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November, 2011
11-1-2011
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33
Posted on 10/31/2011 9:52:30 PM PDT by 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*.
Enjoy! :)

Never Forget!
 Bad Penny
Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf
Many thanks for stopping by. : )
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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; november; poetry
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To: FRiends; The Mayor; Diver Dave; stephenjohnbanker; left that other site; jaycee; onyx; tiapam; ...
Goodnight Dear FRiends
Thank you for coming by today with your greetings, lovely tributes, prayers,
scripture, poetry, music and graphics.
Wishing you a pleasant evening and sweet dreams.
Lifting healing prayers for our hurting FRiends
*May God Protect All Who Serve Our Country*
561
posted on
11/06/2011 5:54:32 PM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: Kitty Mittens
I’m soooooooooooo glad your back is feeling better!! Totally awesome!!:)
562
posted on
11/06/2011 5:54:46 PM PST
by
tiapam
To: left that other site
I’m so glad, ML! You sure needed it!!
563
posted on
11/06/2011 5:59:33 PM PST
by
tiapam
To: oldteen
What a beautiful Sunday/Fall graphic, Teenie!! Thank you so much!!
564
posted on
11/06/2011 6:02:47 PM PST
by
tiapam
To: MEG33
AMEN, Meg!! And thank you for today!! It was wonderful, as always!!
565
posted on
11/06/2011 6:04:45 PM PST
by
tiapam
To: tiapam
teaching is work...
JAMMING is a delight! :-)
To: .30Carbine
Thank you, Dear Sister in Christ, and God Bless you!
(((((Hugs)))))
567
posted on
11/06/2011 7:29:32 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: onyx
(((((Thank you, Dear Onyx)))))
568
posted on
11/06/2011 7:34:05 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: oldteen
Your Graphic is So Beautiful, Dear Oldteen.
(((((Thank you!)))))
569
posted on
11/06/2011 7:39:19 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: MEG33; Diver Dave; left that other site; JustAmy; All; FRiends; everyone
(((((Goodnight, Dear FRiends, and God Bless)))))
570
posted on
11/06/2011 7:53:07 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; ...

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Plowing Straight Lines
November 7, 2011
Its my first day on the tractor! A crisp morning breeze brushes across the field. Crickets and country silence yield to the roar of the engine. Dropping the plow into the soil, I head out across the field. I look down at the gauges and gearshift, squeeze the cold steel of the steering wheel, and admire the power at my disposal. Finally, I look back to view the results. Instead of the ramrod straight line I was expecting, I see what looks like a slithering snake, with more bends and curves than the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
We know better. Plow with your eye on the fence post, weve been told. By staying focused on a point across the field, a person plowing is assured of a straight line. On the return I comply, with telling results: The line is straight. The row was messed up only when I didnt have a focus point.
Paul had similar wisdom when he wrote of having his focus on Jesus Christ and the impact it had on him. Not only did he ignore distractions (Phil. 3:8,13), he set the focus (vv.8,14), noted the result (vv.9-11), and observed the pattern it sets for others (vv.16-17).
Like Paul, if we focus on Christ, we will plow a straight path and accomplish Gods purpose in our lives.
Lord, help us keep our eyes on You
And focused on the task
Of bringing glory to Your name
By doing what You ask. Sper
When you keep your eyes on Christ,
everything will come into focus.
Read: Philippians 3:8-17
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14
571
posted on
11/07/2011 5:57:46 AM PST
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: Billie; MEG33; jaycee; Mama_Bear; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; gardengirl; ...
November 7, 2011


Graphics by Billie
572
posted on
11/07/2011 7:35:20 AM PST
by
JustAmy
To: JustAmy; All
Happy Monday??
Perhaps for some,
But not if you are a dog!!
573
posted on
11/07/2011 7:37:20 AM PST
by
tiapam
To: JustAmy; Billie; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; yorkie; jaycee; Diver Dave; LUV W; Mama_Bear; DollyCali; ...
GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMYS PLACE!
The Soldiers Code
1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.
3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.
5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.
6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.
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574
posted on
11/07/2011 7:40:19 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: JustAmy; Billie
What a cute graphic and poem!! Thank you! What a sweet smile on the young boy!!
575
posted on
11/07/2011 7:41:19 AM PST
by
tiapam
To: JustAmy; Billie
What a darling little cowboy and poem, gurls! Brought a smile to my face, this morning (as I watch the snow falling, out my window!)
576
posted on
11/07/2011 7:41:44 AM PST
by
yorkie
To: ConorMacNessa
Good Monday to you, Conor! Hope you have a good day!
577
posted on
11/07/2011 7:43:15 AM PST
by
tiapam
To: tiapam
LOL, that looks like a combination of your d’Ogee and my Lindy, standing there in the snow, shivering.
Happy Monday to YOU, too, Tiapam!
578
posted on
11/07/2011 7:44:01 AM PST
by
yorkie
To: tiapam
Thank you, Tiapam! Hope you have a good day as well!
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
579
posted on
11/07/2011 7:44:55 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Morning, Conor! (It’s almost LUNCHTIME in your neck of the woods, and I’m just starting my second cup of coffee!)
580
posted on
11/07/2011 7:45:14 AM PST
by
yorkie
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