KJV)

The Lord’s Prayer
Andrea Bocelli
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DEAR LORD, 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 hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan 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.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
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THE NAVY HYMN Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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The Marine Corps Verse:


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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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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



The Four Chaplains of the USS Dorchester
Died 3Feb1943

Rabbi Alexander Goode
Rev. George L. Fox
Rev. Clark V. Poling
Father John P. Washington

(Click Here For More Information On The Four Chaplains)

The Twenty-Third Psalm
Mahalia Jackson
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The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Psalm 23 -KJV

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

This Little Light of MIne

I Love To Tell The Story

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

In The Sweet By and By

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Because He Lives

My Eyes Are On The Prize

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Let's All Go Down To The River

Love Song For A Savior

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a beautiful stained glass of The Four Chaplains...thanks, Mac.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Mansion Over The Hilltop

Glory Land March

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a beautiful stained glass of The Four Chaplains...thanks, Mac.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Baltimore Ravens!! Congratulations!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thank you for the links.

[Kathy in Alaska]

No problem...be sure to let me know if you get pinged again because I ping from three places, including work.

How to Sleep Better

I need to read this. Thanks.

[Arrowhead1952]

Morning SGM...breakfast looks good.

LOL. BTW, it is SGM (Ret) now. Been that for a little over a year and I'm loving it so far.

[Arrowhead1952]

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

Thanks Kathy. Just got home from working a few minutes ago. There was a big Super Bowl party that finally ended about 1030.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good evening LUV and (((HUGS))). Long day for me with the ranger job.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning to you, tx...((HUGS)...are you and the family multi-lingual yet?

Are you busy, busy, busy? Have a good and safe week.