Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter
August 1st
– Back to School
Hello and welcome to Pretty Petty Poetry
Newsletter, and this will be a monthly newsletter.
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If there are blue lines under sentences,
it’s a link.
I’m Amanda D.
Petty. I was born in 1982, drowned at 22 months old and live in a power
wheelchair, and I’ve got Spastic Cerebral Palsy on my left side of my body, and
I’ve got speech impairment. In 2001, God gave me a very powerful gift of
poetry. In January of 2012, I thought of writing poetry for other people. On
July 10th, 2012, “Pretty Petty Poetry” has started!
My Thoughts: Have
you ever wondered about what could be? Such as: this business; if I didn’t go through:
emotional hell, physical pain, and how to trust on God, this business would not
ever be created. I truly believe this with all fiber in my bone, there is a
reason for EVERYTHING!
For example: my accident, my everyday pains, and that stuff, I know I wouldn’t
be so patient towards people. You see, my accident IS a sad thing. Christ has sent
me, being handicapped, here for a purpose, and I think I’m here for “Pretty
Petty Poetry”. Through my words, you feel Christ. Through this business, you
know Him better. I’m hoping I’m helping a person. A few months ago, my friend
told me that I give hope. I would have to disagree with that comment. Yes, I
did create this business and everything; but I have a Boss too. My Boss is
Heavenly Father. He tells me what to say and how to say it. He knows your
needs, and I’m just His tool.
I really want to thank you, The
Pretty Pets, for the support for “Pretty Petty’s Poem of the Week”. Your
feedbacks let me know that I’m doing something right. Thank you.
On July 17th, there
was a Malaysia airplane crash in Ukraine. It had 298 people on board, and they
have no victims alive; Malaysia Flight #17 shot by Russian missile. They say
that it was a mistake or an act of terrorist. Whatever it may be, an accident
or an act, people are still hurting. Those 298 people have families and friends
who loved them. For those who know them, I am extremely sorry for your loss. I
can’t imagine what pain you’re going through. I pray God is giving you solace
in this horrific time.
My Spiritual Thoughts: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints/Mormon: Last month, we discussed before we came to
Earth. This month, I want to talk about our lives on this planted.
I used to go to church every
Sunday, attended to my classes. Now, I tried to attend Sacrament Meeting
whenever I have a good day. The reason is my leg. I live in a wonderful Ward
who brings the Bread and the Water to me. Yes, I do miss the Teaches and my friends.
But, I do take the Sacrament. Twice a day, I read the Scriptures, and that
succor me.
In this story, my leg is the
challenge. Yes, it is painful to go through, but I know I’m building Faith in
God. We’re here to build our Faith in Him, so when we meet Him again, we will
know Him. We are here to receive Blessings to our unanswered prayers. For
example: my friend got into a motorcycle accident in 2011. Now, he has brain
damage and other needs. A year after his accident, I met him. Now remember, I’ve
been handicapped since I was 2 years old. I’ve been succoring my friend, giving
him courage, understanding, and just being there for him. Did he pray for my
aide? Probably not, but Heavenly Father knew that he needed me.
We’re here to receive a
physical body, and build our Faith. When we do have challenges, our Faith in
Him will see us through.
If
you’re a Spiritual person of any religion, I would love to put your thoughts in
the newsletter. Don’t be afraid, I won’t be scornful. Just e-mail me at: prettypetty2010@gmail.com, and put in the “subject bar”: “My Spiritual thought for the
Pretty Petty Poetry Newsletter”. I would like to have them before the 1st
of the month or sooner. I won’t put your name. But, I will put your religion.
The News: I
looked up some “Sonnets Styles” for my homework assignment. I find ten new sonnet
styles. They are: “Urdu”, “Modern (Word) Sonnet”, “The Indefinables”, “Fusion
Sonnet”, “Divine Sonnet”, “Orpheus Sonnet”, “Sicilian octave”, “Heroic Crown
Sonnet”, “Sonnet Sequence”, and “Sonnet Cycle”. I’ve read the “Heroic Crown
Sonnet”, “Sonnet Sequence”, and “Sonnet Cycle” are groups of sonnets. I did the
“Heroic Crown Sonnet” already, and it’s somewhat hard. The “Fusion Sonnet” is
two styles in one: “Free Verse” and “Sonnet”. The “Divine Sonnet” has three
variations.
