[The Mayor]

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Uncontrollable Unexpected
June 7, 2012

Life is full of surprises—some of which take life in unwelcome directions. I still remember the shockwave that hit our family several decades ago when my father lost his job through no fault of his own. With a house full of kids to feed, it was a jarring blow. But as certainly as Dad’s job loss was beyond his control and unexpected, he still knew he could trust God for his future.

As Jesus’ followers, we must recognize that there are things in life that are the “uncontrollable unexpected,” as I call them. To help us in those moments, James 4:13-15 offers this wisdom: “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit’; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. . . . Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.’ ” The people to whom James was writing were making plans while excluding God’s prerogative to direct their lives.

Is it wrong to plan for the future? Of course not. It is unwise, however, to forget that God may allow some “uncontrollable unexpected” events as He sees fit. Ultimately, all that happens is for the best—even when it’s hard to see. We must trust Him and His plans for our future.

I know who holds the future,
And I know who holds my hand;
With God things don’t just happen—
Everything by Him is planned. —A. Smith

We may not know what the future holds, but we can trust the One who holds the future.

Read: James 4:13-17

Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” —James 4:15

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 40-42

[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

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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No matter where you are stationed,
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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[SkyDancer]

G'Day All

Greetings From DnUnDa

Remembering D-Day 6 June 1944

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)) Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Jet Jaguar]

Howdy Ma! Gettin' close.

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!!!





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!!!!!!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

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)

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

Great thread and lots of wonderful graphics showing our
troops going about the business of keeping us safe and free!

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

Cubs

19 WINS

37  LOSSES

 

 

I was explaining to my wife last night that when you die you get reincarnated but must come back as a different creature.
She said she would like to come back as a cow. I said, “You’re obviously not listening”. 
 
 

 

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities

The 113th Wing provides air sovereignty forces
to defend the nation's capital

Oh yeah! I bet
these guys are the ones that took off on 9/11.

~ Today... Sunny this morning...
Then partly sunny with scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.

~ Tonight... Mostly cloudy with scattered showers
with isolated thunderstorms in the evening...
Then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.

Making Z Zoup
A pinch of this...a dash of that...

The first actress known to wear trousers was Sarah Bernhardt in 1876.

Gene Wilder made his film debut in a small, but memorable, role
as a hostage in the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde.
(ah...anyone remember him there?)

Murderer John Horwood was hanged on April 13, 1821.
His skin was used to bind a book describing
the dissection of his body by surgeon Richard Smith.
(Ga-ross...yuk)(hmm...they had murders back then? I thought it was pretty lawless)

Giant hornet workers capture a variety of insects,
including bees and yellowjackets, to feed their young.
Workers strip back bark from shrubs – a favorite is lilac.
As they girdle the branches, they lick the sap from the torn edge.

Golf was banned in England and Scotland
in 1457 by King James II because he claimed
it distracted people from the archery practice necessary for national defense.
(ha! I bet it was because everyone beat him...hehe)

Still trying to catch up.
Got meeting with bossman this morning,
so of course it'll be another quick post and run.
But, you stay right where you are.
Keep the troops entertained and the Canteen clean...
Cause...if you don't...I'll tell Ma!

Come in and sit for a while.

There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

PLEASE REMEMBER THEM ....

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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[Old Sarge]

Greetings FRiends, from the Old Soldier's House in the Sunshine State!

I am using a combined ping list from the Canteen and the Viking Kitties, and a host of other invitees, to alert everybody of a momentous, life-altering event, that I simply must share with the world!

SARGE IS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED!!!

The woman I cryptically referred to in the Canteen as “The GF” has just become “The Bride”!

The Bride is an Air Force medic, a retired NCO like me. She was a flight medic for 21 yrs., and worked in the VA Hospital system as an ER Tech for 9 yrs. She is now a Parole Officer with the County Sheriff.

I first met The Bride online, and we corresponded for several weeks until our first date, on Valentine's Day. Over the following months, as we grew closer, we both realized that this was the real thing, and there was no sense in pretending it was anything else. So on Tuesday evening, Sarge presented The Bride with the ring, asked The Question, and the rest is about to become history.

The Bride is fiercely patriotic, like me. She’s a veteran of Desert Storm and the GWOT, also like me. She was abroad in Saudi, twice to Turkey, once to the Azores and once to Guam. She was never in the hot zone, but she did patch up the holes and tears the enemy left behind.

Along with a new wife, I am getting a new family. The Bride has a son and two daughters from a previous marriage, and a grandbaby from the son. I’m going to have a teenage daughter! God help me!

The tentative plan is, the wedding will be in October, on the beach of Sanibel Island, at sunset. It will be a very small deal, with only family attending. The Bride’s son will be the best man, and the two girls will be bridesmaids. The Bride will wear ivory or eggshell; Sarge will be in charcoal-grey.

Over the summer and towards the fall, there will be pics forthcoming for all to see. And the official wedding pics will be posted in the Canteen (yes, I will most likely hijack the thread), so basically, you are all virtually invited!

Sarge will report in later, so Let's Have Fun!

[no-to-illegals]

Offering up prayer for all our Heroes and their families. Protect and Bless Them Lord! In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.