Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2011

5-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[Kitty Mittens]

Lol at your #2278, Dubya! It’s So True; my husband Hates Shopping More than Anything!

[Kitty Mittens]

It's So Good to See you, Sweet FRiend!
(((((((Hugs and Prayers)))))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((((Birthday Hugs to Mrs. Diver Dave)))))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((((A Wonderful Warm Fuzzy Wednesday Evening to All FRiends)))))))

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Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday

Today, an Israeli friend of mine said: "Life is a long hallway, with doors all the way down, on each side. YOU chose which doors you will open, and which ones you leave shut. The doors to darkness and ugliness will only engulf you if you open them and choose to go inside. May all the doors you choose to open be doors of blessings and peace." Shalom.

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Happy Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday

Today, an Israeli friend of mine said: "Life is a long hallway, with doors all the way down, on each side. YOU chose which doors you will open, and which ones you leave shut. The doors to darkness and ugliness will only engulf you if you open them and choose to go inside. May all the doors you choose to open be doors of blessings and peace." Shalom. Reposting to ping all my friends at Amy's Place

[luvie]

Amen!.......and that is a darling picture!:)

[oldteen]

Great graphic, ML!

Your friend speaks the truth.

Prayers and *hugs* to you!

[The Mayor]

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Trust And Sadness

May 26, 2011

In early 1994, when our family found out that the US soccer team would be playing in Michigan in the World Cup, we knew we had to go.

What a great time we had as we went to the Pontiac Silverdome to see the US take on Switzerland! It was one of the most remarkable events of our lives.

There was just one problem. One of our four children, 9-year-old Melissa, couldn’t join us. While we enjoyed the event, it was not the same without her. Even in our joy at being there, we felt sadness because of her absence.

As I think back on that day, I’m reminded that our sadness then is a little like our sadness now that Melissa is gone from this life—having died in a car accident 8 years after that game. While we cherish the help of the “God of all comfort” (2 Cor. 1:3), even that great comfort doesn’t change the reality of her empty chair at family gatherings. Scripture doesn’t tell us that God wipes away our sadness in this life, but it does tell us that God is faithful and will comfort us.

If you have lost a loved one, lean heavily on God’s comfort. Keep trusting Him. But know that it’s okay to feel sadness for this absence. Consider it one more reason to place your burdens on your loving heavenly Father.

I have been through the valley of weeping,
The valley of sorrow and pain;
But the God of all comfort was with me,
At hand to uphold and sustain. —Garlock

Earth has no sorrow that heaven does not feel.

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Even in laughter the heart may sorrow. —Proverbs 14:13

Bible in a year:
1 Chronicles 28-29; John 9:24-41

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

That’s an interesting way to think of it. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[oldteen]

~~Good Morning To All~~

A Boy and His Dog
Edgar Guest

A boy and his dog make a glorious pair:
No better friendship is found anywhere,
For they talk and they walk and they run and they play,
And they have their deep secrets for many a day;
And that boy has a comrade who thinks and who feels,
Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.

He may go where he will and his dog will be there,
May revel in mud and his dog will not care;
Faithful he'll stay for the slightest command
And bark with delight at the touch of his hand;
Oh, he owns a treasure which nobody steals,
Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.

No other can lure him away from his side;
He's proof against riches and station and pride;
Fine dress does not charm him, and flattery's breath
Is lost on the dog, for he's faithful to death;
He sees the great soul which the body conceals--
Oh, it's great to be young with a dog at your heels!

 

[JustAmy]

May 26, 2011



Happy Thursday, Friends.
Praying for all affected by this awful weather.

I declare Oldteen's post #2351 as today's Opener.

Teenie, both the graphic and the poem by Edgar Guest are wonderful. Thank you.

Wishing everyone a Terrific Thursday.

[JustAmy]

" I have been through the valley of weeping,
The valley of sorrow and pain;
But the God of all comfort was with me,
At hand to uphold and sustain.
—Garlock

Thank you for today's lesson, Mayor.

Wishing you a lovely Thursday.

[JustAmy]

Dear, Jaycee.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
It was great to see your post yesterday.

We miss you but please take care of yourself and get well soon.

((((( Jaycee )))))

[JustAmy]

Happy Thursday, LTOS. Great message in your post.

I saw your post at the Canteen.
Please know that you are in my prayers.

((((( LTOS )))))

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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Connemara, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Enjoy your Thursday!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[geologist]

What so ever things are lovely ...

Philippians 4:8 (King James Version)
“ ...
8.Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise,
think on these things.”
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Remember she graced your life for a time. How blessed you were to have her. She is in the bosom of love. One day you can go to her, she can not come to you.

I love the phrase the Jews have after a person dies ...

“May their memory be for blessing”

[stephenjohnbanker]

Good morning, Amy.

No tornadoes here, but the high will be 100 degrees ;-)

[ConorMacNessa]

Rosa Mme. Plantier - Alba - Plantier 1835 - My Front Garden - 20May2011

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MEG33]

Amen, LTOS.