Rapunzel
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Rapunzel
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| Tue 06/03/08 04:20 PM |
Dare Greatly
It is not the critic who counts;
nor the man who points out
how the strong man stumbled,
or where the doer of deeds
could have done better.
The credit belongs to the man
who is actually in the arena;
whose face is marred
by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again
because there is no effort
without error and shortcomings;
who knows the great enthusiasms,
the great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who at best knows in the end,
the triumph of high achievement;
and who at worst, if he fails,
at least fails while daring greatly;
so that his place shall never be
with those cold and timid souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.
~ Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)~
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HasidicEnforcer
Joined Thu 12/20/07
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| Tue 06/03/08 04:39 PM |
SWEET!!! PAGE 2!!!!
OK, SWIM PARTY FOR THE TROOPS AT MY PLACE! IF YOU ARE MARRIED OR DATING A SOLDIER, YOU ARE INVITED!!!! (OR MOTHER OR FATHER OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBER OF A SOLDIER TOO)!!!!
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checkinout42
Joined Sun 08/05/07
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| Tue 06/03/08 08:16 PM |
Ok Myriah,
I will be right over... it's cold here tonight anyway.....
YEAH!!! Part 2
Sending Prayers, Love and support to the troops....
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Rapunzel
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Rapunzel
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Rapunzel
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| Wed 06/04/08 06:57 AM |
Thank you Samantha   Wildside of 35
This was sent to me
& I found it to be soooo touching
& now I send it on to you....
God be with our soldiers daily...
The Daughter of a Soldier 
Last week I was in Atlanta, Georgia attending a conference.
While I was in the airport, returning home,
I heard several people behind me beginning to clap & cheer.
I immediately turned around and witnessed
one of the greatest act's of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal
was a group of soldiers in their camo's,
as they began heading to their gate everyone
(well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet
with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them,
being applauded and cheered for...
And, it hit me. I'm not alone. 
I'm not the only red blooded American
who still loves this country
and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped
and began clapping for these young unsung heroes
who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us
so we can go to school,
work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud
of my country or of our service men and women
a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old,
ran up to one of the male soldiers.
He kneeled down and said "hi," the
little girl then she asked him if he
would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier, he didn't look any older
than maybe 22 himself, said he would try
and what did she want to give to her daddy.
Then suddenly the little girl
grabbed the neck of this soldier,
gave him the biggest hug she could muster
and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl,
who said her daughters name was Courtney,
told the young soldier that her husband
was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now.
As the mom was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney,
missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up...
When this temporarily single mom
was done explaining her situation,
all of the soldiers huddled together
for a brief second.
Then one of the other servicemen
pulled out a military looking walkie-talkie.
They started playing with the device
and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this,
the young soldier walked back over
to Courtney, bent down and said this to her,
"I spoke to your daddy and
he told me to give this to you."
He then hugged this little girl that he had just met
& gave her a kiss on the cheek.
He finished by saying
"your daddy told me to tell you that he loves
you more than anything & he is coming home very soon."
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably
and as the young soldier stood to his feet,
he saluted Courtney and her mom.
I was standing no more than 6 feet away
from this entire event unfolded.
As the soldiers began to leave,
heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause.
As I stood there applauding and looked around,
their were very few dry eyes, including my own.
That young soldier in one > last act of selflessness,
turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney
with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday
all of our soldiers and their families
and thank God for them and their sacrifices.
At the end of the day, 
it's good to be an American.
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Rapunzel
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| Wed 06/04/08 12:51 PM |
Love ~ Light ~ Prayers ~ Kisses ~ Hugs
& Many Abundant Blessings for our Troops
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Edited by Rapunzel on Wed 06/04/08 12:54 PM
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HasidicEnforcer
Joined Thu 12/20/07
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| Wed 06/04/08 04:08 PM |
Sending my love to our troops.
