Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... December, 2009

December 1, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

December 1, 2009
Graphics by Billie

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

[Dubya]

Nativity scene in the us capitol
The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a nativity scene in the U.S. Capitol this Christmas season.

This isn’t for any religious reason. They simply have not been able to find Three Wise Men in Washington, D.C.

A search for a virgin continues.

There will be no problem, however, finding enough Donkeys to fill the stable.

[The Mayor]

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December 1, 2009

The Best Of Gifts

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READ: John 1:10-13

Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! —2 Corinthians 9:15

Having trouble selecting that perfect gift for someone? A friend shared with me a few suggestions:

• The gift of listening. No interrupting, no planning your response. Just listening.

• The gift of affection. Being generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, and pats on the back.

• The gift of laughter. Sharing funny stories and jokes. Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you.”

• The gift of a written note. Expressing in a brief, handwritten note your appreciation or affection.

• The gift of a compliment. Sincerely saying, “You look great today” or “You are special” can bring a smile.

But as we begin this special month of celebration, why not pass on the best gift you’ve ever received? Share the fact that “the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 6:23). Or share this verse from John 1:12, “As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” Remind others that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

The best gift of all is Jesus Christ. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (2 Cor. 9:15).

The greatest Gift that has ever been given
Is Jesus Christ who was sent down from heaven.
This Gift can be yours if you will believe;
Trust Him as Savior, and new life receive. —Hess

The best gift was found in a manger.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 40-41; 2 Peter 3

[MEG33]

Beautiful opening Billie and Amy!
Good Morning To Amy's Place

Thank you for the pings, comments and fun,
I have a tremor and it is giving me fits so please forgive
my lack of responses. Typing is a slooooow go.
I will be here at my daughter's for about 2 weeks
so my "decorating" will be online..LOL. They
are packing to move to a new home..

[jaycee]

What a lovely graphic and song. I haven’t heard that song before and how beautiful it is, especially with Susan’s great voice. Outstanding, and thank you ladies.

[jaycee]

Absolutely adorable Pledge this morning, Amy and Billie. Thank you.....Dec. 1st scares me....LOL!

[jaycee]

;o)
Loved this, Dubya!

[jaycee]

Thank you for this lovely message, Rus! Hallelujah!

[jaycee]

Very pretty Meg. Sorry about your tremor, but your post is perfect.

[jaycee]

[JustAmy]

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.

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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 ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc..............active duty Don Simmons.........active duty wingnutx...............active duty CGblue.................active duty bigghurtt...............active duty frankiep................active duty veeceeque............active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState..act. duty CMS..................active duty JemiansTerror......active duty tongue-tied ............active duty txradioguy...........active duty Hoosiersailor .........active duty DCBryan1................active duty Col. Mike..........active duty USAFSecurityForces..activeduty

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 Wardaddy ......... cousin's son

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Dubya.
LOL .... so very true!

Thank you for sharing that cute/funny truism.

Happy December ..... Happy Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for another serving of ODB.
We look forward to you daily posts.

Thank you for sharing all of the gift suggestions, though
"The best gift was found in a manger."

Have a beautiful day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Meg.
Thank you for that beautiful wreath.

Praying for big improvements on the tremor.
You did a great job on your wonderful post.

Looking forward to seeing you decorations. :)

Have a delightful day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee. Thank you.
I love your Good Morning Coffee graphic.
(Yesterday's was very pretty also.)

Hope you are having a beautiful day.

[jaycee]

Thanks Amy, for your good wishes!

I have to go to the dentist in just a few minutes and I just told a friend of mine “that can sure spoil one’s day..LOL!”
The sun is nice and bright with 48 degrees at the moment and I’m trying to decide what jacket to wear!

Have a great Tuesday, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn’t you say?

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
**This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
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Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
** Ya think?
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
** Now that’s taking things a bit far!

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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
** What a guy!

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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
** No-good-for-nothing’ lazy so-and-so’s!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
** See if that works any better than a fair trial!

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War Dims Hope for Peace
** I can see where it might have that effect!

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If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
** Ya think?!

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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
** Who would have thought!

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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
** They may be on to something!

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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
** You mean there’s something stronger than duct tape?

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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces BatteryCharge
** He probably IS the battery charge!

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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
** Weren’t they fat enough?!

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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
** That’s what he gets for eating those beans!

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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
** Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
** Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
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Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
** Boy, are they tall!

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And the winner is....

Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
** Did I read that right?