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USO Canteen FReeper Style...Happy Mothers Day!....May 12,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny
Posted on 05/12/2002 4:56:28 AM PDT by Snow Bunny
Please enter the gates at your FReeper Canteen and walk into our garden. It is Mothers Day and the flowers are beautiful today.
Down the garden path, lets pick some flowers for all the wonderful mothers today.
THE ANGEL
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. One day he asked God: "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God replied "Among the many angels, I have chosen one especially for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child said "But here in Heaven, I don't do anything but sing and smile and that's enough for me to be happy."
God said "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day. You will feel your angel's love and be happy."
The child asked "How am I going to understand when people talk to me, if don't know the language they speak?"
"Your angel will teach you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak", God replied.
"What am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" questioned the child.
God responded "Your angel will place your hands together and teach you how to pray."
"I've heard that on earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?" the child asked. Again, God answered "Your angel will defend yo, even if it means risking her own life."
The child responded "But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."
"Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way for you to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you" God answered.
At that moment, there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard, and the child, in a hurry, asked softly: "Oh, God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God replied "Your angel's name is of no importance. You will call your angel Mommy."
~A Mother~
A mother can be almost any size or age
She has soft hands and smells good.
A mother likes new dresses, music,
a clean house and her children's kisses.
A mother does not like having her children sick,
temper tantrums, loud noise, or bad report cards.
She can bake good cakes and pies,
but likes to see her children eat vegetables.
A mother is underpaid, has long hours
and gets very little rest.
She worries too much about her children.
And no matter how old they are,
she still likes to think of her children as babies.
A mother is the guardian angel of the family,
the queen, the tender heart of love.
She is the best friend anyone ever has.
A Mother is "LOVE."
M" is for the million things you gave me,
"O" means only that she is growing old.
"T" is for the tears she shed to save me,
"H" is for heart of purest gold,
"E" is for her eyes, with love light shining,
"R" means right, and right she'll always be.
Put them all together they spell "Mother"
A word that means the world to me.
~Author Unknown~
Happy Mother's Day to all my dear Mom friends.
You know in your hearts what this message sends.
God blessed you with children in a special way.
And without you we couldn't celebrate Mother's Day.
Mothers of those that have served our country and those that are serving now. These mothers and wives are very special. Special in so many ways, and in their own very unique way they serve our country too.
Thank you for your strength of heart, your tears of joy and pride in your sons and husbands, and your tears of those lost in battle that are written on the hearts of all of us in our love for our Freedom and for our country.
A special thank you from Snow Bunny and all those that support and care about you at the FReeper Canteen.
WHAT'S IN THE HEART OF A P.A.M. (or any Proud Military Mom)?
The ability to let your child walk out the door with the recruiter.
The patience to wait for those letters from basic and phone calls home.
The pride from seeing that first military uniform picture.
The excitement of that first leave.
The strength to face the unknown.
The courage to send your child into battle.
The love in a woman's heart for her country.
The friendship of finding other military moms.
The fun of laughing at jokes, eye candy, and kids' nicknames.
The delight of preparing your Adopt A Soldier box.
The security of knowing that others here understand your feelings.
The power of knowing you can punch a DS out if necessary.
The happiness that comes from discovering nationwide sisters!!!!!
Author:Kim
I hope your Mother's Day is filled with love and a knowledge that mothers are one of the greatest gifts from God and that by rearing your children and loving them, you will be blessed beyond measure!
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Welcome to the USO Canteen FReeper Style
To: Snow Bunny
Good morning Bunny.
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posted on
05/12/2002 4:58:35 AM PDT
by
Aeronaut
To: Whoever;Daisyscarlett;McLynnan;mystery-ak;SAMWolf;4TheFlag;68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;MistyCA...
Submitted by Dodi White
“ This is a letter that I got from my son when he reached his first duty station. He has always had a way with words and I have saved many of his writing over the years & treasure every one!
It goes as follows....
Dear Mom, I think you will like this one!!
As I sit here tonight in the Arizona desert and ponder my life, I think of my childhood. When I was playing guns in the back yard pretending that sticks were swords and that apples were grenades, and when you pulled the stem off and threw it, it would explode and kill the countless number of enemies that I was fighting. But those were all classified missions. They are top secret and are stored in a vault that is called childhood memories. Only I can open them, when I am alone, and a smile always crosses my face.
