for: August 2006
08/29/06
04:00:21 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 194 words
Back in my home state of Minnesota!
Here I am at the Crystal Public Library in the NW suburbs of Mpls.I've spent many hours here since I was a boy.I have to be quick because of time-1.Trip was tiring back to MN.My first stop was because of a bad accident just inside IL west of Danville.Traffic was backed up so I just simply pulled over under an overpass bridge and took a nice,welcome nap.After an hour or so I was able to continue.I thanked God for "recharging" my body-I felt so much better!2.Frequent stops along the way.Finally pulled into my place about 0900 and fell asleep exhausted[Fri.].3.Praise the Lord I was allowed to take my sons to Straitgate Church Family Camp in west Wisconsin.It was a really nice time. There was much sorrow too as I see my sons going the way of the World.Must close-will comment more later.I will be back to work tonite[Midnite-0600],less than 40 hrs a week and making far less money.Still, I don't have much choice and I will make the best of it.I trust God and He is faithful!
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08/23/06
04:35:14 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 446 words
My Beloved Indiana and Camp Atterbury
Well here I am.I've said most of my "Good-byes."There's so much more I wanted to do.I am so grateful for what was done with such a peaceful,idylic life here. My regrets are that I could not not find someone who is a deeply committed Christian here on base to fellowship with.It would have made the time here all the sweeter.Yet,the times I spent alone with God and the changing seasons while reading His Word,praying and enjoying the beautiful nature here have been so precious and even wonderful.I think with great nostalgia the nice times at the Edinburgh and Franklin Public Libraries and reading so many good books.Yet,how lonely it has been at times not having someone to discuss the deep treasures I have uncovered and discovered.It was at the Franklin Lib.,that I learned that my dear mother had died[via email from Patty my sister]last summer.There's so much more I would love to write! I just am so thankful for our country and our military and the privilage-the tremendous privilage-of serving,of learning,of being part of an organization with meaning and purpose! After studying the lives of great military leaders, I just regret that I was not part of higher command and authority.Anyway,that's the way it is as dear Walter Cronkite ended his nitely broadcasts.So now,what lies ahead? I only know that it is so important to trust in the Lord with all of my heart and not trust in my own understanding but in all of my ways to acknowledge Him and then He will direct my pathes[Prov.3:5,6].10:05pm-Just got came back from church recently.I had a long heart to heart talk with the pastor after the service.I believe I was careful and discreet and entreating him according to ITim.5:1.In summary,I expressed my grief and concern over a lack of personal evangelism in general among the church members.It would take too long to relate, but I feel very relieved to share and unburden what I did to him tonite in private.1.Filled up on gas and drove thru old Franklin for a final "Good-bye."2.Dropped off tapes and videos at the Franklin Library for the last time."Pathes of Glory" with Kirk Douglas and "Friendly Persuasion" with Gary Cooper,Dorothy McGuire and Anthony Hopkins.The latter movie was very moving and precious to me because it takes place in Indiana during the Civil War.I wrote down the words to the theme song,"For Thee I Love." It's beautiful and comforting to meditate upon!Time to go to bed!
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08/22/06
10:46:08 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 104 words
Late nite
Staying up late thinking,praying.This very place, Bldg333,has so many memories.I long to stay here at Camp "Indiana", but I know for sure it must end and it's time to move on.1.Final de-mob today.Officially,I can't leave til Thurs.2.Made some calls and a few good-byes.3.Prayed much this afternoon in my almost bare room.SFC Harding stopped by with his sons.That was nice of him.He's a fine man and a good NCO.4.Nice lunch today:compliments of SSG Gorman and Sgt.Sharp.5.Visitation tonite went very well with good contacts.A nice beautiful,sunny,Indiana day!
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08/21/06
08:48:47 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 174 words
Last Days at Camp Atterbury
Hard to believe it's coming to the end.I just got off the phone with Renee.She simply refuses to have a conversation without an argument[or an accusation toward me].Well, my hopes were up to have the boys at Camp Chetek,WI with me for the church family camp,but she's backed out again.God help me!1.Weekend was OK.It was quiet.I'm surprized I forgot to put entries in my diary.2.Missed the Indiana State Fair but I have pleasant memories from last year's fair stored.3.Sunday was blessed with 55 soldiers coming to church.I praise and thank the Lord for that.I just hope and pray that those who have opposed the Gospel here would be stopped.THere's not much else.I feel really down now.Even if I were to spend 2-3 days a week with my sons how can the World's influence on their lives be reversed? God has to intervene soon,otherwise my sons are going to be like the other unregenerate,narcissitic kids that run around.
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08/16/06
09:03:06 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 74 words
Back from Wed.nite services
This was a good week so far.I came back recently from church and also from the Franklin Library.I was really blessed from Hosea2:14 that speaks of God's desire to restore His sinning people Israel[and hence His people of all dispensations].It was a pretty day too.I took some photos.I will miss Camp "Indiana", but I'm ready to leave.Two years here is enough and it's time to move on!
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08/13/06
06:24:31 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 106 words
Another peaceful Sunday at Camp"Indiana"
Up early.The morning air was cool with a hint of Autumn.1.Chapel services this a.m.Gave tracts to the soldiers when the services ended.I rec'd permission to do this.2.Drove to Fellowship Baptist and enjoyed the the Sun.School theme of the Christian Home taught by Pastor Hopson.SFC Lamphere was there;an NCO I met and knew in Minnesota.he's w/ a Trans.co.being deployed to Iraq.3.Nice quiet afternoon.4.Went to Communion chapel services at 1800.Lamphere was there too.Right now we're listening to 4th Baptist services on WCTS.Pastor McL is speaking now.5.Praying to be useful and productive!
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08/12/06
08:44:59 am, Categories: Camp Life, 100 words
The Pack Rat is Back!!!