I WILL put these on my site as
soon as I learn how to write them. Make sure to go to my site for these sonnets
in September.
For now on, I will post,
everything that you see here, that containing the poetry reading: date, place,
and “about the reading” will be on my site. If you check it without the monthly
newsletters, it will be there. It’s under “Poetry Reading”.
Pretty Petty’s Poem for
Missionaries: I will do an issue for the Missionaries of all religions every
third week of a Wednesday. It will start on September 19th.
If you know a Missionary, tell
them about this part and give them my e-mail address. I just need their
Missionary’s e-mail addresses. The issue will be called: “Pretty Petty’s Poem
for Missionaries”.
Families, friends, and fans of
my poetry, please tell a missionary. I don’t care what religion you are, just
get the word out.
If you want to be a part of
this issue, let me know. Just remember, I’ll be focusing on The Missionaries.
This will be a huge change in
my career. Yes, everything WILL BE
the same. Heavenly Father wants me to do this. To be honest, doing this issue
will be a true honor.
On the 28th of June,
my crown came out, and my dentist fixed it. A week later, it came out while I
was eating. On July 29th, I found my tooth! I was so worry that I
might have to go into surgery. Now, NO
SURGERY! I need to get with my dentist to get a plan.
Bad turns into Good: On July
3rd, my power wheelchair broke. The reason is my right motor; it’s
shot. So, my driving license is revoke by my chair’s motor. A power wheelchair
last for five years. I had this one for four years now.
On July 25th, Phil,
from “National Seating and Mobility”, came to check me out for a new chair. He
asked me questions about what I need, the color, etc. It’s an 80% chance that I
will get one, depending on my insurance. He said that I MIGHT have it in thirty days.
Meanwhile the paperwork is going on, the team at “National Seating and
Mobility” has loaned me a chair. There are three stages to get a power
wheelchair. Phil is the first step of three. The other steps are: Mona, the
physical therapist, and then the insurance. So, I’m at step one. I’m thinking
in two weeks, Mona will see me. Mona is to check my range-of-motion. Here’s
hoping I’ll get my new chair soon.
Great News: On
June 25th, I got an accessible van. It's a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The floor is lower about 10 inches. The color is black crystal. The ride is a
bit rough, especially over bumps. When you open the door, with the key, the
ramp folds down. With the other van, someone had to lift me to put me in the
seat, without my chair, and that isn't good for my back. With this one, I just
have to drive in. It is very nice. It looks like someone rich owns it. In a
way, I am rich; rich in Heavenly Father's Blessings.
Entering Poetry Contest: On July
19th, my friend, Christa saw an ad, and she dropped it off to me.
The ad is a poetry contest. Guess what I’m going to do? Yep, I will enter. The
contest ends in September. The winner gets $25,000 in prizes. Wish me luck.
Thank you, Christa. Who knows, this might change my career. I know the chances
are very low, but I’m being positive.
More Great News: On
July 23rd, I got a letter from my insurance about the “Tobii”, and
they approved it. If you are a new comer, a “Tobii” is a communication device
that will help me speak. I can use it as a laptop; it has a touch-screen. I
describe it as a tablet. This will be with me 24/7. I don’t know when I’ll have
it.
There is a doctor, who deals
with CP people, and Phil mentioned his name a few times before; but I forgot.
While he was checking me, I asked him, and he told me. Thank you, Phil for
everything.
I’m praying this is my answer
to my leg problem. Please, pray for a miracle to my leg problem because I can’t
live like this anymore. Yes, it’s acting up, and it’s painful.