It is funny, that was once a childhood passion is now a life long career. This is what I was meant to do. This is my life as a "Marine". I can see the same passion all around me, in the eyes of the Old Salty Gunny all the way down to the Boot Privates. We all belong to a legacy of men that came before us and gave their lives so that I could be where I am now. So that I and all other Marines could stand tall and be a force in readiness, that will strike fear into the hearts of evil and make the weak strong. It is like I have been asleep at the wheel on this highway called life. It is only age that has awoken me so that I may see the light. So, as I lay down and close my eyes tonight, I will be thinking...pondering my life. This is my coming of age...This is my life!
Love you Mom!!.........Danny ”
To: Snow Bunny
Thanks for bringing a tear to my eye, FRee Republic Treasure Snow Bunny. Happy Mothers Day to all.
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posted on
05/12/2002 5:01:23 AM PDT
by
leadpenny
To: leadpenny
Hi my friend ((( hug )))
I am so glad to see you. Thank so much for so many things leadpenny.
To: Aeronaut
Hi Aeronaut. Good to see you. I guess it is a big day for Otto too. heh heh. Hope he calls his mom or flys over her house. giggle
To: Snow Bunny
Snow Bunny, and all the Canteen Moms:
Happy Mother's Day!!
To: Snow Bunny
Beautiful prelude....
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
(2 days to go)
To: Snow Bunny
(tears)...
Ahem, Morning Miss Bunny...S~
To: Snow Bunny, All
Happy Mother's Day!
Click on the pic
To: Molly Pitcher
Hi Molly, so good to see you. Happy Mothers Day.
To: mystery-ak
Yipeee ! I was thinking about you and Jonathan when I did the thread. His coming home to see you in two days.
God bless him and you mystery.
To: Snow Bunny
Good morning!
I wish my Mom would learn how to use a computer. I'd love to send this thread to her.
5.56mm
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posted on
05/12/2002 5:13:07 AM PDT
by
M Kehoe
To: Bad~Rodeo
Wonderful , I love our Flag so much.
So good to see you my friend.
((( hug )))
To: Snow Bunny
Actually, Im going to see him before he leaves for AIT.
This will be he best present I could ever hoped for.
To: Snow Bunny
Good morning Snow Bunny, beautiful thread today! Special prayers going up today for all mothers who have children serving in our armed services.
Happy Mother's Day!!
To: Aquamarine
Aquamarine, this is so gorgeous!!! The whole thing! Thank you sooo much.
It is so perfect Aquamarine.Thank you for this and sharing it with all of us.
To: Snow Bunny
You're welcome.
Did you even go to sleep last night?
To: M Kehoe
Maybe you can print just this page out for her. Before it gets too many posts. I would love to meet her here if she does get a computer someday.
Great to see you M Kehoe!!!!
Thank you so much for serving our country and all you do here at FR too.
To: NCEaglette
It is so nice to see you today. Thanks so much for the prayers and I join you in them for all the mothers.Have a wonderful mothers day.
To: Aquamarine
Not yet, I haven't been to bed yet. I am going right now. I wish I could be here as people arrive. Maybe more coffee and just not go to sleep. hahahhahaha
To: Snow Bunny; SpookBrat; SassyMom; Billie; MistyCA; All
Really nice thread, Snow Bunny! And to all the Mom's out there......
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there
Hope that you have a great day
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posted on
05/12/2002 5:27:58 AM PDT
by
Razwan
To: Snow Bunny
Happy mother's day to Barbara and Laura Bush.
To: MeeknMing
Hi Meekie, I like your little happy guy there in your post. giggle
Thank you Meekie for all you do.
To: Snow Bunny
Nice letter......He's a good son. And he has such a good MOM!
To: DoughtyOne
Wonderful pictures DoughtyOne. Thank you so much.
To: Razwan
HI Razwan, so good to see you here. Thanks so much and thank you also for serving our country!!!
To: Snow Bunny
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posted on
05/12/2002 5:43:37 AM PDT
by
PJ-Comix
Comment #31 Removed by Moderator
To: LindaSOG
Hi Linda, these are so interesting. Thank you so much. One time I had a think made up I forget where it was , for the year my husband was born and all the different things that happened that year and the ads and what things cost and history. It was so neat.
