FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday!! ~ 05 February 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

FALL INTO LINE

A line of C-130 Hercules taxi during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise on Nov 18, 2009, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Approximately 40 C-17 Globemaster IIIs and C-130s from Air Force bases around the U.S. flew about 400 soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., for airdrops on the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi) (Released)

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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.

STERN GATE LEAP

U.S. Navy Seaman Norman E. Gresham, right, waits to assist a Marine onto a landing craft utility ramp of the USS Denver in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Casey H. Kyhl

ARMORED TOUR

A member of the U.S. 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit gives U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Wilson a tour of an armored vehicle during a Marine sustainment training exercise, Jan. 30, 2010. Wilson is the commander of Amphibious Squadron 7, the command element for the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, which is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Tim Hawkins

Maynard Ferguson ~ Beautiful Heart

The El Dorados ~ Lights Are Low

John Denver ~ Sunshine On My Shoulders

Randy Travis ~ Every Head Bowed

Webb Pierce ~ I Ain’t Never

TALIBAN SEARCH

A U.S. Marine provides security for fellow Marines during a patrol through a town in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2010. The Marines, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, are searching for Taliban forces as part of Operation Swift Change. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Albert F. Hunt

WOUNDED SOLDIER CONTINUES SERVICE

Army Sgt. Sophia Malone spends time getting to know a group of Iraqi youths during her deployment in 2006 and 2007. U.S. Army photo

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Patsy Cline ~ Just Out of Reach

The Capris ~ There’s A Moon Out Tonight

Homer and Jethro ~ Please Help Me, I’m Crawlin’

Zamfir ~ Spanish Eyes

Roger Miller ~ Little Green Apples

LOADMASTER'S LANDSCAPE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Owen sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft while flying over the mountains of Afghanistan after an airdrop mission, Feb. 2, 2010. Owen is a loadmaster assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. The aircraft's crew dropped 34 container bundles to an undisclosed base in Afghanistan as part of a combat resupply mission. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence

AIRMEN SUPPORT OPERATION DEEP FREEZE

Exhaust vapors form around a C-17 Globemaster III transport jet after engine start-up during an Operation Deep Freeze mission. The C-17 and 31 airmen from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., conducted the annual winter fly-in augmentation of scientists, support staff, food and equipment for the U.S. Antarctic program at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo

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February 5, 2010

Like A Tree

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READ: Ephesians 4:11-16

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water. —Psalm 1:3

In the quietness of my final years I plan to watch a tree grow—a birch tree I planted as a tiny sapling over 30 years ago. It stands now in mature splendor, just outside our picture window—beautiful in every season of the year.

So it is with our spiritual endeavors: We may have planted, watered, and fussed over our “saplings” (those we’ve mentored) for a time, but only God can make a “tree.”

Occasionally I hear from those I ministered to years ago, and discover to my delight that they have grown to maturity and have been greatly used of God—with no help from me. It’s a gentle reminder that I plant and water for a while, and help others “grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ” (Eph. 4:15). But only God “gives the increase” (1 Cor. 3:6-7).

German theologian Helmut Thielicke writes, “The man who doesn’t know how to let go, who is a stranger to quiet, confident joy in Him who carries out His purposes without us (or also through us or in spite of us), in Him who makes the trees grow . . . that man will become nothing but a miserable creature in his old age.”

So, at my age, I may yet tend a sapling or two, but mostly I will let go and watch them grow.

A Prayer: Lord, I want to be used by You in others’ lives. Teach me from Your Word so that I can help others follow You. And enable me to let go and trust You to work in them. Amen.

Those who follow Christ can help others follow Him too.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 36-38; Matthew 23:1-22

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[Tanniker Smith]

FRIDAY!!!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[AZamericonnie]

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[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for finally friday Ma! *hugs*

[Diana in Wisconsin]

In? :)

[SevenofNine]

Hey Kathy what going on with Alaska taxes

BreakingNews Records show Sarah Palin has not paid property taxes on cabins built on two plots partly owned by former Alaska governor — AP

Sound like Juneau f***k up

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday !!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[AZamericonnie]

Definitely!

Hi Diana....a good week for you? Lot's accomplished? *hugs*

I am sooooo ready for a weekend!:)

[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. 

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[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

How's it going this evening?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver....The Mayor is in second!!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Conor....How’s the knee?

Much better I hope! *hugs*