FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 30 May 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MAKING MUSIC

U.S. Marines play side by side with Japan Self-Defense Force bands during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 17, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Band. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

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.

APPRENTICE LESSON

U.S. Navy Seaman Justin Turner, right, shows Seaman Cody Shay how to weld a box in the general workshop aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 16, 2012. Turner is a hull maintenance technician fireman and Shay is a hull maintenance technician fireman apprentice. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

SOLDIER SERVING SOLDIER

U.S. Army Capt. Jefferson Mason, left, serves Thanksgiving dinner to a soldier on Joint Combat Outpost Mushan, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2012. Mason commands the 2nd Infantry Division's 38th Engineer Company, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

CHECKING ELEVATION

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen loads his M249 squad automatic weapon during a live-fire training exercise to confirm his windage and elevation settings, also known as battle site zero, aboard the USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 25, 2012. He is assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker S. Wolf

UNPACKING PROJECT

Marines and sailors unpack food and supplies that were delivered by helicopter to USS Iwo Jima during a replenishment at sea detail in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 24, 2012. The USS Iwo Jima also took on fuel, fresh fruits, vegetables, and supplies from the USNS John Lenthall. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker S. Wolf

FIELD TRAINING

Marines radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

WELCOME WAVES

Family members of sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington gather to greet the ship as it returns to Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Nov. 20, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner

PATROL PALS

U.S. Army Capt. Peggy Hu, Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs officer, speaks with a local child during a routine patrol in the Zabul Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrice Clarke

AERO HUNTER

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick R. White participates in Operation Aero Hunter with other Regional Command elements in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2012. The air interdiction force was used as a quick reaction force in support of counter-insurgency operations in Southern Helmand. White is aerial observer with the air interdiction force assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

OUTPOST HOLIDAY

Soldiers enjoy a Thanksgiving meal on Combat Outpost McClain, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Roland Hale

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The Tragic Flaw
May 30, 2013

In literature, a tragic flaw is a character trait that causes the downfall of a story’s hero. That was true of Uzziah, who was crowned king of Judah at age 16. For many years, he sought the Lord; and while he did, God gave him great success (2 Chron. 26:4-5). But things changed when “his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction” (vv.15-16).

Uzziah entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar (v.16), openly defying God’s decree. Perhaps pride convinced him that God’s rules applied to everyone except him. When Uzziah raged against the priests who told him this was not right, the Lord struck him with leprosy (vv.18-20).

In literature and in life, how often we see a person of good reputation fall from honor into disgrace and suffering. “King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He dwelt in an isolated house, . . . cut off from the house of the Lord” (v.21).

The only way we can prevent the nectar of praise from becoming the poison of pride is by following the Lord with a humble heart.

Humility’s a slippery prize
That seldom can be won;
We’re only humble in God’s eyes
When serving like His Son. —Gustafson

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives. —Proverbs 27:21 NIV

Read: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

His fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong. —2 Chronicles 26:15

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 10-12; John 11:30-57

[Publius]

Hi, Kathy.

((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pant, pant, pant....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Publius...((HUGS))

Did you have a good day? We are dying of the heat here.

[Publius]

Pretty good. Warm and a bit humid, but not really hot yet.

Got Rockumentary 1983 ready for Friday. Bought some summer shirts.

Spent much of today with Billthedrill, beachn4fun and AZamericonnie on last night's thread discussing possible concepts for the cover of our book. We're down to Valkyries with samurai swords on Harleys, but no zombies.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

[AZamericonnie]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Been trying to follow along...are you coming to a consensus?

Sounds like you’ve got it narrowed down. LOL!

[SkyDancer]

HI!

[SandRat]

Hi Kathy,...((HUGS))

[SkyDancer]

Hi Kathy! Hit the send button too fast. Some quick Aussie humor.

[Jet Jaguar]

I am loving it.

Finally.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Publius]

Hello, Mary Lou

[Kathy in Alaska]

First in....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Publius snags the silver!!