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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2009
September1, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

Posted on 08/31/2009 10:12:43 PM PDT by JustAmy




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1 posted on 08/31/2009 10:12:43 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy

Evenin’ Amy.

September already? (well, in 1-1/2 hrs here on the left coast). We’re gonna hit 92 degrees tomorrow - where I’m from Sept always meant cooler weather. In the meantime, the perspiration is rolling off like sweat.

Our grandson came down with flu-like symptoms and as you can imagine we’re pretty concerned. Dr conducted some tests to rule out Swine Flu and we’ll know in a couple of days. Meanwhile, he’ll miss a few days of school.

Have a great time in DC. Wish I could join y’all.


3 posted on 08/31/2009 10:33:08 PM PDT by Diver Dave (Of all the things I've ever lost, I miss my mind the most)
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To: Diver Dave

Good evening. Dave.

I’m deleting the Opening post. I really messed up the formatting.

Praying that it isn’t Swine Flu. I’m just not sure what to expect from the flu this year. While some say the media is hyping it too much, I still worry. Give the grandson a big hug and a GET WELL from Amy’s.

I’m trying to keep Marissa and myself pumped full of vitamin C until after we get home from DC.


4 posted on 08/31/2009 10:42:19 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Mama_Bear; Billie; DollyCali; dutchess; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; OESY; NicknamedBob; ...
September 1, 2009


Graphic by Billie

5 posted on 08/31/2009 10:48:10 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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6 posted on 08/31/2009 10:52:44 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: All




Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to JustAmy,The Mayor or Billie and We will add their name to this list.

As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Hostel....................cousin
ladtx.....................2 sons
ak_daddoo...............nephew
gator girl ............husband
severa..........husband, brother
Maigrey............cousin
mystery-ak.....son, husband
Inspectorette...........son
Blessed American....nephew
Slip18..............nephew
Diver Dave.....niece, nephew
Diver Dave............cousin
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
W.W.Smith..............son
sneakers...................son
weldgophardline.............2 sons
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
kimmie7......................brother
Donaeus.....................nephew
LadyX (RIP)..............grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Leofl...........................son
chena...........................son
Hope and Glory..................son
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
911angelady.................2 sons
Consort.................2 daughters
Consort...................son-in-law
Jen's Mom.................daughter
Skyraider.........................son
Meg33......................grandson
cookcounty......................son
JFC............................nephew
visualops......................cousin
painter........................nephew
Himyar.............................son
jackv............................son
jrushing.........................son
Azbushgal........................son
LoneRedRanger...brotherinlaw
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
varina davis...............grandson
weeder1.....................nephew
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
Anthem....................2 cousins
fatima...............granddaughter
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
meanie monster...family friend
ProudAFDad......................son
JulieRNR21...friend's grandson
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brotherinlaw
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
monkeyface...........2 grandsons
redhead................grandnephew
Q6-God..................twin brother
Q6-God....................active duty
Warrior Nurse........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells....................active duty
LongCut................active duty
cjk...........................active duty
Trish........................active duty
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DCBryan1................active duty
Col. Mike..........active duty
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ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
Armymarinemom................3 sons
american_ranger.....................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper..............................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Darheel...............................niece
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
Ladysmith......nephew, friend's son
auboy..................................cousin
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
spotbust1........................husband
campfollower......................fiance
LUV W........................................son
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy........2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
Socratic.............................nephew
freema.......................nephew, son
kimmykay.................................son
NavySEAL F-16........................son
repubmom...........................2 sons
wolfcreek..........................daughter
JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
SoldiersPrayingMom.................son
WakeUpandVote..................brother
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law
Earthdweller......................nephew
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins
SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
gonzo............................soninlaw
Rivendell.......................daughter
vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier
Jaxter...........................son-in-law
USMCWife6869..............husband
AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son
2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw
2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter
GrandEagle........................friend
DebWisconsin.................nephew
prophetic.................brotherinlaw
GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins
Tina Kirby...........................son
Kudsman.......................nephew
JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother
TADSLOS............................son
Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews
ItsForTheChildren......2 nephews
dwhole2th.......................son
skimask.........................son
VARepublican.......................son
Katydidnt..........................son
oneolcop..........................son
Edgewood Pilot...son, 2 nephews
Trooprally.............................son
007girl.............................nephew
arbee4bush ...................daughter
PERKY2004...................husband
marsh2............................nephew
lilycicero..........................husband
o_zarkman44.............son,stepson
o_zarkman44...................nephew
NotJustAnotherPrettyFace..nephew
Bushman2..............................son
DeLaine..................daughterinlaw
Kalee...................brother,soninlaw
Enough_Deceit.......................son
xJones...................................son
Freedom Dignity n Honor .....son
Cailleach .......... husband & uncle
Tammy8 ........... son-in-law
Tammy8 ........... adopted soldier
MozartLover ............ son
Don-O .................. son
Mrs Don-O .............. son








