[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, it's Road Trip time again, thanks Lauren!

[radu]

Howdy, lauren!

I hope you’re enjoying fabulous weather like we are these days. It’s been a long, hot summer and we all needed this relief.
Are they keeping you busy as a beaver with events?

[The Mayor]

October 10

Hope for the Hurting

Bible in a Year:

• Isaiah 34–36
• Colossians 2

My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?

Psalm 6:3

“Most people carry scars that others can’t see or understand.” Those deeply honest words came from Major League Baseball player Andrelton Simmons, who opted out of the end of the 2020 regular season due to mental health struggles. Reflecting on his decision, Simmons felt he needed to share his story to encourage others facing similar challenges and to remind others to show compassion.

Invisible scars are those deep hurts and wounds that can’t be seen but still cause very real pain and suffering. In Psalm 6, David wrote of his own deep struggle—penning painfully raw and honest words. He was “in agony” (v. 2) and “deep anguish” (v. 3). He was “worn out” from groaning, and his bed was drenched with tears (v. 6). While David doesn’t share the cause of his suffering, many of us can relate to his pain.

We can also be encouraged by the way David responded to his pain. In the midst of his overwhelming suffering, he cried out to God. Honestly pouring out his heart, he prayed for healing (v. 2), rescue (v. 4), and mercy (v. 9). Even with the question “How long?” (v. 3) lingering over his situation, David remained confident that God “heard [his] cry for mercy” (v. 9) and would act in His time (v. 10).

Because of who our God is, there is always hope. .

Reflect & Pray

How can you express your struggle to God when experiencing deep emotional anguish? How have you experienced His healing, mercy, and rescue?

Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, lauren, for today's Road Trip: Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama.

[Mark17]

My son went to Air Force OTS at Maxwell, a little over 4 years ago.

[linMcHlp]

Regarding Wright Brothers flight training . . .

The first U.S. military - trained - flying preceded the “Wright Flying School” that was, for a few months of 1910, based in Alabama.

See:

Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeronautical_Division,_U.S._Signal_Corps

In November 1909, Lt. Louis Foulois became the only officer detailed to the Aeronautical Division.

[luvie]

Thanks, Lauren, for the Road Trip.
Maxwell AFB [as it was known then]
was where our son was commissioned as a 2nd Lt.
He said it was really rough, but he made it.
Then later gave it up. LOL!
Retired as a Master Sgt.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Lauren, Kathy! G0d bless our troops!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Tuesday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Lauren for this morning's thread.

Yesterday at Comanche Lake:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[NetAddicted]

When I saw photo: “Welcome to the Air University,” I knew that was where my dad went. First he went to AF school in Virginia. We didn’t move to Alabama.

[larryjohnson]

Squadron Officers School spring 1964

[luvie]

HeyHeyHey, Early Birds!
Hope you enjoyed our Road Trip!
We were there to see our son commissioned
...as a 2nd Lt in the USAF!
All I remember is that and eating at Waffle House. LOL
All y'all have a Terrific Tuesday!
It's quite lovely here at 76 degrees!
(((hugs)))