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

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

[JustAmy]

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[MEG33]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2524186/posts

Special lady for each Arlington soldier....their mission: to ensure no soldier is buried alone

This is wonderful article about some volunteers at Arlington.

[GailA]

Tribute to our Military “Give Me Jesus”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdBJ40AMlJA&feature=related

[Diver Dave]

Wishing you a Blessed Memorial Day, MEG.

For the past two years, our church has honored Veterans on Veteran's Day Sunday. A choir was formed and we sang two songs in each of the three weekend worship services.

The following is a video of the Vet's Choir two years ago singing Mansions of the Lord.

Mansions of the Lord

[MEG33]

Freedom Isn't Free

Thank you for sharing your wonderful Vets Choir.
Thank you for serving our country, Dave.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day.

[TheConservativeParty]

Oh tiampam, what a moving picture! All the guys and gals in my husbands WI Air Nat’l Guard Unit are such wonderful people. Big big hearts. Now that hubby’s been retired for 2 years, I miss the closer connection to the base and the people.

A few of the guys and gals that he enlisted with around 1982 are still there at the base. One man even had a tour in the war zone recently and has returned safely with everyone in that group also safe at home.

Such an emotional weekend as we remember all who have served our country.

Heard many calls on talk radio Friday, as people called in to remember friends and family who had served. Had me crying while driving, not a good combination. Had to pull it together and drive.

The hostess (Vicki McKenna, of Madison and Milwaukee radio) told a story of a picture shown to her at an event in the past, a picture of a young soldier about to go to the war zone. Then the person who had that picture told her the soldier never came home and that was the last picture taken of him. Well that made Vicki choke up on air and I am sure thousands of her listeners like me did the same.

All the best and brightest, serving us, so we can enjoy American freedoms.

America,America
God shed his Grace on thee
And crown Thy good
With brotherhood
From sea to shining sea

Prayer: Lord, please bless all our servicemen and women who fight for us today, and hold those who have perished in Your comforting arms. Protect our country from evil and see us through these trying years to a time of Christian revival where the righteous prevail and evil falls. Amen

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

The Lord’s Prayer – Andrea Bocelli

DEAR GOD, who suffered torment, agony,
and death upon the Cross to free our souls
from the chains of iniquity, protect and defend
our troops. Guide them in the performance of
their duties. Strengthen them to endure hard-
ship,danger and deprivation in Your service. Let
their efforts free the people of Iraq and Afghan-
istan from the chains of terror and slavery,
foster a lasting peace in the region, and bring all
to a greater share in Your Mercy.
Amen.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

THE NAVY HYMN

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

The Marine Corps Verse:

Eternal Father, grant we pray
To all Marines both night and day,
The Courage, Honor, Strength and Skill
Their Land to serve, Thy Law Fulfill.
Be Thou the Shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps!

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This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:24(KJV)

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Have a Blessed Lord’s Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

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Thank You ConorMacNessa.
And Thank You always for Your Devotion to our Troops.
Blessings on this Memorial Day.

[ConorMacNessa]

Blessings as well to you, ML!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MEG33]

Remembering Those Who Gave All

Amen to your prayer for our troops. Conor.
Thank you for the Navy Hymn, The Lord's Prayer and
Amazing Grace
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[ConorMacNessa]

And a Blessed Lord's Day to you, Meg!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MEG33]

It's time for lunch and a nap.
Wishing you all a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

[yorkie]

[pollywog]

Good Afternoon Meg! Thank you for reminding us that Freedom isn’t Free!!

God Bless All here today!

[pollywog]

Such a good reminder that God made the Sabbath Rest for us all....Maybe if America would stop once again and set aside Sunday to replenish our souls, revival would come!

[pollywog]

Jaycee!!! That hummingbird and flower is beautiful!
The Scripture is also a good reminder not to get wrapped up in earthly things!

Thanks
Polly

[pollywog]

A very moving poem and photo!
Thank you to our HEROES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pollywog]

This just made me cry!
Oh AMERICA!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!
....Thank You precious Soldiers, for your sacrifice even amid a corrupt leader here at home.

[pollywog]

Now you just knew yorkie, that this symbol of our Freedom would get right to my heart strings!!!!