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

7-19-04 | 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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Never Forget!



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. : )

[JustAmy]

After he has all of his shots, I will try to bring him but I will need some help with him if I bring Marissa also.

She likes to wave the flag so she will have fun. Louie/Max likes attention so he will have fun!

[Jen]

Hiya Pip! Dubya's great grand child sounds good to me too!

[Jen]

{{{{hugs}}}} backatya!

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

[Alamo-Girl]

What a precious graphic! I hope you had a great Monday, too!

[Mama_Bear]

I will try to bring him but I will need some help with him...

I would love to help with him. I can handle a lab, especially a lab puppy. :-)

Is Marissa back with you again? I'm sure they would both have fun if you brought them.

Is there going to be a rally on the 6th? JK has tentitively marked it off on the appointment book.

[JustAmy]

I've been telling everyone that we will have a rally on the 6th. It will be great to see you two. PatriciaRuth will try to be there.

Marissa is back. I don't know what is going on. She will be at the rally but I don't think I can bring Louie/Max yet. He will need one more shot before he can leave the yard.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[JustAmy]

7-20-04
Graphic by MamaBear

The Boy and his Dog

The boy and his dog make a glorious pair,
No better friendship is found anywhere,
For they talk and they walk and they run and they play
And they have their secrets for many a day,
And that boy has a comrade, who thinks and who feels,
Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.

He may go where he will and his dog will be there,
May revel in mud and his dog will not care,
Faithful he'll stay for the slightest command
And bark with delight at the touch of his hand;
Oh, he owns a treasure which nobody steals
Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.

No other can lure him away from his side,
He's proof against riches and station and pride;
Fine dress does not charm him and flattery's breath
Is lost on the dog, for he's faithful to death;
He sees the great soul which the body conceals,
Oh, its great to be young with a dog at your heels!

- Edgar Guest -

[JustAmy]

Happy Tuesday, Meekie.

Have a happy day.

[JustAmy]

MamaBear .... thank you for today's adorable Welcome Graphic.

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

[leadpenny]

"A Boy and his Dog"

I got back late last night after attending a wedding in Indianapolis and will not get my two faithful mutts out of storage until this afternoon. That poem just makes me miss them even more. P & P knows how to hit the soft spots! Thanks Amy and all.

[The Mayor]

July 20, 2004

Does God Love Me?

Read: Romans 5:6-11

We love Him because He first loved us. —1 John 4:19

Bible In One Year: Psalms 26-28; Acts 22

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It's not easy to understand the depth of God‘s love for us. Because of our pride and fear, we fail to grasp how undeserving we are and how free His love is.

At times I struggle with pride, so I tend to believe that I have earned any love I receive. Pride tells me that I am loved only when I am lovable, respectable, and worthy.

At other times I feel the tug of fear. Deep down inside, I know that I don‘t deserve the love I get. My motives are never pure, and I fear I will be rejected if they are exposed. So even while I am basking in acceptance, I live with the fear of being unmasked, revealing that I am much less than what others think me to be.

When I consider my relationship with God, therefore, I tend to feel that His affection for me is based on my performance. When I do well, He loves me; but if I foul up, then I expect only His scorn.

Yet God does not love us because we deserve it. He loves us in spite of what we are. In 1 John 4:10 we read,“In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son." Because of what Jesus Christ has done for us, we know we are always loved by God. That simple truth shatters our pride and dispels our fear. —Haddon Robinson

Oh, such love, my soul, still ponder-—
Love so great, so rich, so free!
Say, while lost in holy wonder,
“Why, O Lord, such love to me?” —Kent


No one is beyond the reach of God’s love.

[JustAmy]

Good Mornng, Leadpenny.
Nice to see you this morning. Hope you have a great day.

Our pets hold a special place in our lives whether we are child or adult.
I know you are anxious to see your "mutts".
Give them an extra hug from Amy's.

[JustAmy]

Andie's Brunch

Ingredients:
6 Eggs
16 sl Bread
1 1/2 c Shredded cheddar cheese
10 sl Ham
3 c Milk
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter
1 c Cornflakes

Butter both sides of the 16 slices of bread. Place 8 slices in a 8 x 10 pan which is 2" deep. Cover the bread with the sharp cheese and ham slices. Top this with the remaining 8 slices of bread. Mix the eggs, milk, mustard, and salt together. Pour over the casserole and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, combine 1/2 cup butter and the cornflakes, and put on top of the casserole.

Bake for 1 hour at 350F.

[JustAmy]

"No one is beyond the reach of God’s love."

Good morning, Rus. Thank you!

[The Mayor]

Mornin Amy, I will be starting my day at the dentist....