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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2009
November 1, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

Posted on 10/31/2009 10:53:24 PM PDT by JustAmy




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'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
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November 23, 2009
Preventing Regret
The king was deeply moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept. —2 Samuel 18:33

In the 1980s, the British band Mike and the Mechanics recorded a powerful song titled, “The Living Years.” The songwriter mourns his father’s death, because their relationship had been strained and marked by silence rather than sharing. The singer remorsefully says, “I didn’t get to tell him all the things I had to say.” Struggling with regret over words unsaid and love unexpressed, he laments, “I just wish I could have told him in the living years.”

King David similarly regretted his broken relationship with his son Absalom. Angered over David’s refusal to punish Amnon for raping his sister Tamar, Absalom killed Amnon and fled (2 Sam. 13:21-34). David’s servant Joab knew that he longed to go to his fugitive son, so he arranged for Absalom to be brought to him. But their relationship was never the same again. Absalom’s bitterness sparked a conflict that ended with his death (18:14). It was a bitter victory for King David, causing him to lament his lost son and their failed relationship (18:33). No amount of grieving, however, could undo David’s heartache.

We can learn from David’s regret when dealing with broken relationships. The pain of trying to make things right can be hard. But it’s much better to do what we can to make things right “in the living years.”

For Further Study
Do you have a strained relationship with someone?
For help, read on the Internet What Do You Do With A Broken Relationship? at www.discoveryseries.org/q0703

A broken relationship can be repaired— but only if you’re willing to try.


Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 20-21; James 5


1,621 posted on 11/23/2009 4:47:49 AM PST by The Mayor (The character of your children tomorrow depends on what you put into their hearts today.)
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To: JustAmy; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; Billie; Mama_Bear; Lady Jag; DollyCali; ...

"Have a Beautiful Monday"


1,622 posted on 11/23/2009 5:43:31 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: jaycee

Thank you, jaycee..What a gorgeous child!

Have a great day.


1,623 posted on 11/23/2009 5:46:28 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women .God be with them as they heal.)
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To: jaycee

JC, what a PRECIOUS little girl! The photographer wo took that sure knows his/her stuff!


1,624 posted on 11/23/2009 6:19:03 AM PST by yorkie
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To: MEG33; yorkie

Thanks to both of you! I was looking for something else of course, and found this little sweetie. Figured she could make anyone feel good on Monday....LOL!


1,625 posted on 11/23/2009 6:34:32 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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NEED MONEY FOR MEAT AND FISH.
BLESS YOU.

This cat begging money was spotted in one of the cities of Belarus, Russia.
He stays on one place with a note that reads
“Need money for meat and fish, bless you”.
He doesn’t leave his place and protects the money just with his sight.
His owner was found nearby. It was an old lady.
She told the story that she had rescued the cat from the slaughters,
but at that time she had already owned some petsA
and couldn’t feed them all,
so she decided to let the pets earn the money for themselves.


1,626 posted on 11/23/2009 6:40:09 AM PST by yorkie
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To: yorkie

What a sweet story, yorkie! So cute...


1,627 posted on 11/23/2009 6:53:15 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: jaycee

I know! I just had to share it. (I looked at all the money on the plate, and got to thinking.......my little yorkie could do that, too! “Need money for Alpo and Snausages. Bless you!”) LOL!


1,628 posted on 11/23/2009 7:04:52 AM PST by yorkie
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To: yorkie

What a SWEET story!

Where do I get me a hungry, homeless feline! LOL!


1,629 posted on 11/23/2009 7:22:17 AM PST by luvie (Two wins, in Va and NJ=a good start!)
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To: LUV W
"Where do I get me a hungry, homeless feline!"

Depends. You want to adopt it, or put money on it's plate? LOL!

Luvie, the Humane Society had so many kitties in the shelter, that for two days
this past weekend, there was no adoption fee. IOW - free kitties.

1,630 posted on 11/23/2009 7:34:41 AM PST by yorkie
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To: yorkie

I should ask “Santa” to get me one! Thanks for the tip! :D

(((hugs)))


1,631 posted on 11/23/2009 7:57:22 AM PST by luvie (Two wins, in Va and NJ=a good start!)
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November 23, 2009
Graphic by Billie

1,632 posted on 11/23/2009 8:27:42 AM PST by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: Billie




Good morning, Billie.
Thank you for Today's Opener.
Marissa came running to join me in listening to Tina Turner.

Thank you for bringing more great listening to Amy's Place.

Have a Magnificient Monday.


1,633 posted on 11/23/2009 8:53:03 AM PST by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: MEG33



Happy Monday, Meg.

Thank you for the beautiful Sunday Opening and your replies.

Thank you for all you do.

I appreciate you.

Hugs


1,634 posted on 11/23/2009 9:20:44 AM PST by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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HELLO from beautiful Avila Beach!!!
We arrived late yesterday and will be here until about noon Wednesday.

I have a turkey in the freezer so I will be ready to put it in the oven Thursday morning.

I will be away most of the day but hope to check in again tonight.

Wishing everyone a Marvelous Monday.
See ya tonight.

1,635 posted on 11/23/2009 9:37:42 AM PST by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)
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To: JustAmy; Billie

Cute graphic, Billie, and ladies - I love the music!


1,636 posted on 11/23/2009 9:42:12 AM PST by yorkie
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To: JustAmy

Now, there’s a guy I could deal with....LOL! Very cute graphic and tables, Billie. Tina’s says it all to him, “Simply the Best. better than all the rest”....thanks, Billie and Amy!


1,637 posted on 11/23/2009 9:56:18 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: The Mayor

“When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We’ll sing and shout the victory. —Hewitt

The greatest pleasures of earth cannot be compared to the joys of heaven.”
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Amen. Praise the Lord!


1,638 posted on 11/23/2009 10:24:20 AM PST by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: The Mayor

“We can learn from David’s regret when dealing with broken relationships. The pain of trying to make things right can be hard. But it’s much better to do what we can to make things right “in the living years.”_

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Psalm 116:9

“...I will walk before
the LORD in the land of the living....”
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1,639 posted on 11/23/2009 10:34:20 AM PST by geologist (The only answer to the troubles of this life is Jesus. A decision we all must make.)
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To: JustAmy

Amy!!! Waving wildly from Los Angeles!! I am green with envy!!
Oh you must be enjoying yourself.

Today has been a zoo here. Saudia woke at 3am vomiting and sick. By 6am she was so sick hubby headed to the ER with her. Eight hours, a CAT scan, a chest X ray later still no definite on what was wrong. She is home now , still with a temp of 102 and zpack! Mind you I am preparing for a huge group here on Thursday. Dr. said it wasn’t “ swine”. How did he know? He didn’t test for it! Thought it might be her gall bladder? but CAT scan was okay....

Yes Amy, that beach sounds delightful!! LOL

Polly


1,640 posted on 11/23/2009 3:34:31 PM PST by pollywog ("Regime Change USA".... 2010-2012 ~~Let's Roll !!)
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