Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ...February, 2008

2-1-2008 | JustAmy and MamaBear

[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*.

Enjoy! :)











Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

The bouquet is lovely, Kitty Mittens! Thank you.

Have a wonderful week.

[JustAmy]

How cute, Meg! Thank you.

Hugs.

[JustAmy]

LOL

It sure appears that she peeked.

Thanks, Bob. You will probably see this one used some Sunday. :)

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Kitty Mittens.

Your poem is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it here.
What is that unique flower? It is lovely.
Have a Terrific Week.

[JustAmy]

** grin **

Hi Diver.

[JustAmy]

O M G ! ! !

LOL .... thanks for the smiles, Dolly.

[La Enchiladita]

Kitty, I enjoyed your poem soooo much...:)

..................You

[JustAmy]

Hi Dita.

Nice to see you this evening.

I’ve missed my friends the past few days.

Hope you day was delightful.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Amy, just got home from a very nice dinner with Jul and friends, then cake with the family. Off to bed now.

[JustAmy]

See you tomorrow, Rus.

Pleasant dreams.

[Kitty Mittens]

Dolly, I've Added Bevlar's Kitty to my Prayers, for our Lord's Mercies and Grace to be with him.

Amy, your Graphics are So Adorable! You and your Husband have been in my Prayers, and I Hope your Strength Comes Back Soon. You Mentioned the Flower in my Lord's Day Post; I Wish I Knew what it is; they Grow out in the Wild where I Live, and I Snapped that Pic of them Last Year. They Produce a Lot of Small but Unique Flowers that Grow on a Vine.

That is a Beautiful Graphic, 'Dita! Thank you! I couldn't get the Vid you Linked to on the Finest to Play; Hopefully ABC will Fix it Tomorrow.

[JustAmy]

Good night, All.
Sweet Dreams.

See you to morrow.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Kitty Mittens.

I was finally able to eat something other than broth and jello today.

I know it will come back very fast, but I lost 10 lbs. The only good thing about being sick. : )

[The Mayor]

February 12, 2008

Dwell With Understanding

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READ: Ephesians 5:25-33

Husbands . . . dwell with [your wives] with understanding . . . that your prayers may not be hindered. —1 Peter 3:7

My wife, Marlene, and I have been married for some 30 years, and have learned to appreciate each other and enjoy each other’s unique qualities. But even after all these years she still surprises me from time to time. Recently, she reacted to a news report in a way that was opposite to what I expected. I told her, “Wow, that shocks me. I never would have thought you would land there on this issue.” Her response? “Your job is to figure me out, and my job is to keep you guessing!” The responsibility to understand your spouse is what keeps married life interesting and stretching.

This is an ancient challenge. Peter wrote: “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered” (1 Peter 3:7). He saw it as a priority for the husband to become a student of his wife—to know and understand her. Without that commitment to understanding his spouse, a husband is not capable of doing what comes next—honoring her.

As a husband, if I am to love my wife as Christ loves the church (Eph. 5:25), it will begin with the intentional effort to grow in my understanding of her.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
For practical biblical advice on how to improve your marriage, check out Building Blocks To A Strong Marriage at www.discoveryseries.org/q0801 

Marriage thrives in a climate of love and respect.

Bible in One Year:  Exodus 39–40; Proverbs 15:12-21

[DollyCali]

Happy Birthday Abe!

If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?

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The ballot is stronger than the bullet

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What is conservatism? Is it not the adherence to the old and tried against the new and untried?

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You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. Abraham Lincoln

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Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

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Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.

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I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. The great point is to bring them the real facts.

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It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.

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Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

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Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

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The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.

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When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run.

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You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.

[The Mayor]

Today is my brothers birthday too. He isn’t quite like Abe tho... : )

[MEG33]

I hope you are better today..
I think I'll clean out my computer today.

[JustAmy]

February 12, 2008


Graphic by MamaBear

Abraham Lincoln Facts and Trivia

Birthday: February 12, 1809
Birthplace: Hardin County, Kentucky
College or University: none
Religion: Presbyterian (never joined any church)
Occupation or Profession: Clerk, Store Owner, Military, Lawyer
Military Rank: Captain
Married: (November 4, 1842) Mary Todd
Children: Robert Todd Lincoln, Edward Baker Lincoln, William Wallace Lincoln, Thomas Lincoln.
.... Three sons predeceased Abraham.
President number: 16
Political Party: Republican
Runner Up: Stephen A. Douglas - George B. McClellan
Vice President: Hannibal Hamlin - Andrew Johnson
Age at Inauguration: 52
Served: 1861-1865
Number of terms : 2
Other Offices or Commissions: House of Representatives (Illinois - 1847-1849),
... State Legislature (Illinois 1834-1842),
... Postmaster of New Salem, Illinois
Died: April 15, 1865
Age at Death: 56
Place of Burial: Springfield, Illinois

[JustAmy]

Ooooops ....

Sorry for the double post. My computer has the hiccups.

I’ve asked to have #259 removed.