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Posted on 10/31/2009 10:53:24 PM PDT by JustAmy
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In Brotherhood
You, in counterpoint to me, exist just there
and afflicted with a different set of cares
Moved by things unseen by me, you continue on
I deal with mine, as we both watch our dawns
We are different lives, in different places
yet we share the same needs of all races
We are closer then we know, and that is fact
so let us share the load, in a human pact
I will reach out to you, and you do the same
I’ll help you when you ache, and carry you lame
You reach out to me, and find a brother here
and together, we can build something beyond fear
Snugs, your dad sure looks terrific! He has a very good nurse looking after him!
I think that cat thinks he has the fish hypnotized, don’t you!
;o)
Loved your tale...it’s priceless, isn’t it?
Sounds like a wonderful tradition, Polly, but I understand there does come a time to slow down. We don’t always like it, but its a must! Maybe someone else will carry on for you!
LOL~~~~!
BREAKFAST
Omelets (any fillings you like)
English style ‘Toad in the Hole’ (the toads are sausages so stop going ew-w-w-w!)
Breakfast Calzones (Ham, Cheeses, and Bacon)
Eggs, hashbrowns and regular breakfast stuff on the other tables for you less adventurous! (Yes, including the hot cereals)
Blue Mountain Coffee (with a hint of chocolate)
Dark Chinese Tea
Chilled milk foaming in the glass
Juices fresh squeezed
Hot Chocolate with real whipped creme topping and shaved chocolate (with a hint of cinnamon)
No calories, no ones looking, so enjoy! (just make mom happy and clean your plate!)
How much would you be willing to pay for a piece of fruit? In Japan, someone paid more than $6,000 for one Densuke watermelon. Grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, this beautiful dark-green sphere looks like a bowling ball. The nearly 18-pound watermelon was one of only a few thousand available that year. The fruit’s rarity brought an astronomical price on the market.
Christians have fruit that is far more precious than the Densuke watermelon. It’s called the fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23). Each “fruit” is a different aspect of Christlikeness. In the Gospels, we see how Christ exemplified these virtues. Now He wants to produce them in our hearts—in what we say, how we think, and how we respond to life (John 15:1-4).
A rare and delicious fruit may bring a premium price in the marketplace, but Christlike character is of far greater worth. As we confess all known sin and yield to God’s indwelling Spirit, our lives will be transformed to the likeness of Christ (1 John 1:9; Eph. 5:18). This spiritual fruit will fill our lives with joy, bless those around us, and last into eternity.
“Fire”
You reached out and touched him as much as he touched you, your gift of friendship was given back with equal ease. Both of you were the better for it, and that can’t be a bad thing, even when it ended.
Meg, Fox had shown this several times yesterday (I keep the t.v. on a lot) but I clicked your link and watched again! Have you ever seen a more lovable and darling kitten? The policeman was pretty patient but at the end, it was on the pants again at the ankle and he kicked backwards and kitty went pretty far! Thank goodness, cats always land on their feet...
"Oh, to reflect His grace, Causing the world to see, Love that will glow Til others shall know Jesus revealed in me"
Thank you for such kind words, Johnn.
Foggy down our way, but the sun is trying to get through.
Have a good one!
“Come Ye Thankful People, Come”
by Henry Alford, 1810-1871
1. Come, ye thankful people, come;
Raise the song of Harvest-home.
All be safely gathered in
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied,
Come to God’s own temple, come;
Raise the song of Harvest-home.
2. All the world is God’s own field,
Fruit unto His praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear.
Lord of harverst, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3. For the Lord, our God, shall come
And shall take His harvest home;
From His field shall in that day
All offences purge away;
Give His angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In His garner evermore.
4. Even so, Lord, quickly come
To Thy final Harvest-home;
Gather Thou Thy people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin,
There, forever purified,
In Thy garner to abide.
Come with all Thine angels, come,
Raise the glorious Harvest-home.
Hymn #574
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: Is. 9: 3
Author: Henry Alford, 1844, cento, alt.
Composer: George J. Elvey, 1858
Tune: “St. George”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k43ysxLzc0&feature=related
That’s a perfect hymn for Harvest at Amy’s. Thank you!
Very sweet, yorkie!
Singing with you in gratitude to God as I begin this day!
Such a lovely graphic and words for this beautiful Thanksgiving season. Thanks,Lori and Amy!
I will be away this afternoon....going to hair appointment and a couple of errands.
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