Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2011

11-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[The Mayor]

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Unexpressed Gratitude
November 22, 2011

The whole reason for saying thanks is to let the giver of a gift know how much you appreciate something. Author G. B. Stern once said, “Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.”

When our son was young, he sometimes needed to be reminded that avoiding eye contact, looking down at his feet, and mumbling some unintelligible words was not an acceptable “thank you.” And after many years of marriage, my husband and I are still learning that it’s important for us to continually express our gratitude to each other. When one of us feels appreciative, we try to verbalize it—even if we’ve said it many times before about the same thing. William Arthur Ward said, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

Showing our gratitude is obviously important in human relationships, but it’s even more essential in our relationship with God. As we think about the many blessings we have received, do we express our thanks to Him throughout the day? And when we think of the amazing gift of His death and resurrection for forgiveness of our sins, do our hearts bubble over with awe and thanksgiving? (Rom. 6:23; 2 Cor. 9:15).

Take the reminder in Psalm 107:1 to heart each day: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!”

How great should be our gratitude
To God our unseen Friend!
The volume of His gifts to us
We cannot comprehend. —Hess

God’s highest Gift should awaken our deepest gratitude.

Read: Psalm 107:31-43

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! . . . Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. —Psalm 107:1-2

Bible in a year:
Ezekiel 18-19; James 4

[yorkie]

"The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart."

Happy Gratituesday - And, Happy Thanksgiving!

[Borax Queen]

You too, have a great day, thanks, oldteen!

[JustAmy]

November 22, 2011



Greetings from Avila Beach!!
Have a Terrific Tuesday.

Wishing everyone a Blessed Thanksgiving week.

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

May you have a wonderful thanksgiving Amy! *hugs*

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving

[Diver Dave]

Happy Gratituesday Everyone!

[luvie]

Goood morning, everyone!
Hope this week is great for you!
And you all have a
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
((((HUGS))))

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Tuesday, Yorkie! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY TUESDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

Enjoy your Tuesday!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

What a beauty she is...and the lobstah too! :)

[yorkie]

Thank you, Conor!
You and your loved ones, too!

I am cooking two 15 lb. turkeys, green bean casserole,
sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, and stuffing for 14 people.

I wanted to do something kinda different with the stuffing,
so decided on this idea:
(What do you think?)

[ConorMacNessa]

That looks entertaining, Yorkie! We just picked up our turkey from the farm this morning - thirty pounder. We were there at 7:00 a.m. and it was already getting crowded.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[JustAmy]

Happy Tuesday everyone.
I missed you yesterday.

I had trouble getting reliable internet service yesterday morning.
As soon as Marissa spotted some kids in the pool she was ready for a swim.

The drive here Sunday was stressful ... lots of traffic and heavy rain.
There are several stretches of only two lanes with several impatient drivers.
It was very cold here Sunday.
It was cold again yesterday morning but warmed up to about 60 in the afternoon.
Everyone on the beach were wearing sweatshirts and gloves.

Looking forward to another beautiful day. Thank you for being here.

[jaycee]

Have a Nice Tuesday!

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Tuesday, Jaycee!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[TheConservativeParty]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, jaycee!

I found a gingerbread recipe I can make with my needed subs for my food sensitivities. It is delicious!

That should be a popular dessert at our Thanksgiving feast at my folk’s place.

Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!

[yorkie]

Blessings to you, Amy,
and to Marissa, Mr. Just, and Just Jr., this Thanksgiving

You’ve Made A Difference

As Thanksgiving Day approaches,
Our blessings we recall;
The things we are most thankful for,
We recollect them all.

You are really special,
In all you say and do.
You’ve made a difference in our lives;
We’re thankful now for you.

By Joanna Fuchs

[geologist]

Psalms 107 ... selected verses ...

1. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!

For His mercy endures forever.

2. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
...
...

8. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,

And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

9. For He satisfies the longing soul,

And fills the hungry soul with goodness.

...
...

21. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,

And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

22. Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving,

And declare His works with rejoicing.

...
...

43. Whoever is wise will observe these things,

And they will understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.”
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We thank thee LORD for all things: life, breath, seeing hearing, speaking, family, friends, health, strength, energy, peace, serenity, salvation ... it is all of thee, without thee we can do nothing, let us rejoice in thee, LORD.
in Jesus name amen.

Have a joyful Thanksgiving with a grateful heart.