Posted on 12/31/2008 10:48:43 PM PST by JustAmy
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Oh my, Kitty. I see your post about your Mother-in-Law’s Emergency surgery “right now”, and hope that she will be out and in Recovery very soon - prayers for you all that everything goes well.
Prayers for your Mom-in-law!
And some poetry just for the fun of it.
The Next Step
Oberon, a valiant knight of the old way
with unblemished honor and life he did pay
the final debt of his duty willingly then
knowing he would this way come not again
Now at peace his sword upon his chest
we laid him in carved granite to finally rest
his soul sent to peace and his name in stone
and he at last his grief let it be at last atoned
A silent hero now on a different aspect and plane
beyond the mortal world and all its bitter pains
one who now walks amazed in gilted halls
and wonders at the way fate does fall
We understand not the journey he has to take
where only truth may stand, where nothing’s fake
where so many hearts and souls are but one
here where the beginning of eternity is begun
and a Haiku tossed in for the hell of it
A heart does but dream
in the garden of the mind
as the Heron calls
In Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess of victory. Nike fought on the side of the Olympian gods, gaining a victory over the mighty Titans. As a result, she became a symbol of winning. But Nikes alleged powers were not just limited to warfare. She also became a favorite goddess of athletes who wanted to win in competitive sports. The Romans adopted her into their worship and gave her the Latin name Victoria.
In the Greco-Roman world where Paul taught, victory was highly valued. So when he expressed Christian truth, he used words his audience could understand. In his letters, he described Christ as the One who leads us in a military procession of triumph (2 Cor. 2:14-17) and compared the Christian life to someone training for the ancient Olympic games (1 Cor. 9:24-27).
Paul also used the word for victory in reference to our struggles with those who intentionally hurt us. Overcome [be a victor over] evil with good (Rom. 12:21). This may mean returning kindness for spite or respectfully setting limits on evil behavior. In either case, an attitude of love cannot be generated in our own strength. But in Christ, we have divine power that ancient pagans could only hope for. Jesus Christ is the genuine God of victory.
My wife thinks I just like doom & gloom and so I wallow in it. Maybe shes right. Anyway the hugs are appreciated.
I am not sure I sent a link to a video I took back a few months ago of the Maine Eagle. I created a video for my sister Marilyn who has been suffering a lot this past year.For sure I will find ya'll some Eagles!! lol
Have a great day.... Polly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuoUpZh1Rkw
I'm " a day late and a dollar short " in saying WOO HOO!!!! Love them grey babes!!Thanks Yorkie!!! Last year, a biologist here in California , Peter Sharpe,along with a live cam, gave us a thrill by allowing us to experience the on cam hatching of a bald eagle.
This particular nest was breaking the eggs every year due to thin shells so Dr. Sharpe had consfiscated the egg and hatched it in a lab. Talk about fun for my hubby and myself. We sat all day glued to the cam and then the moment came!
I know, I know... get a life Polly!! LOL
Okay... so all my posts are coming in a day late! LOL...
Polly
Polly
Polly
WARNING
by Jenny Joseph
When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other peoples’ gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
Heading outdoors to " spit"! Polly
LUV W, how exciting that you were able to get to the homecoming of President Bush and Laura! I can imagine that the atmosphere was electric! Wonderful photos.
Polly
When I Am An Old Man
I shall wear my old slippers whenever I choose.
Have popcorn and pickles while on my armchair cruise.
Dance around in my bathrobe, put my false teeth in a jar,
Make friends of my enemies and talk “love”, not war.
Eat ice cream for breakfast and spend some days abed.
Nod off in the sunshine over books I've not read.
I'll drink milk from the carton, eat peaches from their tin,
And throw away my neckties, grow whiskers on my chin.
Make music on an old guitar to chase away the blues,
And scratch where it itches, forget to shine my shoes.
Wink at the girls and give a big grin,
Notice the sunsets and let the dogs come in,
On Holidays I'll wear fine shirts, plaid trousers that are loose,
And let one of the youngsters carve the turkey or the goose.
But now, we must get to work on time.
Save every nickle,penny and dime.
Be proper and prim, stay healthy and fit.
Pay our taxes and not complain about it.
But maybe I'll begin doing some of these things now,
Like forgetting my manners when I'm eating my chow,
So our friends will recognize me on that far away day,
When suddenly I am old and begin acting that way!
~ by Donna Schwarz & Elizabeth Lucas ~
Here is a heartwarming YouTube clip about an elephant and a dog. Now, THIS is love:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs_a98AySNk
Well color me purple
That was incredible Yorkie!
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