FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 11 April 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

UNDERWATER INSPECTION

Navy Capt. Kyle Moses, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer Chris Borkenheim conduct pier inspections during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 16 in Jordan, April 15, 2016. Moses and Borkenheim are the commodore and command master chief, respectively, of Commander, Task Force 56. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Furey

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Showing support and boosting the morale of
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Honoring those who have served before.

BEST RANGER FIRST

Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein navigates a water confidence course during the 2016 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, GA, April 17, 2016. Friedlein, of the Pennsylvania National Guard, and Capt. Robert Killian, a Colorado National Guardsman, won the competition -- the first National Guard team to win in the event’s 33-year history. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Reagan

FIRING SKILLS

Marines fire high-caliber rounds from an anti-tank weapon to hone firing skills in Djibouti, April 19,2016. The Marines are assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is conducting sustainment training to maintain proficiency and combat readiness. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols

SERVING UP STRENGTH

Sarah Frankosky, an Air Force athlete, prepares to serve during a sitting volleyball game on the final day of a training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, April 8, 2016. The weeklong camp provided recovering wounded, ill and injured military members hands-on rehabilitative training. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.

INTO THE FIRE

Air Force fire protection specialists enter a room while conducting firefighting drills in the live-fire simulator at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 13, 2016. The firefighters are assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

ANGEL OPPORTUNITY

The Blue Angels lead solo, Navy Lt. Ryan Chamberlain, and opposing solo, Capt. Jeff Kuss, get into position below performer Rob Holland for a photo opportunity during Wings Over South Texas 2016 at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, April 7, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Cotter

ROTOR INSPECTION

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Farris inspects the tail rotor of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp in the Atlantic Ocean, April 14, 2016. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Molina

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April 11

Peace-Filled Hearts

Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 17–18; Luke 11:1–28

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

For forty-five years after his career as a professional athlete ended, Jerry Kramer wasn’t inducted into his sport’s hall of fame (the highest recognition). He enjoyed many other honors and achievements, but this one eluded him. Although he’d been nominated for the honor ten times, it had never been bestowed. Despite having his hopes dashed so many times, Kramer was gracious, saying, “I felt like [the National Football League] had given me 100 presents in my lifetime and to be upset or angry about one I didn’t get was kind of stupid!”

Where others might have grown bitter after being denied so many times in favor of other players, Kramer wasn’t. His attitude illustrates the way we can safeguard our hearts against the corrosive nature of envy, which “rots the bones” (Proverbs 14:30). When we become preoccupied with what we don’t have—and fail to recognize the many things we do—the peace of God will elude us.

After an eleventh nomination, Jerry Kramer ultimately was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in February 2018. Our earthly desires may not be fulfilled as his finally were. Yet we can all have a “heart at peace” when we instead focus our attention on the many ways God has been generous toward us. No matter what we want but do not have, we can always enjoy the life-giving peace He brings to our lives.

By Kirsten Holmberg

Today's Reflection

In what area of life are you tempted to focus on what you don’t have? What steps can you take this week to focus on what God has provided?

[mountainlion]

80 degrees in Denver yesterday and snow today. 100 miles in wet road and snow made for a clean truck, at least on the outside. Merry Christmas.

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor....terrific message today. Thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

It’s hump day. How is the resting going this week? The mixer doing well?

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[Kathy in Alaska]

I've been wondering all day if the Christmas weather would affect you...lots of "news" all day about Denver and cancelled flights.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...happy Spring!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Any rest for the weary this evening, as in no homework tonight? :-)

[radu]

OUCH! That’s a nasty roller coaster ride y’all are on this week!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[radu]

Howdy, Mayor.

Are y’all enjoying anything close to Springtime temps or are you still dealing with Old Man Winter?

stamina building up a little more with each passing day?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

Still enjoying spring out there?
It felt almost like summer here today with temps just over 80. LOVED it!

[PROCON]

Yo radu!

Nice Spring weather but not too warm yet.

We'll get our share of the hot stuff before too long.

Any crops getting planted yet or is the soil still being turned?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

mountainlion!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[luvie]

Honor The Fallen Three Marines killed in action, April 8, 2019, in Parwan province, Afghanistan have been identified:

Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, Locust Valley, NY
Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines, 31, York, PA
SSgt. Christopher K.A. Slutman, 43, Newark, DE

Semper Fidelis, Marines

There was also a civilian contractor killed in the same incident. RIP him/her too. That's what Allegra used to be in Iraq.

[radu]

Sounds like the horrid mess slamming the Mid West scooted in south of you. You got lucky.

It was gorgeous here today with blue skies and 80 degrees. Tomorrow will be the same, then rain comes in Friday night into Saturday and Sunday.

Hubby said they put out the corn seed when they sprayed the rye to kill it. They’ll lightly turn it under as soon as they can. We had a lot of rain Monday and the fields are still a bit soft.