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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ GESTURES OF LOVE ~ 2 June 2013
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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; txradioguy; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; CelticLass; ...
Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Have a Blessed Lord's Day.
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posted on
06/02/2013 5:58:18 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: MEG33
Good Sunday morning Meg and (((HUGS))).
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posted on
06/02/2013 6:02:17 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: MEG33
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posted on
06/02/2013 6:36:00 AM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
To: Arrowhead1952
Goodd Morning, AH..We were blessed with a bit of rain during the night.
(((HUGS)))
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posted on
06/02/2013 7:03:37 AM PDT
by
MEG33
To: mylife
This is so beautiful..I am listening to the second part now..Thank you, My.
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posted on
06/02/2013 7:06:01 AM PDT
by
MEG33
To: MEG33
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posted on
06/02/2013 7:35:26 AM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
To: MEG33
Your picture reminded me of it, and well...
The Lark ascending is one of my desert island/Sunday Morning favorites.
I am glad you enjoyed it as much as I do.
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posted on
06/02/2013 7:50:59 AM PDT
by
mylife
(Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; MEG33
Sunday Morning Coffee Bump.
((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. How's it going?
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posted on
06/02/2013 8:36:34 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: mylife
It would be perfect to post along with my graphic and I plan on doing so next time I use it..Just wonderful music.
I have it saved in a favorites file now.
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posted on
06/02/2013 8:40:06 AM PDT
by
MEG33
To: E.G.C.
(((HUGS)))
Going well..I am so glad the bad storms missed you.
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posted on
06/02/2013 8:42:11 AM PDT
by
MEG33
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy! *Hugs*
May God bless us all!
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posted on
06/02/2013 11:20:48 AM PDT
by
laplata
(Liberals don't get it. Their minds have been stolen.)
To: MEG33
We got about .2” during the night as well. Wished we had more, but will take anything the good Lord provides.
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posted on
06/02/2013 12:12:07 PM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
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posted on
06/02/2013 1:01:28 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: All
Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.
Thanks, unique, for our troop blessing.
Amazing Grace
Great Is The Lord
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posted on
06/02/2013 4:46:10 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: LUV W
Good evening LUV and (((HUGS))). Just finished my night shift.
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posted on
06/02/2013 9:02:36 PM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: Arrowhead1952
Glad you’re home! Now relax! :)
Hope it wasn’t too hot/humid for the work today!
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posted on
06/02/2013 9:18:34 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: LUV W
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posted on
06/03/2013 1:40:55 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: MEG33
A day late, but a Blessed Lord’s Day to your and yours, Meg. Have a terrific week!!
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posted on
06/03/2013 8:52:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Cindy
Late, but hoping you had a Blessed Lord’s Day, Cindy.
Thanks for the links.
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posted on
06/03/2013 9:22:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
I did.
As always, THANK YOU for this thread Kathy.
I hope your week is good and uneventful.
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posted on
06/03/2013 11:56:22 PM PDT
by
Cindy
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