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When going through old family photos, my cousins and I joke about which physical characteristics we’ve inherited. We notice primarily the negative ones: short legs, crooked teeth, unruly cowlicks. All of us can easily identify in our ancestors our own least favorite body part. In addition to physical attributes, we also inherited character traits—some good, some not so good. But we don’t always pay as much attention to those.
According to my unscientific observations, people try all kinds of methods to overcome physical imperfections—exercise routines, weight-loss programs, makeup, hair coloring, cosmetic surgery. But instead of trying to overcome our character flaws, we tend to use them as an excuse for behaving badly. I suppose this is because changing our looks is easier than changing our character. But imagine how much better off we’d be if we put our energy into character development.
As God’s children, we’re not limited by our genetic makeup. We can surrender our flaws to Him and allow Him to fulfill the potential He had in mind when He created us as unique expressions of His love. The power of God’s Spirit and the life of God’s Son are at work in us, conforming us to His image (2 Cor. 3:18).
Read: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, 17-18
Howdy, Lauren! (((hugs)))
Thanks for a great road trip! I’ve been through Meridian many times going back and forth to GA, but didn’t know this Naval Air Station was there. Good stuff to know! :)
Hope you are still enjoying being with your kids and grandkids! :)
Love it! I have been to Meridian about 3 times in my life. What a wonderful place. I went to “A” School in August 1987 for Yeoman “A” School. I visited the place twice after. I always enjoyed the hotel parties on weekends.....lol.
When I joined the Marines in 1969 I was given a three month future report date. To fill the time I worked at the mess hall at NAS Meridian. Very early morning shift. I was the dish washer, floor moper and any thing else they wanted me to do.
I live about 14 miles from there now. The air field is named McCain field after the SOB RINO’s father.
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That’s pretty cool. I never knew that was there.
How far is it from Sparta, Miss? lol.
Of “In the Heat of the Night” fame.
middle of the night
dad and mom got me up at 4 years old middle of the night and loaded me in my quilt on the huge backseat of the old creme/gold Pontiac Star Chief to make a hurried ride from Jackson to Meridian on old US 80
clickity clack concrete highway
dad was finishing up his 7 years as by then Miss ANG squadron captain (F100s)...tacital...so this was right up his alley....sweet in the age of SAC
and they had been called emergency to fly down to Homestead or McDill...not sure
Mom was worried...
he rode in his old flightsuit I still have and his blue cap tilted a bit
and tennis shoes...I still remember those Chucks..lol
today Chucks on grown men are for hipster sissies
anyhow mom was worried and the drive back home was long
it was chilly and high dewpoint and on the way back we stopped in Newton for coffee and breakfast...the Cold War.....that and kneeling under our desks or in hallways against the wall...God love em.
Was stationed there Sept. 1966 to May, 1968.
Got my Third Class Crow as a CS in April, 1968. I remember the galley well! Spent 9 months mess cookin' before I deceided to strike for Commiassaryman.
Went down there 2 years ago for a visit. The base has REALLY changed since I was stationed ther.
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