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

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[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

 

 

 

[HiJinx]

Okay, Kathy, is it good morning or good night? I think I saw a three hour break between posts overnight...

I’m headed off to church - see you later!

[SandRat]

Hello in return

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[StarCMC]

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
-- John F. Kennedy

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Great words on this Veterans Day.

[StarCMC]

{{{ HUG }}}

[Ciexyz]

Here's praying God's blessings over our service people as we honor all veterans on this 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

There’s something wrong with this screen..
It’s all blurry..
*HUG*
Ms.B

[MEG33]

Thank You Veterans For Protecting Our Freedoms.

Wishing The Canteen A Blessed Lord's Day

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Good morning you Dere..
I forgot to tell you there was a big Cajun Party at the Franco American Center last night.
I couldn’t go, but Mr B did and brought me all kinds of yummy Jambalaya..
Look here for a fun read!

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://laitshappeninghere.com/newsite/wp-content/uploads/franco-heritage2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://laitshappeninghere.com/newsite/%3Fp%3D122&h=194&w=280&sz=14&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=sZSikesmNj7PHM:&tbnh=79&tbnw=114&prev=/images%3Fq%3DFranco%2BAmerican%2BHeritage%2BCenter,%2BLewiston,%2BMaine%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

Happy Lords day, My!

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off Interfax wire report Russia tanker carry oil and other packages has sunk in Black sea causing ecolgical damage
Okay Polar bears get drunk

[MS.BEHAVIN]

With love and gratitude to all our Veterans..
Thank you..
Ms B and The real Mr B

[StarCMC]

Grab your kleenex and watch this:

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/marlboromarine/?bcpid=1287043325&bctid=1281316231

[mylife]

Looks like you missed out on a fine evening out.
At least you got to eat!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
Yeah..
I’m having that Jambalaya for breakfast!
How you doing today?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Cool stuff here, too!

http://www.francoamericanheritage.org/Gift%20Shop.html

[mylife]

Ok, except I lost phone service over the weekend.
Just got back from grocery shopping.

Nice day here. sunny and 73.

I’m wearing my denim baileys island shirt and denim shorts.
The girl who checked me out today at the store(asst manager) has a sister that lives in freeport

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Freeport, huh?
Man, it IS a small world!

[mylife]

Yup. isnt it?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Glad you’re wearing your Lands End stuff!
Must run to work..
Have a great day everyone!

[Azbushgal]

Happy Veterens Day! I love the Sunday thread. Here is a picture of Jonathan at the Marine Ball in Las Vegas last weekend for the Marine birthday.