FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 27 February 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

LAUNCHER PRACTICE

A soldier aims his practice AT-4 rocket launcher during the Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year competition at Fort Jackson, SC, Sept. 7, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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Honoring those who have served before.

INTERIOR CLIMB

Navy Seaman Krystal Paquette climbs down the interior of the mast of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, Sept. 2, 2016. The Eisenhower is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Nathan T. Beard

HONORING A PILOT

A member of the Air Force honor guard presents the American flag to Terry Harmon, the daughter of 2nd Lt. Elaine Harmon, one of the original Women Airforce Service Pilots, during a ceremony to honor her mother at Arlington National Cemetery, VA, Sept. 7, 2016. Harmon died in 2015 at the age of 95. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson

MEDITERRANEAN SKY

The MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun and superstructure extends from the USS Carney in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 6, 2016. The Carney, a guided-missile destroyer, is patrolling in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations to support U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Weston Jones

DOUBLE RAINBOW

A rainbow arches over tents housing U.S. and Canadian soldiers participating in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2016 at Yongin, South Korea, Aug 24, 2016. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar

HANGAR BAY DOG-DAY

Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor W. Torrence spends a moment with Eesther, a military working dog, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard at sea, Sept. 2, 2016, before departing for a training mission. Torrence, a dog handler, and Eesther, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois and combat tracking dog, are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Maritime Raid Force. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T.T. Parish

LOW-LIGHT SHOOT

Sailors participate in a low-light M4A1 carbine qualification course on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 31, 2016. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel P. Jackson Norgart

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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February 27

Unexpected Change

Bible in a Year:

• Numbers 17–19
• Mark 6:30–56

You do not even know what will happen tomorrow.

James 4:14 In January 1943, warm Chinook winds hit Spearfish, South Dakota, quickly raising the temperatures from –4° to 45°F (–20° to 7°C). That drastic weather change—a swing of 49 degrees—took place in just two minutes. The widest temperature change recorded in the USA over a twenty-four-hour period is an incredible 103 degrees! On January 15, 1972, Loma, Montana, saw the temperature jump from −54° to 49°F (–48° to 9°C).

Sudden change, however, is not simply a weather phenomenon. It’s sometimes the very nature of life. James reminds us, “Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow” (4:13–14). An unexpected loss. A surprise diagnosis. A financial reversal. Sudden changes.

Life is a journey with many unpredictable elements. This is precisely why James warns us to turn from “arrogant schemes” (v. 16) that do not take the Almighty into account. As he advised us, “You ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that’ ” (v. 15). The events of our lives may be uncertain, but one thing is sure: through all of life’s unexpected moments, our God will never leave us. He’s our one constant throughout life.

By:  Bill Crowder

Reflect & Pray

When facing sudden change, how do you respond? What do you think an appropriate faith response to life’s surprises should look like?

Father, forgive me for the times I worry over things I couldn’t anticipate or can’t control, and help me to find my rest in You.

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Made it through hump day ok? I’ve had a week from h*ll and it’s only Wednesday.

[Biggirl]

Thank-you vets!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...any playtime planned for your off time?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...hope you are not raining.

I’m off for home via the store before my head explodes. Back later. LOL!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It’s been drizzly off and on all day and now light snow showers are in the area. A break tomorrow, then a little more rain Friday. Lots of rain next week. :-(

You need to stop by DQ and grab a Blizzard or something as a treat after the hell week you’ve had.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[luvie]

Always remembering them.
They sacrifice so much for us!

[The Mayor]

It’s been quiet here but we have possible blizzard conditions moving in tomorrow
8-12” snow UGH!

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

Did the kittehs brave the cold to gobble some supper or did they stay in their warm hidey holes?
If it’s anything like here, they wouldn’t want to step out for any reason.

[luvie]

Yes, especially this evening. This morning I only saw about 3 of them until the sun warmed things up. It’s very still, so the cold wasn’t bothering them or me. Beautiful clear night. The stars and sliver moon seemed so close.

Sounds like you have our weather from yesterday evening. High wind and temp falling fast.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I finally made it home....there are no straight streets in my neighborhood. There are lots of short and long cul-de-sacs, not all the long ones marked until you get to the end. Turned off the main drag, went around a couple curves and the street was closed. Had to turn left and then wind in and out, back and forth, and finally getting to a familiar spot. If I had to guess...a water main broke. Just waiting for one to break on my street...old, old pipes in the hood.

DQ sounds like a plan in the next couple days.

So sorry you can’t seem to get a break from the rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl. Winter going well for your area?

[radu]

At least it warmed up enough for them to get out at some point. It helps that the wind isn’t blowing.
It was awful out this afternoon when I ran a couple of errands. I had to get gas while I was out and the pump was soooooo sloooooow. The left side of my face was numb when I got into the car, from the wind blowing on it. The weather report just ended and it’s supposed to stay windy into tomorrow. Bummer. Gotta take Tatiana to the vet.