Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2008

September 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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and those who enjoy poetry.
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[OESY]

I agree. You come to recognize Nicknamed Bob's rhythm in poetry, but this poem is especially touching and the graphic is terrific too.

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[yorkie]

I can’t thank you ladies enough for posting this - and I can’t thank NicknamedBob enough for posting such touching words - words that touch my soul. Hugs, and heartfelt thanks! ~yorkie

[Darth Republican]

Snugs, no photos of the good Doctor?

[NicknamedBob]

"... I can’t thank NicknamedBob enough for posting such touching words ..."

Oh, sure you can. I'm quite the softy.

Want to know what I like? I like this one ...

Look At Me! I’m Flying!

“Look at me! I’m flying!” was what my young one said,
And sure enough, I saw the clouds of Glory ‘round his head.
His vision unimpeded, I watched him swoop and soar,
His landing gear did “Touch-and-Goes” across the kitchen floor.
I picked him up, and swung him ‘round. He held his arms out straight,
An aeronautic acrobat, in sight of Heaven’s Gate.

I’ve flown, myself, and I had pride, that Man had conquered flight,
While He who rules the Heavens smiled in humor at the sight,
And held His hand to guide us, as we reached out in trying,
He lifted us, as we did Him, for “Look at me! I’m flying!”

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 9, 2005

Poetic license; I don't have a son. I had two daughters.

But I was a boy. I still have part of him inside me.

[OESY]

Sunrise
Chelsea Burke
Morning all!

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[jaycee]

~Have a Blessed Sunday~

[jaycee]

Hi Oesy, Good Morning to you! Beautiful ‘pink’ sunrise! I am sorta passing through this morning.

[MEG33]

From your heart give God your praise
For His blessings all your days;
Lift your voice to God above—
God of mercy, God of love. —Hess

WELCOME TO SUNDAY AT
AMY"S PLACE

~BLESSINGS~TO~ALL~WHO~ENTER~HERE~

[The Mayor]

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September 7, 2008

The Dangers Of Success

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READ: Deuteronomy 8:6-18

Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments, His judgments, and His statutes. —Deuteronomy 8:11

Alexandr Solzhenitsyn said that he learned to pray in a Siberian concentration camp because he had no other hope. Before his arrest, when things were going well, he seldom gave God a thought.

Similarly, the Israelites learned the habit of depending on God in the Sinai wilderness where they had no choice; they needed His daily intervention just to eat and drink. But when they finally stood on the banks of the Jordan River, they awaited a more difficult test of faith. After they entered the land of plenty, would they soon forget God?

The Israelites knew little about the seductions of other cultures, having spent their lives in the desert. Moses was more afraid of the coming prosperity than the rigors of the desert—the alluring sensuality, the exotic religions, the glittering wealth. The Israelites might put God behind them and credit themselves for their success (Deut. 8:11,17).

Ironically, success makes it harder to depend on the Lord. The Israelites did prove less faithful after they moved into the Promised Land. Again and again they turned their hearts to other gods.

Beware of the temptation that success brings. There is grave danger in getting what we want.

I blindly ask for what I crave,
With haughty heart and will so stout;
He oft denies me what I seek,
But gives me grace to do without. —Anon.

There is no failure more disastrous than the success that leaves God out.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 105–107

[MEG33]

Good Morning, Mayor. A valuable reminder!
Thank You Always For Your Daily Bread Posts

[MEG33]

Today Is
Grandparents and grandchildren,
Together they create a chain of love
Linking the past,
With the future.
The chain may lengthen,
But it will never part.
Author Unknown

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[MEG33]

Lovely misty morning, Oesy
Thank you for the sweet hands graphic and wonderful scripture, jaycee.

[The Mayor]

Hi Meg. Happy Sunday.

[MEG33]

Happy Sunday, Mayor..It’s a cool lovely morning here.

[MEG33]

Today Is Also
Grandma Moses Day Hoosick River by Grandma Moses

Grandma Moses Biography and Information

Today Is "Neither Rain Nor Snow" Day

It celebrates the opening of the New York Post Office
building on this day in 1914.

This following inscription was inscribed on the building:
"Neither snow nor rain not heat nor gloom of night ,stays
these couriers from the swift completion of their
appointed rounds."

[The Mayor]

Same here, it’s supposed to be nice all day. We have a big party this afternoon, a combo Birthday party for my two oldest sons, Elijah 21 and Jacob 19. About 50 people confirmed attending.

We set up a big tent and mega food. Will be a busy day at our house.

[MEG33]

What fun! Have a great, busy day..Happy Birthday to Elijah and Jacob.

[jaycee]

Meg, you've outdone yourself this morning. All of your posts are so nice, beautiful, and informative, I just want to give you one big "thank you" for all. I also looked at all the lovely 'grandparents day' poetry. How sweet they are! Glad to know you are feeling better to get all that done. We are giving my son a surprise birthday party today so I will be busy for the rest of the day. Hope all our FRiends have a beautiful Sunday.

[MEG33]

:o)
Lovely thank you, jaycee! It’s like night and day as far as the tremor goes..Most days I am not really bothered.
Have a wonderful Happy Birthday with your son and family.

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Lord's Day Post is So Beautiful, Meg!

~Flower on my Shepherd's Ranch~
~Let Everything that hath Breath Praise the Lord~
Ps.150:6

A Beautiful Lord's Day to Amy's Place