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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ IN GENTLENESS THERE IS STRENGTH~ August 03, 2008
The Canteen Crew ^ | August 2, 2008 | Serving the Best Troops and Vets in the WORLD!

Posted on 08/02/2008 4:57:06 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma


 
 

 

 


 


IN GENTLENESS THERE IS STRENGTH



The parents were devastated. Their young adopted daughter had died in an unusual accident. She suffocated when the drawstring on the hood of her jacket became caught in a playground slide. It was later learned their child was not the first to die this way. Design flaws in both the hood and the slide made this an accident waiting to happen.

Some people might have viewed this tragedy as an opportunity to sue the two major corporations for a lucrative settlement. The parents, however, refused. In an interview, the mother said she would have seen any remuneration as "blood money." She and her husband believed the leaders of the two companies never intended to harm her child or any other child. Instead of a lawsuit, the parents appealed to the clothing and slide manufacturers to correct the design flaws which had led to the death of their daughter. Both companies took immediate action. Today the parents are leaders in a campaign to promote child safety, and the companies involved have contributed substantially toward their cause.

It is not always wrong to sue. There are times when it is the prudent thing to do. It seems, however, that our society has become increasingly litigious, suing without discretion for profit and personal gain. In light of today’s litigious climate, one cannot help but be moved by the choice of these parents not to sue. Instead they chose a "higher ground," earning not only the willing cooperation of both companies, but strong allies in their campaign to promote child safety as well. We might say they took the "pure, peaceable and gentle way" described in the third chapter of James in the Christian scriptures (James 3:17) as opposed to the adversarial way offered them by the courts. An ancient Native American saying reads, "In gentleness there is great strength." Dag Hammarskjold, former Secretary General to the United Nations and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, put it this way, "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing so gentle as true strength." In the end, the gentle, peaceable way of these parents demonstrated the greater strength and wisdom.

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

 


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1 posted on 08/02/2008 4:57:07 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
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Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.


Lord, a wise man once said:
Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words,
they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your
habits, they become character; watch your character, and for it becomes
your destiny. Help me watch more closely. Amen.

2 posted on 08/02/2008 4:57:19 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; tomkow6; Soaring Feather; All

Getting crazy on Brit wires report from Sunday UK Mail claim that there is secret memo that got leak by Brit press having Tony Blair badmouth what incompetent PM Gordie Brown would be before he took office and causing into the light now

Also report from BBC wire claim that US miltary casutulites in Iraq wayyyyy down


3 posted on 08/02/2008 4:59:30 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: SevenofNine

Hi Seven! Have a happy Lord’s Day!!!


4 posted on 08/02/2008 5:02:21 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; xzins; bethelgrad; lightman; MoJo2001; StarCMC; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; ...
Please join us for Sunday Chapel and Liberty






Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.


           



Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

5 posted on 08/02/2008 5:04:34 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Please ignore the last email. ;) :) :)


6 posted on 08/02/2008 5:05:25 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Kathy! Guess who’s now wearing his cell phone? :)


7 posted on 08/02/2008 5:07:32 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: sneakers; vigilante2; Jade Falcon; Laurita; txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; KB4W; ...
Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Ev USA (Mozie)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 



8 posted on 08/02/2008 5:09:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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HEYYY BG

I just got brain storm here do you know this going be finalll August where MSN Media be b***hing about spent time in Hot August sun covering President Bush at his Crawford crib

I going miss those days what going make me depress after next Christmas no more Barney videos


9 posted on 08/02/2008 5:09:49 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6; monkapotamus; Soaring Feather; All

HEYYYY KATHY there is report off Sunday UK Timessss guess who want piece of Alaskan oil pipe line they willing to buy it

RUSSIANS hey I got better idea let trade Tomkow and Looter guy for Alaska oil pipe and we keep pipeline Russians take Tomkow and Looter guy


10 posted on 08/02/2008 5:11:12 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: Brad's Gramma

WTG, Dad!!


11 posted on 08/02/2008 5:13:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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Well report from Sunday UK Times has two stories in one

Report one is that Tailban spies has invaded Pakstein army

While in the UK Brit Pakstein muslum has been giving money to Al Quada

HOW NICE NOTTTTT


12 posted on 08/02/2008 5:13:43 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: Kathy in Alaska

LOL!!!

Yep, Mom gave him what for....and he’s wearing it now, all the time. ;)


13 posted on 08/02/2008 5:14:22 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: SevenofNine

The Russians got their payment MANY years ago. They are not getting any more of Alaska. LOL!


14 posted on 08/02/2008 5:16:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: SevenofNine

Naaaaa.........let’s trade them O’Hussein AND the Clintons! :)


15 posted on 08/02/2008 5:18:17 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (Typical Whitey Gramma just like Obamies!)
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To: All

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE
 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 
(Click on graphics for music)


16 posted on 08/02/2008 5:19:11 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

God Bless our Troops!!


17 posted on 08/02/2008 5:23:12 PM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

* * * * * * * * * * * *

Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.


18 posted on 08/02/2008 5:24:51 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!




Amazing Grace

by John Newton


Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

19 posted on 08/02/2008 5:33:04 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!



Prayer of St. Ignatius

Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest;
To give and not to count the cost; to toil
And not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask
For any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.


St. Ignatius Loyola, patron saint of soldiers.





20 posted on 08/02/2008 5:34:41 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, pray for us.)
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