FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 12 December 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

NATIONAL STRIPES

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Farrell folds the U.S. flag aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville in the South China Sea, July 9, 2016. The Chancellorsville is patrolling in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Schneider

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NIGHT-VISION VIEW

Soldiers look through their night-vision goggles as they prepare to assault their objective on Santa Rosa Island near Eglin Air Force Base, FL, July 8, 2016. The soldiers are Army Ranger students assigned to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade. The Florida Phase of Ranger School is the third and final phase that these Ranger students must complete to earn the Ranger Tab. Army photo by Sgt. Austin Berner

FORT BRAGG FLYOVER

UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters fly over the field before a baseball game between the Florida Marlins and the Atlanta Braves at Fort Bragg, NC, July 3, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. Anthony Hewitt

SITUP SITUATION

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Errichiello motivates Seaman Recruit Sean Murray to perform situps at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes,IL., July 1, 2016. Errichiello is assigned to the Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, which participates in the Recruit Division Sponsorship Program. It allows Navy commands to interact with recruits during training and take part in turning individuals into well-rounded sailors. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ian Cotter

GUNNERY EXERCISE

The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez fires a lightweight gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise in the Atlantic Ocean, July 4, 2016. The Gonzalez is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Pasquale Sena

HUMVEE CONVOY

Marines advance in their Humvees to their first objective during Exercise Hamel at Cultana Training Area, Australia, July 1, 2016. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Cruz Jr.

STANDING WATCH

Navy Lt. j.g. Catherine Miller stands watch inside the helicopter control tower on the USS San Jacinto in the Mediterranean Sea, July 4, 2016. The guided-missile cruiser is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security operation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado

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December 12

Overcoming Fear

Bible in a Year:

• Hosea 9–11
• Revelation 3

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7

Fear ruled a man’s life for thirty-two years. Afraid of being caught for his crimes, he hid at his sister’s farmhouse, going nowhere and visiting no one, even missing his mother’s funeral. When he was sixty-four, he learned that no charges had ever been filed against him. The man was free to resume a normal life. Yes, the threat of punishment was real, but he allowed the fear of it to control him.

Likewise, fear ruled the Israelites when the Philistines challenged them at the Valley of Elah. The threat was real. Their enemy Goliath was 9 feet 9 inches tall and his body armor alone weighed 125 pounds (1 Samuel 17:4–5). For forty days, every morning and evening, Goliath challenged the Israelite army to fight him. But no one dared come forward. No one until David visited the battle lines. He heard and saw the taunting, and volunteered to fight Goliath.

While everyone in the Israelite army thought Goliath was too big to fight, David the shepherd boy knew he wasn’t too big for God. He said, “the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s” (v. 47).

When we’re gripped by fear, let’s follow David’s example and fix our eyes on God to gain a right perspective of the problem. The threat may be real, but the One who is with us and for us is bigger than that which is against us.

By: Albert Lee

Reflect & Pray

What giant battle are you facing that’s crippling you in fear? How can you intentionally fix your eyes on the living God?

Thank You, God, that You’re bigger than any other giant in my life. I trust You.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

We just might make it to the weekend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is weather still unreliable?

Ours can’t decide whether to rain or snow. I think we are gonna get a few days of neither. That would be a pleasant surprise.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Pro...hope you had a good work day.

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Well...I woke up to blizzard conditions, and the car under 6” of snow.

So I cleaned it off, walked the dog, had breakfast, and did my Bible Study.

Then I went out and shoveled another 6” off my car, walkway, and elderly neighbors’ stairs so “Meals-on-Wheels” could get to them today.

After which I had to brush off my car again. Suddenly, the sun came out and melted everything, so I went out to buy two guitar amplifiers for Santa to deliver to my nephews for Christmas. (Santa wasn’t sure what kind to buy and so relied upon my expertise).

Then, all the melted snow froze solid due to plunging temps.

After teaching a late lesson, I came home, walked the dog again, and changed into my jammies.

And here we are.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, easy work day, tomorrow should be too.

I woke up to about an inch of snow but it's mostly gone now.

How's your snow situation?

[The Mayor]

Thank you
Lots of snow and cold here today

[luvie]

Remembering Our Troops
During the Holidays.
They Do What They Do For Us

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hurry for the sun....but it could have come out a bit earlier so you didn’t have to shovel and reshovel.

I HATE driving on icy roads

That was so kind of you to give Santa a helping hand. You are on the “nice” list for sure!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[caww]

Found this while searching for photos....fun!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very little snow...the rain took it all. I can see grass in my yard, and only ice on my deck.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oops....talking to myself.

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