Good to see you !! And thanks again.
To: Snow Bunny
Happy Mothers Day!!!!!
Thank you to all of the moms out there that have given sooooo much for their children. I pray for the moms that are away from their families serving in the war against terrorism. I pray for the moms that are here at home taking care of families and worried about their loved ones. God Bless You All!
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posted on
05/12/2002 5:49:33 AM PDT
by
SassyMom
To: Snow Bunny; ALL
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posted on
05/12/2002 5:54:42 AM PDT
by
kayak
To: Snow Bunny,teacup
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO EVERYONE!!!!! ecspecially teacup cuz shes my mom, the best mom and grandma i could ever have asked for!
To: Snow Bunny;ALL
~~~~Wishing All the Mom's out there Peace, Love and Happiness on your Special Day. God Bless All~~~~
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posted on
05/12/2002 6:15:38 AM PDT
by
deadhead
To: Snow Bunny;Sassymom;MistyCA;Victoria Delsoul;whoever;Mama-bear;AFVETGAL;Billie;All
HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY!
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posted on
05/12/2002 6:34:59 AM PDT
by
Pippin
To: Snow Bunny
Good Morning SB and Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms. As far as I am concerned every day is Mothers Day but its nice to have a special one set aside as well.
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posted on
05/12/2002 6:41:54 AM PDT
by
xp38
To: Snow Bunny;all
A Mother's Crown
Heaven lit up with His mighty presence,
As all the Angels looked down,
Today the Lord was placing the jewels,
In all the mother’s crowns.
As He held up a golden crown,
As all the mother’s looked on,
He said in His gentle voice,
"I just want to explain each stone".
He held the first gem in His hand
But the radiance couldn’t match His own.
For He was the light of Heaven,
Reflecting off each of the stones.
"The first gem," He said, "is an emerald,
And it’s for endurance alone,
For all the nights you waited up.
For your children to come home.
For all the nights by their bedside,
You stayed till the fever went down,
For nursing every little wound,
I add this emerald to your crown."
"A ruby, I’ll place by the emerald,
For leading your child in the right way,
For if you hadn’t taught them about me,
They wouldn’t be here with you today.
For always being right there,
Thru all life's important events,
I give you a sapphire stone,
For the time and love you spent."
"For untying the strings that held them,
When they grew up and left home,
I give you this one for courage."
Then the Lord added an amethyst stone.
"I’ll place a stone of garnet," He said,
"For all the times you spent on your knees,
When you asked me to take care of your children,
And them for having faith in me."
"I have a pearl for every little sacrifice,
That you made without them knowing,
For all the times you went without,
To keep them happy, healthy, and growing."
"And last of all I have a diamond,
The greatest of all gems,
For those mother’s who lost their children,
When they came home to heaven before them."
"This is the most precious sacrifice,
So I give the most precious stone,
For I know just how you felt,
I too lost a child of my own."
After the Lord placed the last jewel in,
He said, "Heaven is now complete,
For every mother has her crown of jewels,
And all her children are at her feet."
(author unknown)
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posted on
05/12/2002 6:50:13 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
To: Snow Bunny; Billie; aquamarine; All
Happy Mothers Day Everybody.
You Know The Drill
Click the Pics J 
I want to Thank you, Billie and Snow Bunny, for allowing me to borrow your graphics to use on my Tribute Page I've "tweaked" just a bit in case you want to take a peek Coffee & Donuts J
God Bless |
J
J
To: Snow Bunny
Thank you Snow Bunny.
"The Angel" made my coffee salty.
:>)
My Daughter and Grandaughter (3 yrs old) live with me and are asleep in the next room. The Angel fits them to a "T".
Happy Mother's day to my baby girl Debbie and all the Mothers here at FR.
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posted on
05/12/2002 6:58:41 AM PDT
by
Syncro
To: Snow Bunny;All
Mama Who's the one who tied you shoe when you were young
and knew just when to come and see what you had done?
Mama, oh Mama
And who's the one who patched your eye
and told you not to cry cuz he was too big for you to try?
