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

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

[potlatch]

Just dropping in to say hi to everyone. My little Piper had ear surgery last week and is wearing a 'cone' on his head. Went to the Vet for a checkup yesterday and the Vet took off the cone. Came home and a bit later I saw Piper scratching his ear and blood was everywhere on him!! Big cleanup job and the cone got put back on, lol. Prayers that everyone is well.

[potlatch]

Ping to #621. Forgot to put in the names!

[luvie]

Sorry for your little buddy having to have ear surgery and that he has to wear that ol’ cone!

Your graphics are always a joy to see. :)

[The Mayor]

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Habits Of A Healthy Mind

February 5, 2015

Read: Psalm 37:1-8 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 36-38; Matthew 23:1-22

There is much said today about improving our health by developing habits of optimism, whether facing a difficult medical diagnosis or a pile of dirty laundry. Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, a psychology professor at the University of North Carolina, says we should try activities that build joy, gratitude, love, and other positive feelings. We know, however, that more is required than a general wish for good feelings. We need a strong conviction that there is a source of joy, peace, and love upon which we can depend.

Psalm 37:1-8 gives positive actions we can take as an antidote to pessimism and discouragement. Consider these mood boosters: Trust in the Lord, do good, dwell in the land, feed on His faithfulness (v.3); delight in the Lord (v.4); commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him (v.5); rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, do not fret (v.7); cease from anger, forsake wrath (v.8).

Because they are connected to the phrase “in the Lord,” those directives are more than wishful thinking or unrealistic suggestions. It’s because of Jesus, and in His strength, that they become possible.

Our one true source for optimism is the redemption that is in Jesus. He is our reason for hope!

Lord, we can’t manufacture hope, and even if
we tried it wouldn’t be real. Help us to find
hope in You because of what Jesus has done
for us. We know You are walking beside us.

When there’s bad news, our hope is the good news of Jesus.

INSIGHT: Psalm 37 is one of the many “wisdom psalms”—psalms that give instructions on how to live wisely. In this psalm, David deals with the perennial perplexity of the injustice of life—the wicked go unpunished while the righteous suffer. He tells the righteous not to fret, be envious, or be angry, for God will ultimately bring justice (vv.1-2,9-10,20,35-36,38). Instead, they are to be patient, to trust, to delight, to rest fully in God, and to continue to live godly lives (vv.3-8). For the “Lord upholds the righteous” (v.17), takes delight in them (v.23), and will not forsake them (vv.28-29).

[left that other site]

Amen and Amen!

[MEG33]

It's good to see you! I'm sorry your little Piper had to have
surgery and may he heal soon and be able to get rid of the
hated cone.
(((HUGS)))

[Jane Long]

Hi there, potlatch! So good to see you ;-)

I’m sorry to hear that Piper is having to wear the “cone of shame”...lol...but, hoping he is all healed up, in no time.

I happened to stumble on to a (very) old thread, the other day that had some of your hilarious Hilary! gifs. I got the biggest kick. (She was wearing a rice hat in one :)

Take care and enjoy your weekend.

[Jane Long]

Amen. Especially touching to my heart, today. Thanks and blessings!

[JustAmy]

Wishing everyone a Thankful Thursday.

I'm thankful that rain is predicted this weekend. Yeah!!!
Now, I'm praying that our central valley will get lots of rain and our mountains get a ton of snow!!!

Have a lovely day!

[MEG33]

So lovely, Amy...I see that California is getting rain and I know that is good news!

[MEG33]

Good Morning My FRiends

I'm Thankful Spring Is Nearer!
Counting My Blessings And Thanking God
I Wish You A Wonderful, Thankful Thursday

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That is a beautiful picture, MEG!

let’s hope that Spring isn’t TOO far off! :-)

[MEG33]

Thank you, Mary...Our winter has been rather mild with some beautiful breaks... but the pictures of Boston and other frigid areas are miserable. Our weekend will be in the 70s. We usually get hit with some icy weather in February so it isn’t over!

[left that other site]

Indeed...Boston is miserable right now.

As I understand it, as soon as they get the snow cleared away, they get MORE!

[Jane Long]

Thankful for FRiends at Amy's Place...have a wonderful day ;-)

[left that other site]

Amen to that!

[trisham]

Refuge

Find your home in my heart,

As I have found it in yours.

Christina Larmon

Have a wonderful thankful Thursday, everyone!

[left that other site]

I LOVE that picture!

(I am off to work now...BBL)

[trisham]

Thanks, left that other site!

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY
TO AMY'S PLACE!



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County Cork, Ireland

"AN IRISH BLESSING"
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May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.