Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, 2013

1-1-2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[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. : )

[MEG33]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To Amy's Place

It's not warm here..and no sunshine..Gone are our 70 degree days..
Rain, sleet and snow forecast tomorrow night. ( We will be above freezing
thank heavens).
Company has gone..It's just me and the kitties...along with a mountain of paperwork
to file or discard..
I hope your day is going well.

[MEG33]

So pretty, Kitty!
(((HUGS)))

[TheConservativeParty]

Cold here too, Meg.
About 24 for a high temp and zero last night.
Was sunny today though and that was nice.

I will be bundled up like the warm fuzzy tike in your picture tonight. Brrrr!

[MEG33]

Brrrr...That’s too cold! We are not THAT cold..but we did have the coldest Christmas week that I can recall..It’s 41 and will be 27 tonight.
I’m ready for some sunshine..been foggy and overcast..Looks like the sun will shine on Sunday.

[left that other site]

Hi Meg!

Cold Weather is what “Warm and Fuzzy Wednesday’ is the cure for!

(How’s that for awkward syntax?)

(((((HUGS))))

[JustAmy]

Graphic by MamaBear



I meant to post this yesterday but the day wasn't long enough!

[JustAmy]

I'm late again ... sigh.

Hope everyone had a WARM Fuzzy Wednesday.

Marissa goes back to school next week .. I hope I will have some extra time then.
I've had so much company and so many "Mom" errands. :-)

Wishing everyone a Blessed New Year.

[luvie]

Happy Warm and Fuzzy...
...and hungry Wednesday! :)

[left that other site]

Happy WFW to you too, Amy!

((((HUGS))))

[GailA]

That is how I feel, but it’s Thursday, see the back surgeon to see what damage his certified PT IDIOT did to my lumbar and legs.

[The Mayor]

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Getting Along
January 3, 2013

I love being with people . . . most of the time. There is a special joy that resonates in our hearts when we are with people we enjoy. But unfortunately we are not always with those we like to be around. Sometimes people can be prickly, which may be why someone has said, “The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog!” When we don’t find joy in a relationship, we tend to blame the other person; then we excuse ourselves as we exit to be with people we like.

The apostle Paul asks us to lovingly engage with our brothers and sisters in Christ. In fact, he calls all of us to be “of one accord,” to look out “for the interests of others,” and to “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 2:2-5). Think about it. Jesus gave up His own prerogatives and privileges for us; He chose to live as a servant and paid the ultimate sacrifice that He might bring us into a joy-filled relationship with Him (see Heb. 12:2). And He did all that in spite of our prickliness (see Rom. 5:8).

So next time you are with someone who is not easy to get along with, ask Jesus to help you find a way to extend His love. In time, you might be surprised by how God can change your attitude about people.

Lord, thank You that while I was still offensive to You,
You saved me with Your sacrificial love. Give me the
same courage and grace to extend to others the love
that You have so graciously extended to me.

The key to getting along with others
is having the mind of Christ.

Read: Philippians 2:1-11

Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love. —Philippians 2:2

Bible in a Year:
Genesis 7-9; Matthew 3

[Mama_Bear]

Happy Thursday to Amy's Place and Happy Birthday to our AMY!! Let's party!

[Mama_Bear]

A belated Happy Birthday to you, DD!! :-)

[pollywog]

Marissa goes back to school next week .. I hope I will have some extra time then. I've had so much company and so many "Mom" errands. :-)

Good Thursday morning!! I so relate to you Amy...no time hardly to even breathe the past several weeks....

Have a good day everyone and a BLESSED and HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my dear AMY'S PLACE FRIENDS!!!!!

[TheConservativeParty]

A Very Happy Birthday to you, Amy!
Thank you for Amy’s Place!

[pollywog]

Good morning.... I sure needed to read THIS today!!! Thank you for faithfully posting ODB!

Polly

[pollywog]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!!!!

[pollywog]

Hope your New Year's Birthday started 2013 off with a bang!!

[lonestar]

Happy Birthday, Aunt Amy!

How old are you in dog years?

Weinie

[geologist]

“... Sometimes people can be prickly, which may be why someone has said, “The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog!” ...”
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What this says to me is ... . 'We think' ... We do not have to conform to the wishes of others.

It is hard to admit our own pride, selfishness, and resistance to the ideas of others. We need each other. We all can grow and be inspired by others and what they say or do. It is what we all need, to consider our entrenched ideas, see if they have value and serve God. We learn as we go, do we not? Praise God!