Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March 2015

January 1, 2015 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

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Hi Amy!

I didn’t go to work today, as my ankle hurt too much to even walk.

Grrrr.

[JustAmy]

So sorry to hear this, LTOS. Praying that you are 100% better soon.

((((( LTOS )))))

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Thanks!

I managed to hobble to church yesterday, but did the music all acoustic and sitting on a bar-stool.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Military Monday to Amy's Place!



Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower Addresses Troops Of The 101st Airborne Division
5 June 1944, The Eve Of D-Day Normandy

The Soldier’s 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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Hi ConorMacNessa!

((((HUGS))))

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Conor. Thank you for your service.

God Bless our Military .... past, present and future.

[Diver Dave]

Hi JustAmy!

I’ve been missing on FRee Republic all this month. Computer problems and not going on my computer has been a hassle for me.

Last I wrote was on New Years Eve. On New Years Day I had Surprise birthday party. I was overwhelmed - my twin brother showed up with my two sisters and lots of cousins and friends. Tears flowed as I saw everybody. My wife arranged the party and I had no idea.

I’ve been making several trips to the VA in Palo Alto for the ALS treatments. Turns out ALS is a service connected injury. Over time I’ll loose most of my bodily functions.

I want to thank each and everyone for their prayers and best wishes. Thank You!

DD

[JustAmy]

Hi DD. It is so good to see you. We have missed you.

A Belated Happy Birthday to you and your Brother. I’m so sorry we could not make it to your Birthday Party. We had hoped to be there but I had so much going on after my niece died unexpectedly that there was just no way.

So happy that you were surprised and that a great time was had by all. Thank you again for your service. I am so happy to see that the VA is stepping up to the plate. You deserve their help.

Big hugs to you and Mrs DD.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Amy - I hope you have a great Monday as well.

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." __________________Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - 28 August 1963

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi ML!

*HUGS*

Happy Monday!

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." __________________Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - 28 August 1963

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I was 11 years old when I heard that speech live on TV.

I really wish the current leaders of the black community would carry that same dream, but they don’t. (sigh)

[ConorMacNessa]

Amen to that!

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." __________________Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - 28 August 1963

[The Mayor]

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When God Is Quiet

January 20, 2015

Read: 1 Kings 19:1-12 | Bible in a Year: Genesis 49-50; Matthew 13:31-58

I love to take pictures of sunsets at Lake Michigan. Some are subtle shades of pastel. Others are bold strokes of bright color. Sometimes the sun sinks quietly behind the lake. Other times it goes down in what looks like a fiery explosion.

In pictures and in person, I prefer the latter. But both show the handiwork of God. When it comes to God’s work in the world, my preferences are the same. I would rather see dramatic answers to prayer than ordinary provisions of daily bread. But both are the work of God.

Elijah may have had similar preferences. He had grown accustomed to being the center of God’s grand displays of power. When he prayed, God showed up in dramatic ways—first in a miraculous defeat against the prophets of Baal and then in the end to a long and devastating drought (1 Kings 18). But then Elijah felt afraid and started to run. God sent an angel to feed him to strengthen him for his journey. After 40 days he arrived in Horeb. God showed him that He was now communicating in a still small voice, not in flashy miracles (19:11-12).

If you’re discouraged because God hasn’t shown up in a blaze of glory, perhaps He’s revealing Himself with His quiet presence.

Lord, may we see You today in the small
details of life in ways that we hadn’t noticed
before. Thank You for the gift of Your quiet
presence, wherever we may find it today.

God is in the small things as well as the great.

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That one really ministered to my heart, Mr. Mayor.

Thank you for your daily postings.

[The Mayor]

Excellent! Have a great day,

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Thank You...You Too! :-)

[MEG33]

Happy GratiTuesday To Amy's Place

I'm grateful for our springlike afternoons.
I Wish You A Beautiful Grateful Day

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Happy Gratituesday!

I am grateful for SO much!

((((((HUGS))))))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Me, too...Healing prayers for your ankle sprain,

[Jane Long]

Happy GratiTuesday, indeed!

So thankful for the blessings of this...and every day. Woke up to a chilly fog, this morning. It’s turned into a gorgeous, sunny day. ((Hugs)) and blessings, to all!