Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, 2012

1-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Many Friends

[JustAmy]

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and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[MEG33]

Thank you so much for brightening my day..Intrude often! LOL

[MEG33]

Thank you, Conor, for the lovely music and tributes..Amen to your prayer for our troops.

[left that other site]

I cleaned, polished, and rearranged my DRUMS! hahaha

[MEG33]

LOL!!!

[oldteen]

I will keep my fingers crossed for ya! :)

[MEG33]

That’s what’s important!
Grin..I did get the rest of the groceries put away and the trash out to the curb.

I haven’t disturbed the dust in quite awhile..
;o)

[MEG33]

I understand..I can’t help but enjoy these beautiful days though I know a rainy day is needed..We are supposed to get to the 70s this week.

[oldteen]

I’d consider that great progress! ;)

[MEG33]

The Remembrance of Pam was a beautiful, touching thread..It was good for us all to share.
(((HUGS)))

[oldteen]

As long as you don’t disturb it you don’t have to worry! It’s that first swipe that causes all the problems (or one little move of a knick-knack...lol)!

[MEG33]

Goodnight Dear FRiends

Thank you for coming by today and sharing your comments,lovely
blessings, beautiful music, scripture, poetry, graphics and fun.
May you be blessed with a lovely evening and restful sleep.
Healing Prayers for Our Ill and Hurting FRiends.

May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe

[MEG33]

Never move anything..LOL!

[left that other site]

Drums do collect dust after all, and the brass just screams to be polished! :-)

[left that other site]

It was a greater feat to get all the drums and cymbals back into their proper playing positions!

[jaycee]

I understand. I’ve left that dumb vacuum cleaner sitting in this den for 3 days and it just sits there and does absolutely nothing. I’ve also left my can of furniture polish on a nearby table with the cloth on top and come tomorrow, its still there doing nothing.

Phyllis Diller said to leave the vacuum cleaner sitting out so when company drops in, you can just tell them you were getting ready to vacuum. She also said to keep a couple of get well cards handy and if you see some unexpected company dropping by...just sit a couple of the cards up where they will notice and then when they ask, you can just tell them you’d been under the weather. (this is just when they find the house untidy.) Works for me...LOL!

[oldteen]

Sounds like her idea...makes a lot of sense to me! lol

[WVNan]

I know it's late and everyone has gone to bed, but I feel like sharing the blessing of my day. My pastor husband and I together christened our little granddaughter this morning at his church. It was a very special blessing to be able to baptize both our grand babies. This one was so sweet and so undisturbed by all the fuss. She is so precious to me because I keep her all the time. Is this not the most beautiful picture ever? Of course her Daddy made the picture.

[Diver Dave]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, Nan.

What a special day it was for you. One you will always cherish.

[WVNan]

Thanks Dave. Why is it that you always seem to be there when I’m needing to share bits of my life? You are a good friend.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, everyone. Going in to the hospital for a minor procedure this morning. Nothing to worry about. I expect to be home by noon and will check in then. Hope everyone has a great morning!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[jaycee]

How precious, Nan. This is such a blessing for your family that the grandparents christened their sweet grandchild. What a perfect picture her Daddy captured.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I closed early last night and just read your post this morning. Thanks, Nan.

[jaycee]

Hugs and Prayers for you, Conor. Hope things go without a
hitch. Please let us know later. Thinking of you!!

[jaycee]

Phyllis was a very funny lady. She always had a good comeback!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

When The Wind Blows
January 30, 2012

Harold and Cathy and their two sons were in a wooded area in Minnesota when a tornado touched down. Cathy described her experience to me several years later:

“My husband and older son were some distance away, but my younger son and I took cover in a cabin. We heard a sound like a hundred railroad cars and instinctively dropped to the floor in a tucked position. The cabin began to break apart, and I shut my eyes because of all the flying debris. It felt like I was going up in an elevator and then was shot into the air. I landed in a lake and clung to debris to stay afloat.”

Tragically, however, their younger son did not survive. Harold said of their loss: “We cried every day for 6 weeks. But we believe that God’s loving sovereignty allowed that tornado to come down where we were. And we also took comfort in the fact that our son knew the Lord.”

When a loved one is taken and we are left behind, it can create all kinds of questions. In times like these, Romans 8:28 can be of great encouragement: “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” This couple’s trust in God’s loving sovereignty brought them comfort in the midst of their grief (2 Cor. 1:3-4).

