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

5-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[jaycee]

These bluebells (?) are just beautiful, Kitty! I get the
bluebells and bluebonnets mixed up....LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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Red Hanrahan’s Song About Ireland

The old brown thorn-trees break in two high over Cummen Strand,
Under a bitter black wind that blows from the left hand;
Our courage breaks like an old tree in a black wind and dies,
But we have hidden in our hearts the flame out of the eyes
Of Cathleen, the daughter of Houlihan.

The wind has bundled up the clouds high over Knocknarea,
And thrown the thunder on the stones for all that Maeve can say.
Angers that are like noisy clouds have set our hearts abeat;
But we have all bent low and low and kissed the quiet feet
Of Cathleen, the daughter of Houlihan.

The yellow pool has overflowed high up on Clooth-na-Bare,
For the wet winds are blowing out of the clinging air;
Like heavy flooded waters our bodies and our blood;
But purer than a tall candle before the Holy Rood
Is Cathleen, the daughter of Houlihan.

William Butler Yeats

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kitty Mittens]

So Beautiful, Jaycee! Absolutely Gorgeous Roses and Frame!

(((((Goodnight, Dear FRiends)))))
Our Lord Grant us all a Peaceful and Restful Night.

[Diver Dave]

G’night Kitty.
Thanks for all your great graphics.
May our Lord and Savior continue to watch over you.

[The Mayor]

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

Not What I Planned
May 18, 2012

This isn’t the way I expected my life to be. I wanted to marry at 19, have a half-dozen children, and settle into life as a wife and mother. But instead I went to work, married in my forties, and never had children. For a number of years I was hopeful that Psalm 37:4 might be for me a God-guaranteed promise: “He shall give you the desires of your heart.”

But God doesn’t always “bring it to pass” (v.5), and unmet desires stir up occasional sadness. Like mine, your life may have turned out differently than you planned. A few thoughts from Psalm 37 may be helpful (even though the psalm is primarily about comparing ourselves to the wicked).

We learn from verse 4 that unfulfilled desires don’t have to take the joy out of life. As we get to know God’s heart, He becomes our joy.

“Commit your way to the Lord” (v.5). The word commit means “to roll.” Bible teacher Herbert Lockyear, Sr., says, “‘Roll thy way upon the Lord,’ as one who lays upon the shoulders of one stronger than himself a burden which he is not able to bear.”

“Trust also in Him” (v.5). When we confidently entrust everything to God, we can “rest in the Lord” (v.7), for He is bringing about His best for our lives.

As I walk along life’s pathway,
Though the way I cannot see,
I shall follow in His footsteps,
For He has a plan for me. —Thiesen

A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. —Proverbs 16:9

Read: Psalm 37:1-8

Rest in the Lord. —Psalm 37:7

Bible in a Year:
Job 14-17

[jaycee]

Thank you so much, Kitty! Cutest Goodnight bear, too, my friend!

[jaycee]

Great devotion today, Mayor. It moved me a lot. Thank you
for your faithfulness!!

[MEG33]

Wonderful message, Rus..Thank you.

[MEG33]

~Happy TGIF To Amy's Place~

Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend

[left that other site]

Happy Friday!

Jonah's wearing Red! :-)



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[jaycee]

Gorgeous, Meg!

[jaycee]

You’re too funny, M.L.!!!

[oldteen]

~Have A Great Weekend!~

[yorkie]

PERRY COMO

Wearing red supporting the troops
And celebrating my 100th birthday today

[oldteen]

Happy TGIF to you, M!

Thank you for all the pings with lovely graphics this past week to which I never got around to answering. :(

[The Mayor]

Hi Ladies! Yes it is a good message today.
It is always good to make us think.

[JustAmy]

May 18, 2012

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

From an email on June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

[oldteen]

Patriotism is everywhere! ;)

Hope you're doing well, ML!

Have a great weekend!

[oldteen]

Good morning, yorkie.

He was one of my favorites. Remember watching him in the early 60s. Such a likable guy with a great smooth voice. Thanks for that one!

Enjoy your FRiday!