FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ GOD'S PERFECTION ~ 30 June 2024

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[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD'S PERFECTION

In Brooklyn, New York, Chush is a school that caters to learning disabled children. Some children remain in Chush for their entire school career, while others can be main-streamed into conventional schools.

At a Chush fund-raising dinner, the father of a Chush child delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he cried out, "Where is the perfection in my son Shaya? Everything God does is done with perfection. But my child cannot understand things as other children do. My child cannot remember facts and figures as other children do. Where is God's perfection?"

The audience was shocked by the question, pained by the father's anguish and stilled by the piercing query. "I believe," the father answered, "that when God brings a child like this into the world, the perfection that he seeks is in the way people react to this child."

He then told the following story about his son Shaya: One afternoon Shaya and his father walked past a park where some boys Shaya knew were playing baseball. Shaya asked, "Do you think they will let me play?"

Shaya's father knew that his son was not at all athletic and that most boys would not want him on their team. But Shaya's father understood that if his son was chosen to play it would give him a comfortable sense of belonging.

Shaya's father approached one of the boys in the field and asked if Shaya could play. The boy looked around for guidance from his teammates. Getting none, he took matters into his own hands and said "We are losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him up to bat in the ninth inning."

Shaya's father was ecstatic as Shaya smiled broadly. Shaya was told to put on a glove and go out to play short center field. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shaya's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three.

In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shaya's team scored again and now with two outs and the bases loaded with the potential winning run on base, Shaya was scheduled to be up. Would the team actually let Shaya bat at this juncture and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shaya was given the bat. Everyone knew that it was all but impossible because Shaya didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, let alone hit with it.

However as Shaya stepped up to the plate, the pitcher moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shaya should at least be able to make contact. The first pitch came in and Shaya swung clumsily and missed. One of Shaya's teammates came up to Shaya and together they held the bat and faced the pitcher waiting for the next pitch. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly toward Shaya. As the pitch came in, Shaya and his teammate swung at the bat and together they hit a slow ground ball to the pitcher. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could easily have thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shaya would have been out and that would have ended the game.

Instead, the pitcher took the ball and threw it on a high arc to right field, far beyond reach of the first baseman. Everyone started yelling, "Shaya, run to first. Run to first." Never in his life had Shaya run to first. He scampered down the baseline wide-eyed and startled. By the time he reached first base, the right fielder had the ball. He could have thrown the ball to the second baseman who would tag out Shaya, who was still running. But the right fielder understood what the pitcher's intentions were, so he threw the ball high and far over the third baseman's head. Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second."

Shaya ran towards second base as the runners ahead of him deliriously circled the bases towards home. As Shaya reached second base, the opposing short stop ran to him, turned him in the direction of third base and shouted, "Run to third." As Shaya rounded third, the boys from both teams ran behind him screaming, "Shaya run home." Shaya ran home, stepped on home plate and all 18 boys lifted him on their shoulders and made him the hero, as he had just hit a "grand slam" and won the game for his team.

"That day," said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, "those 18 boys reached their level of God's perfection."

[luvie]

Absolutely! God Bless America!

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Sorry I’ve been in and out. Steve had our Patreon live chat tonight. But I left early. I’m trying to get ready for the 4th. I won’t be going out for fireworks, though. Too flippin’ hot. I’ll watch some online somewhere. LOL!

I sure hope they don’t start a fire, too. Y’all are so dry, it’s a wonder they haven’t issued a ban. Hope you get to see some, though!

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[E.G.C.]

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.

Yesterday at Comanche Lake:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Hey there, luvie.

Got caught up in a loooong phone call from an old friend and am just getting back the ‘puter.

The way things are going around here, I don’t know if there’ll be any fireworks shows in the area. I haven’t heard about any bans yet but if we don’t get rain the next few days, I expect ban announcements. It’s killin’ me but I haven’t bought any fireworks this year. I’ve noticed there aren’t as many tents set up as usual so a lot of people apparently decided not to deal with loss since it’s so dry.
I’ll have to watch on TV or online, I reckon. *sigh*

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

It looks like you’re out from under the heat advisories at last. Yay! I imagine it’ll still be plenty warm but maybe it’ll be nice enough Gizmo will want to wander a little more.
As long as he finds spots to roll in, he’s a happy camoer. LOL

[E.G.C.]

Yep, the weather service has not yet issued any heat headlines for our area for today yet but we’ll see what happens and plan accordingly.

[luvie]

Hey. I’m glad you heard from your friend. I wish I could stay up and chat, but unfortunately it’s past time for me to head out.

Our water has been off for a lot of the day, and we’re still trying to get caught up on showers, cleaning, etc. This is the 3rd time this year. Grrr. The water mains here are anciend and are crumbling in the ground.

Anyway, see ya tomorrow. Fingers still crossed for y’all to get rain soon. Wouldn’t mind some myself. :)

[radu]

The heat advisory is over here now. LOL All the heat we’ve dealt with so far this month and this is the first advisory issued for my area. I’m just glad there’s nowhere I have to go, so I’ll happily stay inside with the AC. LOL
Have fun later this morning with Gizmo.

[radu]

Oh no! More water mains are giving out? No water when it’s this hot in NOT a good thing. I know y’all keep bottled water for yourselves but it might be a good idea to keep some gallons of distilled water on hand for the kitties.
I hope it doesn’t happen any more this summer.

Sleep well and be kind to your alarm in the morning.

[E.G.C.]

Thanks Radu. Stay cool under the A.C. We’re now under a Heat Advisory once again today so early trip we will do this morning.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Looks like Gizmo had a bunch of fun adventures at Comanche Lake yesterday.

You guys have a great time on your Sunday adventure.

[radu]

Well drat. I hoped you would get a break today.
Head out early and take plenty of water for yourself. Giz has a whole lakeful to take advantage of. LOL
Have fun. It’s off to the bat cave for some zzzzzzzz’s for me.

[luvie]

I’m keeping a close eye on the kitties’ water. They have plenty and I will make sure they do till the boil notice is over. What a mess!

I was awake and up before the alarm. LOL!