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

Luv, I know that you aren’t whining. My Father had a bad case of shingles and we never knew just how bad until years later, after he passed away. In his ‘paperwork’ were many places he had contacted for information on the long lingering pain he suffered! I hope you find some relief!!!

421 posted on 04/26/2013 1:52:53 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)

It’s the lasting twinges that I really dread. I’m so sorry your dad suffered so! I shall be getting the vaccine when I’m completely over this. :)

422 posted on 04/26/2013 2:44:10 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

I’m going to get the vaccine too. I do get a flu shot every year and it has worked well for me. Take care!

423 posted on 04/26/2013 3:04:48 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)

Not a bad idea. It’s for life and if it prevents you from this crazy stuff.... I should’a, but I never get the flu shot either. LOL!

424 posted on 04/26/2013 4:56:08 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; ...

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Terrifying Moments
April 27, 2013

When our first child was born, my wife, Marlene, was in labor for more than 30 hours, creating tremendous stress for both her and the baby. The doctor, a fill-in for her regular physician, was unfamiliar with her and her pregnancy. As a result, he waited too long to make the decision to perform an emergency Caesarean section, and the resulting trauma put our infant son in the neo-natal intensive care unit. There was nothing they could do to help our baby to overcome his trauma-induced condition.

By God’s grace, Matt recovered—but I cannot remember any moment in my life as terrifying as when I stood by his crib in intensive care. Yet I knew the Lord was near as I talked with Him through prayer.

In the terrifying moments of life (and all the other moments as well) nothing can bring comfort to the hurting heart like the reality of God’s presence and care. The psalmist David wrote, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Ps. 23:4).

When fear is overwhelming, the Lord is there. His comforting presence will carry us through our deepest trials.

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll—
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul.” —Spafford

Peace is the presence of God.

Read: Psalm 23

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. —Psalm 23:4

Bible in a Year:
1 Kings 3-5; Luke 20:1-26

425 posted on 04/27/2013 6:06:18 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)

Thank you, Rus, and Amen to this wonderful devotion.

426 posted on 04/27/2013 7:43:03 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)

To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; jaycee; yorkie; oldteen; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...

*Happy Caturday To Amy's Place*

Popping By To Wish You A Great Day

427 posted on 04/27/2013 7:54:58 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)

Agreed, I had to listen to the song a couple times...

428 posted on 04/27/2013 8:34:48 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)

To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...

Peaches and Ginger--my BEST nurses. :)
HAPPY CATURDAY Y'ALL!!!

429 posted on 04/27/2013 8:46:56 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

430 posted on 04/27/2013 8:57:35 AM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)

Yeah...we need a “like” button BAD! I might have to nag the powers that be (again!) when I see them in June! :)

431 posted on 04/27/2013 8:59:23 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

Pretty kitties! My how they’ve grown!
I am so glad you have them. I find my kitties comforting when I am sick, too.

432 posted on 04/27/2013 9:14:03 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)

433 posted on 04/27/2013 9:14:57 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)

As rambunctious as they can be, they’ve been very gentle lately. I like that! :)

434 posted on 04/27/2013 9:27:30 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)

In honor of Cat/Dugurday, Linda-The-Dog and I drove around to a buch of yard sales and then topped it off with a visit to the dog Park.

Ahhhh...SPRING! :-)

435 posted on 04/27/2013 10:23:27 AM PDT by left that other site ((Ban the ubiquitous and deadly solvent, Di-hydrogen monoxide!!!))

Happy Caturday, Luv W, Peaches, and Ginger!

436 posted on 04/27/2013 10:29:44 AM PDT by left that other site ((Ban the ubiquitous and deadly solvent, Di-hydrogen monoxide!!!))

Happy Caturday, and Dogurday!

No snow this whole last week!

: )

437 posted on 04/27/2013 4:45:04 PM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("Sting like a butterfly, punch like a flea!" Uncle Si Robertson)

To: FRiends; everyone; All

Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Daily Pings and Posts.

(((((Goodnight, and God Bless)))))

438 posted on 04/27/2013 10:23:48 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)

To: Kitty Mittens

Adorable, (((Kitty)))

439 posted on 04/28/2013 1:09:14 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)

To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; jaycee; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; oldteen; LUV W; ...

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

Psalms 55:22
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

440 posted on 04/28/2013 4:05:38 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Boston and West)

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