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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2013
October 31,2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

Posted on 10/31/2013 9:50:38 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. : )











TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; november2013; poetry
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To: Jaidyn

Oh, how beautiful, Jaidyn! Thank you.


561 posted on 11/26/2013 5:08:49 AM PST by MEG33
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To: TheConservativeParty

That’s too cold indeed..We are 15 degrees below our normal temps..


562 posted on 11/26/2013 5:11:57 AM PST by MEG33
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To: Diver Dave

So thankful for your good reports, Dave..I wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving.


563 posted on 11/26/2013 5:15:55 AM PST by MEG33
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; ...

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Real Love

November 26, 2013

Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

[Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. —1 Corinthians 13:7-8
Bible in a Year:
Ezekiel 27-29; 1 Peter 3

A few years ago, my friend’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, Beth has been forced to make tough decisions about her mom’s care, and her heart has often been broken as she watched her vibrant and fun-loving mom slowly slipping away. In the process, my friend has learned that real love is not always easy or convenient.

After her mom was hospitalized for a couple of days last year, Beth wrote these words to some of her friends: “As backwards as it may seem, I’m very thankful for the journey I am on with my mom. Behind the memory loss, confusion, and utter helplessness is a beautiful person who loves life and is at complete peace. I am learning so much about what real love is, and even though I probably wouldn’t have asked for this journey and the tears and heartache that go with it, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

The Bible reminds us that love is patient and kind. It is not self-seeking or easily angered. It “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things” (1 Cor. 13:4-7).

Real love originated with our Father, who gave us the gift of His Son. As we seek to show His love to others, we can follow the example of Christ, who laid down His life for us (1 John 3:16-18).

Real love is helping others for Jesus’ sake even if they can never return the favor.



564 posted on 11/26/2013 6:12:23 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: All; FRiends; JustAmy; Jim Robinson; MEG33; jaycee; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GailA; ...
November 26, 2013

Good morning, everyone. I almost forgot that today is Tuesday, the day I open the doors and put on the coffee at Amy's Place! This is going to be a busy cleaning day, followed by a busy baking day tomorrow in preparation for my son and daughter-in-law's arrival tomorrow night. My son has been in Angola for six weeks and is anxious to head out today on his thirty hour trek home for the holidays. (Fingers crossed that his connecting flight from Houston to San Francisco is there waiting when he arrives!)

I am wishing everyone a Thanksgiving of peace, abundance, and gratitude surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. God's blessings on each and every one. And safe travels to all!


565 posted on 11/26/2013 8:44:00 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving, mama_Bear!

((((HUGS))))


566 posted on 11/26/2013 8:44:58 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: left that other site

Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving to you!


567 posted on 11/26/2013 8:56:09 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...

...and Happy Thankful Tuesday!
I'm thankful for my family
my FRiends
and America...
...where I am free!

568 posted on 11/26/2013 8:59:09 AM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: Mama_Bear

I will be spending it with the Biker Chaplain’s family, as my own family is 1700 miles away.


569 posted on 11/26/2013 9:53:46 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: LUV W

A blessed and happy Thanksgiving to you, LUV W!


570 posted on 11/26/2013 9:54:33 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: FRiends; Mama_Bear; JustAmy; The Mayor; LUV W; left that other site; Kitty Mittens; ...

Happy GratiTuesday Everyone


Grateful to God to be an American, for my family, my FRiends,
my home, my kitties and my many blessings.
Thinking Of Those Far From Home
Serving Our Country
*Thanksgiving Blessings To All*

571 posted on 11/26/2013 10:54:59 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MEG33

Hi MEG!

I am grateful for FR.

My Online FAMILY!

(((((HUGS)))))

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


572 posted on 11/26/2013 10:55:55 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Mama_Bear

Lovely opening, Lori..May your son arrive on time for a great Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving preparations.


573 posted on 11/26/2013 11:03:22 AM PST by MEG33
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To: left that other site

Me, too!
(((HUGS)))


574 posted on 11/26/2013 11:05:16 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MEG33
Thanks, MEG. I told him that we will hold dinner for him if his flight home is delayed. We may be having our Thanksgiving on Friday, but that's okay, as long as he gets home safely.

Now, I need to get moving and get this house cleaned. I hate when I have to do a months worth of cleaning in two days. You'd think I would learn not to get so far behind......but, no, I never do. LOL

I hope you and your family has a wonderful Thanksgiving day. :-)

575 posted on 11/26/2013 11:10:35 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: left that other site

I know it’s tough when your family is far away, so we need to create our families wherever we happen to be. I’d like to think we are all one big family at Thanksgiving. :-)


576 posted on 11/26/2013 11:13:55 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear

We had to delay last year because my SIL was ill with strep throat..Thanksgiving dinner was here on Saturday..
It works any day it can happen!
Thank you, Lori..I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving, too.
(They won’t notice what cleaning you haven’t done..They will come to see you!)


577 posted on 11/26/2013 11:19:43 AM PST by MEG33
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To: Mama_Bear

OOPS That was Christmas dinner that was delayed last year.
I was at my daughter’s with my family last Thanksgiving..


578 posted on 11/26/2013 11:23:41 AM PST by MEG33
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To: left that other site

And a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and Lyn-Dah! :)


579 posted on 11/26/2013 11:28:41 AM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: Mama_Bear; MEG33; LUV W

Big Thanksgiving Hugs to your ALL! :-)


580 posted on 11/26/2013 5:12:02 PM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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