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Veterans Helping Veterans & Others Monthly News Letter
One day a while back, a man, his heart  heavy with grief, was walking in the woods..  As
he thought about his life this day, he knew many things were not right.  He thought about
those who had lied about him back when he had a job.

His thoughts turned to those who had  stolen his things and cheated him.  He
remembered family that had passed  on.  His mind turned to the illness he had, that no
one could cure.  His very soul was filled with anger, resentment, and frustration.

Standing there this day, searching for answers  he could not find, knowing all else had
failed him, he knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always
be there.  And with tears in his eyes, he prayed:

'Lord- You have done wonderful things for me in this life.  You have told me to do many
things for you, and I happily obeyed. Today, you have told me to forgive. I am sad, Lord,
because I cannot, I don't know how.  It is not fair Lord, I didn't deserve these wrongs that
were done against me and I shouldn't have  to forgive.  As perfect as your way is Lord,
this one thing I cannot do, for I don't know how to forgive.  My anger is so deep Lord, I
fear I may not hear you, but I pray you teach me to do the one thing I cannot  do:  Teach
me to forgive .'

As he knelt there in the quiet shade of that old oak tree, he felt something fall onto his
shoulder.  He opened his eyes.  Out of the corner of one eye, he saw something red on
his shirt.  He could not turn to see what it was because where the oak tree had been was
a large square piece of wood in the ground.  He raised his head and saw two feet held to
the wood with a large spike through them.

He raised his head more, and tears came to his eyes as he saw Jesus hanging on a
cross. He saw spikes in His hands,  a gash in His side, a torn and battered body, deep
thorns sunk into His head.  Finally he saw the suffering and pain on His precious face. As
 their eyes met, the man's tears turned to sobbing, and Jesus began to speak..

'Have you ever told a lie?'  He asked?

The man answered - 'Yes,  Lord.'

'Have you ever been given too much  change and kept it?'

The man answered - 'Yes.  Lord.'  And the man sobbed more and more..

'Have you ever taken something from work that wasn't yours?' Jesus asked?

And the man answered, 'Yes, Lord.'

'Have you ever sworn, using my Father's name in vain?'

The man, crying now, answered - 'Yes, Lord.'

As Jesus asked many more times,  'Have you ever'?  The man's crying became
uncontrollable, for he could only answer - 'Yes, Lord'..

Then Jesus turned His head from one side to the other, and the man felt something fall
on his other shoulder He looked and saw that it was the blood of Jesus. When he looked
back up, his  eyes met those of Jesus, and there was a look of love the man had never  
seen or known before.

Jesus said, 'I didn't deserve this either, but I forgive you.'

It may be hard to see how you're going  to get through something, but when you look
back in life, you realize how  true this statement is.

Read the following first line slowly and let it sink in.

If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.
Keeping You Informed
Veterans Helping Veterans,
& Others
RUMOR & PROPAGANDA CAN BE GOOD
NEWS TOO!
John D. Foster
Commander /Founder
Mike Gifford
Vice Commander
Founder of;
"Living With A Cause"
April 2009
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Interest:
*  Ultimate Sacrifice
*  Care Package
*  US Flag at World          
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"Living With A Cause"
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It has been a long time coming and a lot of work, but thanks to those in the
community who gave their support, our thrift store will open soon.  The store will be
not only a way to help raise much needed funds for the organization, but it will be
our home office and God's Hands & Feet Boutique for those who qualify for the
food pantry.
    Our plans are to be open by the 4th of May.  It will be open during the hours of
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.  We will be able to accept credit
and debit cards for purchase of merchandise and donations for the organization.  
Our veterans, widows and widowers of veterans will receive a 10% discount and
bones points can be earned to use for discounts in the store.
    People will be able to sign up for the food pantry and for our annual Christmas
Program during certain months of the year.  Anyone with nonperishable food
items for the food pantry can drop them off at the store.  Any items people would
like to donate to the store for sail can get a receipt for tax purposes.  
    We are looking for volunteers who would like to work in the store, food pantry
and in other outreach projects our organization offers.  We are looking for those
who would like to be chaplains.  We need a bus driver to transport those veterans
and their families, who qualify, on field trips and outings.
    Our area has a big problem with drugs and crime.  We are looking for a young
man and woman who would like to be our Jr. Cadet Offices to work with the youth
in steering them in the right direction.
    To see our thrift store and learn more about it click here.  It has been a long
time in coming and we give God all the praise and glory for it.
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Why Me Lord?
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Mike Monsoor
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Ultimate Sacrifice
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