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My first entry is introductory because some of you don't know me. I am a Christian who is blessed to have been raised by two God-fearing parents, Deacon Ambrose Duckett, Sr and Deaconess Edith Duckett. They taught by example, and as a result I, along with my brothers and sisters, decided to make Jesus Christ Lord of our lives! My baby brother, George, died several years ago from a prolonged illness. My other two brothers, Pastor Ambrose Duckett, Jr and Pastor Lonnie Duckett, Sr serve as leaders in the Church. My three sisters, Mary, Paulette and Jackie, and I grew up in the Church ministering through music with our Dad. We spent several years traveling the Country recording with Edwin Hawkins and other Gospel artists through his Ministry.
I was called into the Gospel Ministry in 1979. Following the example set by my parents, I live and walk what I believe. I thank God because my son and daughter serve Jesus Christ as well as my five grandchildren, Michael, Anthony James, Krissy and Lauren. The youngest, my little Joshua, is still an infant. My son Michael is a Deacon and his wife Marybeth a Deaconess in the Church where I grew up, and my daughter, Eboni, co-writes music with me for our troops and others.
I step out in faith on the Promises of God daily. I gave this blog the title "Steppin' out with Florence" because this is what exercising our faith requires. No, I didn't misspell the word by leaving the "g" off of "steppin"; it is slang and we said it that way back in the day. (I know I just dated myself....:) We must step out in faith in order to appropriate the Promises of God into our lives. Faith is an action word, and as God's Word teaches us,
"...faith without works is dead..." AND "...we walk by faith not by sight...." I desire to encourage some and teach others how to exercise their faith and dare to believe God for all that they can ask. Our desires must always be in line with God's Will for our lives, without exception!
We are living in some of the most trying times known to mankind and must remember that "...faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God...." There are no shortcuts for fulfilling our purpose, and we must spend quality time with God. Throughout the years, I have been involved in various ministries, such as Prison and Nursing Home. The Street Ministry afforded me an opportunity to minister to the Homeless. These experiences tested my faith because they allowed me to see, first hand, man's inhumanity to man, and to conclude that we truly do live in a selfish world where some of us put ourselves before others. This is contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ! At any rate, it is about spiritual growth and each one of us is in a different place. I am not where I was nor am I where I am going to be. None of us were born mature!
In 2004, God blessed me with a personalized tape ministry for our troops. This has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my life! To hear about the sacrifices our Soldiers are willing to make in order to honor an oath they made before God and man blows my mind! To see how their faith is tested has helped me grow in mine. I am more convinced now than ever that there is no such thing as an atheist, particularly in light of some of the war stories some of my Soldiers have shared with me. My inspirational stories are not just from the battlefield, but from every day people like you and me who are tried by fire in our daily lives. This blog is not just for Soldiers who are serving our Great Nation, but for those who are or want to be Soldiers for Christ!
We are all in this together and should not be afraid to be transparent. God requires that "...the strong bear the infirmities of the weak...." Together we can dig deeply for the TRUTH as we share how God is blessing us through it all. God's Word teaches us that the Holy Spirit "...will lead us to ALL truth...." I believe this -- how about you? At every opportunity I will say
"...with God ALL things are possible...."
So, come get close to the fire where we can laugh and cry together! By the way, the dress code is casual, and casual is relative.....:)
Yours in Christ,
Florence
"BE" Blessed, because you are!
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April 23, 2019
ANDREW,
"CHARON"
I see you won the "SALLY HUGHES MEMORIAL AWARD" for your
POETRY I THANK YOU for sharing your DEEPEST thoughts with us. I see that your are agonizing over the loss of human life. I pray that you stop tormenting yourself! GOD is the only one who "...sets the appointment with life and death..." GOD is "...the ALPHA and OMEGA...", He is "...the BEGINNING and the END..."
I am so GREATFUL for MEN and WOMEN like you, who HONORED your OATH to serve our NATION. Even though in your HEART you
believe war is pointless, you still HONORED your OATH. I believe the LOVED ONES of the deceased have comfort in knowing that someone as
BRAVE as you was there to COMFORT and to HOLD.
I am saddened by the fact that you titled your Prose "CHARON" because in GREEK
MYTHOLOGY, he carries DEAD SOULS into limbo! You say "I'm not a ferryman of the dead", but you are assuming the blame, erroneously! You "didn't
enlist to work in a morgue", but we NEEDED you there and GOD placed you there and you rose to the occasion!!!!
THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU
As the words to a hymn I love say:
"I pray God will be your LIGHT, and WATCH you where you go."
I'm here for you. You never know when or where I'll show up.
ANDREW NAPIER
You will FOREVER be MY HERO, and I will lift you up before ALMIGHTY GOD because:
AIN'T NOTHIN GOD CAN'T FIX
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL..."
April 22, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
I am consumed by the
LOVE God has given me for you, and I'll continue to express it through music and inspirational messages.
As y'all know, I ain't no outdoors Gurl. I sat out with my grands while they collected worms to name after themselves. I was bitten by something and my hand swelled up twice the size. I was given a prescription that I had a severe reaction to. Long story short, I went to the emergency room yesterday and the Dr said everything looks good. The Karate Instructor told me to get an insect repellant. I thought, I don't have to spend money, I have
EBONI, my daughter. Oh, that's right, she only repels the DOGZ?? Seriously, I plan to get back in the gym this evening to meet my goal(s).
I would like you to "...touch and agree..." in the spirit for ME and my MINISTRY:
1. That I "...don't grow weary in well-doing..."
2. That I STAY focused on the PATH set for me by GOD.
I am TRUSTING GOD for the things that I ASKED for in FAITH:
A Mentor who is ALL THAT with the SPECS I asked for!
To CONTINUE surrounding me with TRUST WORTHY people who TEACH by EXAMPLE, and will reel me in when needed, like BEV, SUSAN and BERTIE.
To help me LISTEN without taking offense when criticized
LAST but NOT LEAST:
My ROAD DOGG, and I was S P E C I F I C?? Sooooo, I will KNOW him when I SEE him.
The beautiful thing is, I can keep ASKING for "...the DESIRES of my HEART...", as long as I'm
FAITHFUL. There is NOTHING more important to me than SERVING all MY SOLDIERS and others, showering them with the
LOVE of ALMIGHTY GOD!
Lastly, we are ALL in this together, and we must HANG IN THERE. Back in the day, "Ol' Heads" would say, "if you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on." With the same sentiment I say:
"THERE AIN'T NOTHIN GOD CAN'T FIX"
I'll keep you posted!
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love,
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 21, 2019
SAMANTHA,
BECOMING A HERO
The attached Prose written by you while at the
VA MEDICAL CENTER in BARSTOW, CA., really touched me! I was especially moved by your closing question:
"WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO BECOME A HERO?"
I believe being a HERO means you are willing to risk it ALL for your Country! At one point you say
I'm not THANKING YOU to make you relive your regrets, but because through your writings I have insight into your
JOURNEY. Please don't let the UGLY side of life change who you are. You haven't done anything
UNFORGIVABLE as result of honoring your oath, because we are subject to the LAWS OF THE
LAND, with the realization that the LAWS OF GOD are supreme! I pray that GOD will restore you and give you the "...PEACE that surpasses ALL understanding..."
I am here for you and will continue to pray for you. You say you're an expert wall
builder, in an effort to hide from the world, but let us LOVE toucans show our
GRATITUDE. I servery you won the "DAVA, HARRY L. HERRON CHAPTER 49 AWARD."
When I get back on the road again, you may look up and see me coming through the door to get a hug. Until then I'm sending you one!
"SAMANTHA JANE KINZER"
I HONOR and LOVE you! As one of my favorite songs state,
"behind every dark cloud THERE IS a silver lining."
"THERE AIN'T NOTHIN' GOD CAN'T FIX!"
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love?
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
| Becoming a hero is feeling at home when your world is crashing 'round you. It's feeling expendable It's hurting the people you love to protect them from you hurting them more. It's waking up in tears. It's missing the places and activities you once enjoyed. Becoming a hero means being on a constant search for the person you were before the fight. It's learning to love people two years at a time and having to start all over again. It's losing your individuality because your identity isn't mission essential. Becoming a hero is watching your peers pursue their professional careers while you feed your family with your VA Disabilities. It's being sick and tired of politicians trying to capitalize on your pain by making empty promises for your vote. Why would anyone want to become a hero? |
April 19, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
Please join me in
HONORING the MEMORY of a HERO who SERVED our NATION. He is UNCLE ROY, JR, the Uncle of one of
MY SOLDIERS who God brought into my life around 2006. I have followed his
JOURNEY and ,SPIRITUAL GROWTH through the years, and wrote several posts about
MONTIGO WHITE.
