FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ NEVER ENOUGH TIME ~ 20 July 2014

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 many passageways with so many ants constantly traveling them...seemingly 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]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.

[SandRat]

And to yours Kathy

[MEG33]

A Blessed Lord's Day To The Canteen

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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 118:29

-May God Bless, Guide And Protect Our Troops-

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family.

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Even tho they said no rain, it rained for an hour or so early early morning. The sunny all day til now. Clouding up again.

[luvie]

Amen, Megs! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Carriages, especially for the spouse, must run well.

Prayers that the pain in Mrs MacNessa’s leg settles out soon.

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sand...we are maintaining. God is good.

[Kathy in Alaska]

"...his love endures forever."

Yes it does, Meg....((HUGS))

Beautiful!

Thanks for the prayer for our protectors.

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

Glad you had a wonderful gathering with family and Navy grandson.

[MEG33]

My pleasure, (((Kathy))). Thank you.

Navy grandson and wife were such a treat to visit with. We also had an early 60th birthday party for my son..He said it wasn’t kind to “rush”it..LOL
We took advantage while we were all together.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



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Must retire – an early Mass Call in the morning.



The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Lt. Vincent R. Cappadanno, CHC, USN (MOH)
Stands The Watch Tonight!



"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[left that other site]

Hi folks!

Just got in from work, now it’s time for bed, as I have church in the morning! :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov.

Have a wonderful service with the Biker Church. I’m sure the Choir Director is ready.

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[left that other site]

I bought a fretless bass today...but I’m not ready to play it in front of people. LOL

Nighty Nite!

[The Mayor]

We have had rain all day. Supposed to be sunny tomorrow afternoon.
I worked till 9:30 and got home after 10.
Trying to finish up a mixer headed to Florida.

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYdlqjiQPAc

[Kathy in Alaska]

Praying you have a sunny day tomorrow.

A mixer off to Florida....do they come and get it? Do you have to take it there?

[The Mayor]

Most get delivered, I have delivered some. Only a few have been picked up.

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42V8CqWw0xM