FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Leonard C Brostrom ~ 20 July 2020

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[The Mayor]

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July 20

How to Wait

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 26–28
• Acts 22

Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.

Psalm 27:7

Frustrated and disappointed with church, seventeen-year-old Trevor began a years-long quest for answers. But nothing he explored seemed to satisfy his longings or answer his questions.

His journey did draw him closer to his parents. Still, he had problems with Christianity. During one discussion, he exclaimed bitterly, “The Bible is full of empty promises.”

Another man faced disappointment and hardship that fueled his doubts. But as David fled from enemies who sought to kill him, his response was not to run from God but to praise Him. “Though war break out against me, even then I will be confident,” he sang (Psalm 27:3).

Yet David’s poem still hints at doubt. His cry, “Be merciful to me and answer me” (v. 7), sounds like a man with fears and questions. “Do not hide your face from me,” David pleaded. “Do not reject me or forsake me” (v. 9).

David didn’t let his doubts paralyze him, however. Even in those doubts, he declared, “I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” (v. 13). Then he addressed his readers: you, me, and the Trevors of this world. “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (v. 14).

We won’t find fast, simple answers to our huge questions. But we will find—when we wait for Him—a God who can be trusted.

By:  Tim Gustafson Reflect & Pray

What do you do with your big questions? Where have you seen answers “in the land of the living” (Psalm 27:13), and where are you still waiting for answers?

Father, melt my heart along with my fears and my anger.

[lightman]

Thanks for another inspiring story of America’s heroes.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

All rested and ready to take on the new week? May your week go as planned, without any hitches.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...a very inspiring story. Incredible deeds by our military heroes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Hall of Heroes: Leonard C Brostrom ~

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[left that other site]

It was even too hot for a motorcycle ride, even though I didn’t even wear a jacket.

And the engine, which is air-cooled, was sending out waves of heat, even at 40 mph, even riding in the shade alongside the ocean.

I mean, it was HOT!

So I gassed up and went home. (only did about 30 miles)

But even a bad day on a Harley is better than a good day at work! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS)))...did you and Blue have a good day?

Cruising more of MA?

[left that other site]

LOL...see comment #9! :-)

[left that other site]

Just Scituate and Marshfield Today. And a little bit of Duxbury.

Local seaside towns.

[topsail]

Hi Kathy,

Just a reminder that The USNS Brostrom was featured here on 4/29/12. I was happy to respond that I had been a crew member aboard that ship.

Good to see it again. By the way, there were only one other ship like the USNS Brostrom, it was the USNS Marine Fiddler.

The USNS Brostrom assigned to the Pacific and the USNS Marine Fiddler in the East Coast/Atlantic/Med/ They both have been long gone to the bone yard. Sad to see that. I liked that ship

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...hope you stayed cool today.

“They” say rain is coming tonight. I hope “they” are right.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

These Hall of Heroes threads always take my breath away when I read them.

I hope you had a relaxing day.

[radu]

I did stay cool today. I didn’t go outside at all. LOL
Hubby poked his head out and decided it was a good day to forget about the mower or the garage until after sunset.

There’s a whole lotta rain south of y’all. It just needs to crawl over the mountains and give you a good soaking. Looks like it’s trying.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! Too hot even for Blue, but at least you got in a little ride.

Is it too hot for Penny to be on her porch?

[The Mayor]

Thanks Kathy! I hope it does.
Since my truck fire things have been a mess.
Time to get back on track

[luvie]

Leonard Carl Brostrom
B: November 23, 1919
KIA: October 28, 1944
near Dagami, Leyte, Philippine Islands
Medal Of Honor recipient.
RIP Hero!

[luvie]

Howdy, radu! have you had a good weekend?

Smokey was out on the patio tonight. So I fed her and dropped a bit of worm meds...not even a whole doseage...into the food. She didn’t eat it all, but I’ll see if she’s out there later and try again. Probably should have let Ghost finish it. No doubt he could use some worm meds. LOL!