Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... February, 2010

February 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[Kitty Mittens]

L/Cpl Jason H. Estospinal, USMC, KIA Afghanistan 15FEB2010

Sapper Guy Mellors, 36 Engineer Regiment ( Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Task Force), KIA Afghanistan 15FEB2010

[The Mayor]

Thank you for giving us the platform so we all can share Prayers, thoughts, comments and make friends. Without the thread we would have no place to post our stuff...

[The Mayor]

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February 19, 2010

If Day

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READ: James 1:1-11

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. —James 1:2-3

February 19, 1942, was a fascinating day for Canada. It was “If Day”—a World War II staging of a fake Nazi invasion of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The intent was to show what it would be like “if” Canada fell under the harsh occupation of Nazi forces, and so that Canadians would support the war effort more fully.

As one person described the event: “If Day brought home the reality of Nazi occupation. Manitobans got a very bitter taste of nearly every aspect of Nazi brutality.” The key word there is nearly. While “If Day” was a valiant attempt to educate people about danger in the world, it could not begin to recreate the actual suffering that was sweeping Europe.

Real trials in life are not ifs—they are whens. In fact, life’s most profound lessons cannot simply be observed, they must be experienced. It is there, in actual seasons of heartache and loss, that we gain greater insights into life, faith, and our need of God. To that end, James wrote, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience” (James 1:2-3).

Trials come because we live in a broken world, but we decide if we will learn the lessons taught. There are no “ifs” about it—it is an important way to grow.

Though you cannot see the outcome,
Trust the Lord—He knows what’s best;
Be assured He sees your trial,
And He’s with you in your test. —Hess

Tough times can teach us to trust.

No matter where we are, Jesus is only a prayer away.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 25; Mark 1:23-45

[jaycee]

Thank you, Kitty!

And what a lovely picture of you with the dandelion. I like to blow those little fuzzies away too! As the saying goes, each little one that hits the ground grows a new dandelion. I do not know is this is true or not but I’ve always heard that.....LOL!

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

*USA USA USA*

Wear Red On Friday
To Support Our Troops

[lonestar]

I can ice skate...if I wanted to.

Weinie

[MEG33]

I know you would be a Champion!

[MEG33]

Love this beautiful pledge graphic Mama Bear, Amy and Marissa

[MEG33]

“Though you cannot see the outcome,
Trust the Lord—He knows what’s best;
Be assured He sees your trial,
And He’s with you in your test. —Hess”

Wonderful devotion

Thank you, Mayor

[The Mayor]

Amen Meg..

[pollywog]

A HUGE DITTO!!!!!!

[pollywog]

Good Morning Meg! What a heartwarming PHOTO!!!!

[pollywog]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!! Me too!!!

I can ice skate...if I wanted to.

Weinie

[pollywog]

What a inspiring Devotional today...so much truth in that one!!

[MEG33]

Thank you, polly..I am enjoying the Olympics.

[pollywog]

What a adorable photo!!!! She is one beautiful granddaughter Amy!!!

Trying to catch up once again!

Polly

[yorkie]

To Spring

William Blake (1783)

O thou with dewy locks, who lookest down
Through the clear windows of the morning, turn
Thine angel eyes upon our western isle,
Which in full choir hails thy approach, O Spring!

The hills tell one another, and the listening
Valleys hear; all our longing eyes are turn’d
Up to thy bright pavilions: issue forth
And let thy holy feet visit our clime!

Come o’er the eastern hills, and let our winds
Kiss thy perfumèd garments; let us taste
Thy morn and evening breath; scatter thy pearls
Upon our lovesick land that mourns for thee.

O deck her forth with thy fair fingers; pour
Thy soft kisses on her bosom; and put
Thy golden crown upon her languish’d head,
Whose modest tresses are bound up for thee.

[MEG33]

Beautiful poetry and graphic, yorkie!
Hurry Spring

[JustAmy]

February 19, 2010

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

From an email on June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie