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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ CHOICES ~ 14 July 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 07/13/2013 5:00:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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CHOICES
An elderly carpenter was about to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. The contractor was very sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career. When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front door key to the carpenter. "This is your house, he said, my gift to you." What a shock! If only he had known he was building his own house, he would have done it differently. Now he had to live in the home he had build none too well. So it is with us. Sometimes we build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up with less than the best. At important points we may not give our best effort. Then with shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that, we would have built it differently. Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. Life is a do-it-yourself project. Your life today is the result of your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today. Unknown |
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To: ColdOne
Good evening, Idaho....how exciting for both you and Fredd. ((HUGS))
Flying squirrels are so cute. Good luck with your pictures of the robin babies.
Thanks for the prayers for our troops.
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
07/13/2013 8:25:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
07/13/2013 9:03:18 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
07/13/2013 11:37:50 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa; AZamericonnie; ColdOne; gorush; mountainlion; The Mayor; SandRat; StarCMC; ...
URGENT PRAYERS NEEDED for Brad's Gramma and her husband!!"He had a massive heart attack early evening. Dogs alerted me.
Doc doesnt think hell make it through the night."
Prayers needed for BG's husband, Ron!!
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posted on
07/13/2013 11:47:03 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma
BG, My thoughts are with you.
JJ
To: Jet Jaguar
Good evening, JJ...thanks for the thoughts for BG.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
How is the Stuart Creek fire going? Contained yet?
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posted on
07/14/2013 12:45:43 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover; Diver Dave
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posted on
07/14/2013 12:49:04 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Ma,
I apologize. I have no updates on the fire other than it is not threatening Eielson.
I have been outta town and internet lacking the last few days.
I went down to Seward on a deep sea fishing charter.
Good trip. 14 lbs of halibut and salmon.
To: All; everyone
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posted on
07/14/2013 12:53:35 AM PDT
by
Cindy
To: Jet Jaguar
No apologies necessary...I could google.
Nice catch!! Some really good eating there.
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posted on
07/14/2013 12:55:26 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Jet Jaguar; ConorMacNessa; AZamericonnie; ColdOne; gorush; mountainlion; The Mayor; SandRat; ...
I love you all. Im leaving the hospital with the dogs...
Hes having a dialysis treatment as I type. His condition is very delicate, per the doctors. Hes pretty much in rotten shape. Please continue to pray as theyre ALSO worried about brain damage from lack of oxygen.
Ill write more, when I can.
Was scheduled for surgery on Tuesday to remove a tumor on the adrenal gland.
Ugh
Love you all and thanks deeply.
58 posted on Saturday, July 13, 2013 11:47:59 PM by Brads Gramma (Psalm 83)
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posted on
07/14/2013 1:14:52 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/14/2013 1:20:00 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
07/14/2013 1:25:31 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?
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posted on
07/14/2013 1:38:46 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/14/2013 1:39:13 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/14/2013 1:40:39 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: All
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posted on
07/14/2013 2:19:44 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.
Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.
Angel Band
Suppertime
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posted on
07/14/2013 2:29:19 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
07/14/2013 2:32:57 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; Brad's Gramma
For BG's husband Ron.
Prayers for strength and comfort for BG.
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posted on
07/14/2013 2:35:54 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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