When we sustain a heartbreaking loss,
When grief overwhelms our soul,
The Savior who gave Himself on the cross
Reminds us that He’s in control. —D. De Haan

Our greatest comfort in sorrow is to know that God is in control.

Read: Romans 8:26-30

Blessed be the . . . God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. —2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Bible in a year:
Leviticus 8-10

[yorkie]

Rus, thank you. This ODB today, spoke directly to me, because of my recent loss of two dear friends:

By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered,
and confidently waiting, come what may,
we know that God is with us night and morning,
and never fails to greet us each new day.

* * *

Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented,
still evil days bring burdens hard to bear;
O give our frightened souls the sure salvation
for which, O Lord, you taught us to prepare.

* * *

And when this cup you give is filled to brimming
with bitter sorrow, hard to understand,
we take it thankfully and without trembling,
out of so good and so beloved a hand.

* * *

Yet when again in this same world you give us
the joy we had, the brightness of your sun,
we shall remember all the days we lived through,
and our whole life shall then be yours alone.

By Dietrich Bonhoeffer, martyr, 1944

[left that other site]

I love Dietrich Bonhoeffer!

One of my Heroes.

[jaycee]

The first thing I thought of was you when I read ODB this morning, yorkie.

And what a perfect poem you have posted. Thank you.

[oldteen]

What an occasion to cherish!

She is just a little doll. Her Daddy did a wonderful job in capturing this photo. So perfect!

As the grandparents...Congratulations to you!

[oldteen]

I believe this one spoke to the heart of many of us with the past month, or even year, of heartbreaking events.

And, your poem was absolutely perfect, yorkie! Thank you both!

Our greatest comfort in sorrow is to know that God is in control.

Amen!

[pollywog]

Oh what a timely devotional for us all.
Thank you again for your faithful posting each morning.
I look for the familiar “ cup of coffee” ....

[pollywog]

Oh Yorkie!!!!!
This is wonderful!
I pray for you every day , even when I don’t get over here to say so......

HUGS my dear friend! HUGS!
Polly

[yorkie]

"I love Dietrich Bonhoeffer!

One of my Heroes."

Dat's why I pinged ya! ;-)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Jaycee! I appreciate the thoughts and kind words.

I went in and nothing happened this morning - the anesthesiologist would not authorize my going under due to shortness of breath. I then made an appointment with my PCP which I just finished. He has referred me to a pulmonologist, who I see Thursday morning.

After we resolve the breathing issue, we will reschedule the procedure.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[left that other site]

I knew that! LOL!

We have talked about Dietrich before. :-)

[MEG33]

How precious and beautiful, Nan..What a blessing you have.

[oldteen]

Breathing issues are not a good thing. Hopefully, it's just something minor that can be resolved with a simple med.

Prayers for you, my friend!

[yorkie]

Tomorrow I leave Re-Hab!
LET THE PAH-TAY BEGIN!

I have asked Teenie to help organize everything,
and she is open to any suggestions or volunteers.

Now, ladies and gents, time to start gettin' 'gussied' up and 'spiffed' up,
while I look over what y'all plan to bring!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Teenie!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[MEG33]

Beautiful, yorkie ..from a true hero.

God love you and give you comfort and strength.

[WVNan]

Thank you jaycee, and good morning. I knew you closed down early. I was just feeling how blessed I am and wanted to share that with someone. You have a great day.

[MEG33]

Thank you, Rus..saving

[WVNan]

One of my heroes also yorkie. I do pray that you are progressing well and will soon be back on steady feet. I know this has been a real valley for you, yet you know who has been walking with you. Walk on dear FRiend, walk on.

p.s. I hope you received my card. I wasn’t sure it was addressed correctly.

[MEG33]

I am sorry to read this Conor..I pray your breathing issues may be resolved quickly!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Meg!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[MEG33]

I’m bringing hot chicken salad and Hummingbird cake..I have been looking for flowers for the table..and have a wine cart set up in the atrium.

;o)

[geologist]

" .. In a genuine friendship, one’s faithfulness can shore up the other’s in times of discouragement or fear. That is what Jesus is to us—our always faithful, forever Friend." ''' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We are blessed to be a blessing. How are we doing? Dear LORD, help us be steadfast and faithful, keeping our eyes on thee and thy Word, constant and diligent, in Jesus name amen.

[WVNan]

Thank you OT. Hope your day is going well.

[WVNan]

Breathe well my FRiend, breathe well.

[oldteen]

I'm ready to get this shindig started!