FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Lawrence Joel ~ 26 July 2021

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[lightman]

Thank you for keeping his memory and all of our heroes’ memory before us!

[The Mayor]

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July 26

Blooming for Jesus

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 40–42
• Acts 27:1–26

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

John 13:34

I wasn’t truthful about the tulips. A gift from my younger daughter, the packaged bulbs traveled home with her to the US from Amsterdam after she visited there. So I made a show of accepting the bulbs with great excitement, as excited as I was to reunite with her. But tulips are my least favorite flower. Many bloom early and fade fast. The July weather, meantime, made it too hot to plant them.

Finally, however, in late September, I planted “my daughter’s” bulbs—thinking of her and thus planting them with love. With each turn of the rocky soil, my concern for the bulbs grew. Giving their plant bed a final pat, I offered the bulbs a blessing, “sleep well,” hoping to see blooming tulips in the spring.

My little project became a humble reminder of God’s call for us to love one another, even if we’re not each other’s “favorites.” Looking past each other’s faulty “weeds,” we’re enabled by God to extend love to others, even in temperamental seasons. Then, over time, mutual love blooms in spite of ourselves. “By this,” Jesus said, “everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Pruned by Him, we’re blessed then to bloom, as my tulips did the next spring—on the same weekend my daughter arrived for a short visit. “Look what’s blooming!” I said. Finally, me.

Reflect & Pray

Whom is God asking you to love, even if that person isn’t your “favorite”? What can you do to show that person more of the love of Christ?

Dear Jesus, prune my heart so I can learn to love others in Christ.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

You and Mrs Mayor all rested and ready to take on the new week?

[PROCON]

Thanks so much for honoring tonight’s Hero, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...for sure, we must remember our heroes who helped make our country great.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Lawrence Joel ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello, Pro...is your weather getting nicer?

Today started off cloudy and a bit chilly, but in the last couple hours it has been more sun than clouds. Sitting out on the deck was a nice respite.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS))).

[luvie]

Lawrence Joel
February 22, 1928 - February 4, 1984
United States Army Sergeant First Class
Served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars
Received Silver Star & Medal Of Honor for bravery.
What a hero he was.
May he rest in peace.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...do we need to send a plumber? Are you without water til???

Sending you a prayer for your peace of mind.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie...thanks for helping honor our hero.

Did you get a good nap today?

I actually was able to spend 15 minutes on the deck between clouds and catch a few rays. It was nice.

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

I did get a nice nap. But I had the strangest dream...which I can’t remember now. LOL!

I’m glad you had some “you time” but it would be nice if it could be for more than 15 minutes. I take it that it was a pretty day up there today.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, we're back in the high '90's again, fairly typical.

Son and I went out to lunch today for my 70th Birthday celebration!

[luvie]

Happy 70th!
Hope it was the BEST!

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well back in Orlando (yet again) for my three day rest period, staying with a crew family. Nice folks. Might make it home by end of month.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[The Mayor]

Yes we are. Our daughter visited from Pittsburgh.
She left tonight and just got home. 4.5 hour drive.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Thanks for another bio!