[JustAmy]

7-5-05

Graphic by MamaBear

Poetry and Potpourri began September 22, 2003 and became Amy's Place November 24, 2003.

Thank you all for your participation. Thank you for making Amy's Place a friendly place to meet.

It is with regret that I am no longer able to keep Amy's Place open. You do realize that I am not old ..........
I'm TIRED. :)

After Friday, the thread will be available but I will not be posting a Daily Welcome Graphic and Poem. I encourage you to continue to use the thread to post your poems and to chat with friends.

I've been checking the old threads for links to the newer threads. This has been a trip down memory lane. I will be reposting many posts between now and Friday evening.

Special thanks to St.Louie1; Billie and MamaBear for the wonderful graphics. Thank you to the many poets who unselfishly provided poems.

I look forward to seeing you on the threads. Take care and have a super summer, a fabulous fall, a wonderful winter and a special spring.

[JustAmy]

[The Mayor]

July 5, 2005

Dashboard Dining

Read:
Revelation 3:14-22

If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. —Revelation 3:20

Bible In One Year: Hosea 11-14

The term "dashboard dining" has come to signify the growing practice of eating while driving to save a little time. Popular freeway fare includes yogurt in squeeze tubes, soup in heat-and-sip containers, and small cookies that fit in cup holders. One US consumer products analyst says that people increasingly want food items that can be eaten quickly and easily while on the road. In some cultures, a leisurely meal at a table is becoming an endangered practice.

This eat-and-run mentality can also invade our spiritual thinking. Do we set aside daily time for an unhurried meeting with Jesus? Is our Bible reading and prayer time rushed or relaxed?

The risen Christ told the lukewarm church of Laodicea, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me" (Revelation 3:20). When we open our hearts in surrender to the Lord, He promises to come in for a meal, not a snack. His offer to dine with us holds the promise of a nourishing meal with relaxed conversation, not a quick hello and goodbye.

While modern culture worships efficiency and speed, God invites us to slow down and sit down for a spiritual feast of fellowship with Him. —David McCasland

We need to set aside the time
To read God's Word and pray,
And listen for the Spirit's voice
To guide us in His way. —Sper

Time is a friend when you use it to strengthen your friendship with Jesus.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Keeping Our Appointments With God

[OESY]

I was afraid this might happen someday. Thank you so much for all you have done to keep Amy's Place invigorated. We'll miss your daily Welcome postings, but what does "GOING TUT OF BUSINESS" mean?

Hope you will still join us when you feel like going outside the box.

[lonestar]

Ooooooooooooh! Nooooooooo!

[visualops]

Thank you Amy, I hope you had a wonderful Fourth!
This thread has always been a pleasure even those most days I've only had time to skim and lurk- and smile and chuckle and appreciate the warmth that is Amy's Place.
((((((((Amy))))))))

[Alamo-Girl]

It's been a fantastic journey, dear JustAmy! Thank you for all these memories!

[tuliptree76]

All good things must come to an end... I will miss the daily postings. But in the meantime, we do have some reasons to celebrate.

July 5
Workaholics Day
Amendment 26 passed setting the voting age at 18 in the United States, 1971
Venezuela's Independence Day

July 6
Republican Day (The Republican Party was formed, 1854)
President George W. Bush's Birthday
Nancy Reagan's Birthday

July 7
Chocolate Day
Macaroni Day
National Strawberry Sundae Day

July 8
Ice Cream Sundae Day
Be A Kid Day

[Kitty Mittens]

I haven't been on your Ping List for Very Long, but during this Relatively Short Length of Time I've Seen the Most Wonderful Poems and Graphics! Thank you for the Work you've Done to Fill our Lives with these Beautiful and Always-Interesting things!

Beautiful Flowers for a Beautiful Person:

(((((((Amy)))))))

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

I will miss you friend.

[The Mayor]

That is sad news Amy..

I do understand. we will be seeing you on other threads.
You and all have done a fabulous job keeping it going.

You are on my finest ping list..

[snugs]

I will miss Amy's Place and especially all your lovely graphics, have a lovely summer with Marissa and try to get some rest.

Hope to catch you around

[Billie]

That was then

September 22, 2003

And this is now

July 8, 2005

Amy, you've truly been the Hostess with the Mostess and what you built here is not likely ever to be duplicated. Thanks for letting me hang out with all of you these last two years, even if I didn't get out of the back room often.

[deadhead]

Hi Amy, I wish you all the best. Thank You for bringing us Amy's Place. All your work here has been greatly appreciated. See you around FR :-) Made this for you, thanks to my FR teacher, Billie
Colleen

An Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you
in the hollow of his hand.

Thank You and Bless you, Amy

[Aquamarine]

Thank you Amy for your dedication and heartfelt efforts at P&P. Job well done!