Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2010

JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[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
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[jaycee]

Thank you, Meg! And Good Morning!

[jaycee]

Well, I splurged and got the Chessman cookies but I don’t think I will do it again. I always liked my regular banana pudding anyway! I will see how well this goes over.

[jaycee]

Do not give me the hiccups again, M.L.!! LOL!

[MEG33]

*Relaxing On Caturday*

Happy July The Fourth Weekend Everyone

[GailA]

That one is so cute. My red T yesterday had the US Flag with a kitty in a jeweled color sitting in front of it. So I got to wear our Flag too. Now if I could just find a T that had puppies on it with the Flag too I’d so LOVE it.

[left that other site]

[jaycee]

Just precious!!

[jaycee]

Sounds cute, Gail!

[jaycee]

Okay, crazy girl! After I do some work I will be back!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

A Snail’s Pace

July 3, 2010

One of my earliest childhood memories was watching snails in our backyard flower garden. I was fascinated by this little creature with a shell, a slimy little tummy, and tiny eyes that turned like periscopes. But what really seemed unusual was how slowly a snail travels.

How slow does a snail go? One study clocked a snail at 0.00758 miles per hour—or 40 feet in one hour. No wonder we use the phrase moving at a snail’s pace to mean “slow.”

Although a snail does move at a “sluggish” pace, one virtue it does possess is perseverance. The great 19th-century preacher Charles Spurgeon wryly observed, “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”

According to the apostle Paul, perseverance is a key component in character development. He explained that “tribulation produces perseverance” (Rom. 5:3). And upon that building block go character and hope (v.4). The original Greek word translated “perseverance” means “steadfastness, constancy, and endurance.” It was used of believers who endured in their walk of faith despite many painful trials.

Have setbacks slowed you down to a snail’s pace? Be encouraged. God doesn’t ask for a fast finish. He expects persevering progress.

When trials intrude to slow down your life,
It would be easy for you to give in;
But by perseverance you’ll overcome strife,
So just keep on plodding—with Christ you can win. —Branon

Great achievement requires great perseverance.

Read: Romans 5:1-5

Tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. —Romans 5:3-4

Bible in a year:
Job 25-27 & Acts 12

[JustAmy]

LOL

[JustAmy]

Ahhh .. Fish Hawk. I can’t think of anything sadder. I think it is time you adopted a sweet puppy.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee. That is the sweetest goodnight graphic. Thank you, FRiend.

[yorkie]

It will be great to get my bite back

I know what you mean, Amy. I had a 'temporary' for what seemed like forever - and at last I can smile without embarassement, and eat corn on the cob!

I made cinnamon rolls (with raisins and nuts) this morning, using one of those pop-open containers of pizza dough. I haven't made them in at least four or five months, and it feels SOooo GOOD to be SOooo BAD. LOL!

Have a great weekend!

[yorkie]

Marissa.........is anxious to see Michael.

Oh, no! Already? What happened to the little girl who liked to play monopoly with her cat?

[yorkie]

Cute little patriotic dog, JC! Thanks!

[jaycee]

Thank you, yorkie!

[yorkie]

*Relaxing On Caturday*

HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY
Fourth of July to EVERYONE!!!
(Cats have a way of showing
Their innermost feelings.)
THIS cat is expressing JOY!
R O T F!!!

[MEG33]

Your cat is plotting the demise of her “dresser”..LOL

[left that other site]

It's Caturday!

A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. (Proverbs 12:10 NIV)

I am Doing What Cats Do Best! :-)

Shabbat Shalom!
ML/LTOS