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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ IN GENTLENESS THERE IS STRENGTH ~ 25 August 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 08/24/2013 5:00:50 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

 

IN GENTLENESS THERE IS STRENGTH


The parents were devastated. Their young adopted daughter had died in an unusual accident. She suffocated when the drawstring on the hood of her jacket became caught in a playground slide. It was later learned their child was not the first to die this way. Design flaws in both the hood and the slide made this an accident waiting to happen.

Some people might have viewed this tragedy as an opportunity to sue the two major corporations for a lucrative settlement. The parents, however, refused. In an interview, the mother said she would have seen any remuneration as "blood money." She and her husband believed the leaders of the two companies never intended to harm her child or any other child. Instead of a lawsuit, the parents appealed to the clothing and slide manufacturers to correct the design flaws which had led to the death of their daughter. Both companies took immediate action. Today the parents are leaders in a campaign to promote child safety, and the companies involved have contributed substantially toward their cause.

It is not always wrong to sue. There are times when it is the prudent thing to do. It seems, however, that our society has become increasingly litigious, suing without discretion for profit and personal gain. In light of today’s litigious climate, one cannot help but be moved by the choice of these parents not to sue. Instead they chose a "higher ground", earning not only the willing cooperation of both companies, but strong allies in their campaign to promote child safety as well. We might say they took the "pure, peaceable and gentle way" described in the third chapter of James in the Christian scriptures (James 3:17) as opposed to the adversarial way offered them by the courts. An ancient Native American saying reads, "In gentleness there is great strength". Dag Hammarskjold, former Secretary General to the United Nations and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, put it this way, "Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing so gentle as true strength". In the end, the gentle, peaceable way of these parents demonstrated the greater strength and wisdom.

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN


 

 



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To: LUV W

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?


41 posted on 08/25/2013 1:34:52 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


42 posted on 08/25/2013 1:35:05 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: All; Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; beachn4fun; txradioguy; CMS; Jet Jaguar; Old Sarge; ...

~Sunday Blessings To The Canteen~

Hamilton Pool...Texas

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow


~May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country~


43 posted on 08/25/2013 3:13:02 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: MEG33

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


44 posted on 08/25/2013 3:31:10 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.

Good Morning, EGC..I hope your day goes well.

(((HUGS)))


45 posted on 08/25/2013 3:39:50 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; CelticLass; ...











Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We have a good chance for showers today. Have a Blessed Lord's Day.





46 posted on 08/25/2013 4:41:19 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952; All

Good morning everyone!!!


47 posted on 08/25/2013 6:15:40 AM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: txradioguy

Good morning, Tx
(((HUGS)))


48 posted on 08/25/2013 6:35:22 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: MEG33

Good morning Meg!

{{{Hugs}}}

MINE!!


49 posted on 08/25/2013 6:58:50 AM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: All

MINE!!


50 posted on 08/25/2013 6:59:07 AM PDT by txradioguy (Republicans Don't Need A Back Bench...They Need a BACKBONE!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

A blessed day to you & yours as well Kathy.

I only did some minor shopping yesterday, veggies & fruit.

I won’t power shop til next weekend. Still working on my coupons & I need some good sales! lol

The last time I shopped I saved more than I spent which is always a good thing.

Only one thing left on your list? Can I split the rest of mine with you? ;-}


51 posted on 08/25/2013 11:44:59 AM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: Arrowhead1952

Hi Arrow....my goodness everyone is seeing a bit of a break from the heat!

Loving this rain! *Hugs*


52 posted on 08/25/2013 11:46:19 AM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: MEG33

Sunday blessings to you dear Megs! *Hugs*

What a lovely picture.


53 posted on 08/25/2013 11:47:22 AM PDT by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie

Good afternoon Connie and (((HUGS))). No rain here yet, but there are some large clouds in the area.


54 posted on 08/25/2013 2:38:27 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: AZamericonnie

Thank you, (((connie)))


55 posted on 08/25/2013 2:56:04 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: Arrowhead1952

(((HUGS)))


56 posted on 08/25/2013 2:57:01 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: MEG33

Good afternoon Meg and (((HUGS))). I’ve been watching the clouds build all around our area. Hope we get some showers.


57 posted on 08/25/2013 3:53:59 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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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!




Amazing Grace
(Click)

By John Newton


Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.








"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)

58 posted on 08/25/2013 4:23:55 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



"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 Lord’s 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.









"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

59 posted on 08/25/2013 4:25:40 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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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!
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THE NAVY HYMN
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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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)

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A Blessed Lord’s Day To You And Yours!








"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

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)

60 posted on 08/25/2013 4:26:44 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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