Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2008

JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[The Mayor]

April 3, 2008

Right Place

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READ: Proverbs 16:1-9

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

They were in the right place, on the wrong day. Or so it would seem.

The Dayspring Chorale, a traveling high school singing group, arrived at a nursing home for a Thursday concert. However, the folks at the home were expecting them on Friday. But they said if the group could get set up fast, they could sing for 20 minutes. Then they'd have to stop for a memorial service for one of the residents.

The chorale hurriedly got ready and sang, and as they did, the son of the man who had died heard them. When they were done, he asked if they could sing at his dad's service. They gladly agreed and ministered hope and truth to all who attended. God used these young people in a special way—all because of a secretarial error. But was it a mistake?

We carefully make schedules so we can be where we think we should be. But we always need to keep in mind the words of Solomon, "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9).

Do we seek ministry in life's unplanned schedule changes? Do we turn detours into guided tours of what He wants to do through us? If we're doing God's will, we'll be in the right place. Then, wherever we are, we can point people to Him.

Sometimes our plan does not unfold
The way we thought it would;
But God is always in control
To use it for our good. —Sper

Unexpected changes are opportunities in disguise.

Bible in One Year: Joshua 10–12; Proverbs 1:20-33

[JustAmy]

April 3, 2008



Graphic By Billie

Reflections

God sets a mirror down for us,
To bounce back sunny days,
He does it when the rain has passed,
To help us see the rays.

The reflection that we see in it,
Is not of hair and skin.
What we see is an image of,
The gloried state we’re in.

Light pink, and brighter orange,
And yellow brighter still.
I sit and look at glory’s frame,
Upon my favorite hill.

The others call it rainbow,
But I know what it is,
A magic mirror in the sky,
That lets us know we’re His.

The body that we occupy down here,
Is nothing like its start,
For one, the most attractive thing,
Has always been the heart.

God looks into our heart and then,
Just for His own amusement.
He gives a glimpse of what He sees,
And laughs at our confusement.

“That doesn’t look at all like me!”
I hear your protests start,
But when you look at other folks,
How can you see their heart?

If you admit there’s beauty,
Reflecting from some source,
Just think how glorious it will be,
When He’s revealed full force.

And you and I are with Him,
And joining in the glow.
Next time you see a rainbow,
I thought you ought to know.

NicknamedBob ...... April 5, 2004
© 2004 - 2008

[jaycee]

Yorkie, I have two friends with web mail and everything I send to them comes back and said their mailbox is full! It may work for you but I love my Microsoft Outlook. My son just changed it to the Microsoft Outlook Express Office and at first it made me nervous but after 24 hours, I loved it!

After one virus, several years ago, I have not a problem. I don’t even get spam! Of course, my son is my computer guru and he keeps me fixed! Sometimes he has a time problem and I try to be patient and it will be an insignificant problem with the computer but to me its a big deal!

[OESY]

Guess what day it is.

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[jaycee]

Just precious....Good Morning, its raining lightly. I have the back door open (the storm door is there though) and the bluebirds are in and out of their house with all kinds of stuff in their beaks and they make me so happy! These are the types I have although this pic. is artwork!

[jaycee]

A truly wonderful message in your Daily Bread today. Thank you Mr. Mayor!

[JustAmy]

Billie .... thank you for the wonderful rainbow graphic.
And thank you for your many contributions to Amy's Place.

NnB .... thank you for today's beautiful poem.
In case I haven't told you recently ....
I appreciate the many poems you have shared with us.

[jaycee]

I really loved NNB’s poetry today! And I enjoy Amy’s Place every day!

[JustAmy]

LOL ... would a guess of "Pony Express Day" be close?

Today is also .....
National Chocolate Mousse Day
National Find-A-Rainbow Day

[MEG33]

Beautiful poetry and graphic!

To All At Amy's Place

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Jaycee :)
That must such a thrill to watch the Bluebirds nesting!

Beautiful picture of them.

[jaycee]

Pretty Megs!

[JustAmy]

"Sometimes our plan does not unfold
The way we thought it would;
But God is always in control
To use it for our good.
—Sper

Good morning, Rus.
Thank you for getting us started on the right foot again this morning.

We appreciate the scripture and the coffee every morning.

Have a Terrific Thursday!

[jaycee]

Kitty loves Doggie!


Who wouldn't love these two animals?

[JustAmy]

It is almost time to get PrissyMissy up and ready for school.

I’m going to try to answer a few ping from yesterday.

My tooth broke at the gum so all that was left was the root. I saved the tooth to take to dentist.

He was able to do a temporary fix; at least I won’t have to stay in hiding. It was a front lower tooth. He bonded it to the two adjacent teeth and warned me not to bite into anything hard. I guess that I will forget peanut brittle for awhile. ;^ )

He could do a root canal in the root and use posts to place a crown. But he suggested a better option would be to do a three tooth bridge. One adjacent tooth is a good solid tooth but the other one is brittle and in danger of breaking.

I decided not to go the cheap way. It will cost at least $3000 but it should be a long term solution. They scheduled my for 3 more appointments.

The cataracts will not need to be removed until my vision becomes more blurred. She said I would know when the time is right.

Thanks for helping keep the lights on.

[JustAmy]

I will be back after Marissa goes to school.

[jaycee]

Amy, My brother just had cataracts removed and he said it wasn’t bad at all. They did one and waited two weeks to do the other. Now he only has to wear glasses for reading only!
I also have two friends who have had it done and they don’t have to wear glasses either...only reading!

So far, I haven’t needed. Its time for an eye appointment though.

I will be taking my sis in law in May to have cataracts removed also....oh well, seems to be going around, doesn’t it?

[JustAmy]

"I shouldn’t be drinking anyhow, I may be preggers again"

Wonderful news!!! Congratulations.
Forget the wine ..... try these instead!



How old is your little one?
He will enjoy a baby brother or sister.

[JustAmy]

"I shouldn’t be drinking anyhow, I may be preggers again"

Wonderful news!!! Congratulations.
Forget the wine ..... try these instead!



How old is your little one?
He will enjoy a baby brother or sister.

[JustAmy]

Oooops .... is it me or is it Memorex?