October 13, 2007
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Happy 232nd Birthday to the United States Navy!
As many of you know, I live 1/2 block from the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC and today was the Navy's birthday. I went out this morning and heard the speeches, the Navy Band and watched the formalities. The world is over 70% water and God has blessed us with a strong Navy. I guess this was my way of saying thank you.
"Eternal Father, Strong to Save": The Navy Hymn
Eternal Father, Strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'st the mighty Ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to thee,
for those in peril on the sea.O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
and calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea!Most Holy spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea!O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee,
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
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Hey, thanks for commenting on my situation. I think I might be doing a little better, but I am still going to go for some counseling starting on Monday. Hope all is going well for you in DC. I know your family must miss you!
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