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FReeper Canteen ~ How To Spend The Dash ~ 02 April 2017
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Posted on 04/01/2017 5:01:47 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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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: Kathy in Alaska
Ouch! Her hallucinations ARE getting worse, aren’t they? Sorry to hear it. Sure will be nice if the doctor does have some medicine that can tamp them down. Not easy for you having to try to explain the things she sees aren’t real but it must be really nerve-wracking for her.
It’s tough when they go downhill and there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s harder and harder to visit Hubby’s aunt since she’s getting frailer by the day. Hubby won’t go any more.
You’re there with your mom every day and that can’t be easy. :-(
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posted on
04/01/2017 9:41:04 PM PDT
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radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: LUV W
A very pleasant good Sunday 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, LUV W. How's it going?
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posted on
04/02/2017 12:01:39 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How’s it going?
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posted on
04/02/2017 12:02:02 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))
All is well here. It’s 45° and raining. The rain will be excellent for our poor bedraggled yard!
Hope all is well for you, too! Did you and Bo have a romp at the lake yesterday? What’s the plan for today?
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posted on
04/02/2017 5:32:44 AM PDT
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luvie
(Be still and know that I Am GOD.....Psalm 46:10)
To: LUV W
Had a great time out at the lake yesterday. Plans for today depend on the weather. Rain is in the forecast for today.
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04/02/2017 5:49:52 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
Hope you get a chance to go out...but stay warm and dry! It’s like a fall day today. I kind of like it. :)
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04/02/2017 6:00:21 AM PDT
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luvie
(Be still and know that I Am GOD.....Psalm 46:10)
To: radu
Well, Today is beautiful...about 40 degrees and bright sunshine! :-)
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posted on
04/02/2017 7:46:10 AM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Today is gorgeous! So we had a nice walk and she got all “cleaned out”. LOL.
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04/02/2017 7:46:53 AM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Afternoon, Kathy!
***HUGS***
A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! Thank you very much for today's Sunday Chapel thread.
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posted on
04/02/2017 1:11:57 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel protect us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
"TAKE UP THY CROSS AND FOLLOW ME"
"I Vow To Thee My Country" Choir Of King's College, Cambridge (Click)
"I VOW TO THEE, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love; The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.
And there's another country, I've heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace."
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04/02/2017 1:13:22 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel protect us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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04/02/2017 1:30:57 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
Amazing Grace (Click)
By John Newton
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my Shield and Portion be, As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be forever mine.
When weve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, Weve no less days to sing Gods praise Than when wed first begun.
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04/02/2017 2:36:32 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel protect us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." |
"The Lord's Prayer" Mormon Tabernacle Choir The U.S. Air Force Band And Singing Sergeants (Click)
DEAR LORD, who suffered torment, agony, and death upon the Cross to free our souls from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan from the chains of terror and slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all to a greater share in Your Mercy. Amen.
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posted on
04/02/2017 3:09:01 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel protect us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
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04/02/2017 3:10:45 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel protect us in Battle!)
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