UNCLE ROY, JR
We THANK GOD posthumously, for ALL of your
SACRIFICES, and we REJOICE with MONTIGO in knowing that you are HOME SWEET HOME.
Much Love?
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 15, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
LEE and "SHE" made it. Yeah I said SHE because all GOOD mechanical things are called "SHE."?? Further proof that God gives
traveling mercy.
LEE, I can't wait until you settle in and get started on the next Chapter. Since you're not here, I'll have my next
THREE meals in your HONOR. there is something about the TRINITY that makes me weak??
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love?
Florence
P. S.
I'll let DENZEL know??
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 15, 2019
TO
ALL MY SOLDIERS
"A LETTER FROM MOM ALTHOUGH SHE HAS PASSED ON"
This PROSE, written by LAWRENCE E RAHN, won the "DAVA, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
KANSAS AWARD." It shows the importance of letting go. No matter what, we
should reconcile our differences. We must learn to let go of PRIDE,
"...which goes before the fall..."
LAWRENCE, I agree with you, in some instances, it's easier for some of us to
show our REPRESENTATIVE, as the saying goes. You wrote,
"there were signs but you kept them hidden well from the world, and "PUT ON A FRONT" leaving the impression there was nothing wrong with your life."
You also wrote, "it wasn't in your nature to
show LOVE."
I was taught to "give people their flowers while they are alive." Your
PROSE has made me re-examine some relationships to make sure I've gotten it
right. I think you expressed yourself beautifully, when you wrote:
"a ROSE, a beautiful flower, delicate, precious in every way conceivable! showing GOD'S intricate handy work displayed for all those admirers. Yet this flower seems to know it's purpose in life and then it must end.
The way GOD made ALL HIS CREATIONS. A time to be BORN and a time to DIE this is the way I CREATED ALL LIFE."
You used one of the age old ways to a woman's
HEART when you wrote:
"a ROSE for a lady as you always say when you visited."
As corny as it sounds, LOVE make the world go round, and I'm glad you're in it.
I LOVE and HONOR you for all your many SACRIFICES for
US, the U. S. of A.
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love!
Florence
P. S.
The rose was sent to me in a post by a friend and I reposted it because of its
BEAUTY and SENTIMENT.
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
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April 14, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
Does this sound FAMILIAR?
I have communicated with a lot of HE-ROES and SHE-ROES through the years, with funny stories. I found this one by
G. E. MURRAY, written while at the VA MEDICAL CENTER in KANSAS CITY, MO, amusing!
It's good to know that he can dwell on the good times with so much sadness. It was a long time ago, but NEVER to late to say:
G. E. MURRAY:
THANK YOU For ALL of Your SACRIFICES for US!
I pray that you continue to look at the bright side, and remember that:
AIN'T NOTHIN GOD CAN'T FIX!
"BE" Blessed Because "ARE."
Much Love.
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 10, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS,
"THE LOVE OF WAR"
This PROSE was written by SAMUEL J. HALL, while at the VA MEDICAL CENTER in
ALBUQUERQUE, NM. At first, I thought about the title and wondered how anyone could
LOVE WAR. After reading it in its entirety, I understood what he was saying.
Like so many SOLDIERS, he lacked the support of people he loved because we are divided when it comes to
WAR. I am a product of the 60IES, and I distinctly remember our SOLDIERS being totally disrespected during the
VIET NAM WAR. Some of them were spit on and called horrible names, and all they did was say "YES" to our Nation!
SAMUEL lived FAST and HARD. I can't imagine the turmoil that is felt by our
HE-ROES and SHE-ROES when they realize that "...life is FLEETING and tomorrow is NOT promised..." He felt a myriad of emotions:
FEAR; HATRED; BETRAYAL; and EXCITEMENT when his adrenaline kicked in! He says one of his most
DEVASTATING experiences was "Having people lie to me, living with other people all while I was off at war!"
The same question always applies, "WHAT PRICE GLORY?"
