USO Canteen FReeper Style....Childrens Art to our Troops....July 23,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

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Children's Art at the Canteen

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SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AFPN) -- With a pencil, pen and marker, Daniela McCain, third-grade daughter of Tech. Sgt. Christopher and Pamela McCain, from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., drew herself a first-place entry in the Air Force category of the Armed Services YMCA Art Contest 2002

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[Snow Bunny]

Hi Souris, that is so pretty !

Also I love the Sam post too. hahahaa....just love it.

[WVNan]

[Jen]

Canteen Gurlz, this is a special dedication just for US! (I hope this song doesn't offend any of you.)

<===== Mash This

"When God-Fearing Women Get the Blues" by Martina McBride

[Jen]

You are so welcome, my big sister! Did you get the email and freepmail I sent you? I'm so jealous that Buppy got to meet you today. But, I'll be out there soon to meet both of you and FallGuy!!!!! :-)

[Snow Bunny]

Hi Jinxie, thank you so much!!

[WVNan]

Oops....caught with our music down.

[SassyMom]

Well, I God has protected me and I have seen His miracles in many ways in my life. He has answered my prayers in ways that I can't even explain. God is the center of my life.

If I'm saying to much, just tell me. I guess I'm in a preaching mood tonight. hahahaha

God has not only saved me spiritually, but He has saved me physically too. Two years ago, I went in to have a simple day surgery done. I ended up having an alergic reaction to the anesthetic and I went into anaphylactic shock. My heart stopped and they had to do chest compressions to get it started again. I know that God was there with my anethesiologist and that staff. And I know God healed me. Now if I have to have surgery they have to do a spinal block or a local. It is very disturbing because there are some surgeries that cannot be done either way. Also, if I were in an accident it could be very dangerous for me. So, I pray that I will never have any of those situations arise. It is a very rare thing that happened to me. And my anethesiologist and my allergist, with my permission, have written my case up in their books so that if it happens to someone else they can help them. I know God is the great physician and I have seen it over and over in my life.

[bluesagewoman]

Must call it early tonight. Have to load some software. Thanks for the wonderful pictures, poems, and music today. Each day is special when it is spent with Canteen friends. Thank you to our troops, and God bless you all.

[WVNan]

Click...Maybe this will be a good substitute.

[Snow Bunny]

Samwolf just called.....

He said he misses all of you and the Bad Boys too.He was just getting ready to start a fire for dinner.

This time the phone didn't have any noise so I could hear him. hahahhaha

I told him you all said hi.

[Jen]

Rats!!! #303 was for you too! I just updated my Canteen ping list.

[Jen]

Lovely song, Nan. Thanks! I like Reba too.

[Snow Bunny]

waaaaaaaaaaa

When I clicked on the song a page came up to register. booo hooo

[WVNan]

Your song refused to play for me Jen. All I got was this deep voice telling me that MP3 no longer allows me to download their music. I thought maybe it was the Lord talking to me.

[Snow Bunny]

I am so glad you were here today. Thank you Sage, have a great evening.

[WVNan]

I miss SAM. I think all of the Canteen ladies love SAM. Must be the Wolf in him...ha.

[Snow Bunny]

ROTFL.....so funny.

[BringingUpPatriots]

Hi Snow Bunny!
Lauren and I both had a fantastic time! Okay, Jen, it's time for you to join us now! :)

Still running around town but will be back again! I might even have a little quiet time later!

Hugs!
BUP

[Snow Bunny]

I can't wait to meet you. What fun !!!!

And I really do want to have a Canteen get together in Oregon one day, like next year would be great too.

[WVNan]

But that's so farrrrrrrr away from us here in the East, Bun....