7 posted on 08/31/2009 10:59:20 PM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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Lovely Opening...Wonderful Song Billie and Amy


"And These Few Precious Days I'll Spend With You"

~Happy September To Amy's Place~

8 posted on 09/01/2009 3:34:31 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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September 1, 2009
Running A Marathon
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:14

The Comrades Marathon, which began in 1921, is the oldest ultra-marathon. Covering 90 km (56 miles), it is held annually in South Africa. Bruce Fordyce completely dominated this marathon in the 1980s, winning it nine times between 1981 and 1990. His 1986 record of 5 hours 24 minutes and 7 seconds stood for 21 years before it was finally broken in 2007. It’s amazing to me that he has continued to run in this race every year.

In a sense, we as Christians are all in a marathon. It takes endurance to run and finish the race of life. When the apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians, he spoke of how he was “reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (3:13) and pressing on “toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (v.14).

Our Lord Jesus has set an example of how to run life’s marathon. The Bible tells us that Jesus “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Heb. 12:2). Despite “hostility from sinners,” He completed His race (v.3).

The secret to finishing well is to look forward to the joy that awaits us after life’s race—eternal life with Him.

I ran to meet Him when I heard His call—
The Savior’s arms were open to receive;
And I’m still running since I gave my all,
Inviting others also to believe. —Hess

The Christian’s race is not a competitive event but an endurance run.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 135-136; 1 Corinthians 12


9 posted on 09/01/2009 4:32:38 AM PDT by The Mayor (A friend is the first person who comes in when the whole world has gone out)
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To: The Mayor

Good Morning Mayor....another thought provoking devotional.

Happy September!

Polly


10 posted on 09/01/2009 5:13:36 AM PDT by pollywog (!)
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To: Diver Dave

Diver Dave,

Prayers for your grandson.

Your heat sounds like what we have been enduring in Los Angeles....Just saw a report that we MAY have some light sprinkles today. Sure hope it COOLS down with those sprinkles or we are in for one sauna bath here!


11 posted on 09/01/2009 5:16:20 AM PDT by pollywog (!)
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To: JustAmy

Loved the song and graphic! Thanks again Billie and Amy!


12 posted on 09/01/2009 6:40:23 AM PDT by pollywog (!)
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To: JustAmy

Be with ya sometime! Have a little stomach bug...feeling lousy! Nothing serious, just feel bad!


13 posted on 09/01/2009 8:04:29 AM PDT by jaycee (("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))
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To: pollywog

Oh, I hope you get rain. I just talked to my son in Northridge, and the smoke is bad. Those fires are terrifying!! Hope you are staying safe, Pollywog!!


14 posted on 09/01/2009 8:15:18 AM PDT by yorkie
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To: jaycee

I'm so sorry you don't feel well, JC!

15 posted on 09/01/2009 8:20:14 AM PDT by yorkie
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To: jaycee



Good morning, Jaycee.
Sorry that you aren't feeling well today.
Hope you are feeling much better soon.

Get some rest; We'll see you later.
Take care. Hugs.


16 posted on 09/01/2009 8:49:52 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: MEG33



Good morning, Meg. Happy September.
Thank you.

Thank you for the beautiful Graphic and Frame.
I'm looking forward to September and October.
I love fall ... hopefully it will cool off here and there soon.

Have a lovely day.


17 posted on 09/01/2009 9:24:02 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: The Mayor




Good morning, Mayor.

"The Christian’s race is not a competitive event but an endurance run."

Excellent reminder, Rus.
Thank you for bringing these lessons to us every morning.

Have a great day.


18 posted on 09/01/2009 9:30:17 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: pollywog



Thank you, Polly.
Willie Nelson's September Song is a classic.

With all the smoke in your area, I hope you are staying inside.
I will join you in a rain dance. :)

Wishing you a lovely smoke-free day.


19 posted on 09/01/2009 9:39:57 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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Good morning, Yorkie.
Sorry that I didn't have time to work on a Yorkie Graphic. :(

Is Northridge just getting the awful smoke or is there also fire in that area?

Watching the news of those fires is heartbreaking.
Praying for all in the fire areas.

Hope you are having a lovely day.

20 posted on 09/01/2009 9:45:37 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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