Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2009

September1, 2009 | 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. : )

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Dolly. He was a Westie blend.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Pte. Jonathan Couturier, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, KIA Afghanistan 17SEP2009



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Flowers of the Forest



Black Watch Piper

Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!

Canadian War Cemetery, Dieppe, France



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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for the update. Will continue to keep her and all involved in my prayers.

[Aquamarine]

Such a sweet looking dog, bet he was much loved. Hugs for you and pollywog who also lost a beloved pet this week.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Aquamarine.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[pollywog]

OH I am So so sorry ConorMacNessa!
My prayers for you as you deal with this loss. How well I know that feeling. We are dealing with a sick Collie right now.

For today our news is better. Shallie seems some better.

Polly

[kalee]

I’m so sorry.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Pollywog.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kalee.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[kalee]

I have made that hard decision with our Katie, hurts the heart.

[ConorMacNessa]

Indeed it does - but there was no other option, unfortunately. He had a good, long run with us and we will remember him fondly.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[JustAmy]

RIP, Pte. Jonathan Couturier, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your sacrifice.

May God Bless and Comfort the Family and Friends of Pte. Jonathan Couturier.

Rest in Peace Pte. Jonathan Couturier, you have earned your rest.

[MEG33]

Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place

If God sees the sparrow’s fall,
Paints the lilies short and tall,
Gives the skies their azure hue,
Will He not then care for you?
—Anon

Blessings To All Who Enter Here

[jaycee]

~~Wishing Everyone a Blessed Sunday~~

Lovely Opening, Meg!
If I ever saw a
hummingbird like this one
I would probably faint!
Guess I will get busy
finishing up before
my company arrives tomorrow!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Beautiful, jaycee1 I know you will enjoy your visit.
Iam having Hummingbird Day. The Rockport, Texas Festival is going on.
One of God's wonders is how far they fly for the winter.
Wishing you a wonderful Lord's Day

[The Mayor]

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September 20, 2009

The Others

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READ: Hebrews 11:32-40

Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. . . . Great is your reward in heaven. —Matthew 5:11-12

When I was growing up, I often spent a week each summer with my grandparents. Many afternoons I would lie in the backyard hammock and read books I found in Grandpa’s bookcase. One was Foxe’s Book of Martyrs. It was heavy reading for a young girl, but I was absorbed by the detailed accounts of Christian martyrs, believers who were told to deny their faith in Christ but refused—thus suffering horrific deaths.

Hebrews 11 tells similar stories. After listing the familiar names of those who demonstrated immense faith in God, the chapter tells of the torture and death of people referred to simply as “others” (vv.35-36). While their names are not mentioned, verse 38 pays them this tribute: “The world was not worthy” of them. They died boldly for their faith in Jesus.

Today, we hear of persecuted Christians around the world, yet many of us have not been tested to that extent. When I examine my own faith, I wonder how I would respond to the prospect of martyrdom. I hope I would have the attitude of Paul, who said that although “chains and tribulations” awaited him (Acts 20:23), he looked forward to finishing life’s race “with joy” (v.24). Are we facing life with that kind of trusting attitude?

When pressures mount because we walk
The path of truth and right,
We can rejoice to know that we
Are pleasing in God’s sight. —D. De Haan

The way to have joy in persecution is to find your joy in Jesus.
Bible in One Year: Ecclesiastes 4-6; 2 Corinthians 12

[jaycee]

Pte. Jonathan Couturier, 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, KIA Afghanistan 17SEP2009

~~Rest in Peace Pte.Jonathan Couturier~~
~~We Will Never Forget You~~




Thank you, Conor.

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning,

I am able to profess my faith openly. Prayers for those in
this world who are persecuted.
Thank you for Our Daily Bread today and everyday,
Mayor.
Wishing you blessed Sunday.

[jaycee]

Lovely blessings in our Daily Bread, Mr. Mayor!
Have a very blessed Sunday today...

[Kitty Mittens]

Beautiful Post, Meg!
Sunday Blessings to All.

~Flower on the King's Ranch~

They that Trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion,
Which cannot be Removed, but Abideth Forever.
Just as the Mountains Surround and Protect Jerusalem,
So the Lord Surrounds and Protects His People.

(Ps.125:1,2)

A Blessed Lord's Day to Amy's Place