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To: Billie; MEG33; jaycee; Kitty Mittens; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; ...


April 23, 2011



Graphic by MamaBear

The Dogwood Tree

When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grew
To a towering size with a lovely hue.
Its branches were strong and interwoven
And for Christ's cross its timbers were chosen.

Being distressed at the use of the wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:

"Not ever again shall the dogwood grow
To be large enough for a tree, and so
Slender and twisted it shall always be
With cross-shaped blossoms for all to see.

The petals shall have bloodstains marked brown
And in the blossom's center a thorny crown.
All who see it will think of me,
Nailed to a cross from a dogwood tree.
Protected and cherished this tree shall be
A reflection to all of my agony."

~ Author Unknown ~


2,026 posted on 04/23/2011 8:35:53 AM PDT by JustAmy (I know God will not give me anything I canÂ’t handle. I just wish that He didnÂ’t trust me so much.Â)
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To: JustAmy; Billie; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; yorkie; jaycee; Diver Dave; LUV W; Mama_Bear; DollyCali; ...


HAPPY DOGURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

Sir Winston wishes you a Happy Saturday!!!




Lamh Foistenach Abu!
2,027 posted on 04/23/2011 8:39:20 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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2,031 posted on 04/23/2011 9:42:29 AM PDT by tiapam
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For All The Caturday Cat~People Of Amy's Place


Random Caturday Thoughts





None of my sisters or brothers can begin to comprehend or think
Why our Pretty One put us all on this shiny slippery Skating Rink?
We started all clotted together just a moment ago
In the middle of the Rink. Then Nikki's paws started to slip and go!

As her paws started to slip, she shifted her weight and began to slide
Experiencing a very slow, but wide eyed ride
Following her deep reflection that shimmered and refused to hide

That sent Millicent and Gretchen off on a similar carom
Even their tiny claws couldn't stop the flight of this surprised Harem
As the girls inched closer to the edge it really started to scare 'em!
Until Gretchen noticed Jason and I sitting very quietly and still

And the girls slowed down by tucking up like blue-eyed furry pills
With lessons learned we are all having much more fun with much less fear
Now the only question remains is, how do we get down from here?



Jack Deth ~ 04/23/11.

2,032 posted on 04/23/2011 9:42:29 AM PDT by Jack Deth (Knight Errant and Resident FReeper Kitty Poem /Haiku Guy)
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To: JustAmy; Billie
Beautiful opening, Ladies!

Thank you and, have a Blessed Easter!

2,036 posted on 04/23/2011 1:03:11 PM PDT by oldteen
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To: JustAmy; Mama_Bear

*So beautiful..Thank you*



2,054 posted on 04/23/2011 3:47:44 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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