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

May1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; 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*.

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[The Mayor]

May 27, 2008

Can We Really Hear From God?

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READ: 1 Kings 19:9-12

Be still, and know that I am God. —Psalm 46:10

A friend of mine who leads spiritual retreats once told me that not one person who has followed his regimen of a silent retreat has failed to hear from God. Intrigued and a bit skeptical, I signed up for a 5-day retreat. We had much free time and just a few requirements, such as the assignment to spend 2 hours praying each day.

I doubt I had devoted more than 30 minutes to prayer at any one session in my life. The first day I wandered to a meadow and sat against a tree. How long will I stay awake? I wondered. To my great fortune, a herd of 147 elk wandered into the very field where I was sitting. To watch 147 elk in their natural habitat is enthralling and, eventually, boring. Yet after a while the very placidity of the scene began to affect me. Over the next few days I said many words to God. I was turning 50, and I asked for guidance on how I should prepare my soul for the rest of life. Many things came to mind while sitting in a field for hours at a time. I had to agree that I had indeed heard from God.

When Elijah stood before the Lord on Mount Horeb, he didn’t meet Him in the wind, earthquake, or fire. Rather, God spoke in a “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:11-12).

I’m more convinced than ever that God finds ways to communicate to those who truly seek Him—especially when we lower the volume of the surrounding static.

Speak, Lord, in the stillness, while I wait on Thee;
Hushed my heart to listen, in expectancy. —Grimes
© 1951 Singspiration, Inc.

God speaks to those who are quiet before Him.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 19–20; Proverbs 20:11-20

[jaycee]

Mr. Mayor, thank you for today’s lesson and Bible reading. It actually spoke right to me. I had an experience Saturday and had nowhere to turn but to my Lord. I may tell my little story later. I will tell you that a prayer was answered for me within an hour and a half after I talked to God with my tears and prayers.

[jaycee]

Just a quick note if I’m not around for a while, I am meeting with a few of my ‘high school friends’ for lunch today. The eating won’t take long, but the talking is something else! One of these days I will catch up on my pings and posts...thank you all~~~~

[The Mayor]

It’s amazing how when we earnestly seek the Lords help and advice he answers, we have to keep an open mind, look and listen, he will respond.

Thank you Jaycee.

[JustAmy]

May 27, 2008



Graphic by Billie

Leaving Heartprints Forever

Thanks to every one of you
It means so much to me
Whenever I am feeling low
Its your hearts I can see

When my spirit needs a lift
A special glow you send
No better gift can be found
Than the heart of a friend

It's in knowing you are there
Whenever my heart slips
When down you lift me high
Upon wings of friendships

The caring comfort you give
As we place souls together
Loving support you supplied
Leaving heartprints forever

©2002 Hope

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear



Blessings

He gave to you good parents,
A child He gave to them.
That is a double blessing,
Sent to us all from Him.
Your Dad and Mom will raise you,
According to His word.
The rest of us support them,
Their promise we have heard.
Little One you are a gift,
Sent straight from God above.
A miracle for Dad and Mom,
To show His Precious Love.
Dad and Mom do give Him praise,
By dedicating you.
This shows they see His Blessings,
Are many, not a few.

DIF aka Conspiracy Guy
May 18, 2008

[Conspiracy Guy]

Very nice treatment. I like it.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for sharing Hadley Grace with us. Thank you for sharing your poem to her with us.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thank you and MamaBear.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Come look at Miss Hadley

[JustAmy]

Welcome to Amy’s Place.

[JustAmy]

Thanks for the links, Cardhu.

[JustAmy]

LOL

Yes .... together the restaurant bill and the gas bill woke me with a jolt!!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for the great information on the Golden Gate.
I got an education this morning.
The Golden Gate is just there, I never checked the info on it.

Hope you are having a very nice day, OESY!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for bringing us Our Daily Bread, Mayor.
I look forward to seeing that coffee cup every morning.

Have a great day, my friend.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee.
Have a fun lunch with you friends.

See you later.
Have a great day.

[Lady Jag]

A Golden Day

The subtle beauty of this day Hangs o'er me like a fairy spell, And care and grief have flown away, And every breeze sings, "all is well." I ask, "Holds earth or sin, or woe?" My heart replies, "I do not know." Nay! all we know, or feel, my heart, Today is joy undimmed, complete; In tears or pain we have no part; The act of breathing is so sweet, We care no higher joy to name. What reck we now of wealth or fame? The past--what matters it to me? The pain it gave has passed away. The future--that I cannot see! I care for nothing save today-- This is a respite from all care, And trouble flies--I know not where. Go on, oh noisy, restless life! Pass by, oh, feet that seek for heights! I have no part in aught of strife; I do not want your vain delights. The day wraps round me like a spell And every breeze sings, "All is well." Ella Wheeler Wilcox

[La Enchiladita]

This is excellent, OESY, and helps me to better understand the helicopter pilots we are currently writing to.

You nailed it, no. 64 is what it is all about for the veteran and the active duty.

Thank you.

[JustAmy]

FROZEN GRAPE POPS

3 cups grape juice
1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/8 cup lemon juice
12 - 3 oz. paper cups
12 wooden sticks

Mix juices and sweetened condensed milk with wire whisk. Transfer mixture to a container with a pouring spout. Put paper cups into a square pan and fill the cups, almost to the top, with juice mixture. Put in freezer for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, remove cups from freezer and insert wooden sticks. Return to freezer for 5 hours. To serve, peel off paper cup.

Frozen pops will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks if kept in a plastic bag.

Happy "National Grape Popsicle Day"!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Lady J.

Thank you for the "Golden Graphic" and "A Golden Day"

Wishing YOU a Golden Day, Lady J.