FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 15 May 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

GREYHOUND LANDING

A U.S. Navy C-2A Greyhound aircraft prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier the USS George Washington in the Pacific Ocean, June 4, 2014. The George Washington is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. The Greyhound is assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Beverly J. Lesonik

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PERSONNEL TRANSFER

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze conducts a personnel transfer during a replenishment with the USNS Tippecanoe in the Indian Ocean, June 5, 2014. The Nitze is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Maddelin Angebrand

PAKTIA PATROL

U.S. Army Sgt. Dempsey, foreground, and U.S. Army Pfc. Jones provide security above a road during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014. Dempsey and Jones are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Landry

MEDICAL EVALUATION

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Katherine Stafford treats a mother and child after a medical evacuation aboard the USS Bataan in the Mediterranean Sea, June 7, 2014. The Bataan and the USS Elrod rendered assistance by providing food, water, medical attention and temporary shelter to 282 persons after receiving a report that an Italian military marine patrol aircraft sighted six small vessels, one of which was sinking. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Aaron T. Kiser

SECURITY WATCH

U.S. Army Pfc. Jones provides security during a patrol in Paktia province, Afghanistan, May 29, 2014. Jones is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Landry

NIGHT OPERATIONS

Army Sgt. 1st Class Louis Lawton guides a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the landing zone during slingload training on Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT, June 5, 2014. Lawton is assigned to the Massachusetts Army National Guard's Company C, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment. National Guard photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Rivard

HOSE HUSTLE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jemarco Brooks runs a hose out to refuel a returning U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft on Lask Air Base, Poland, June 9, 2014. This is the first time U.S. forces have done hot pit refueling in Poland. U.S. forces supported Exercise Eagle Talon and Baltops14, two exercises, by providing a rotation of 18 F-16 aircraft to train with NATO partners. Brooks is a fuels distribution operator assigned to the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese

BRIDGE BEARING

Ensign Sean Lawlor takes a bearing from the bridge during a general quarters drill on the USS Kidd in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, June 13, 2014. The Kidd is supporting regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Declan Barnes

HAWK FORMATION

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters lift off in a tactical formation from Camp Roberts, CA, June 15, 2014, to pick up soldiers for an air assault mission. The helicopter crews are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Cossel

ABRAMS FIRING

U.S. soldiers inside an Abrams M1A1 tank fire the main battle gun during Exercise Combined Resolve II at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, June 16, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Squadron, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer

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[left that other site]

Hi everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[PROCON]

Evening Ma and thanks for tonight’s Canteen!

[The Mayor]

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A Survivor’s Thoughts

May 15, 2015

I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren. —Romans 9:3

After a 71-year-old South Korean woman was rescued during the tragic sinking of a ferry boat, she struggled with survivor’s guilt. From her hospital bed she said she couldn’t understand how it could be right for her to have lived through an accident that had taken the lives of many who were so much younger. She also regretted not knowing the name of the young man who had pulled her out of the water after she had given up hope. Then she added, “I want to buy him a meal at least, or hold his hand, or give him a hug.”

This woman’s heart for others reminds me of the apostle Paul. He was so concerned about his neighbors and countrymen that he said he wished he could trade his own relationship with Christ for their rescue: “I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren” (Rom. 9:2-3).

Paul also expressed a deep sense of personal gratitude. He knew he didn’t understand the ways and judgments of God (see vv.14-24). So while doing everything he could to proclaim the gospel to all, he found peace and joy in trusting the heart of a God who loves the whole world so much more than we ever could.

Lord God, Your ways are so far beyond our comprehension, yet we know without doubt that You love us. Help us trust Your loving heart with the things we don’t understand.

Gratitude to God leads to growth in godliness.

INSIGHT: Even though Paul was “an apostle to the Gentiles” (Rom. 11:13; Gal. 2:8), his heart’s desire was to see his own people—the Jews—come to faith in Jesus (Rom. 9:2-3). In Romans 9–11 Paul discussed the continuing unbelief of the Jews, but he assured them that they had not been rejected. He reminded them of their privileged status (v. 4), and the climax of these privileges is that the Messiah—the Savior—is Himself a Jew (v. 5).

[PROCON]

Hiya LTOS, we still got some daylight out here on the left coast. How’s things in Florida?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Terrific Thursday for you?

Most everyone ready to “recite”?

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...working hard?

Looks so much like rain here....I wish it would!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Soaring Feather]

Good evening, Kathy! Got some porch sitting in today although it is on the cool side.

*HUGS*

[PROCON]

Hope you get the rain. We had rain ALL day yesterday, today sunny and back into the 70s.

[left that other site]

Recital in two weeks, so it is crunch time!

The kids are actually PRACTICING!!!

It’s very gratifying. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Are you have good weather now, day to day?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ms Feather...*hugs*

Glad you got some porch sitting....birds make an appearance?

[oldteen]

Good evening, Kathy. *hugs*

Been a while.

[oldteen]

Evenin’ FRiend! *hugs*

[oldteen]

Good evening, Grandpa Sandy! *hugs*

[oldteen]

Hi there, ML. *hugs*