FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 15 February 08

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

Crew members refuel an A V-22 Osprey before a night mission in central Iraq, Feb. 2, 2008. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Joe Kane

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Face of Defense: Infantry Soldier Takes Pride in Iraq Service

Al Dexter ~ Guitar Polka

Bob Wills ~ New Spanish Two Step

Jimmie Rodgers ~ Honeycomb

Bobby Bare ~ Marie Laveau

Patti Page ~ Doggie In The Window

Guard Units Respond to Tornadoes, Snowstorms

New The Andrews Sisters ~ Rum & Coca Cola

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Sixteen Tons

Guy Mitchell ~ My Truly, Truly Fair

Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney ~ True Love

Eddy Arnold ~ That's How Much I Love You

Combat nurses: Saving lives, serving the wounded

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[PROCON]

In!

[AZamericonnie]

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~

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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

Prayers going up.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

IN

[AZamericonnie]

Ya big stinker! Beat me by 1 sec!:) *Hugs*

[The Mayor]

February 15, 2008

Growing Through Grief

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READ: Psalm 119:65-80

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes. —Psalm 119:71

A woman who lost her husband of 40 years to a sudden heart attack said that the resulting grief had caused her to value love more. When she heard couples arguing, she sometimes spoke to them, saying, “You don’t have time for this.” She noted that the wasted moments in all our lives become more precious when they cannot be repeated.

Grief changes our perspective on life. It is trite but true that how we deal with sorrow will make us either bitter or better. In a remarkable statement, the psalmist actually thanked God for a difficult experience: “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. . . . It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes” (Ps. 119:67,71).

We don’t know the nature of the psalmist’s affliction, but the positive outcome was a longing to obey the Lord and a hunger for His Word. Rarely can we use this truth to comfort those who hurt. Instead, it is the Lord’s word to us from His compassionate heart and the touch from His healing hand.

When we grieve, it feels more like dying than growing. But as God wraps His loving arms around us, we have the assurance of His faithful care.

I have been through the valley of weeping,
The valley of sorrow and pain;
But the God of all comfort was with me,
At hand to uphold and sustain.  —Anon.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.  —Psalm 116:15

Bible in One Year:  Leviticus 7–9; Proverbs 16:12-21

[Kathy in Alaska]

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FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
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and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[PROCON]

Hiya, Ma, Happy Valentines Day!!

My honey and I were going to go out to dinner tonight, but she wrecked the car today, no injurys, minor damage, but not a great day!! :(

[PROCON]

LOL!!

(((HUGS))) Back to ya!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
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)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
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 Sean Reed (preed)
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)

 

[PROCON]

Evening MS.!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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)

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)

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evening’s thread Ma.

Love that pic of the Osprey.....that helicopter fascinates me!

*Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Tanniker Smith]

Evening, all! Watching Lost. Be back later.
... or not ... it is Valentines Day you know.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Thank you, and the same to you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Izzy Dunne]

An Englishman, an Irishman, and a Scotsman walk into a bar, and each orders a beer.

In come three flies, and plink, plank, plunk!, drop into the three beers.

The Englishmans says "Eeeeewwww!", and pushes away his beer.

The Irishman reaches in, grabs the fly, flicks it away, and resumes drinking.

The Scotsman reaches in, grabs the fly, shakes it, and says "Spit it out, ya wee bastid!"

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.