Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2014

4-1-2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[The Mayor]

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You’ve Got A Friend
April 2, 2014

Read: Psalm 23

[Jesus said,] “I have called you friends.” —John 15:15

Bible in a Year:
Judges 16-18; Luke 7:1-30

One of the ironic consequences of the sweeping growth of social media is that we often find ourselves more personally isolated. One online article warns: “Those who oppose leading one’s life primarily or exclusively online claim that virtual friends are not adequate substitutes for real-world friends, and . . . individuals who substitute virtual friends for physical friends become even lonelier and more depressive than before.”

Technology aside, all of us battle with seasons of loneliness, wondering if anyone knows, understands, or cares about the burdens we carry or the struggles we face. But followers of Christ have an assurance that brings comfort to our weary hearts. The comforting presence of the Savior is promised in words that are undeniable, for 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).

Whether isolated by our own choices, by the cultural trends that surround us, or by the painful losses of life, all who know Christ can rest in the presence of the Shepherd of our hearts. What a friend we have in Jesus!

I’ve found a Friend; O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. —Small

Those who know Jesus as their Friend are never alone.

[MEG33]

Welcome To Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
~At Amy's Place~

Early Morning Song by Rachel Lyman Field

Nothing fairer than the light
On petals opening, gold and white,
To the morning, to the blue,
In a world of song and dew.

Nothing fairer than two eyes
That behold with shy surprise
The miracle that no man can stay
Darkness turning into day.

~Wishing You A Warm Wonderful Day~

[left that other site]

Happy Wednesday!

Lynn-Dah and ML send their greetings for a warm and fuzzy day!

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

LOL..Happy Wednessday to you, ML.

[MEG33]

Thank you, Amy, for this gorgeous graphic and feel better wishes..
.The back is still mad at me...but is calmer.
Thank you all for the good wishes, pings and cute graphics.

[geologist]

Thank you, Amy, so much. Spring is hopeful, beautiful (mostly) and desirable for what it brings with it. Longer days, lovely flowers, soft breezes, growth and picnic’s, etc. Not to mention peace for our souls

Time to be outside enjoying the day and God’s world.

[Jane Long]

LOL!! Love it. We have a German Shepherd mix. I tell everyone she’s a German Shedder ;)

Happy Wednesday, All!!

[MEG33]

LOL..I have a long haired cat... shedder indeed!
Have a lovely day, Jane.

[trisham]

I love daffodils! I hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday, MEG.

[left that other site]

One of my clients has a German Shedder.

One day’s shedding could knit a sweater.

[MEG33]

Me, too, trish!
Thank you..Hope you are having some spring days, now.
It will be 80 here today...A/C has already been on.
It will be in the 60s this weekend so summer isn’t upon us quite yet...I’m hoping spring lasts longer!
;o)

[trisham]

Thanks, MEG! 80 sounds incredible. We may be close to 60 degrees here today. :)

[yorkie]

Today is going to be a beautiful "Warm Fuzzy Wednesday".
I will repeat the poem I wrote for my friend several years ago.

BENEATH THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Beneath the cherry blossoms
I take your arm
And we stroll along the old familiar path.

A single petal floats from the tree above
And softly lands upon my hair.
You pluck it, and put it gently to your lips.

Oh, how I love springtime with you,
When everything is new and fresh
And we are surrounded with the promise of new beginnings.

How I wish you and I could return
To the beginning of our time together,
And capture the springtime of our youth......

And walk together forever, beneath the Cherry Blossoms of Spring.

~~yorkie~~
(March 13, 2010)

[Jane Long]

Thanks for posting - I absolutely love this poem and the sweet and beautiful pic.

[MEG33]

This is so beautiful, yorkie..The gorgeous graphic is so perfect with your poem...Thank you so much for sharing this with us again.
Precious memories of love.
(((HUGS)))

[trisham]

That is so beautiful, yorkie. Thank you.

[MEG33]

It's Time For Lunch And A Nap
At My House

I Wish You A Lovely Afternoon

[trisham]

I may take a nap too. :)

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((We Love and Miss you!!)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Daily Pics, Pings, and Posts, Dear FRiends!
Thank you for our Wonderful New Thread, Sweet Amy.

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