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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)
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Hello from Idaho
God Bless the Troops!
Support the Military!
((HUGS))
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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
Prayers going up
As I started up my car in the dark hours of early morning, I noticed a seatbelt light on the dashboard. I checked my door, opening and pulling it shut again. I tugged on my seatbelt to test it. But the sensor light still beamed. Then, in slow realization, I reached over and lifted my purse a few inches above the passenger seat. The light clicked off.
Apparently, a cell phone, three rolls of quarters, a hardcover book, and my lunch stuffed in my very large purse had equaled the weight of a small passenger, thus setting off the sensor!
While I can easily empty out a handbag, other weights are not so easy to shed. Those burdens of life involve a heaviness of spirit.
Whether the burden that weighs us down is one of guilt such as the one that consumed David’s thoughts (Ps. 32:1-6), the fear Peter experienced (Matt. 26:20-35), or the doubt Thomas carried (John 20:24-29), Jesus has invited us to bring them all to Him: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28).
We are not built to bear burdens alone. When we cast them on the One who wants to bear our burdens (Ps. 68:19; 1 Peter 5:7), He replaces them with forgiveness, healing, and restoration. No burden is too heavy for Him.
Read: Psalm 32:1-6; Matthew 11:28-30
I read the story of Red Erwin back in the early 60s when I was still in high school. It struck me as possibly the most amazing feat of courage I had ever heard of.
I still remember reading about how the crew had to keep putting him out as he would catch fire again.
I first encountered Sgt. Erwin’s tale about 50 years ago.
You might say that he deserved no medal; his reward for getting the bomb out of the airplane was his life.
On reading some Medal of Honor citations, I flatter myself and say “Yeah, on a good day I could have done that”.
Reading this citation, “Me? Not a chance”.
If it had been me in his position, that B-29 would have disappeared in a blinding flash somewhere over Japan.
If there were an award above the MOH, he deserved it.
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
Thanks, galz, for another heroic story from one of our brave and true! They never disappoint! :)
Thank you for sharing the breathtaking story of hero SSgt. Henry Erwin.
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
THANK YOU for all you do.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
KUDOS to SSgt Henry "Red" Erwin
for his service and sacrifice.
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Snow this morning
will give way to a mixture of rain
and snow this afternoon.
Cold. High 39F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
1 to 3 inches of wet snow expected.
~ Tonight... Snow this evening
will diminish to a few snow showers late.
Low 29F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Snowfall around one inch.
It's snowing.
The good news is that since we've
been above freezing the roads look good.
However, it seems like my two days off
are going to be on the nasty side.
Tomorrow - rainy.
Time for me to make my rounds.
But, please stay right where you are.
chat up the troops or their family members.
Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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OMG!(that's the first time I ever used that), I read about this Hero when I was fourteen. I tried to enlist that day, and they told me, with a wink-and-a-nod, to try again next year, with better 'proof-of-age'.
I was in 6 months later.
"Red" is a true Hero .................................................................................................. FRegards
