8 JAX AIR NEWS, NASJACKSONVILLE, Thursday, March 13, 2008 >Being careful, wise with your time S. By Chaplain (Lt.) Joe Molina H ']Special Contributor --III h apIAI'S ARnnF Photo courtesy of CPRW 11 IT1(SW) Patrick Kean of Commander, Patrol and Reconnais- sance Wing Eleven, serves lunch to two retirees at a nearby retirement home in Jacksonville. CPRW-11 reaches out to the local community By IT2 Stephanie Nimphius CPRW-11 Group of petty officers from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven (CPRW-11) pro- vided a lunchtime meals to retirees living at a local retirement home through the Community Kosher Nutrition Program Feb. 19-22 to show support in the local community. Community service is a long-standing tradition for mili- tary units stationed in Jacksonville. Military units have fostered and developed a program of mutual sharing and understanding between the people of Jacksonville. The petty officers served a variety of foods includ- ing spaghetti, chicken, turkey, fruits and salads. The Community Kosher Nutrition Program caters to 80 civil- ian retirees and seniors. Many of the residents thanked the group for their service to their country and for serving such a wonderful lunch. "I had a great time," said ET2(SW/AW) April Wood. "It was nice visiting with the retirees and gaining a true sense of community. Everyone was friendly and apprecia- tive. I will definitely be coming back again and again." The Sailors shared sea stories, trading tales of changed rules and old traditions that still remain. After talking with the retirees, the CPRW-11 staff seemed to have a newfound respect for the Navy in which they serve and the positions they hold. "Many of the residents were also Holocaust survivors," said IT1(SW) Patrick Kean. "Sitting down and talking to them gives you a sense of history. It was like turning the pages of a history book." III WE..-.. inumuu % p ww..lulm. he peddler was selling a potion, which he declared would make one live to a ripe old age. "Why, look at me!" he shouted. "Healthy, hearty, strong and energetic. I'm over 300 years old." A person in the crowd turned to the peddler's young assistant and asked "Is he really as old as that?" "Well, I can't say" he answered. "I've only worked for him a hundred years." Really . what would we do with our time if we could live 300 years? In a way this is a ridiculous question because I know that I will not live on this earth for 300 years. But, you know perhaps you have found yourself, like I have, mak- ing the equally ridiculous statement, "If I could only turn back the hands of time." It's worthless, wishful thinking because we can't and yet we seek to recapture time and replay missed opportunities. The truth of the matter is, we're all run- Chaplain (Lt ning out of time (the chronological kind). Time is one of those commodities that when you're out of it, you're out of it! Think about it. If you run out of oxy- gen, you can get some. If you run out of money you can earn some. If you are homeless you can go to a shelter. But, if you're out of time, it's gone! All of us are enveloped in this chronological dimension that controls us. We can find ourselves running out of time for the most important people and things in our lives. We may find ourselves with never enough time for family, friends and responsibly planning our lives. We may even find ourselves with never enough time for God. Time can become the proverbial "tail wagging the dog!" I'm interested in identifying and applying some time- tested principles that will help me to be a good manager of my time and therefore, my life. So, here goes. Walk circumspectly! I just like this "old English" Reminder... From Staff To receive the federal rebate check as part of the Economic Stimulus Bill this year, you are required to file federal taxes by April 15. Even if you normally do not file taxes due to Social Security income or VA disability, you must file a 2007 tax form to receive this rebate. People who owe no income tax, but earned at least $3,000 in income from Social Security and veterans disability will receive rebate checks of $300 for indi- viduals and $600 for couples. For more information, go to www.irs.gov. expression. It's a dignified way of saying "be careful, be wise." I truly believe that time is a gift given to us by The Almighty. As recipients of this gift we are invited to be good stew- ards/managers of whatever block of time we have been given. I must apportion my time properly and be careful and wise to make the most of each opportunity. I must "make" the time to spend significant moments with my family. I must "make" time to meet with an old friend. I must attempt to capture those opportunities to assist, to help, to encourage a person expressing need. The irony of life is that while we may complain about the lack of time for study, family and even praying, we may find ourselves doing "nothing" from time to time. I love the study of history. One of the important facts about history is that everyone in it is dead. They all ran out of chronological time. As I consume and use up my portion of time I realize that one day I'm going to be dead too and I'm not even going to leave a hole. Yes, I'm also reminded that an eternal existence awaits a people of faith but I am encouraged to know that in this place and in this time I am invited to use my time care- fully! I'm also reminded of some catchy maxims regarding good use of time, "Time is money and money is profit" (true, if you're in business). "Time is of the essence" (true, if you're working on a deadline). "Time is on my side" (true, if you use it carefully). "Do you love life? 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