FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday and Almost Valentine's Day ~ 13 February 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

It's Valentine's Day Saturday!

LIEUTENANT DROPS BOMB ON GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

Navy Lt. Jonathan Kehoe crosses the finish line in 10 minutes and 13 seconds for the Guinness World Record for the fastest mile in a bomb suit at Camp Echo, Iraq, Feb. 2, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente

Canteen Mission Statement

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.

BAZAAR BLANKET

An Afghan watches as U.S. Marines and Afghan national police conduct a patrol through a local bazaar in Farah province, Afghanistan, Jan. 24, 2009. The Marines are assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, which is the ground combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pete Thibodeau

RICO AT THE READY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Gutierrez performs training exercises with his military working dog, Rico, at the obedience course on Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Jan. 28, 2009. Military working dogs fill an important role in the Navy by detecting weapons, explosives and narcotics. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason T. Poplin

Louis Prima & Keely Smith ~ Hey Boy! Hey Girl!

Mama & Poppas ~ Dedicated To The One I Love

Pat Boone ~ Love Letters In The Sand

Barry White ~ Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe

King Harvest ~ Dancing In The Moonlight

LANDING LIGHTS

An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lands aboard the amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney after conducting in-flight gun qualifications in the Mediterranean Sea, Jan. 31, 2009. The USS Mount Whitney is supporting Austere Challenge 2009, which is designed to exercise U.S. capability across the full range of military operations in the European theater. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eddie Harrison

AFGHAN TUNNEL

Snow covered Mountains are shown just outside of Afghanistan's Salang tunnel in the Hindu Kush Mountain range, Jan. 30, 2009. U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Company A, 101st Division Special Troop Battalion, check the tunnel area as part of a security patrol. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Scott Davis

Stevie Wonder ~ My Cherie Amour

Bette Midler ~ Glory of Love

Lionel Richie & Diana Ross ~ Endless Love

Hank Sr ~ Hey Good Looking

Queen ~ Crazy Little Thing Called Love

'TOMATO' TARGET

.S. Navy sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis throw a "killer tomato" target off the fantail during a .50-caliber machine gun live-fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 23, 2009. The USS John C. Stennis is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jon Husman

FIRE FIGHT

Firefighters from the U.S. Air Force Base 374th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fire Department work together to fight a fire at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Japan building that caught fire at about 6:30 p.m. on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sean Martin

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[The Mayor]

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February 13, 2009

Enduring Love

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READ: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

[Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. —1 Corinthians 13:7

Like many people, I enjoy the Google homepage artwork that appears on special days and holidays. Last Valentine’s Day, the artistic logo showed an older couple—a man with a cane and a white-haired woman—walking hand in hand as the woman held two heart-shaped balloons. It was a beautiful reminder that while our culture glorifies youthful romance, true love has many stages during our journey through life.

Paul’s great essay in 1 Corinthians 13 celebrates the depth and tenacity of the love that carries us beyond self-interest and mere affection. “Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails” (vv.4-8).

Brian Wren has captured this reality in his moving hymn, “When Love Is Found”:

When love is tried as loved ones change,
Hold still to hope though all seems strange,
Till ease returns, and love grows wise
Through listening ears and opened eyes.
© Hope Publishing Co.

When our commitments are tested in the fires of life, no matter what difficulties we face, may God grant us a greater experience of His enduring love and the grace to demonstrate it each day.

God’s love is a fabric that never fades, no matter how often it is washed in the waters of adversity.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75

[AZamericonnie]

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

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday and almost Valentine's Day!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in 1st....Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right behind in 2nd....The Mayor!!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings thread Ma!
*HUgs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....AZ!!

[Lady Jag]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks to you, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your parts in helping keep all of us free and safe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[BIGLOOK]

Thanks for reminding us, LJ....

Aloha and Good Luck, Lady Jag!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)