FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 11 July 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOME AT LAST

Army Sgt 1st Class Jeremy Kagan holds tight to his wife, Valerie, and their son, Sean, after a welcome-home ceremony on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 16, 2012. Kagan was among the first group of 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division soldiers to redeploy and have the good fortune to make it back home before the holidays. U.S Army photo

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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.

DRESS REHEARSAL

The U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard rehearses for the 2012 National Finals Rodeo, at the Thomas Mac Center, Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 11, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ranney

NOSY GREETING

Paris, a coalition force military working dog, shows his gentler side as he interacts with children in a village in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 11, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau

BLACKHAWKS' FLIGHT

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters fly to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen

SNOW PLAY

Left to right: U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Moore, U.S. Army Pvt. Jordan Villa, U.S. Army Sgt. John-Paul Gorcyca, and U.S. Army Pfc. Sean Spacek, build a snowman while waiting for a parachute drop of heavy equipment on Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 13, 2012. Moore, Villa, Gorcyca, and Spacek are assigned to the 6th Engineer Battalion, Combat, Airborne. Fresh, heavy snowfall the day before left conditions perfect for snow play on the installation. U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

PAYING RESPECTS

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Michael A. Cornelio pays respect after placing a wreath at a grave marker during Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 15, 2012. Cornelio is assigned to Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion on Fort Meade, Md. DOD photo by Sebastian Sciotti Jr.

FIELD OF WREATHS

A section of Arlington National Cemetery, Va., shows a fraction of the 110,000 wreaths placed at the graves of fallen service members during Wreaths Across America, Dec. 15, 2012. DOD photo by EJ Hersom

HORNET LANDING

An F/A-18C Hornet lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 7, 2012. The Eisenhower is returning to her homeport of Norfolk after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathanael Miller

UP CLOSE

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Frederick Spivey cleans the inside of a close-in weapons system during routine maintenance aboard the guided-missile cruiser the USS Mobile Bay in the Mina Salman Pier, Bahrain, Dec. 8, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security and support for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

PULLING SECURITY

U.S. Army Spc. Jacob Bobbe maintains security during a key leader engagement in the Lash-e Juwayn district in Afghanistan's Farah province, Dec. 11, 2012. Bobbe is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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The Winding Road
July 11, 2013

In his book A Sweet and Bitter Providence, John Piper offers these thoughts about God’s providence and guidance: “Life is not a straight line leading from one blessing to the next and then finally to heaven. Life is a winding and troubled road. . . . God is not just showing up after the trouble and cleaning it up. He is plotting the course and managing the troubles with far-reaching purposes for our good and for the glory of Jesus Christ.”

The Jews journeying to Jerusalem for the annual feasts (Deut. 16:16) had the assurance of knowing that the Lord was plotting their course and managing the winding and troubled roads for them. They expressed this assurance in Psalm 121, a pilgrim song. The question, “From whence comes my help?” did not express doubt but affirmation in the Lord who rules supreme (vv.1-2). Unlike a guard who sometimes slumbered, or the god Baal who needed to be rustled out of his stupor (1 Kings 18:27), the Lord was fully alert and secured the journey of His people with providential care (vv.3-4). The Lord, who rescued Israel, would continue to help, preserve, and walk with His people.

Life is a winding road with unknown perils and troubles, but we can be certain of God’s providence, security, and care.

Dear Lord, sometimes life seems to be full of
perilous and winding roads. Thank You for giving
us the assurance that You have our course plotted
and are watching over our every step.

Troubles are unknown; God’s providence is certain.

Read: Psalm 121

He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. —Psalm 121:3

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 1-3; Acts 17:1-15

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SandRat]

Hello Kathy,...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[SkyDancer]

Hi Kathy and

Things here pretty quiet for a change. Some sort of festivity thing coming up so I got roped into helping with putting up fliers and stuff. Then I gets to apron up and start cooking some sort of Aussie gruel - meat, beans, and god knows what else is in it. No wonder they drink a lot of beer here.

~ What I'm Saying - their fireworks display ~

~ And I Do My Thing ~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Publius]

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
8 PM Pacific (11 PM Eastern)

Listen live on-line here at KING-FM/98.1 website.

Mendelssohhn-Hensel: Quartet in E-flat

Augustin Hadelich, violin
Nurit Bar-Josef, violin
Cynthia Phelps, viola
Bion Tsang, cello

This isn’t the famous Felix Mendelssohn, but his older sister Fanny, who was a gifted pianist and a decent composer in her own right. Nurit Bar-Joseph is Concertmaster with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington. I kid her about whether the correct term for her is Concertmistress. Bion Tsang is one of our greatest cellists, and I’ve featured him in videos in the past. He teaches at the University of Texas at Austin.

Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D, Op. 102/2

Anton Nel, piano
Ronald Thomas, cello

Anton Nel is from South Africa, and he also teaches at UT/Austin.

Tchaikovsky: Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 50

Adam Neiman, piano
Andrew Wan, violin
Julie Albers, cello

Adam Neiman is a great admirer of Ayn Rand, and one of the few classical musicians who is not reflexively liberal on all issues. Andrew Wan is the Concertmaster with the Symphony Orchestra of Montreal.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))

For Zeus...

[Kathy in Alaska]

G'day, Janey...((HUGS))

Happy cooking!!

Awe...just look at you and the little roos.

Sent from my iPad so I can see the pictures

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sand!!

[The Mayor]

Good evening and Thank you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!

[The Mayor]