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FReeper Canteen ~ Christmas Countdown Continues ~ 09 December 06
The Canteen Crew | Serving The Best Troops In The World

Posted on 12/08/2006 7:16:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska


Canteen Christmas Countdown Continues

Due to cable company upgrades, in the middle of the day,
and an assurance that the difficulties would be over by 5pm,
east coast time, and they aren't,
the Canteen Music Dedication is brought to you
by a substitute poster.

 Click here to take you to this week's music. 




TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: christmas; freepercanteen; military; troopsupport
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1 posted on 12/08/2006 7:16:55 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska

December 9, 2006

The Maker Of Mountains

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people. —Psalm 125:2

The Bible uses vivid imagery to express the brevity of our life on earth. Job said that his days were “swifter than a runner” and “they pass by like swift ships” (Job 9:25-26).

I recall preaching at the funeral service of a young mother. From where I stood I could see the Rocky Mountains towering over the western horizon. The scene prompted me to consider how I will one day follow that friend through the valley of the shadow of death, and yet those peaks will still be thrusting themselves skyward. Eventually they will crumble into dust, but the God who made them will exist forever in undiminished glory. I also remember thinking that my deceased friend and I will, by God’s grace, live with Him forever and ever.

Whenever we are troubled by the shortness of life and the impermanence of everything in this world, let’s remember the Maker of the mountains. He has always been and will always be. As the psalmist said, “You, O Lord, shall endure forever” (102:12).

That truth inspires us with hope. If by faith we belong to Jesus Christ the Savior, who is from everlasting to everlasting, we will one day rejoice in heaven in unending praise to Him. Vernon C Grounds

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes;
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise.  —Smith

To see God’s hand in everything makes life a great adventure.

Bible in One Year:   Daniel 11-12; Jude


2 posted on 12/08/2006 7:17:46 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening, Kathy!


3 posted on 12/08/2006 7:18:06 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I'M SUPRISED I'M NOT 15TH... lol


4 posted on 12/08/2006 7:18:46 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; 359Henrie; acad1228; AirForceMom; ...
Christmas Music Thread is up.
5 posted on 12/08/2006 7:18:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All
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.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.


6 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:08 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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To: The Mayor

6th?


7 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:17 PM PST by darkangel82 (Everyone has the right to be an idiot, but on DU they abuse the privilege.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; All

Hey KATHY what upzz

Well report off UK Telegraph Tony Blair has told House of commons that Muslum immigrants need intergrate in Brit society he cause controvsary OF COURSE

And latest report off Tass news wire 42 people are dead in that Russia hospital fire


8 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:31 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Step aside Jefe"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yay!!! Finally...thanks, Kathy!

Let the fun begin!


9 posted on 12/08/2006 7:19:35 PM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: The Mayor

Wow! #1 Rus!

How are you this fine evening? Is it pretty cold up there?

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word.


10 posted on 12/08/2006 7:20:44 PM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: HopeandGlory

Thanks for our beautiful pledge, Hope.


11 posted on 12/08/2006 7:21:17 PM PST by luvie (We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
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To: MoJo2001; txradioguy; Jet Jaguar; tongue-tied; laurenmarlowe; AZamericonnie; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; ..
Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread





FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.






CLICK FOR Current local times around the world

CLICK FOR local times in Seoul, Baghdad, Kabul,
New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.

The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.



CLICK BELOW to ENTER the
FR Canteen Post Office, Support Our Military and Vets Links and Info

FR Canteen Post Office Established November 30, 2001


Will You help keep the Candle Lit for our service men and women?
Can you spare a few moments today to either
e-mail them or learn about sending packages to them?
Many of them are away from home for the 1st time.
PLEASE Click on the graphic and help cheer them up.
You will stay right where you are on this thread while you write them.



NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment
of our troops and visitors.

12 posted on 12/08/2006 7:21:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All


United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem


13 posted on 12/08/2006 7:22:35 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~


14 posted on 12/08/2006 7:23:11 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Kathy in Alaska
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!

15 posted on 12/08/2006 7:24:51 PM PST by Just Lori (Blessed are the peacemakers: ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, COAST GUARD!!!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001

Thank your for tonight's thread! *Hugs*


16 posted on 12/08/2006 7:24:55 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: The Mayor

17 posted on 12/08/2006 7:25:15 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
WOOHOO The substitute poster to the rescue!!



Thanks Ma, you are my heroe.

18 posted on 12/08/2006 7:25:20 PM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: ConorMacNessa

19 posted on 12/08/2006 7:25:40 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening Kathy,

Hoping I get to actually visit a bit tonight.


20 posted on 12/08/2006 7:25:43 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..)
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