FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ GIVING IT ALL YOU'VE GOT ~ 10 March 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

GIVING IT ALL YOU'VE GOT

Ever hear the expression "Giving it the whole nine yards"? Do you happen to know where it comes from? I used to think it was a sports term. "Not so", say several experts. But there seem to be at least two schools of thought on the phrase's origin. Both seem plausible. I'll let you decide.

One explanation says that it's an expression from the construction trade. A full truck load, according to this rationale, will dump nine cubic yards of sand or gravel at your work site. In such a case, I suppose the expression would imply doing a job completely or thoroughly.

A second explanation claims that the term came from World War II fighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their planes on the ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammunition belts measured exactly 27 feet. Thus, if a pilot fired all his ammo at a target, it got "the whole nine yards." In that context, the expression would mean using every resource at our disposal.

Either way, giving something "the whole nine yards" effectively means "giving it all you've got" or "stretching to reach a goal." But what's the motivation? Why expend that much effort or resources? Sure, we can easily understand how that might apply to special projects or circumstances...but to a daily routine, as a way of life? What's the payoff?

Well, according to Philip Reed, former chairman of the board for General Electric, it's satisfaction and a sense of making a difference. In his observation, those people who seem both to give and to get the most out of life have two things in common. First, they do whatever they're doing "all out", whether it's work or play, dull or boring, little or big. They aren't necessarily flashy or compulsive about it. They've just made a habit of being satisfied only with their best effort.

The second thing he says such people have in common is "the rather special satisfaction, the deep-down joy" they get out of being able to help other people. Just to be able to do a little something extra for a friend, client, patient, or even a complete stranger. For these people, it's a most rewarding experience.

Such behavior, in my opinion, is far more than just a habit. It's personal growth and maturity. When I was young, for example, I used to think of holidays, birthdays, and such, as the opportunity to GET things. Now, I get far more pleasure out of giving, especially to my children and those I love. I think that's what the Apostle Paul was talking about in Chapter 13 of his first letter to the Corinthians -- the "love chapter" of the Bible. The King James Version translates the word as "charity." But, no matter how you translate it, Paul gives us a pretty accurate description of maturity.

If "giving it all you've got" or "giving it the whole nine yards" is based simply on greed, anger, a drive for control, or even a lack of self-esteem, it can burn us out and leave us dispirited or empty. How much better it is to go through our day giving thanks and looking for ways to make life better.

The REAL secret of "giving it all you've got," it would appear, is doing it out of a sense of "delight". A matter of attitude...and maturity; something to which all of us might aspire. Something that might enrich our lives in ways we never expected...and something to consider.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[luvie]

Gosh, I hope I don’t forget that! I keep being reminded, but when it comes to actually changing them...

[ConorMacNessa]

Purcell has been one of my favorites for many years. I tackled a few of his anthems when I studied voice, including this one. Some of them are definitely better suited to a Countertenor, but all of great beauty.



Where are the survivors of the massacre at Benghazi? The silence of the Obama Regime on this question is deafening!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[The Mayor]

Thanks and God Bless you my FRiend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you...OT sure can be handy. Glad your daughter is doing well.

I REALLY appreciate the prayers. Today has had so many getting him up and getting him down and finding him trying to get up by himself that my muscles and knees are screaming. I think we are just about to the end of being able to care for him ourselves. I can’t get him up myself without my Mom steadying him from the front, and his right leg is working less and less.

There is no way I can leave my Mom alone with him, so I will only be working when John comes on M-W-F from 3:30p to 6:30p. Thursday night, over night, we were up all night. Last night he slept through the night. One hour at a time.

[luvie]

Kathy...you have done the work of Superwoman...and maybe it is time to get help. If you are out of commission because of pain, then no one is getting help. :(

Prayers for the right decision to be made for your dear Dad. I know it has to be so hard to give in. ((((hugs))))

[ConorMacNessa]

May our Dear Lord give you the strength to see this through, Kathy!



Where are the survivors of the massacre at Benghazi? The silence of the Obama Regime on this question is deafening!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, my.

I hate it too.....we were supposed to get to vote on it, but....it hasn’t happened.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Luv....a Blessed Lord's Day to you and yours.

DID YOU CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS!!

[Cindy]

"The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether." -from THE BIBLE: Psalms 19:7-9

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[Cindy]

Yes, it is time to get help and THANK YOU Kathy for this thread.

I will continue to pray for you and your parents.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[luvie]

Yes, even ahead of time!!...but it's still hard to get up! LOL!

[MEG33]

Sunday Blessings To The Canteen

Thank you Kathy for the Sunday thread and all you do.
~May God Protect Those Who Protect Our Nation~

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good Sunday afternoon, MEG33. How’s it going?

[MEG33]

Going well, thank you.
(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

Been to that beautiful lighthouse with Ms. Behavin and mylife. It’s such a gorgeous setting in Portland, MN. :)

Blessings to you, Megs! (((hugs)))

[luvie]

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the
Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

Providence~O Come Angel Band.wma

Providence~Mansion Robe And Crown.wma

Providence~Telling The World About His Love.wma

Providence~He'll Understand & Say Well Done.wma

Providence~Amazing Grace.wma

[MEG33]

What a treat to be there in person..
(((HUGS)))
Thank you always for the music, LUV.
I’ve been resting an aching hand this past week...thus the absence on FR.

[luvie]

You’ve been missed! I hope your hand is better now!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)