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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ GESTURES OF LOVE ~ 2 June 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 06/01/2013 5:00:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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GESTURES OF LOVE
Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love . . . and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:10-15
Cards...hundreds and hundreds of cards. Our mail carrier must have thought we were going for a world record. They came by the stackday after day after day. It was just one of the many ways we knew that people cared for us as our family endured the painful first weeks after our teenage daughter Melissa died in a car accident. But it wasn't just the cards that provided assurance of loving support. Food came in so fast we nearly filled up the freezer. Flowers filled every corner of the house, especially sunflowers...Melissa's favorite.
People sent pictures of her, blankets with verses, memorial gifts to her school, and books...lots of helpful books on trusting God with a broken heart. Then there were the e-mails, phone calls, and personal words of hope and help...promises of prayer. Offers to do anything we needed. All from friends following God's prompting.
Our aching hearts were lifted by these deeds too numerous to list but too beautiful to forget. The love behind these expressions carried us through days heavy with sorrow. Look for people in need and follow the Lord's leading. Help heal their brokenness with gestures of love (Romans 12:10-15). Encourage them for God's glory.
It was only a brief little note, Or a word that was prayerfully spoken, Yet not in vain, for it soothed the pain Of a heart that was nearly broken. Anon. A little kindness can make a big difference.
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
Chaplain Capt. Emil Kapaun, USA, (MOH) Helping a Soldier, Korea, 1950
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. " (Joshua 1:9 KJV)
The Lords Prayer Andrea Bocelli (Click)
DEAR LORD, who suffered torment, agony, and death upon the Cross to free our souls from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend our troops. Guide them in the performance of their duties. Strengthen them to endure hardship, danger and deprivation in Your service. Let their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghanistan from the chains of terror and slavery, foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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)
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posted on
06/01/2013 9:57:53 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Andrea Bocelli - The Lord’s Prayer...Beautiful rendition.
Thanks, Mac.
A Blessed Lord’s Day to the MacNessa family.
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posted on
06/01/2013 10:06:08 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
06/01/2013 10:39:44 PM PDT
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Cindy
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION! _________________________________________________________________________________________
THE NAVY HYMN
Eternal Father, Strong to Save (Click)
The Marine Corps Verse:
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This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24(KJV) _________________________________________________________________________________________
A Blessed Lords Day To You And Yours!
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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)
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06/01/2013 10:54:29 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound...
One of my favorites. Thanks, Mac.
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06/01/2013 11:37:03 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
I lift up you and your family to Our Lord and Savior.
You ask for prayer and I respond. May He answer all your needs.
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06/01/2013 11:49:09 PM PDT
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Diver Dave
(Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; JemiansTerror; Beagle8U; ...
To our Military -
Thank you for protecting us. Sleep well and safe.
May you be protected. May your families' hearts be at ease.
Thank you to our Allies.
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To those of our Military and Allies who gave their all,
- May your souls rest in peace. May your families be comforted.
May your/our country always remember.
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posted on
06/02/2013 1:28:50 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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posted on
06/02/2013 1:29:38 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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?
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posted on
06/02/2013 1:42:38 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/02/2013 1:42:52 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: txradioguy; sxytxredhead73
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posted on
06/02/2013 1:57:12 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: StarCMC; SoldierDad; spotbust1; jaycee; Poetgal26; All
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posted on
06/02/2013 2:01:37 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: E.G.C.
Good moring, E...((HUGS))...all is well here. Hoping for some rain.
Did you escape all the tornadoes?
A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.
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posted on
06/02/2013 2:06:22 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: yorkie; HiJinx; MozartLover; Diver Dave
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posted on
06/02/2013 2:10:39 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Yesterday was a very peaceful day. Bo and I got to spend some time out at the lake yesterday.
They're forecasting more storms in parts of Oklahoma this week. Hopefully no tornadoes. We'll see how things work out.
Severe weather season started kind of late. Recall when we had snow earlier in May.
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06/02/2013 2:49:26 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
06/02/2013 2:50:13 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.
Thanks, unique, for the pastries.
Coffee is always on........
How about a donut?
Cookies?
Veggies?
Sandwich?
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posted on
06/02/2013 2:52:50 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
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posted on
06/02/2013 2:54:50 AM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: FRiends; Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; SandRat; AZamericonnie; ...
~Sunday Blessings To The Canteen~
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will
not slumber.... Psalm 121:1-3
~May God Protect Those Who Protect Our Nation~
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06/02/2013 4:03:47 AM PDT
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MEG33
To: oldteen
Kindness is one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
May you harvest them in abundance!
((((HUGS))))
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06/02/2013 5:06:42 AM PDT
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