FReeper Canteen ~ What Holiday Cookie Are You? ~ 18 December 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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What Holiday Cookie Are You?

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[The Mayor]

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Not All Empty
December 18, 2013

Read: Psalm 107:1-9

He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. —Psalm 107:9

Bible in a Year:
Obadiah; Revelation 9

Our granddaughter Julia spent the summer working in an orphanage in Busia, Uganda. On the final day of her internship, she went to the children to tell each one goodbye. One little girl named Sumaya was very sad and said to her, “Tomorrow you leave us, and next week the other aunties [interns] leave.”

When Julia agreed that she was indeed leaving, Sumaya thought for a minute and exclaimed, “But we will be all empty. None of you will be left!” Again, Julia agreed. The little girl thought a few moments and replied: “But God will be with us, so we won’t be all empty.”

If we are honest with ourselves, we know that “all empty” feeling. It is an emptiness that friendship, love, sex, money, power, popularity, or success can never assuage—a longing for something indefinable, something incalculably precious but lost. Every good thing can remind, beckon, and awaken in us a greater desire for that elusive “something more.” The closest we get is a hint, an echo in a face, a painting, a scene . . . . And then it is gone. “Our best havings are wantings,” said C. S. Lewis.

We were made for God, and in the end, nothing less will satisfy us. Without Him, we are all empty. He alone fills the hungry with good things (Ps. 107:9).

Dear Lord, fill me with Your goodness and love.
I desire nothing in heaven and earth but You.
Without You, I have nothing. Thank You for the
abiding satisfaction that we can find in You.

God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. —C. S. Lewis

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



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)

[SandRat]

A Fruit Cake

[SandRat]

You Are Biscotti

You are a very direct, honest person.
You don't have time for dramatics or emotional pleas.

You feel most comfortable in the intellectual realm, especially with science and technology.
You are good at understanding difficult subjects. Understanding people? Not so much.

[afraidfortherepublic]

You Are a Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie

You are a social, friendly, caring person.
You are good at helping people. You have a very giving heart.

You are a natural teacher or counselor. You get value from making someone's life better.
You are trustworthy, and a natural problem solver.

What Holiday Cookie Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor....it POSTED!!

As of yesterday we moved into a “new” old building. The internet has come and gone at will today. VERY frustrating day!

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[SkyDancer]

Hi Kathy!

Looks Like I'm A Gingerbread Cookie

~ Some Christmas Stuff ~

~ Happy Santa ~

~ And Last But Not Least ~

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

"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)

[shove_it]

Pennsylvania Dutch Sand Tart ...

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ What Holiday Cookie Are You? ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[who knows what evil?]

ROTFLMAO at ‘power line’ Santa!

[Terry L Smith]

You Are Biscotti

(I love Nonni’s the best!)

You are a very direct, honest person.
You don’t have time for dramatics or emotional pleas.

You feel most comfortable in the intellectual realm, especially with science and technology.

(I am a retired rocket scientist.)

You are good at understanding difficult subjects. Understanding people? Not so much.

(Been the bearded IT guy in the basement, that you would shove lunch through a slot, because you are stopping his work!)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SkyDancer]

I run that yearly. Clapped like a retarded seal snorting gingerbread through my nose when I first saw it.

[2111USMC]

You Are a Sugar Cookie

You are an expressive, creative, interesting person.
You are likely very crafty and even a bit artistic.

You're artistic in many ways - be it writing, acting, music, drawing, or painting.
You see yourself as original and unique. And you love showing people how special you are.

What Holiday Cookie Are You?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[who knows what evil?]

I run that yearly.

I've been here fourteen years, and that's the first time I've seen that...told my wife I needed to spend more time on FR...I'm obviously missing lots of good stuff. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!