FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel and Veterans Day ~ 11 November 07

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

NEVER ENOUGH TIME

While I have only been an occasional visitor to Washington, I was struck by one scene so strongly that it remains as somewhat of a reference. My first view "up close and personal" of the Pentagon was neither awe-inspiring nor intimidating. To be sure, I was impressed with the size of the building, but that was about it. What came upon me, and has stayed with me, is the image of an ant farm. An enormous one, surely, but an ant farm nonetheless.

So may passageways with so many ants constantly traveling them. Seeming endless streams of countless ants going and coming through the entrances. Since this view came on a grey, cold March morning, with barren trees and lingering winter, it seemed all the more depressing. I vowed then never to become one of those ants. I would not let myself be lost as one of the faceless, powerless, unknown minions of the "head ant" in the great farm. Not to mention the echo in my mind, that which is often considered a sarcastic oxymoron: "I'm from Washington, and I'm here to help."

Yet something else echoes in my mind. From the Christian Scriptures, the words of the Apostle Paul to the people of Colossae, chapter 4, verse 23: "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord . . ." For it is then I remember that no matter how small or insignificant my work may seem to me or even to others, I am powerful and effective. My faith reminds me that I am known and loved by my God. More than that, as I do the work, I allow His love to flow through me. And then the work, the worker, and the workplace are transformed into something sacred and beautiful because God is there. No longer dark, dreary, and cold, but bright, cheerful, and warm is the workplace because God's work is being done. No longer nameless, faceless, and powerless, but known, loved, and empowered is the worker doing God's work. The work itself then, too, is transformed into an opportunity to share God's love and joy with others as we struggle to bring peace to His world.

CDR Brian Simpson, CHC, USN

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

His Name Is Wonderful

Did You Let Your Light Shine

[txradioguy]

Evening ma.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

Long Ago Jesus Died For Me

Heaven Will Be My Home

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, tx...((HUGS))...have you had Veterans Day ceremonies?

And thank you for your service to our country.

[HiJinx]

I’ve had two opportunities to do that. First with Gen. Joe Foss, then with a pair of survivors while touring the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor.

The feeling you come away with is beyond comparison to anything else.

Y’know, our grandkids will have that opportunity with this war’s vets, too. If we stay the course... and I believe we will.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a Happy God’s Day to you, sjb.

[HiJinx]

Hey. Were you at Arlington? Timing was off out here in Arizony, I missed it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Theresa....thank you for helping honor our Military, past and present.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Veterans Day, eleni...thank you for helping honor our Military men and women, past and present.

[stephenjohnbanker]

LUV ya gal!!

[jslade]

I was a Viet Vet. This guy was there when the SHTF. What an honor.

[Kathy in Alaska]

((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

If we stay the course... and I believe we will.

Hear, hear!!

[jslade]

I plan on checking on him and having more conversations. He has got to be a font of knowledge. What a blessing he showed up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Remembrance Day Video

THE LAST POST

Come home! Come home! The last post is sounding
for you to hear. All good soldiers know very well there
is nothing to fear while they do what is right, and forget
all the worries they have met in their duties through the
year. A soldier cannot always be great, but he can be a
gentleman and he can be a right good pal to his comrades in
his squad. So all you soldiers listen to this - Deal fair by all
and you'll never be amiss.

Be Brave! Be Just! Be Honest and True Men!

The Last Post

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

A blessing indeed. Good for you for checking on him. I’m betting he gets as much from you as you get from him.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Veterans Day, SheLion, for helping honor our Armed Forces.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Veterans Day, HJ, and thanks for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Veterans Day, Sand, and thanks for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Veterans Day, tom, and thanks for your service to our country.