Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2012

11-1-2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[The Mayor]

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In The Face Of Fear
November 10, 2012

I’ll never forget my childhood fear that the clothes thrown on my chair would turn into a shadowy dragon-like figure after my bedroom lights were turned off. My early experience of fear-driven insomnia reminds me that when trouble arrives on the doorstep of life, fear is not our friend. It disables us from moving forward and causes us to shrink from doing what is right—unless we have our eyes fixed on Jesus.

When the disciples faced the raging seas that were threatening to sweep them overboard, Jesus, walking on the water, assured them, “It is I; do not be afraid” (Matt. 14:27). And to His followers who were fearfully locked away in a room after His crucifixion, Jesus appeared and asked, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?” (Luke 24:38). Recognizing the inevitability of trials, He said, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The point is clear. Trusting in His presence and power is the antidote to fear.

As the familiar hymn says, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.” We can rest peacefully in the knowledge that God is with us.

Lord, in our weak and fearful moments, remind
us that Your love for us guarantees Your
presence with us and Your power against
our fears. Teach us to trust in You.

Trust the presence and power of Jesus
in the midst of life’s storms.

Read: Matthew 14:22-33

But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” —Matthew 14:27

Bible in a Year:
Acts 6-9

[jaycee]

Our Daily Bread is so inspirational today and everyday, Mayor. I particularly liked these words below because we all have our storms each day!

Lord, in our weak and fearful moments, remind
us that Your love for us guarantees Your
presence with us and Your power against
our fears. Teach us to trust in You.
Trust the presence and power of Jesus
in the midst of life’s storms.

May God Bless you for bringing His Word to us each day!

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks for the encouraging Daily Bread this morning.

[TheConservativeParty]

Re; the voter cartoon. Yes, it is the truth. I want to send that to the White Hut.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY CATURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!



All of Clem’s kittens went to their new homes last week – two of Mrs. MacNessa’a nieces took two each and one of the teachers from the school where she works took the last one.
Happy Kittens! Happy Ladies! Happy Homes!

The Entire MacNessa Family Wishes You All A Happy Saturday!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you very much for today's reading and reflection, Mayor - it is most apropos in this trying time! I am reminded also of John 14:

1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

One of our hymns at Church is modeled on this text and it is a source of great solace.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY DOGURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!



The Entire MacNessa Family Wishes You All A Happy Saturday!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[oldteen]

~Happy 237th Birthday USMC~

[oldteen]

~Ten Months Ago Today We Lost A Dear Friend~

Happy Caturday Dear Sweet tiapam
You are sadly missed!

[oldteen]

Sorry.....#408 was meant for everyone! *sigh*

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Teenie! Thanks very much for the USMC Birthday Card!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY 237TH BIRTHDAY
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
10 November 2012



The Legend of Arlington Ridge

It has been said that ever since the dedication,
Of the Iwo Jima Memorial on Arlington Ridge,
A ceremony takes place each morning
In the hours just before dawn.
As a low, knee-high ground fog
Sweeps across the Ridge in the cool morning air,
A band is heard playing the "Marines Hymn".
From an unknown distance and very low at first,
The music becomes increasingly louder.
Yet, no band is ever seen.
It is then said,
That out of the tree line of Arlington Cemetery,
A company of Marines clad in dress blues appears from the mist,
Marching through the ground fog toward the Memorial.



Flags at the head of the column stand straight out,
Snapping in the wind, yet not even the slightest breeze is felt.
The Marines march to the Memorial in perfect cadence,
While no orders are heard by those who witness this event.
Like "The Silent Drill Team",
the Marines execute each move in flawless synchrony.
As they reach the Memorial,
They suddenly halt, face right, and "order arms"
As the lights from the monument
Ricochet off of their fixed bayonets.
The Marines possess an eerie transparency
That sends shivers down the spines of onlookers,
Yet there is no fear.
In fact, a feeling of pride and honor
Sweeps over those who gaze upon the apparition.
Four Marines ceremoniously step out from the ranks
And lay a wreath of red and gold roses at the base of the Monument.
It is believed that these four men
Are Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Ira Hayes, Cpl. Rene Gagnon,
(three of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima),
And Medal of Honor winner John Basilone.
Strank and Basilone were killed
On that hellish black sand island in 1945
While Gagnon and Hayes were destined to relive that fateful day
Until mercifully relieved of their posts.



Sgt. Michael Strank USMC_______Cpl. Ira H. Hayes USMC________Cpl. Rene Gagnon USMC



GySgt. John Basilone, USMC, MOH

Two buglers are heard playing "Echo Taps",
But once again, there are no buglers in sight.
The ceremonies conclude just before the break of dawn
As the Marines come to right shoulder arms, face right,
And silently march back to Arlington Cemetery.
It is said that they are from all eras of Marines buried in Arlington,
And they are charged with guarding their Memorial
And the honor for which it stands.
All of this may be difficult for some to believe,
But legends are, after all, only legends.
Yet, ask any Marine if they believe the legend,
That Marines guard the gates of heaven
And see what they say.
The "Legend of Arlington Ridge",
Is no more than the belief in honor.
Marines live it every day of their lives.
Honor is what we were taught when entering the Corps;
Honor is what we took when we left.
Throughout life and beyond,
It is our most cherished possession.

©2001 - L/Cpl Bruce Knipp - 1883755

SEMPER FIDELIS!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

Beautiful post, Conor! :)

[left that other site]

Happy Caturday!

I took Linda-The-Dog to the WATERPARK today! Woo Hoo!

ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[MEG33]

We've Had A Bad Week...
So We Stay Close To Our Friends

Wishing You A Good Caturday/Dogurday

[luvie]

Happy Caturday and
...oops!...Dogurday?
...Everyone! :)

[jaycee]

LOL! You got that right, TCP! Hope you’re having a good day. I’m not, Tennessee Vols got beaten in overtimes....horrible! I’m a sore loser!!

[jaycee]

I love that scripture, Conor!

[left that other site]

Indeed!

Happy Caturday, Meg.

(((HUGS)))

[jaycee]

>"Happy 236th Birthday to our Honorable Marines"