Mama, Mama
And who's the one you didn't need to plead
to give her time to the little league?
It was Mama, oh Mama
And who's the one who gave her shoulder
when you told her your first love was over
she'd met someone older?
Mama, Mama
It was Mama, my Mama
Who's the one who taught you obligation,
then dedication, result graduation?
Mama, Mama
And who's the one who's shown the friends you've known
a home away from home
when they were tired and all alone?
Mama, Mama
And who's the one who held a tear inside,
when you introduced your future bride?
And who's the one who didn't mean to cry
as you walked down the aisle,
through tears you saw her smile?
Mama, oh Mama
Mama, my Mama
It was Mama
Mama by BJ Thomas
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posted on
05/12/2002 7:15:00 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
To: Snow Bunny
The students in Mrs. Krosky’s 7th Grade language arts classes at Brown Deer Middle School wrote an essay on the topic of "Is Freedom Really Free?". Please take some time to read some of the essays below.Continued from yesterday.
Is freedom really free? I think freedom is not free. All of the people in the United States Special Forces risk their lives everyday so we civilians can keep our freedom and democracy! That is a price being paid for freedom. I thank all of the people whom served, but lost their lives in wars defending the United States and preserving our freedom.
The Persian Gulf War lasted a little more than a month. Of the 700,000 United States troops that were sent in, about 300 died and 400 were injured! In all of the wars America has been in, there were always some people making the greatest sacrifice possible, their own lives! That shows that freedom is not free. On any given night more than 275,000 homeless men and women are United States veterans! Many were not able to fit back into society. Freedom cost them much.
Harley Coon, a veteran, served 38 months in the terrible Korean War. Harley spent 33 months as a prisoner of war! He could not bathe, shower, or even shave. This great soldier couldn’t even have haircuts or a change of clothes! Out of the 230 soldiers that were captured with him, only 6 survived being a prisoner of war. These brave soldiers paid their lives for their country, so freedom is not free.
Freedom provides many comforts for my life. I can say what I want to say, and wear what I want to wear, and practice whatever religion I want. All of the men and women that served, and are now serving, have defended my freedoms. My grandpa served for my country and I thank him for that.
If I didn’t have freedom, I would be living a very different type of life. I have freedom toady because some people made the greatest sacrifice in the world; they gave their very own lives! I thank them for defending my country. I realize that freedom is not free!
By Sam Demler
What is the price one pays for freedom? It sure isn’t free! The price is the lives of the people who defend our American freedom. Over 38,532,000 Americans have defended America’s freedom, but over 980,800 have died defending it. They have fought in six wars: the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War. Over 226 years and 60 military actions, 1.4 million Americans have been killed. The price for freedom was their lives.
The price for freedom is quite high! The award given to the bravest people during combat is the Medal of Honor. It has been presented to 3,432 brave Americans. However, not all of the recipients have been alive to receive the award.
Besides those who have died during a war, many veterans return from war with problems. 2.1 million Americans have been disabled. Chad Colley, one of the 110,000 disabled veterans, stepped on a land mine and blew off both his legs and half of his left arm in the Vietnam War. He managed to put his life back together and began skiing. He has won 20 medals in disabled racing competitions. Chad, along with other disabled veterans have paid a high price for freedom.
Soldiers who return from war have many stories to tell. Harley Coon served 38 months in the Korean War. He and 230 men in his troop spent 33 months as prisoners of war. They could not shower, shave, cut their hair, or even change their clothes. Only six men in his troop survived. Harley paid a great price for our freedom. Their sacrifices affect me in many ways. If it weren’t for the people who served in all the wars and the ones still serving today I would not have the freedoms I enjoy today. I can read, write, or go anywhere I want to because of the brave men who have protected my freedom.
It is obvious that freedom is not free! Today we really do not think much about the wars of the past, but if it were not for those wars, we would have been stripped of our freedom long ago. The price is the sacrifices made by the bravest of the brave – those who have fought and continue to fight for freedom.
By Jamal Thomas
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posted on
05/12/2002 7:16:47 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
To: Snow Bunny
Beautifully done - thank you so much.
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posted on
05/12/2002 7:18:18 AM PDT
by
lodwick
To: Fiddlstix, MRS BCM
Hi Fiddlstix, it's so good to see you today. Thanks for showing us the updated tribute. I loved seeing it.
