FReeper Canteen - Salute to the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps On Its 115th Birthday - 17 July 2013

16 June 2013 | The Canteen Crew

[ConorMacNessa]

I'm back.

Now we see something of what faced me and my fellow Vietnam Vets on our return. And what faces our heroes now serving. Gad Bless them for their professionalism, their Patriotism and their unequaled Valor!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[luvie]

Great thread, Conor! Splendid job! Go Navy! (even if all my guys are AF :) )

[Jet Jaguar]

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2777403/posts?page=1

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Linda had a good day. Sunshine?

I am dying of the heat here....over 80 today! 82 at my desk with the fan going.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Go away! Go someplace else and spread your hate of the military.

The Canteen will continue to honor our military men and women, past and present.

[SandRat]

Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))... had a grand time.

[Old Sarge]

It has literally been YEARS since I saw a troll on a Canteen thread.

I thought we were past that foolishness.

Thank you for the ping, Conor. This is one place would NOT want to see Ursula The Viking Kitten...

[Old Sarge]

I'd like to join Commander Riker in applauding your most excellent post:

[left that other site]

I have my A/C SET at 82!

And it’s nice and cool in my apartment compared to outside! LOL!

[Admin Moderator]

Not much of a listener, is he?

Gentle suggestions having failed, we've taken firmer measures.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my gosh....I’m not used to this heat. Thankfully I’m not out in it.

I couldn’t make it in Florida.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you....talk about a tin ear.

So many threads on FR and he needs to attack our military here....thank you for handling the situation.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

No Risk
June 17, 2013

A colleague recently shared an experience I don’t intend to try personally—bungee jumping. I found his description of the event both fascinating and terrifying. To think of jumping headfirst from a bridge hundreds of feet in the air suspended only by a giant rubber band is not my idea of a good time. But his leap was not without support. He described not one, but two heavy-duty harnesses that secured him to his lifeline—and to safety. The careful design and proven testing of those harnesses gave him great confidence as he jumped into the air.

As I listened, it occurred to me that for the follower of Christ, living in a sinful world is not a blind “leap of faith.” We too have a pair of protections that can secure us in even the darkest times of life. In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul wrote these words, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

It’s in these twin harnesses—God’s grace and faith in the finished work of Jesus—that our relationship with God safely rests. In the strength of these provisions, salvation is not a risky leap into the void. It’s an exercise of confidence in God’s Word and His unfailing love and protection.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed! —Newton

We can expect God’s peace when we accept God’s grace.

Read: Ephesians 2:1-10

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. —Ephesians 2:8

Bible in a Year:
Nehemiah 7-9; Acts 3

[Kathy in Alaska]

Did you take everyone to the pool today? Did you BBQ?

How are Maddi and Nate handling each other?

And Zeus has 2 little one wandering around....

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Mayor! Welcome to the Canteen and thank you very much for this evening's lesson! And thank you very much for your service to our Nation!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

Good evening, Sarge, honored Vet. ((HUGS))

Sorry about the troll interruption.

Did you have lots of rain from tropical storm Andrea? Flooding?

[Yollopoliuhqui]

Many thanks. I served proudly with the USMC at their Barstow supply center ‘69-’72 and enjoyed it immensely. The USN saved my lost hippie ass from ending up living in a cardboard box under the freeway. I got nothing but gratitude.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

Thanks very much for the kind words!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[left that other site]

I don’t think I could cope with the cold in Alaska! Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
LOL

I think we are BOTH where we are meant to be! hahaha