Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Apr. 30, May 1 - 2, 2004

4-30-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)












Never Forget!



Howdy!
I'm the mouser at Amy's Place. Amy named me 'cootblanch'.... (don't ask why. hahaha)







Amy's personal guardian ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

Welcome to Amy's Place.

It's nice to meet you, Bob. I hope you enjoyed your visit and plan to stop by often.

Have a beautiful Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Hi LIR

Sorry that I missed you last night!

That recipe looks very time consuming but OMG .... it sounds delicious.

Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate.

Dansy and MamaBear .... Check out LIR's recipe for a wonderful sounding chocolate cake.

See post # 232 .... Sounds yummy!!!

[JustAmy]

Thank you both for our beautiful Welcome this Sunday morning.

The graphic is lovely and the poem is perfect.

Thank you!!

[JustAmy]

It not only cleaned up good ...... it's wonderful!!!

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie.

Inspiration

Just where does it all come from,
And just why is it here?
Some of it our eyes do see,
And some tickles the ear.
It’s really all around I find,
I mean it’s where it’s found.
It’s in the sky both day and night,
And even on the ground.
My theory is God put it here,
For us to find and share.
His love and blessings touch our hearts,
Reminds us of His care.
I’ll use my eyes and use my ears,
But mostly use my heart.
That’s where the inspiration is,
It’s been there from the start.

Conspiracy Guy 4/29/04
aka DIF © 2003 - 2004

[Conspiracy Guy]

They always look better when they are complete.

[Conspiracy Guy]

A post with each of our Graphics Team members on the same morning. I am honored and the final work sure do look good.

[JustAmy]

CG ..... both of these poems were great. I couldn't decide which to use so decided to go with both. I hope you know that I now need a poem for next Sunday! : )

When I can get to my Fotki account again, I will send you and NnB some more graphics.

Amy's Place sure looks dark when Fotki is unavailable. : (

[JustAmy]

Thank you for this beautiful Welcome Graphic. I know it has been used a few times but it's still wonderful.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Do you want me to Email you some of our wedding pictures? We scanned a few in at Laura Earl's brother's house yesterday. I will buy a scanner tomorrow. If you do Freepmail me an address.

[JustAmy]

Cool Pistachio Dessert

Puffy Crust (below)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 cups milk
2 packages (4-serving size each) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired

1. Bake and cool Puffy Crust.

2. Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the milk in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add remaining milk and the pudding mix (dry). Beat about 2 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened; immediately spread over crust. Spread with whipped topping.

3. Refrigerate uncovered at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with nuts. For servings, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

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Puffy Crust

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
4 eggs

Heat oven to 400ºF. Grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Heat butter and water to rolling boil in 2 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat. Beat in eggs, all at once; continue beating until smooth. Spread dough in pan. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. (Crust will be puffy and uneven.)

Total: 2 hr 25 min .....
Prep: 25 min
Bake: 30 min
Cool: 30 min
Chill: 1 hr

[JustAmy]

You have mail!!

[The Mayor]

Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. —Romans 10:13

Now is the time to choose the Lord—later may never come.

[The Mayor]

May 2, 2004

So Near And Yet So Far

Read: Numbers 14:26-35

Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. —Romans 10:13

Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 12-13; Luke 22:1-20

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Back in Canada's early days, pioneers were taking shelter in Fort Babine. When supplies were nearly exhausted, Victor Clark and a young guide left the fort and walked to the town of Hazelton to get food.

On their way back to the fort, snow began to fall. Soon the two travelers were chilled to the bone by a stinging wind and were unable to follow the trail in the darkness. Forced to stop, they built a fire and spent a miserable night. Then as light slowly dawned, they saw the fort with its warmth and comfort—only a few hundred yards away from where they had stopped. So near and yet so far!

The Israelites were at the very border of the Promised Land (Numbers 13). Caleb and Joshua, the two courageous spies, had brought back the lush foods of Canaan and encouraged the people to take possession of the land (vv.26,30). But the people doubted and condemned themselves to 40 years of wandering and death in the desert (14:28-30). They too were so near and yet so far away!

Have you heard many times about Jesus' love for you but remain uncommitted to Him? Are you near yet so far away? Choose now to cross over into the "promised land" of salvation found in Jesus. —Vernon Grounds

A Prayer
Dear Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness.
I believe that You died and took my punishment.
I trust You as my Savior and Lord.

Now is the time to choose the Lord—later may never come.

[Conspiracy Guy]

You have Email too.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Happy Sunday, (((((Sis)))))

Love the old church graphic.

When I was a kid we'd visit my grandparents (who lived in the foothills of Missouri) and there was a church in a neighboring town that looked like this one. : )

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all so much for the beautiful poem and graphic!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Sweet (((((((( Bro ))))))))

That little church reminds me of times much more peaceful and slower-paced.

Whenever I get a chance to visit other parts of the country, I try to visit the local colleges or universities and some of the rural churches with their cemeteries on the same grounds.

I know, I know ..... you got the brains, I got the weird. When my son was small, we took one of his cousins with us on a vacation to the Grand Canyon. We stopped at a ghost town and before leaving, we went to the old cemetery. From the back seat, I heard Jr telling his cousin, "We always have to take Mom to see old cemeteries. She's weirrrrd".

It is so good to see you this beautiful Sunday morning.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I know, I know ..... you got the brains, I got the weird.

Mom always said I'd have to keep a close eye on yo. : )

When my son was small, we took one of his cousins with us on a vacation to the Grand Canyon. We stopped at a ghost town and before leaving, we went to the old cemetery.
From the back seat, I heard Jr telling his cousin, "We always have to take Mom to see old cemeteries. She's weirrrrd".

LOL

It is so good to see you this beautiful Sunday morning.

It's sooooo good being here with *you*. And to hear stories from your past. More! : )

[Mama_Bear]

CG ..... both of these poems were great. I couldn't decide which to use so decided to go with both. I hope you know that I now need a poem for next Sunday! : )

Yikes!! If Amy is going to start using two a day, we had better pick up the pace! LOL (I can see why she would have a hard time deciding between those two!)

We are a great team.....if I do say so myself! A round of applause for all of us.

Have a blessed Sunday, friends.