Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. December 24-25-26, 2004

12-24-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

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[Do not dub me shapka broham]

Thanks!

-good times, G.J.P.(Jr.)

[tuliptree76]

My Christmas was good. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too, Victoria. :-)

[BobS]

Feliz, Victoria:) It was nice today. Was your's good? I overate as planned and am back home. I feel like a bear rolling around in the shade. Tomorrow I fast on tea and fruit only.

[The Mayor]

December 26, 2004

Letdown

Read: Luke 2:8-20

Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God. —Luke 2:19-20

Bible In One Year: Haggai 1-2; Revelation 17

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The night of Jesus' birth was exciting for Mary and Joseph. There before their eyes was the miracle Baby whose coming into the world had been announced by an angel. The shepherds too were excited when they saw and heard "a multitude of the heavenly host praising God" and heralding His birth (Luke 2:13).

But it wouldn't be long before Mary and Joseph would face the ordinary tasks of caring for a new baby and all the accompanying responsibilities. The shepherds would be back on the hillside tending their sheep. All the elements were in place for an emotional letdown, which often follows an emotional high.

I don't believe they experienced any "after-Christmas blues," however. Mary didn't quickly forget all that had happened, and the shepherds couldn't easily forget what they had heard and seen (vv.19-20). The angelic message had proven true, and their lives were filled with new hope and anticipation.

There's no reason for an after-Christmas letdown. We have the full story. Jesus came to die for our sins, then conquered death for us by rising from the grave. We have more truth to ponder and more reason to glorify God than Mary and the shepherds did. —Herb Vander Lugt

Life's ebb and flow that moves our hearts
From heights of joy to feelings low
Cannot exhaust God's matchless grace
Nor stem that never-ending flow. —D. De Haan

Feeling let down today? Try looking up.

[JustAmy]

12-26-04
Graphic by MamaBear

The Day After Christmas

T'was the day after Christmas, and all through the house,
Every creature was hurtin' even the mouse.
The toys were all broken, their batteries dead;
Santa passed out, with some ice on his head.

Wrapping and ribbons just covered the floor,
While upstairs the family continued to snore.

And I in my T-shirt, new Reeboks and jeans,
I went into the kitchen and started to clean.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the sink to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the curtains, and threw up the sash.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a little white truck, with an oversized mirror.

The driver was smiling, so lively and grand;
The patch on his jacket said "U.S. POSTMAN."

With a handful of bills, he grinned like a fox.
Then quickly he stuffed them into our mailbox.

Bill after bill, after bill, they still came.
Whistling and shouting he called them by name:
"Now Dillard's, now Broadway's, now Penny's and Sears
Here's Robinson's, Levitz's and Target's and Mervyn's.
To the tip or your limit, every store, every mall,
Now chargeaway-chargeaway-chargeaway all!"

He whooped and he whistled as he finished his work.
He filled up the box, and then turned with a jerk.
He sprang to his truck and he drove down the road,
Driving much faster with just half a load.

Then I heard him exclaim with great holiday cheer,
"ENJOY WHAT YOU BOUGHT.......

YOU'LL BE PAYING ALL YEAR!"

[international american]

ROTF........ I will call American Express tomorrow, and ask them for an increase in my cridit line so I can afford to file bankrupcy!!

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

I don't know about tomorrow,
I just live from day to day.
And I don't borrow from the sunshine,
'Cause the skies might turn to gray.

And I don't worry about the future,
'Cause I know what Jesus said;
And today I'm gonna walk right beside Him
'Cause He's the one who know what lies ahead.

There are things about tomorrow
That I don't seem to understand.
But I know Who holds tomorrow,
And I know Who holds my hand.

And each step is getting brighter
As these golden stairs I climb
And every burden is getting lighter
And all the clouds, they're silver lined.

And, Over There, the sun it's always shining.
There no tears, will ever dim the eye.
And at the ending of the rainbow
Where the mountains touch the sky.

There are things about tomorrow
That I don't seem to understand,
But I know Who holds tomorrow,
And I know Who holds my hand.
Yes, I know Who holds my hand.

Ira Stanfield

[JustAmy]

Good morning, IA

*grin*

I need to supplement my SS; I wonder if MacDonalds is hiring.

We had a very good Christmas; I hope you had the same.

I didn't get much sleep Christmas Eve because Marissa couldn't sleep. After my family left yesterday, I took a two hour nap. After waking for a couple of hours, I went back and slept another 8.

Man I haven't had that much sleep since I had the flu a few years ago. :)

Have a beautiful Sunday.

[international american]

You have a great Sunday too, my dear.

[JustAmy]

Happy Sunday, Mayor. Thank you for the wonderful messages.

I hope you get a chance for a relaxing Sunday.
Take care of yourself and REST!!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Amy

I am relaxing the best I can..

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Colt.

That is beautiful. Thank your for sharing it with us.

I hope your Christmas was extra special.

Have a blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Hello Aquamarine. Wishing you a relaxing Day after Christmas.

Hope your Christmas was very Merry.

Have a blessed Sunday.

[BobS]

Hi Amy! I just went shopping for some potatoes, butter, fresh fruit, etc. I wandered down the liquor isle and found something very expensive and fascinating; Italian lemon liquor. I used it to replace sucrose in my clear tea. The name is Limoncino del Choistro and costs $25 for 750ml. After two cups of tea, my body started to smell like sweet lemons. I did a little bit of research and found out Italians use it to make lemon pastries with fruit inside:)

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Victoria. Thank you for the Christmas Greetings. Sorry that I didn't get back to the thread yesterday. After Christmas morning, and company for Christmas dinner, I was pooped!!!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

Happy Sunday!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Bob.

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for another great poem.

Have a blessed Christmas.

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Kudsman. I hope your Christmas was a very Happy one.

We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.

Have a blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Wow ... it sounds interesting.

I will look for it next time I hit the grocery store.

I have enough leftovers to last me 2 or 3 days. Would you believe that I had a cold turkey sandwich for breakfast? It tasted pretty good.

I hope the tea with Limoncino del Choistro relaxed you so you can enjoy a relaxing Sunday. :)

[JustAmy]

Happy Day After Christmas, Billie.

Thank you for bringing the adorable Christmas Greetings yesterday.

I went to bed without coming back last night.

Have a Blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

A very Merry Day After Christmas to you, Mike. I hope your Christmas was Merry.

Have a Blessed Sunday and a wonderful week.