FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ FEB 08 2004

Naval Air Station Oceana ^ | Chaplain Robert Humble

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Welcome to
The FReeper Canteen

Today's Spiritual Journey takes us to the

Naval Air Station Oceana

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NEW LIFE

Cecil B. De Mille, the great producer of epic movies, tells a story of fishing with his grandfather when he was just a young boy. The two had spent all afternoon together in a rowboat and the young boy was restless. He leaned over the side of the boat to look into the water and watch the water beetles playing.

As he looked, one of the water beetles crawled up on an oar. When it got halfway up it attached the talons of its legs to the oar and died.

The boy's curiosity was aroused, and he awoke his grandfather from his fishing nap to show him the beetle. After discussing the ways of nature, the two went back to fishing.

Three hours later, the boy looked back at the dead beetle. It had dried up, and its shell had begun to crack open. Something had begun to emerge from the opening. It was a beautiful dragonfly.

The boy and his grandfather stared in awe. The dragonfly moved its wings slowly at first. Then it began to hover gracefully over the water where the other water beetles were still swimming.

The boy took his finger and nudged the dried-out shell of the beetle, which looked like an empty tomb. And he understood Easter for the first time.

God transforms and makes new. The grace that renews the world and cares for each living thing can renew us as well. All we need to do is ask. Those who turn to him will never be disappointed.

Chaplain Robert Humble

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Oh, but I don't want to leave you alone... should I pick out the pattern?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Yes. AND the fabric. Do NOT forget the fabric...

[Fawnn]

What kind of quilt do you plan to make ... Someday™ when you leave the computer? ;)

[SevenofNine]

Well World Tribune reporting that AL Quada cells may be opeating both in Iraq and Iran NO KIDDING and maybe these cells behind the attackon US troops in Iraq

Also Reuters wire reporting that Paktsin Prez Mussharhaf is promise that he hope that there no more selling of Pakstein secrets to rogue nations here the kicker he can't gurantee it

In National news wire AP reporting that strong leaning that John Kerry you know JFK Wantbe may pick John Edward as his running mate

YEAH WHATEVER Kerry

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Okay ,what is the catch I have to get the pattern , fabric and what... what are you going to say.. sew it too?

There is a catch right...I am a quilt lover, not a quilt maker... I only wish I knew how.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep well, Star. Thanks for all you do to make the Canteen a safe haven for our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I love the Tall Ships!! Are you able to go aboard the Niagara? She's beautiful.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Right, you'll go and sew. Like hemming shorts....tap...tap...tap

[Kathy in Alaska]

The World Tribune finally noticed? ROTFLMAO!!! Well, duh!

Edwards has said that "NO WAY", WILL HE BE THE 2ND! Ha!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Are you sewing yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Jewish Day School???? These people are sick! Go IDF!!

[SevenofNine]

I didn't tell you it was ORTHDORX Jewish Girl school what I understand rack the Israelis on the smackdown

And Hareetz wire reporting that that IDF jet smackdown some of Hezollah targets in Lebanon today according to sources

Report is that they got tip that Hezollah was plan someting and Israelis gave Hezlloah nice Jeohhawh Witness welcome

Also UK Sun reporting Tony Blair going meet with Dubya this week in District talk business

Now BBC wire reporting the wife of that caindate gone missing is blame Vlad and his KGB cronies

I see Mrs going missing TOO if she doesn't watch it

You don't badmouth KGB agent

They get back at you

[Fawnn]

Kathy in Alaska!!! #450!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Such nice people, these murderers!! Not only girls, but a religious school. GRRRRRRRRRR!!!!Sick, sick, sick!! Not a single redeeming feature. Go IDF!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Now, THAT is cute! Thanks.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Someday, TM!!!!!!!!!, I'll be finishing my "Bowtie Quilt".

[Brad’s Gramma]

Seeing as how I'm making sorta my first one............................................

[Brad’s Gramma]

Like hemming shorts

SHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! He FORGOT! And darned if I know where I put them...!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Yes. I am sewing. I WAS sewing. I will continue sewing.

[Brad’s Gramma]

I will now stop sewing.

Sheesh.

Nite all!

TROOPS!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for protecting us!! G-d bless you all.