SAMUEL says "people should step back and take a good look before taking and doing any major step during wartime." This is good advice from a
HERO who KNOWS! He makes a point when he says, "WAR makes life more exciting, but TIME shines a lot of LIGHT on ANY subject."
SAMUEL, only OUR HEAVENLY FATHER can give you TIME and shine the LIGHT on ANY subject because:
AIN'T NOTHIN GOD CAN'T FIX!
You are an AMAZING man and I can't THANK YOU enough for ALL of your sacrifices for
US. We SALUTE and HONOR you:
SAMUEL J. HALL
"BE" Blessed Because you "ARE."
Much Love!
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 10. 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS,
I saw this photo by "U. S. MILITARY FAMILIES" reposted by one of the most
GOD-FEARING men I know, PASTOR FRANK COMEAU," who BRAVELY served our Nation as a
CHAPLAIN. Although GOD has "...planted his feet on solid ground..." by bringing home to us, he is still
SERVING because he NEVER forgets our HE-ROES and SHE-ROES who have SERVED and are
SERVING!
All we hear about on the news lately, is the need for "THE WALL." let's consider the fact that:
We have "THE WALL" we put up to guard our feelings!
We have "THE WALL" we put up to block unwanted neighbors from getting too close!
We have "THE WALL" we put up around our HEARTS, so we don't have to show LOVE and
COMPASSION toward others! I could go on and on and on!
How about THANKING GOD for the names of our HE-ROES and SHE-ROES on "THE WALL" who paid the
ULTIMATE PRICE so that we can sit back and come up with reasons to HATE one another! Makes me go......HUM????
As usual:
"AIN'T NOTHIN GOD CAN'T FIX"
PASTOR COMEAU has a favorite quote:
"Only ONE life will soon be PAST, only what's
done for CHRIST will LAST."
AMEN and AMEN again!
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love?
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 7, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
|
"I KNOW WHAT THIS IS ALL ABOUT"
POETRY is defined as "a literary work in which a special INTENSITY is given the EXPRESSION of FEELINGS and IDEAS." The following
POEM definitely fits this definition!
It was written by another HERO that God has allowed to touch my life. He wrote this while at the
VA MEDICAL CENTER in EAST ORANGE, NJ. His name is:
CONRAD WEBLEY
CONRAD, you said so many things that touched my heart. I FEEL you:
When TEARDROPS SHOW UP UNINVITED, know that God CAN and WILL wipe away ALL your tears.! You only have to
ASK.
When the NIGHTMARES NEVER END, it's because of your thought life. The real
BATTLE is for your mind. You have to DISCIPLINE your mind to think on the GOOD things listed in Phillipians 4 (8).
When you FEEL ANXIOUS AND WISH YOU WERE DEAD, you've got to realize that you have so much to live for. You will never know how much you are
LOVED and APPRECIATED because there aren't enough words to adequately express it. The best two words for me are
"THANK YOU"
When you say, "GUILT WITH SHAME BRINGS ON RAGE", and "YOU CAN'T RECONNECT WITH WHO YOU WERE BEFORE A VET", I want you to know you have
NOTHING to feel GUILT or SHAME, about. To me, you are more of a MAN now then before, because you showed us you were willing to risk it ALL!
"...What greater GIFT than to be willing to lay down your life for others..."
There is NONE, except when JESUS CHRIST set the example by laying down his life for
ALL!!!! Yes, WAR has many ATROCITIES, it's the nature of the beast, but you didn't start it, you tried to finish it by
HONORING your OATH to SERVE our Nation!
We are "...subject to the LAWS OF THE LAND...", as long as they don't usurp the
"LAWS OF GOD, which are SUPREME..."
CONRAD, trust me, TAKING A SIP AND A HIT are TEMPORARY fixes, and will only beat your body up. When you
COME DOWN, the issues are still there. The ONLY ONE who can give you the "...PEACE that surpasses ALL understanding..." is
ALMIGHTY GOD. You already acknowledged that you FEAR nothing but GOD. It is a
FEAR of reverence! You've proven that you are BRAVE man!
CONRAD, the next time you say "I KNOW WHAT THIS IS ABOUT", I pray that IT'S ABOUT GOD'S GOODNESS AND
MERCY because:
"AIN'T NOTHIN' GOD CAN'T FIX"
"BE" Blessed Because you are "ARE."
