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Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ DISAPPOINTMENTS ~ November 14, 2010
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Posted on 11/13/2010 5:12:13 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma
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DISAPPOINTMENTS
Disappointments come to all of us; and the more I see of life, the more convinced I am that one of the most important lessons anyone can learn is how to handle these disappointments. One of the great disappointments in my youth happened during my sophomore year in high school when I was running for class president.
The class elected a cute brunette cheerleader. Another popular girl, another of the cheerleaders, came in second. And I trailed the field with only four votes. That was quite a blow to a cocky young boy to be defeated by not one, but two good looking cheerleaders. I felt that all my friends had deserted me.
It is sometimes hard to see God's hand in things. We may not understand why things happen the way they do. But God has a way of working through things, and fashioning our disappointments into something worthwhile. The girl who defeated me in the class election later became my wife!
Prayer: O God, make us aware of your presence day by day. Help us be assured that all our disappointments can be turned over to you, and our lives can be strengthened and renewed. Amen.
CAPT Richard C. Duncan, CHC, USN
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To: Brad's Gramma
Something is “REALLY WRONG” with my connection, too!
I am getting freepmail from a poster - but when I go to search, under ‘user’ - there is no such person............hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
BTW - you are in my prayers - and are not forgotten. I never forget my FRiends, here. ((((HUGS))))
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posted on
11/13/2010 7:45:50 PM PST
by
yorkie
(The images from God's Paintbrusth cannot be captured by camera. (Go take it in, before it is gone!))
To: oldteen
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posted on
11/13/2010 7:48:21 PM PST
by
PROCON
(I can't wait until Christmas!!)
To: oldteen
Whoops, wrong picture...:=)
That's better!
Hiya Teenie, how ya doing this evening?!
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posted on
11/13/2010 7:58:52 PM PST
by
PROCON
(I can't wait until Christmas!!)
To: oldteen
Good evening, teen...*HUGS*...we had a weird weather day. With about 6” of snow on the ground the temp got up to 40 today and it RAINED for a bit. YUCKY!!!!
Hope you had a nice day, without allergies. I’ve been getting care packages together. I need to get them mailed before vacation...I leave Wednesday night. Yippee!!
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:03:29 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: Brad's Gramma
:)
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:06:57 PM PST
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tiapam
To: Kathy in Alaska
I so hope you enjoy your vacation! Are you spending the whole time in CA or just a bit of it?
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:10:42 PM PST
by
oldteen
To: oldteen
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:16:51 PM PST
by
tiapam
To: AZamericonnie
AMEN!!!! Blessed Lord Day to you and the family! How’s Trevor doing?
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:23:07 PM PST
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tiapam
To: tiapam
Evenin' t-pammy! *hugs*
Too cute!
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:27:04 PM PST
by
oldteen
To: tiapam
What's Up?Well...for starters...the price of EVERYTHING! ;)
You enjoying your weekend?
Have a wonderful Sunday!
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:30:27 PM PST
by
oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska; cedarswingman
Loved the “One Set of Footprints” song! Thank very much!
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:32:24 PM PST
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tiapam
To: oldteen
"the price of EVERYTHING!" Well, I wasn't expecting you to say that, but now that you did, it's a WOW!! It's amazing how prices keep sneaking up, isn't it? Hope all is well and that you have a Blessed Sunday! *HUGS* t-pammy
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:40:29 PM PST
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tiapam
To: Dubya
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Dubya....what a wonderful story.
He got exactly what he needed.
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:42:40 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: oldteen
Thanks, Teenie! And you know what they are growing? Giggle!! :) They live in Arizona!!
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:43:04 PM PST
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tiapam
To: unique; USMCPOP; JFoxbear; Dad of Chris Mason; debm29palms
God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.
Thanks, unique.
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:44:46 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: tiapam
You are most welcome. It is a great song.
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posted on
11/13/2010 8:57:26 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: All
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posted on
11/13/2010 9:00:10 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SoldierDad; vigilante2; PERKY2004; jackv; Jemian; Azbushgal; LUV W; mystery-ak; armymarinemom; ...
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posted on
11/13/2010 9:01:32 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks, AZ, for LeAnn’s Amazing Grace.
And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and your “boys”.
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posted on
11/13/2010 9:06:35 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: PROCON
Hiya FRiend! *hugs*
I didn't see you arrive...sorry!
Either one is good! ;)
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posted on
11/13/2010 9:16:25 PM PST
by
oldteen
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