To: ClaraSuzanne; Snow Bunny; SassyMom; MistyCA; All
Happy Mother's Day!!
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posted on
05/12/2002 7:57:39 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: Snow Bunny
I was thinking in the park one day, In the very merry month of May, If it wasn't for your father. Would your mother be your mother? So remember Dad on Mothers' Day.
To: larryjohnson
Thanks, you gave me my opening to post:
SamWolf presents: ASK DAD
Sarcastic Answers to your Childrens' Questions
C=Child D=Dad
C: Why does ice float?
D: Because it's cold. Ice wants to get warm, so it goes to the top of liquids to be nearer to the sun.
C: Why do my eyes shut when I sneeze?
D: If your lids weren't closed, the force of the explosion would blow your eyeballs out and stretch the optic nerve, so your eyes would flop around and you'd have to point them with your hands to see anything.
C: Dad, will you explain the theory of relativity to me? I don't understand why time goes slower at great speed.
D: It's because you keep changing time zones. See, if you fly to California, you gain three hours on a five-hour flight, right? So if you go at the speed of light, you gain more time, because it doesn't take as long to get there. Of course, the theory of relativity only works if you're going west.
C: How come old photographs are always black and white? Didn't they have color film back then?
D: Sure they did. In fact, those old photographs are in color. It's just that the world was black and white then. The world didn't turn color until sometime in the 1930s, and it was pretty grainy color for a while, too.
C: But then why are old paintings in color?! If the world was black and white, wouldn't artists have painted it that way?
D: Not necessarily. A lot of great artists were insane.
C: But... But how could they have painted in color anyway? Wouldn't their paints have been shades of gray back then?
D: Of course, but they turned colors like everything else did in the '30s.
C: So why didn't old black and white photos turn color too?
D: Because they were color pictures of black and white, remember?
C: Why does the sun set?
D: It's because hot air rises. The sun's hot in the middle of the day, so it rises high in the sky. In the evening then, it cools down and sets.
C: Why does it go from east to west?
D: Solar wind.
C: Why does the sky turn red as the sun sets?
D: That's all the oxygen in the atmosphere catching fire.
C: Where does the sun go when it sets?
D:The sun sets in the west. In Arizona actually, near Flagstaff. That's why the rocks there are so red.
C: Don't the people get burned up?
D: No, the sun goes out as it sets. That's why it's dark at night.
C: Doesn't the sun crush the whole state as it lands?
D: Ha ha, of course not. Hold a quarter up. See, the sun's just about the same size.
C: What causes the wind?
D: Trees sneezing.
C: Dad, where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork leaves them swaddled in a bundle on the front step?
D: In most cases, yes. But you were unceremoniously dropped down the chimney by a big, hairy pterodactyl
C: How do bank machines work?
D: Well, let's say you want 25 dollars. You punch in the amount and behind the machine there's a guy with a printing press who makes the money and sticks it out this slot.
C: Sort of like the guy who lives up in our garage and opens the door?
D: Exactly.
C: Were there dinosaurs when you were a kid dad?
D: Oh sure, your grandfather and I used to put on leopard skins and hunt brontosaurus for all the rituals.
C: Dad, how do people make babies?
D: Most people just go to Sears, buy the kit, and follow the assembly instructions.
C: I came from Sears??
D: No, you were a Blue Light Special at K Mart. Almost as good, and a lot cheaper.
C: How come you know so much?
D: It's all in the book you get when you become a father.
Written by Bill Watterson in various Calvin and Hobbes strips
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posted on
05/12/2002 9:33:40 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
To: Snow Bunny;Salswid;whoever;SAM Wolf;Victoria Delsoul;Gator Girl;ClaraSuzanne;MistyCA;SassyMom...
Good morning everybody, and a very Happy Mothers Day to each and every Mother here at the Canteen.
You Mothers are SO special to us words can not do the feelings justice.
For my Mother Salswid, and all Canteen Mothers, THANK YOU, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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posted on
05/12/2002 9:55:37 AM PDT
by
4TheFlag
To: 4TheFlag
Good Morning Flagman.
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posted on
05/12/2002 9:56:19 AM PDT
by
SAMWolf
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