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

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

[lonestar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVlcqMLMbVA

[The Mayor]

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

Outside The Boat
May 12, 2012

Katsushika Hokusai was one of the most prolific and celebrated artists in Japanese history. Between 1826 and 1833, when he was in his mid-60s and early 70s, he created his greatest work—a series of color woodblock prints titled Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji. Among those paintings was his masterpiece: The Great Wave Off Kanagawa. This painting, created during a time of financial and emotional struggles for Hokusai, shows a towering wall of water edged with clawlike foam about to crash down on three slim boats full of rowers.

Psalm 107 also tells a story of people in peril at sea. Afloat on the waves, “they mount up to the heavens, [and] they go down again to the depths.” And as a result, “their soul melts because of trouble” (v.26). Eventually, the sailors send an S.O.S. to God, and He responds by smoothing out the sea and guiding them to their destination (vv.28-30).

When we face desperate circumstances, we tend to look to other people for guidance and comfort. They are in the same boat, however—lost in an ocean of life’s ups and downs. Only God is outside the boat, sovereign, stable, and strong enough to calm the storms (vv.24-25,29). Facing trouble? Call on Him!

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain? —Owens

We worship a God who is greater than our greatest problem.

Read: Psalm 107:23-32

They mount up to the heavens, [and] they go down again to the depths. —Psalm 107:26

Bible in a Year:
Esther 4-7

[JustAmy]

May 12.



Graphic by MamaBear

True Friendship

True friendship isn't seen with the eyes, it is felt with the heart.
When there is trust, understanding, loyalty, and sharing.
True friendship is a rare feeling, but when it is found
It has profound impact on our well-being, strength, and character.
True friendship does not need elaborate gifts
Or spectacular events in order to be valuable or valued.
To ensure long-lasting quality and satisfaction,
True friendship only needs a few key ingredients:
Undying loyalty, unmatched understanding, unsurpassed trust,
Deep and soulful secrets, and endless sharing.
These ingredients, mixed with personality and a sense of humor,
Can make a friendship last a lifetime!
This is just a thank you, my friend, for all the wonderful and colorful
Special ingredients You've brought to my life!

-Author Unknown-

Pass this on to such a friend! Happy Caturday!!!

[MEG33]

Adorable graphic and lovely poem..Thank you!

Happy Caturday To Amy's Place
I Wish You A Beautiful Mother's Day Weekend

[geologist]

Revelation 3:13-18

New King James Version (NKJV)
“ ...

13 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’

The Lukewarm Church

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans[a] write,

‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:

15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.

16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,[b] I will vomit you out of My mouth.

17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. ...”

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God's Word called Israel, stiff necked, hard hearted, murmurers, ... we are little different ...?

[yorkie]

Love your "Friends" poem and graphic today, Amy!

Lady and the Tramp - Bella Notte
(click here)

[JustAmy]

Hug Your Cat Day



There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said, 'It is just as I feared!
Two Owls and a Hen,
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!'

Limerick Day





National Nutty Fudge Day

Nutty Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients:
•3 tablespoons butter, divided
•12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
•2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
•1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
•4-1/2 cups sugar
•1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
•2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped

Directions:
•Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Break German chocolate into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add the chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside.

• In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and remaining butter to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly pour over chocolate mixture; stir until mixture is smooth and blended. Stir in nuts.

• Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/4 pounds.

[JustAmy]

Oh My!

Now I’m craving a slice yummy of strawberry cheesecake.

I saw a recipe for a Strawberry Poke Cake that I’m anxious to try. It sounds very much like a jello cake that my family loves!

Have a super Caturday.

[JustAmy]

I was thrilled when I found Aqua’s graphic with that wonderful poem. The timing was perfect!

Great to see you, Aqua. Hope you can stop in again soon. We’ve missed you.

[JustAmy]

As you must have known .... I spent too much time on You Tube after watching ‘Green Door’. There s always 4 or 5 others that I
HAVE to watch. :)

Thanks for the link, Yorkie.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today’s lesson, Mayor.

Wishing you a Blessed Weekend.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Meg.

Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day and a Blessed Weekend.

[JustAmy]

Ahhh ... Lady and the Tramp. So cute!!

Thank you for the link and the cute graphic, Yorkie.

I've probably watched the vidoe with Marissa at least 10 times and we still enjoy it.

[JustAmy]

Oooops ...

"Thanks for the link, Yorkie Lonestar.

I didn't notice my goof until I replies to a few mosre posts. Sorry.

[JustAmy]

Happy 11th FR Anniversary, Quix.

We are happy that you here.

Wishing you at least another 11!

Happy Caturday!

[The Mayor]

Thanks Amy, Happy Mothers day to you.

[left that other site]

Happy Caturday!

Hi Everybody! (((HUGS)))



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[Quix]

YOU TOUCH MY HEART DEEPLY
br> DEAR HEART, AMY.

May The God of All Comfort

Rest abidingly with you
And those you Love

NOW AND FOREVERMORE!

.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO ALL MOTHERS ON AMY’S PLACE!

Mother Machree
Sung by John McCormack
(Click)

There's a spot in my heart,
Which no colleen may own.
There's a depth in my soul,
Never sounded or known;

There's a place in my mem'ry,
My life, that you fill,
No other can take it,
No one ever will.

Sure, I love the dear silver
That shines in your hair,
And the brow that's all furrowed,
And wrinkled with care.
I kiss the dear fingers,
So toil-worn for me,
Oh, God bless you and keep you,
Mother Machree.

Ev'ry sorrow or care
In the dear days gone by,
Was made bright by the light
Of the smile in your eye,

Like a candle that's set
In the window at night,
Your fond love has cheered me
And guided me right.

Sure, I love the dear silver
That shines in your hair,
And the brow that's all furrowed,
And wrinkled with care.
I kiss the dear fingers,
So toil-worn for me,
Oh, God bless you and keep you,
Mother Machree.

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)

[luvie]

...and Happy Caturday, too! :)