At 9/12/01 -0400 07:08 AM, ralph diaz wrote: >The memory of paddling with these great bunch of guys in view of the twin >towers makes the news of the loss of so many firemen in its rubble such a >hard thing to take. > >ralph diaz Dear Kayaking Friends, Fellow Americans and Californians: Ralph's tribute to the firemen that he was fortunate enough to have paddled with is, I am sure, a fitting description of "New York's Bravest". and allowed me to share in the emotions that he is feeling. Those who give of themselves without hesitation, totally selflessly for the rest of us - to guard us or save us from danger as part of their every day jobs should receive our respect and appreciation. Not just at those times our every day lives are interrupted by tragedy. Last night a Prayer Service was held at my church, Saddleback Valley Community Church in Lake Forest, Ca and was attended by an overflow crowd. Since Tuesday's terrorist attack I've noticed a lot of people talking about the need for faith and hope and encouragement. So I wanted you to know that this weekend at Saddleback church our pastor, Rick Warren, is going to be speaking on "How Do You Connect with God in a Crisis?" All this week Pastor Rick has been interviewed by radio stations and newspapers looking for a spiritual perspective on this national crisis. I know his message is going to be encouraging so I just thought I'd drop a note and invite you to come with me this weekend. I usually attend the 9:30 am Sunday service (There are five: 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm Saturday plus 7:45 am; 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Sunday mornings). If you can come with me, just email me back. For directions and those of you who are not located in Southern California, you please visit our web site: http://www.saddleback.com/home/today.asp May God Bless all of us. Fred Thomas California Kayaker *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Sep 12 2001 - 18:57:54 PDT
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