Much Love
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
| I know what this
is All About by Conrad Webley VA Medical Center - East Orange, NJ I know what is is all about, I know what is is all about, I know what is is all about, I know what is is all about, Excuse me, let me take a sip, a hit. I know what is is all about. |
April 6, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
Another HERO returns SAFELY.
"... to GOD be the Glory FOREVER and EVER..."
Galatians 1 (5-7)
THE USS ROOSEVELT, was the CARRIER I was invited
to tour by COMMAND CHAPLAIN JOHN FRANKLIN, in 2005. I SAW it, got OFF it, and it
was my FIRST and LAST.�� The Ol Gurl is all about DRY LAND.
THANK GOD for you MONTIGO WHITE!
Much Love
Florence
P. S.
As a relatively NEWLY WED, I'm sure your FIRST LADY is PRAISING GOD that you're
home SAFELY. Now, let's MULTIPLY!
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 3, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS,
I have written several post about
FORNEA PAWIE-PRADO, my first SHE-ROE at the NAVEL ACADEMY in ANNAPOLIS, MD.
This is a photo of her RIDE-OR-DIE doing what they do. Y'all know I have a phobia when it comes to HIGH altitudes. I'm not afraid, because I have made myself do things, such as fly by self for the first time; go to the top of the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING; and go on a cruise to
conquer my DISLIKE of water!
BUT...........to sit on the EDGE just because.
PAWIE, I am in AWE of both of you! Please stay SAFE and use
WISDOM. I pray that I live long enough to see where God is taking
you.....ULTIMATELY. As I follow you, I see what an AMAZING woman you are!
"...she opens her mouth with WISDOM, and FAITHFUL
instruction is on her tongue..." Proverbs 31 (26)
"BE" Blessed Because "ARE."
Much Love
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
April 4, 2016 Bowie, MD
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS,
"GRADUATION DAY"
I can feel the pain of DANIEL PAICOPULOS from SAN DIEGO, CA as I read this and realized what
GRADUATION DAY means, it hurts me.
DANIEL, how many ways can I say "THANK YOU" for ALL you have endured for us???? There aren't enough words under the Sun! You are a
HERO and you will get a STAR for the rest of your life and beyond!
You should ALWAYS stand up STRAIGHT with your shoulders BACK, because you are a
BRAVE man and deeply LOVED and APPRECIATED by people who have taken the time to
LISTEN.
Yes, live your life with INCISIVE SIMPLICITY, because
GOD breathed life into you for this day. You ARE an INSPIRATION to us all.
I'm an ANIMAL LOVER, so I hope you do pet one every time your see one. Many of them have
SERVED our Nation as well. You say you're serving a LIFE SENTENCE as a result of what you have endured, but:
"AIN'T NOTHIN GOD CAN'T FIX"
I don't know if anyone has told you, but:
"...the MIND set on the SPIRIT is LIFE and PEACE... "
Roman's 8 (6)
Whoever or Whatever CONTROLS your MIND will CONTROL you! I have found that GOD is the answer to EVERYTHING, since HE created ALL things in HEAVEN and EARTH. DANIEL, you say ALWAYS tell the TRUTH. Well,
"...GOD is NOT like man, and CANNOT lie..."
Numbers 23 (19)
The TRUTH will set you FREE, and you'll be FREE indeed!
Let your objective be to dwell on things that will enhance and not harm you:
"...WHATEVER is True; Noble; Just; Pure; Lovely
and Admirable...if ANYTHING is EXCELLENT and
or PRAISEWORTHY, THINK about such things..."
Phillipians 4 (8)
One of GOD'S many PROMISES:
"...ASKED and it WILL be given to you... SEEK it
and you WILL find it...KNOCK and it WILL be open
to you..." Matthew 7 (7-8)
DANIEL PAICOPULOS, we are ALL in this together. I LOVE you in JESUS CHRIST, and you will ALWAYS be MY HERO.
BE Blessed Because You ARE.
Much Love
Florence
P. S. Let me hear from you. I will LISTEN to and
PRAY for you!
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times... "
April 3 at 9:53 PM ·
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
I have written several post about FORNEA PAWIE- PRADO, my first SHE-ROE at the
NAVEL ACADEMY in ANNAPOLIS,MD.
