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AHHHH ,.. Paris Island.
To some people, the term helper carries with it second-class connotations. Classroom helpers assist trained teachers in their classes. Helpers assist trained electricians, plumbers, and lawyers on the job. Because they aren’t as skilled in the profession, they might be viewed as having less value. But everyone is needed to accomplish the task.
The apostle Paul had many helpers in his work of ministry. He listed them in his letter to Rome (ch.16). He made special reference to Phoebe, who “has been a helper of many and of myself also” (v.2). Priscilla and Aquila risked their own lives for Paul (vv.3-4). And Mary, Paul said, “labored much for us” (v.6).
Helping is a spiritual gift, according to 1 Corinthians 12:28. Paul listed it among the gifts from the Holy Spirit that are given to believers in Christ’s body, the church. The gift of “helps” is just as needed as the others that are listed.
Even the Holy Spirit is called a “Helper.” Jesus said, “The Helper, the Holy Spirit, . . . will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26).
In whatever ways the Holy Spirit, the Helper, has gifted you, let Him use you for His honor.
Once the train pulled out we were marched up a hill to a small receiving barracks where we waited for buses to transport us to the base.
While waiting for transportation we were taught how to field day a concrete floor on our hands and knees with water and sand.
On my second trip, it was very nice to actually take a look around and actually see the place. When I was a recruit, I never did appreciate the scenery because I constantly was marched around and ordered to keep my eyes straight ahead on the recruit in front of me!
I was treated like royalty on my second visit. I stayed on nearby Hilton Head Island and when on base, got to talk to colonels and captains and one of them was a company commander for third battalion and took me on a tour through his area. Quite a different experience the second time around!
One odd feature about Parris Island are the miles of above-ground steam pipes (or are they water/sewer pipes?) as pictured below. Never was able to figure out what they were all about. I figured when the base was expanded rapidly during wartime, the engineers didn't have time to bury them so they just ran them above ground. Anyway, parts of the base still had them when I returned in 2006.
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Thank you ladies for this eveings road trip! *Hugs*
Howdy Ma..
How’s you today?
*HUG*
One of my sons graduated from P.I. in 1986.
It was extremely hot and I just bawled.
Seems like yesterday.
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Road Trip Time!
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
military, our allies, and their families.
Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen
for today’s activities.
I'm back in the office and have lots to do, so
I'll be posting and moving into lurker mode;
I'll answer pings when I can.
In the meantime, enjoy Tuesday.
Off to work; be back later.
Please stay.
Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.
The FR Canteen is
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes,
conversation,
silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
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We spent the day at Paris Island in September. It is a beautiful island.
The museum was nice with articles from all the wars and not so wars where Marines have deployed.
The grounds are immaculate. It seems a little sterile. The buildings and the various training areas resemble college athletic practice grounds rather than those for the finest fighting force in the world.
Nothing says, “Welcome to Hell!!” like chiggers in the sand in South Carolina. The boot camp part is the less annoying part I bet.
