FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Matej Kocak ~ 21 February 2022

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[PROCON]

Good evening Kathy and thanks for honoring tonight's Hero!

[The Mayor]

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Monday,
February 21, 2022

Never Say “Can’t”

Read: Exodus 3:7–10; 4:10–15

Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say. Exodus 4:12

Jen was born without legs and abandoned at the hospital. Yet she says being put up for adoption was a blessing. “I am here because of the people who poured into me.” Her adoptive family helped her to see she was “born like this for a reason.” They raised her to “never say ‘can’t’ ” and encouraged her in all her pursuits—including becoming an accomplished acrobat and aerialist! She meets challenges with an attitude of “How can I tackle this?” and motivates others to do the same.

The Bible tells the stories of many people God used who seemed incapable or unsuited for their calling—but God used them anyway. Moses is a classic example. When God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, he balked (Exodus 3:11; 4:1) and protested, “I am slow of speech and tongue.” God replied, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? . . . Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say” (4:10–12). When Moses still protested, God provided Aaron to speak for him and assured him He would help them (vv. 13–15).

Like Jen and like Moses, all of us are here for a reason—and God graciously helps us along the way. He supplies people to help us and provides what we need to live for Him. — Alyson Kieda

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill? How did God help you?

God, I’m so glad you didn’t leave me here on this earth to do it all on my own. Thank You for Your love and guidance and the people You’ve placed in my life.

Bible in a year: Numbers 1–3; Mark 3

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[KittenClaws]

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[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Thanks for another bio!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, Pro...you and son enjoying the weekend?

We are below freezing for a bit, and maybe snow tomorrow. BUT...then we may hit high 30s, and even 40 during the week. Thank goodness I don’t have to go out until Thursday.

[PROCON]

Son's actually over for dinner and hanging out tonight.

We're suppose to get one more winter blast this week, staying tuned.

You still working mainly from home with a few days in the office?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

All rested, warm, and ready to take on the new week?

Possible rain coming here, then snow, and then who knows. Confused winter.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...enjoy your time at home.

Is the weather good? Any parachute planes?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, KittenClaws...glad you enjoy.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you get good and rested up over the weekend? Everything pretty much ready to go for tomorrow?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[luvie]

Matej Kocak
December 3, 1882-October 4, 1918
United States Marine Corps sergeant
Posthumously awarded Army and Navy Medals of Honor
For "heroism above and beyond the call of duty"
Against the enemy on July 18, 1918
Killed in action three months later
By enemy gunfire - Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge in France.
R I P Hero! Such bravery!

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) - no parachute plane time until later in the year; weather and all that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Janey!!