Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. June 18-19-20, 2004

6-18-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[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*.

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Howdy!
I'm the mouser at Amy's Place. Amy named me 'cootblanch'.... (don't ask why. hahaha)







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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[SpookBrat]

Is it really Aqua's anniversary? Have a happy day celebrating with FRiends Aqua. We all love you (especially me).

My anniversary falls on Jen's birthday...funny coincidence, eh? I was a good birthday present to Jen to show up in her life like that.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Totally Agree.

[SpookBrat]

Keep me posted on all the family gossip. LOL I remember your family get togethers and how much fun they are. The heat is very hard and oppressive here right now. I wish we could get a cool front or something. We put black sheets up in the living room windows. It looks real attractive! It just gets so hot in here and the electric bill is going to be terrible.

Pain is doing better. I slept through the night for the first time last night. Thanks for always thinking of me.

[SpookBrat]

I miss Tyler this time of year. There is a blueberry farm not far from the highway. You pick gallons of blueberries for a few dollars. Sigh. You'll have to drive your wife to Jax maybe sometime next year (Lord willing) so she can help me too. LOL We're 20 minutes from the ocean. You are always welcome here. You can go swimming with the kids while she and I play with the baby.

[Alamo-Girl]

What a magnificient poem, Conspiracy Guy! And how perfect a graphic to set the mood! Kudos to both of you and thank you, JustAmy for posting them.

[Conspiracy Guy]

You are welcome

[NicknamedBob]

Conspiracy Guy, regarding poem, "Life" ...

Okay, I've read it, and re-read it.
I can't find anything wrong with it. Go ahead and post it.


Just kidding. Darn, you're getting good!!!

[Laura Earl]

Amen.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I am still apprehensive.

[NicknamedBob]

Then do what I do.

Send it to Just Amy. She'll know when to post it, and she'll have the perfect graphic to go along with it, too.


What part of the country are you traveling to, or should I just wait, and read about it in the newspapers?

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, cookie! Hope you have a GRRRRREAT day!

Were you near the St. Louis tornado?

No, it tracked to the north. We have beauiful weather today, lots of old Sol and cool. : )

(((((((((Sis)))))))

[Conspiracy Guy]

Officially I'm only going to Atlanta. But keep an eye on the news.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi-ya, Spooky, great to see you!

[JustAmy]

Thank you, A-G

I agree with you about the poem and the graphic. Both are magnificient.

[JustAmy]

LOL

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Bro.
When I heard about the tornado, I was concerned about you.

I hope you have a great day also, and a wonderful weekend.

[JustAmy]

Posted by JustAmy for Mama_Bear.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Here's to ya, Darks! Drive safe. : )

[The Mayor]

You, O Lord, are a shield for me. —Psalm 3:3

Safety is not the absence of danger but the presence of God.

[The Mayor]

June 19, 2004

Sharks!

Read: Psalm 3

You, O Lord, are a shield for me. —Psalm 3:3

Bible In One Year: Nehemiah 12-13; Acts 4:23-37

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The thought of being surrounded by sharks is not pleasant. I've spent enough time fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, I've read enough articles about their razor-sharp teeth, and I've seen enough films of shark attacks to know how dangerous they can be. But I've also been surrounded by sharks and felt perfectly safe.

Sea World in Florida has an underwater exhibit that allows you to be in a tank with thousands of pounds of living sharks. A plexiglass corridor makes it possible for you to pass through an aquarium housing scores of them. Guided tours allow you to enter the world of these predators, to sense their presence and power, and yet to be safely shielded from attack.

David had the experience of being in "deep water" surrounded by predators. But as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), he had learned to let the Lord be his protection. What was his secret? David brought his fears to the Lord (Psalm 3:1). He refused to listen to those who said that God would not help him (v.2). He even learned to go to sleep (v.5), confident that nothing could touch him without the Lord's permission. David found his refuge in God (v.8).

Father, give us that same confidence. Teach us to trust You as our shield and defender. —Mart De Haan

Fear not, I am with thee—O be not dismayed,
For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by My gracious, omnipotent hand. —Keith

Safety is not the absence of danger but the presence of God.