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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ CHOICES ~ 04 October 2020
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Posted on 10/03/2020 4:58:24 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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CHOICES
An elderly carpenter was about to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. The contractor was very sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career. When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front door key to the carpenter. "This is your house, he said, my gift to you." What a shock! If only he had known he was building his own house, he would have done it differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well. So it is with us. Sometimes we build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put up with less than the best. At important points we may not give our best effort. Then with shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that, we would have built it differently. Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Build wisely. Life is a do-it-yourself project. Your life today is the result of your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.
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To: luvie
He’s not out of the woods by any means but for now, he’s hanging in there. We’re preparing ourselves mentally for the worst because it’s very possible.
Is he streaming again?? I’m not going to bother watching. An advantage to NOT being a mod. LOL He’s being such an idiot the past couple of days and he isn’t worth the time.
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posted on
10/03/2020 10:09:21 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
It was calmer tonight, but I quit early so I could watch a show and then hit the pillows for real. So now is the time. 7:30am just comes way too early. LOL~
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posted on
10/03/2020 10:49:45 PM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; radu; luvie; All
A very pleasant good Sunday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.
How's everyone doing this morning?
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posted on
10/03/2020 10:52:10 PM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: luvie
Nice to hear he cooled his jets a bit. I lasted about 5 minutes when I tired to watch an earlier stream today. He was just too irritating.
Get some sleep. Don’t need to head bonk the pew in the morning. :-)
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posted on
10/03/2020 11:31:03 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: E.G.C.
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
How are things out your way? Is this cool weather keeping folks away from the lake, giving you and Gizmo free reign to roam?
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posted on
10/03/2020 11:32:52 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
Hope you and Gizmo are ready for another day of fun filled adventures.
Enjoy your Sunday.
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posted on
10/03/2020 11:37:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
10/03/2020 11:39:09 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu; Kathy in Alaska; luvie; All
Hey Radu!!!!!! So great to see you back here again. I was wondering where you were.
I had a number of people in my Facebook group ask about how I fix our ribs that we have for supper.
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Also Gizmo and I had fun at Comanche Lake and he gave me some AWESOME head shots.
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When we first arrived, there were people at the pavilion but then they drove to the golf course. It turned out those were golfers taking a break from their activities.
Nice weather out there too.
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Today is KFC Day. We also plan on doing Comanche Lake again later today.
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posted on
10/04/2020 12:00:14 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
I’m still hangin’ in there. One of Hubby’s cousins is in the hospital with pneumonia due to The Virus and is in rough shape. We’ve been very concerned and I really wasn’t in the right state of mind to be here. He’s improving a little so the mood isn’t so dark.
It looks like you and Gizmo have been having a large time on your outings. Nice of those folks yesterday to head out soon after you got there and leave the pavilion to you. :-) Gizmo looked mighty happy about it too.
Cool that your Facebook friends were interested in your BBQ ribs recipe. They’ll be able to enjoy them as much as you and Gizmo do.
KFC day! You don’t have to cook supper! LOL
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posted on
10/04/2020 12:25:48 AM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
OMG!!!!! I see now why. So very sorry about that. Prayers for a speedy recovery for your husband's cousin. First the president and First Lady and now this.((SMH))
Yep. it's looking to be a good day. We also ordered new dog bones for Gizmo. They should be arriving soon.
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posted on
10/04/2020 12:46:20 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: E.G.C.
Thanks for your prayers. We’re praying hard for him, too, as well as for the President and First Lady.
Ooooooo! Gizmo has a really good day ahead when those new doggy treats show up! LOL
Today will be good enough with KFC to look forward to.
Have fun at Comanche Lake. I hope there aren’t crowds to avoid.
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posted on
10/04/2020 1:19:41 AM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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Good Morning, Kathy!
***HUGS***
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A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours! Thank you very much for this morning's Sunday Chapel thread.
This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad!
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posted on
10/04/2020 8:31:30 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH FOR OUR AMERICAN HEROES AND FOR OUR BELOVED NATION!
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Gen. George Washington and his Troops Marching To Valley Forge December 1777 |
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GEN. GEORGE WASHINGTON THE PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE
"Let Tyrants Shake Their Iron Rod" William Billings Mixed District Choir, Fairfax, Virginia (Click)
IN THE COLDEST and darkest days of the American Revolution, General George Washington raised his prayers for the survival of his beleaguered Army and of the new Nation. The Lord answered his prayers, upheld his Army through a punishing nadir to everlasting Glory, and bestowed His Manifold Blessings upon the new Nation.
Lafayette |
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Pulaski |
FROM THE BRAVE, albeit weary, ill-equipped, and untrained volunteers who marched into Valley Forge on 19 December 1777 arose, with the help of some gallant friends from across the waves, the cohesive fighting force that became the United States Army, global defender of Freedom and scourge of Tyrants.
AS GENERAL WASHINGTON lifted his prayers on high in that bleak Winter, let our prayers now rise like a fountain for our Heroes in the American Armed Forces who seek to secure the benefits of Freedom on behalf of a people hungry for them. Father, look on our prayers for them with favor, guide their steps in righteousness and gather them in the shelter of Your Healing Wings. Bless and uphold them in the performance of their Mission. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.
SHADOWS AT ARLINGTON
"God Of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand" Morman Tabernacle Choir (Click)
HEAVENLY FATHER, Lord of the Nations, unto Your Divine Mercy we commend the souls of these valiant men and women who have fallen in the service of our Beloved Nation and in defense of the Freedoms we hold dear. We pray that You gather them in Your Loving Embrace, that You cause Your Countenance to shine upon them, and that You vouchsafe their souls to dwell eternally in Your Divine Presence. Through Jesus Christ Your Son, with the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever, Amen.
"TAPS" (Click)
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posted on
10/04/2020 8:37:12 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
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"TAKE UP THY CROSS AND FOLLOW ME"
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"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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posted on
10/04/2020 8:38:36 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend 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!
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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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posted on
10/04/2020 8:39:43 AM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Shavua tov and Moadim L”simcha to all our Jewish freepers and service members.
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