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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ HOW TO SPEND THE DASH ~ 01 June 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/31/2014 5:01:51 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

HOW TO SPEND THE DASH


I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
he referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning....to the end.

he noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered the most of all
was the dash between those years.

for the dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth......
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.

for it matters not, how much we own;
the cars...the house...the cash.
what matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.

so think about this long and hard
are there things you'd like to change?
for you never know how much time is left.
(you could be at "dash mid-range.")

if we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

and be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.

if we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile.......
remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

so, when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash.....
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your DASH?

To the world you may be one person,
But to one person you may be the world!


by Linda Ellis
Linda's Lyrics © 2001
www.lindaslyrics.com


 

 



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To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover; Diver Dave
Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.



Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.


81 posted on 06/01/2014 3:24:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

The guitar player was ill, but we had drums and harmonica, and i alternated between bass and guitar, depending on the song.

I sounded nice, and i debuted a new song i wrote based on Matthew 5 (The Beatitudes).

The potholes still exist, but I know where they are now.


82 posted on 06/01/2014 3:30:02 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: left that other site

“I” sounded nice was supposed to be “IT” sounded nice!

Yeesh.

Maybe I sounded nice too, but I’m not the judge of that...LOL!


83 posted on 06/01/2014 3:35:41 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: MEG33

Beautiful, Meg...what a perfect place to just sit and admire the wonders of God’s world.

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.


84 posted on 06/01/2014 3:44:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound....

Thanks, Mac.

It’s actually raining right now. Hopes it keeps up for at least a few hours.


85 posted on 06/01/2014 3:46:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you so much, Kathy.


86 posted on 06/01/2014 3:46:58 PM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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To: left that other site

It seems those potholes could cause a lawsuit if the wrong person steps in one. They need to be filled in with sand or rocks or something so they aren’t so bad.

Glad you sounded good and congrats on the new song.


87 posted on 06/01/2014 3:49:47 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
My hat's off to whoever made that photo.

God Bless and protect them all!



"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

88 posted on 06/01/2014 3:51:53 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I know.

I’m not the “suing” type, but other people are!


89 posted on 06/01/2014 3:55:06 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Be Still My Soul

Beulah Land


90 posted on 06/01/2014 4:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

For The Beauty of The Earth

Hallelujah Hallelujah


91 posted on 06/01/2014 4:04:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

H Wants To Dry Your Tears

His Eye Is On The Sparrow


92 posted on 06/01/2014 4:08:29 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

I Found Happiness

Open My Eyes


93 posted on 06/01/2014 4:11:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: left that other site

There are certainly sue happy folks out there.


94 posted on 06/01/2014 4:12:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.

Something Worth Living For

Tell Your Brother


95 posted on 06/01/2014 4:15:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: left that other site

I am quite sure the whole choir sounded terrific. d:o)


96 posted on 06/01/2014 4:17:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

:-)


97 posted on 06/01/2014 4:18:45 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Salvation Army Band
98 posted on 06/01/2014 4:38:40 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Keaggy~ Animal
99 posted on 06/01/2014 4:47:55 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Crimson and Blue~When will I learn to live with God?
100 posted on 06/01/2014 4:57:12 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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