*I get discouraged by Pioneers giveing me guff.. it is as hollow as the
turn of the head by *former Rangers in my church.. or the ignored glance
of former Commanders... *Have mercy! *THEY DO NOT KNOW!
Ranger Randy said: "We have 2 dogs in us- Good and Bad! *they fight
and it's us who decide which one we feed..."
Sometimes..I put "blinders-on" and return constantly to a *rememberence of
my best campout... and being surrounded by Men in Ranger Uniforms
*encourageing me on... (*Go Duane! You can do it! GO!)
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Can I complain to Cdr.Johnnie?
*Once at a Camp in Calif. I was sent with a few other Rangers to get
a 50# block of Ice for the Outpost... I put the $.50 cents in and the
block fell out... my "friends left" ...and -=A=- at 15 grabed the block
and started back to camp...
After a while.. It not only got heavy, but it also got COLD! *even in the
hot California summer.... *I set the load down... by a Ponderosa Pine.
National Commander happened by... and said:
Son..that looks like a load! *where's your help?
*Right back I replied:
"I can handle it sir.. I'm allmost there<G>"
(Cdr.Johnnie smiled and went on his way... who know what he thought..
But for me... the weight droped off and I ran back<G>)
How would I explain that the thing that filled my heart with PRIDE is now
*hopeless? ...and I must resign?
*But my word to this Sr.Commander is to "defend his outpost"
Define the biggest-challenge...
It's involveing the BOYS! ...and they want to succeed!
"no support from the church" means to me- No one to "shine" for..
Let's quit looking "inside" the walls and find a place "Outside" to shine!
*devise something amazeing...
Go for a Hike..
Rescue someone<G>
Show up when no-else would<G>
*Keep moveing!
-=A=-
> In a message dated 3/17/99 21:03:57 Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> > The reason why I asked, "Why are we here?" is because last Sunday, our
> > Sr. Commander resigned as a commander in Rangers. His feeling were, "our
> > outpost is not being supported by the parents or the church, and maybe
> > there is someone who can do a better job than I can." I can only tell
> > you how hurt I was to hear my Sr. Commander, and friend say this. I
> > talked to him after church Sunday to find out why he was giving up, and
> > that is the answer I received. We talked about how we as commander have
> > changed some, if not all of our boys lives in one way or another. But, he
> > still thinks he is not doing a good enough job. I have a hard time
> > accepting this commanders resignation, (and really don't accept it).
> > This commander came from a well known and successful outpost in his area.
> > With him he brought almost over 10 years of experience. I respect my Sr.
> > Commander because of the experience and the ideas he brought into our
> > outpost. I felt our outpost was just starting to turn around and has the
> > potential, (in my opinion they already are) the best outpost in San Diego
> > County.
>
>
> You know, I really can relate to this SrCmdr, I really can because he is not
> the only one at this threshold. It is going around. the same thoughts are
> recurring all over and we have to stand against them. If we are there for the
> mer convenience of it, then we need to step out, but if we are there because
> God Called us to be there, I believe that no matter how discouraged we get,
> (and many of you know I get discouraged) We need to keep on with the calling.
> If God is calling elsewhere then make the move then. All things considered.
> This Cmdr is apparently frustrated and we really need to be praying for him.
> How can a Cmdr Command if his supply (prayer) line is cut? He is not the only
> one with these feelings, but please hang in there. Remember the boys and not
> the beauracracy.
>
> Mike Burke
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