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Posted on 12/21/2008 5:00:07 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Thank you Star & Ma for this evening’s thread! *Hugs*
I’ve lost the blue frame on my post....gonna have to remember to fix that!:)
Thanks for posting this! Very interesting read.
Good evening Sarge....Merry Christmas to you & the family! *Hugs*
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You got 2nd behind AzAmeriConnie
Aw Ratz.
Fotki rearranged the closets again....LOL!! Been there a couple times this week.
December is a month when people celebrate miracles. The Jewish tradition of Hanukkah—the Holiday of Lights—commemorates the time when a small amount of oil lasted 8 days and kept the light in the temple from going out. And Christmas celebrates the coming of the “Light of the World,” God in human form—Jesus.
A miracle is generally thought of as something that contradicts nature. But a true miracle is the introduction of God’s supernatural power into our world in a way that suspends the laws of physics as we understand them.
In December, it seems that more of us are willing to suspend disbelief and entertain the possibility that “nature” is not the final authority. Even the non-religious yearn for miracles. Deep down, everyone wants to believe that darkness, disease, and death can be overcome.
Perhaps the most wondrous thing about miracles is that it is God’s nature to do the supernatural. The closing chapters of Scripture assure us that this “December desire” for all to be well will become a reality: “There shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain” (Rev. 21:4). God will one day bring to an end the unnatural rule of Satan and begin His righteous reign as the rightful Ruler of the universe.
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 20, 2008) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead pins the Defense Meritorious Service Medal on Gunnery Sgt. Boyd E. Cole for his service while stationed at International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) headquarters in Kabul. Roughead is traveling with Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to thank Sailors and Marines for their significant contributions in helping to bring stability and prosperity to the region by supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Monica R. Nelson/Released)
KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 20, 2008) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead pins second class rank insignia on Engineering Aide 2nd Class Micah Maxted, assigned to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) engineering department. Roughead and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West are on a trip to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to thank Sailors and Marines for their significant contributions in helping to bring stability and prosperity to the region by supporting maritime security operations.
During the visit to CSTC-A Roughead and West presented awards, pinned on rank and held an open forum welcoming questions from all sailors. The awards included Blue Jacket of the Quarter and Sailor of the Quarter, and pinning on the newly promoted rank of two sailors. The question and answers segment consisted mostly of inquiries about the new MCPON and his intentions with the new promotion. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tim Newborn (Released)
MANAMA, Bahrain (Dec. 19, 2008) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Gary Roughead has lunch with Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Roughead and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick West are on a trip to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to thank Sailors and Marines for their significant contributions in helping to bring stability and prosperity to the region by supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Schaeffer/Released)
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up.
Aha! Fotki is the culprit eh?
Well now, that was just rude of them!:)
Finishing up Christmas cards right now. I told the Mrs. that the kids shouldn't have veto power over the Christmas card (which is essentially what happened when we got their "input" or "opinion"). Takes forever to actually get the cards made.
Sigh.
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Once a soldier and young,
They are still soldiers
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