This is a photo of her RIDE-OR-DIE doing what they do. Y'all know I have a phobia when it comes to HIGH altitudes. I'm not afraid, because I have made myself do things, such as fly by self for the first time; go to the top of the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING; and go on a cruise to conquor my
DISLIKE of water!.
BUT...........to sit on the EDGE just because
PAWIE, I am in AWE of both of you! Please stay SAFE and use WISDOM. I pray that I live long enough to see where God is taking
you.....ULTIMATELY. As I follow you, I see what an AMAZING woman you are!
"...she opens her mouth with WISDOM, and FAITHFUL
instruction is on her tongue..." Proverbs 31 (26)
"BE" Blessed Because "ARE."
Much Love
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
March 31, 2019
TO ALL MY SOLDIERS
"LOST"
This piece was written with a great deal of thought and expression by BILLIE DEE
JOHNSTON. The question at the very end, (FOR HOW LONG?), sums it up for me! How about you?
The ULTIMATE test is can I:
"...DO unto others as you would have them DO unto you..."
Matthew 7 (12)
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
March 24, 2019
TO ALL MY SHE-ROES,
"SHE"
As a SHE, I finally got an answer that satisfies me! Men refer to almost
EVERYTHING mechanical as SHE. Growing up, whenever I went to S mechanic, I heard every car I drove referred to as
SHE. When I read this POETRY by J. ALLEN WHITT, at VA MEDICAL CENTER,
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, I smiled because it brought back memories.
When I study the HOLY SCRIPTURES, I see the MAJOR role SHE plays from GENESIS to
REVELATIONS. Again, I smile! Oh how MIGHTY and WISE is our GOD the CREATOR of
ALL things in HEAVEN and EARTH.
The Poem, "WHY SHIPS ARE CALLED SHE", is about the Aircraft Carrier, "USS CORAL SEA, (CVA-43)", and can be found in the magazine "VETERANS VOICES", where
MY SOLDIERS write their stories! I lovingly support this Magazine!
This writing also mentions the USS ARIZONA, (BB-39), which has been at the bottom of
PEARL HARBOR since 1941. When it sunk it took 1,177 men with HER, most entombed inside the ship, beyond
rescue.
When referring to the USS CORAL it's was stated that:
"Even though the USS CORAL SEA was not a living thing 'SHE' had become so...' SHE' had a distinct PERSONALITY, QUIRKS and MOODS...'SHE'' seemed capable of SADNESS, EXALTATION and INDIFFERENCE, as well as DASHING BOLDNESS, PRIDE and UNPREDICTABILITY... 'SHE' HOUSED US, FED US, CARRIED US across oceans and KEPT US SAFE...'SHE' was RECOGNIZABLE from a distance.....GRACEFULLY slipped through STILL waters."
"GOD'S WORD" says:
"...SHE will do him GOOD and not EVIL all the days
of her LIFE... " Proverbs 31 (12)
I'm just sayin'
Please "KNOW" what you have in CHRIST. Don't give it away, because it's
PRICELESS.
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love.
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves at ALL Times..."
March 6, 2019
Today
was my last day on board USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). To the Ward room to The Chief's
Mess and to the Deck plates farewell to you all. I am very happy to have served
with you... ⚓ANCHOR UP!⚓
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February 23, 2019
TO MY SHE-ROE
It was an "HONOR" to meet you at the "VETERANS' DAY CELEBRATION" a few month ago, at the "FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN." When I looked into those BEAUTIFUL EYES, "..the WINDOWS to your SOUL...", I saw your
INNOCENCE. What a BRAVE young woman you are, and I RESPECT you for being BOLD enough to
CHASE YOUR DREAMS. The HOLY SCRIPTURES teach us that GOD has COMMANDED us to:
"...Be STRONG and COURAGEOUS...do not be
FRIGHTENED and do not be DISMAYED for
THE LORD your God IS with You WHEREVER
you go..." Joshua 1(9)
Since "...God is NO RESPECTER of persons...", it's a
PROMISE that is etched in stone for you also YOUNG BLOOD.
I haven't FORGOTTEN you! I will call out YOUR NAME before ALMIGHTY GOD, because you have been
ENTRUSTED to me! IF you ever NEED me, call me DAY or NIGHT.
"BE" Blessed Because You "ARE."
Much Love!
Florence
"...a FRIEND Loves At ALL Times..."