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

12-1-2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[GailA]

Amy Grant "Breath of Heaven" LINK

[JustAmy]

December 20, 2010

Graphic by MamaBear

[mylife]

A Musical Christmas Card from Mark Steyn

[geologist]

The people on earth live in the reflected light of the sun. Christ is the light ... as are His believers the light

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Matthew 5:13-16 (New King James Version)

Believers Are Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
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Are we shining our light around us with intention and purpose?

We are the hands, feet, voice, vessels on earth doing the works of Christ ... as Jesus did His work.

[tiapam]

Beautiful “Christmas At Amy’s” graphic! Thank you very much! Amy. how’s that “Pineapple Express” in your area?

[JustAmy]

Good morning, everyone.

Fotki is down this morning so no graphic. :(

I’ll be AWOL again today. Another day of tests. Today’s should take 2 to 3 hours.

Thank you for being here with your Christmas Greetings, your graphics, and your friendship. Thank you for helping to keep Amy’s Place beautiful.

I’ll be back when I can get back. Hugs to all of you.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[geologist]

Suffering is part of being Christian. We will be persecuted. Jesus said, ‘they hated me they will hate you.’ Paul underwent major sufferings, stoning and left for dead, whippings, imprisonment numerous years, shipwrecks, etc.,
We have a part in the suffering of Christ.

1 Peter 4:13 KJV

“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”
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Romans 8:18-28 written by Paul

From Suffering to Glory

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God

20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope;

21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now.

23 Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees?

25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us[a] with groanings which cannot be uttered.

27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

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[oldteen]

In the meantime, I’ll just hang loose and wait for sunshine and warm temps.

I can't wait until there is some warmth. This rain, wind, cold, soggy icky weather is already tiresome! :)

I know the rain is needed but the cold, wind, and ick sure isn't! lol

[MEG33]

Christmas Blessings To Our
Armed Forces, Our Veterans
And Their Families

"A Soldier's Christmas"

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear..
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..

To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."
"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at 'Pearl on a day in December,"
Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of 'Nam',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone
Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.."

" So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.
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*Wishing Amy's Place A Good Monday Afternoon*

[MEG33]

Good news, Conor! Good to see you!

[geologist]

Wonderful.

” ...
Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we’re gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long. ...”
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We must do our part!

[yorkie]

Good to see you back, Conor!
Wishing you a very......

[JustAmy]

Not flooded out yet, but if it continues, we may be soon.

Could hardly get to church yesterday. The streets in our little community were really flooded. I had to drive around the block and come in the back way. Still had to walk carefully.

Gotta run

[MEG33]

Thank you for your sweet posts last night.
It's my pleasure!

[MEG33]

Indeed, geologist..Thank you.

[yorkie]

JC, your kitty in 1844 is SO adorable!

I have the same window popping up on my computer all the time (also - only with Google Images), and I can’t close it down. I will NOT click on it though. So, if I am in the middle of something, I minimize the page, and then open a new IE window. (IOW, ignore it.)

It will NOT close - you are right about that - you have to shut down your computer to get rid of it. But - you CAN minimize it.

Good luck - and if you find out how to get rid of it, please let me know.

Hope you are feeling better, and have your Christmas ‘chores’ just about done. ((((HUGS))))

[MEG33]

Prayers for a good outcome on the tests, Amy
*HUGS*

[luvie]

I love that poem...and your graphic was perfect! :)

[MEG33]

Thank you, LUV..So do I.