There are pro's and con's;positives and negatives to having the habit of collecting stuff.I've been doing alot of packing lately in preparation to my return to Minnesota and I'm reminded of my Pack Rat habits!1.It's a Sat.a.m.,quiet,cool and a relief to have the weekend off.2.Friday was a good day;but I should have spent time[Mk.16:15].3.U-Haul will be coming about noon today- I sure hope they got a big one!4.Listening to "Your Story Hour" from WCTS right now.Trying to think of plans and projects as I write.More later!
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08/11/06
05:09:04 am, Categories: Camp Life, 92 words
Early a.m.
Even though it can be hard at times- I love getting up early!I love a nice quiet time with God in His Word.This a.m.it was Abraham's faithful trust in God[Gen.22-24].I'm listening to VCY as I write[Christian radio from WI].1.APFT diagnostic yesterday.Passed push-ups/sit-ups but failed 2 mile run by 25 sec. My time was 19:07.I tried hard but it was'nt good enough.I must be determined to lose wt!2.Did alot of packing yesterday.3.Read and watched History Channel.Praying for a good day today!
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08/09/06
09:08:33 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 54 words
Fairly busy today with steady work.1.Rained off and on and made the air very steamy.2.Farewells to some in our unit.3.church was good tonite with more info re:The Da Vinci Code and refuting the error of it.4.Went to the Franklin Library to catch up on news.5.Back to peaceful Bldg.333!
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08/07/06
10:37:41 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 41 words
New week
Normal day.Met some soldiers from VA.1.Hot again today.Felt better after a.m. run.2.Finished Speer's book.3.Trimmed my hair with clippers over weekend; had to make more corrections so now it's almost gone!4.Swam and had quiet evening!
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08/06/06
09:41:06 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 158 words
Good Sunday!
Got up a little late[0600].Promises-Chastening is only for a time[have faith!]1.Went to chapel.Chap.Sherar gave a good message of encouragement.2.Drove to Fellowship Baptist.Pastor Hopson and fam. are back from Florida vacation. SS and service were very good.Two soldiers came forward for salvation! PTL!3.After a good lunch I went to #333 and listened to 3 sermons by Pastor W.Van Gelderen and then on WCTS I listened to Mclachlan's msg on the Beatitudes.4.I also listened live to the PM sevice of 4th Baptist from Mpls.The speaker gave a msg about the importance of campus ministries and outreach to the 15 million college students in the USA. So many students are the intelligencia of foreign countries. I got on my knees during the msg and prayed about taking classes at the Univ.of Minn., and having a ministry there.My Father and Mother met at the U of M!Closing with prayer.Luke18:1.
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08/05/06
06:23:50 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 228 words
Friendly Persuasion
This is a movie based upon the novel by Jessmyn West. It takes place in Indiana in 1862 during the Civil War. It's a very tender, heart-warming story of a Quaker family's adherence to pacifism in time of war.Gary Cooper plays the fatherorthy McGuire his wife and their 3 children,Josh[Anthony Hopkins], Matty and "Little Jess." I was surprized to learn that it was nominated for 6 Acedemy Awards, including Best Picture!President Reagan gave a copy of the film to Soviet Pres.Gorbachev in the '80's when the Cold War was thawing. The song in begining of the film,"For Thee I Love," is sung by Pat Boone with a beautiful symphony accompaniment;I have to admit that some tears came to my eyes as I listened it!I made some flyers and passed them out[late today] to the units so their soldiers could come and watch,but alas not one soldier has shown up for the 1900hrs meeting and it's already 1920.PTL another good day at Camp Atterbury.I spent more time in prayer and the Word this a.m. and feel so much better.Got some exercise too.1.Brought a box of books to the base library[hard for me to give up books!].2.Read more after work.3.Nice peaceful evening now.Hope to call my family soon.How I love and miss them!
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08/04/06
08:53:43 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 59 words
Good day off
Up early to run.Had my usual tea before. Got some errands done in both Edinburgh and Franklin[went to the libraries in both towns!].Usual reading in both places.1.Did some packing; must do more!2.Need to write notes from Speer.3.Must make plans for weekend.4.The day was very pretty and not nearly so hot as before.
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08/02/06
08:04:40 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 282 words
Just came back from church.
Tonite in the dining hall I met a soldier I had met earlier today and invited him to church.He's newly arrived on base, a Hoosier from near Ft.Wayne. When I met him this a.m. he observed that I had the Bible on CD and asked me some questions.He felt God was punishing him and so that opened up some ways for me to probe where he was at and what was troubling him. In summary, he's not happy about deployment and he misses his family.I gently gave him some counsel[as he invited me too]and on the way to and from church we had some nice talks.I just dropped him off and he thanked me graciously and told me how much that helped him.Interestingly,the message tonite was about God's comfort! Nathan,a young Bible college student gave the message from Matt.14,as Jesus walked on the water in the storm and the disciples cried out in fear,Jesus said,"Be of good cheer;it is I;be not afraid." Beautiful promise! I gave my new soldier friend some promises like that on the way[Matt.11:28;John14:27;Heb.13:5].We prayed together and committed our respective problems to the Lord.Prov.3:5,6!1.Good day at work.Nice healthy jog this a.m.2.Praying for a decent job when I return to Mpls.3.Yesterday,sent e-card to Renee for her b-day.I've sent so much and given so much over the years and she has never acknowledged once[IJohn3:13,14;4:20?].4.Almost finished with "Inside the Third Reich" by Speer.Big thick book but so interesting that I would that it be much longer!Hope to make some notes.
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08/01/06
08:28:49 pm, Categories: Camp Life, 21 words
Very hot days
Weather is very hot and humid.All is fine.The first day of August.I pray God's blessings for this month!
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