FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Joseph Jacob Foss ~ January 2, 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Idaho...((HUGS))...it is -5.8 on my thermometer. Wishing you a good 2012.

How long do the snowmobilers stay? Any wolves lately?

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you Sarge & a happy New Year to ya! *Hugs*

Congrats in the sharp new wheels.

Hope you have a great road trip to see demented Sis!

[AZamericonnie]

We have all had a good time. I even stayed up til 2:00 am last night with family & friends. Whoaaaaaa!!!! lol *Hugs*

Fotki has NOT been kinds to me as of late. You having the same troubles? Many graphics have been re-arranged & some darn right missing!

Do you get tomorrow off?

[The Mayor]

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Don’t Laugh It Off
January 2, 2012

Driving a huge truck over the icy roads of northern Alaska would seem to be a task that requires a sense of humor. But when one driver heard another driver named Alex laugh often and rather loudly over the truck-to-truck communication system, he grew irritated. So he made some disparaging remarks about Alex and his good-natured guffaws.

Not long after that, the critical driver lost control of his big rig and ended up in a ditch—up to his axles in snow. And guess who came along the isolated road and saw his predicament? That’s right. Alex.

So, what would you do? Keep on trucking right past with a hearty laugh at the other guy’s trouble? That’s not what Alex did. He stopped and spent several hours helping dig his critic out. When he was done, he simply said, “Any opportunity I can have to make amends, I’m happy to do it.” And then, of course, he laughed.

What a lesson for all of us. Isn’t that what Christ commanded us to do in Luke 6—to help out even those who seem to be our enemies? The next time someone says something about you that you don’t like, think of Alex—and don’t just laugh it off. Do something positive for that person, and in so doing, you may make a friend.

Doing good to those who hate us,
Lord, is difficult to do;
Help us by Your grace to love them,
Praying they will turn to You. —Sper

A good example is the best sermon.

Read: Luke 6:27-36

Love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return. —Luke 6:35

Bible in a year:
Genesis 3-5

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...Happy New Year to you too. Got big plans? Did you take some time off over the holidays? Get in some pleasure reading?

[luvie]

Thank you, Galz, for yet another wonderful story of one of
our brave and true! There are so many!...and so little time...

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl! (( and a Big New Years HUG))

Today's problem is the same as last year's problem. I guess everbody has had a few days off and took advantage of it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A little bit of fun....Happy New Year!!

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[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

Happy New Year to our Troops, Veterans and to all Canteeners.

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Evening Mac, Hugs.

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Evening Connie, Hugs.

[luvie]

What a great stress reliever! LOL! Thanks!

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Evening ColdOne, hugs

[Kathy in Alaska]

Our hero Mr Foss had quite an interesting life. The Medal of Honor was quite a high point, and then on to multiple careers. It pained me to read at the time, and just as much rereading....his encounter with the airport TSA. Unbelievable!!

We really thank him for his service to our country.

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Evening Mooch.

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Evening Sarge, Hugs.

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Evening Sandy, Hugs.

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Evening ElKabong, hugs.

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Evening Luvvy, Hugs

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Evening BigLook, hugs.