BTW, my father in law was in the Israeli army. I do not know his ranking, but he was a rare soldier. He hated hurting anyone. He did what he could to peacefully capture and fight.
He will be missed.
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checkinout42
Joined Sun 08/05/07
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| Wed 06/04/08 07:16 PM |
God bless the troops...
Hi Vanessa, yep I made it over to page 2!!!!
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Rapunzel
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checkinout42
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| Fri 06/06/08 07:34 PM |
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Sending prayers, thoughts and much gratitute to all the soldiers and their families.... Thank you....
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Rapunzel
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| Sat 06/07/08 08:50 AM |
http://crossroad.to/Victory/Armor.htm
God's Will for us
"Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...." Ephesians 6:10-18
What is the Armor of God?
God's armor brings victory because it is far more than a protective covering. It is the very life of Jesus Christ Himself. "[Put on the armor of light]," wrote Paul in his letter to the Romans, "...clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 13:12-14) When you do, He becomes your hiding place, and shelter in the storm--just as He was to David. Hidden in Him, you can count on His victory, for He not only covers you as a shield, He also fills you with His life.
"I am the vine; you are the branches," said Jesus. "If a man abides in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
Since living in the safety of the armor means oneness with Jesus, we can expect to share His struggles as well as His peace. Remember, God has promised us victory in the midst of trials, not immunity from pain. So "do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13) Christian heroes who have been tortured for their faith continue to testify to the supernatural strength--even joy--that enables them to endure unthinkable pain.
They affirm with Paul -
"that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39)
This wonderful truth has become reality to all who believe and follow Jesus. When you put on His armor, His life surrounds you, keeping you safe, close to Himself, and free to be His precious friend and trusted companion. So "put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) He is your victory!
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How do I "put on" God's Armor?
This life in Christ begins with learning, affirming, and trusting in each part of the armor. The first part is truth--God's revelation of all that He is to us, all that He has done for us, and all that He promises to do for us in the days ahead. This enduring truth is written in the Bible, revealed by the Holy Spirit, and realized through Jesus Christ. It cuts through all the world's distortions, deceptions, and compromises. When you study, memorize, live, and follow truth, it enables you to see the world from God's high vantage point. Putting on the first piece of the armor means feeding on truth through daily Bible reading and making it part of yourself.
International Standard Version (2008)
For our struggle is not against human opponents, but against rulers, authorities, cosmic powers in the darkness around us, and evil spiritual forces in the heavenly realm.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (1995)
This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world.
King James Bible
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
American King James Version
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
American Standard Version
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places .
Bible in Basic English
For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities and powers, against the world-rulers of this dark night, against the spirits of evil in the heavens.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.
Darby Bible Translation
because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against principalities, against authorities, against the universal lords of this darkness, against spiritual power of wickedness in the heavenlies.
English Revised Version
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Webster's Bible Translation
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Weymouth New Testament
For ours is not a conflict with mere flesh and blood, but with the despotisms, the empires, the forces that control and govern this dark world--the spiritual hosts of evil arrayed against us in the heavenly warfare.
World English Bible
For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Young's Literal Translation
because we have not the wrestling with blood and flesh, but with the principalities, with the authorities, with the world-rulers of the darkness of this age, with the spiritual things of the evil in the heavenly places;
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HasidicEnforcer
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| Sat 06/07/08 09:10 AM |
Sending love and support to our troops! 
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star_tin_gover
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| Sat 06/07/08 09:19 PM |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef9jKHwHueQ&feature=related
Thank you ladies and gents for your wonderful children that are overseas with their brothers in arms. My youngest Marine came home today after his tour in Iraq.I know the fear parents share while their child is involved in any conflict. I know it three times over. Please continue to pray for our service women and men
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HasidicEnforcer
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| Sat 06/07/08 09:23 PM |
Praying for your three angels in uniform! Hope you are all being safe and feeling the love!
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star_tin_gover
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Rapunzel
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