A Very Special Thank You: I’m
beyond grateful to have a great fan-base. I never realize how this business
touches so many lives. I don’t check the status on my site. But on July 18th,
I did, and I was beyond speechless. You, the Pretty Pets, surprised me because
I’m international: Kenya, China, Germany, Turkey, Malaysia, South Korea,
England, France, Johannesburg, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico.
As I type this, I’m tearing up.
Saying “thank you” is not enough to the gratitude I have; but, that’s all I
know. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for giving me requests. Thank you
for making my foolish idea into this life-changing business. Thank you for
making my dreams come true. Thank you for believing in me and trusting me with
your feelings.
Two years ago, I had no idea
why Heavenly Father wants ME,
a handicapped lady, who’s slow, to be a businesswoman. Now, I know. This
business is a service to Him, and I love serving Christ.
So, thank you, the Pretty Pets,
young and old, for everything. I would not be like this without you. Thank you.
Poetry Reading: It will
be on Friday, October 10th, at 7:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time in
Liberty, Utah, USA.
Remember: these readings are
for everyone. If you want to come, come. The readings are in the LDS
church in Liberty. EVERYONE
AND ANYONE IS WELCOME! I just have one request. If you come,
tell me because I’ve got a list to know how many copies of my poems to make.
About the Readings: The
reading is about an hour long because of my Spastic in my CP. Within that hour,
you will feel God’s Spirit. If you want to give a comment, you can. Before and
after, we say a prayer. Then, we have refreshments. It’s a truly spiritual
experience that you won’t have again. You can bring your friends. Also, you can
bring a poem or just listen.
Your Thoughts: I
truly want your thoughts on this poem:
I Need You,
Heavenly Father
By-Amanda D. Petty
“Give me
strength, Father.”
I pray while
rolling tears come.
Unbearable pains.
Hurt.
“Father! Where
are you?”
I said while
sobbing on my pillow.
Undeniable aches.
Damage.
“I need you,
Heavenly Father.”
I whispered in my
tears.
Unbearable,
undeniable
Pains.
“Give me
strength.”
Poem of the Month: I write two or three poems a day, and I want to share my best one
of the month. I’m getting a very strong impression that I should read the poem.
I may pause in the middle of the poem. I will do my best. Some words are hard
to understand. If you have “Window Media Player”, you will hear my voice. The
audio will be attached.
This one is a new poem. I was
thinking of a friend. This friend has a huge impact on my life. This is a
“Parallelism” poem. I hope you will notice the feel. Enjoy.
The Way
By-Amanda D. Petty
Amazement, the
way, you slipped under my blood cells to morph my life.
Unreal, the way,
you marched into my world to change my mind.
Astonishment, the
way, you transformed my soul to be free.
Unbelievable, the
way, you climb into my brain to solace it.
Succoring me, you
not here, still aiding me.
Heart says,
“Thanks.” Mind says, “You, my blessing.”
Here in my soul,
librating, emancipating.
No words, my true
gratitude.
Amazement, the
way, you still touched me to modify my existence.
Unreal, the way,
you, in my work to alter it, I, forever not the same.
Astonishment, the
way, you, in my spirit to be one with God.
Unbelievable, the
way, you move me into an endless heaven.
Lyrics of the Month: Poetry
has a plethora of styles, and my ultimate favorite is lyrics.
“What would I give if I
could be out of these waters?” This line, of the song,
really says a lot to me. I live in different kind of waters. Most people, who
are in my situation, know exactly what I mean. For those who have no idea what
I’m talking about, I’m going to tell you.
Trays, power wheelchairs,
surgeries, hospital beds, computers, impaired speech, involuntary movements,
accessible vans, hand and legs braces, drooling, poor eyesight, G-tube, a
tracheotomy, and everyday pains. These are the waters that I’m living in. (The
G-tube was the way I
got my food. The tracheotomy was
the way I used to breathe.) On some days, the waves are a 100 story tall tower,
and on others, it feels like a tiny stream.
But, I can talk, see, dance,
hear, and sing. I can stay in the sun, even though I will get fried. I have
true and real friends go for walks, but I drive. I can give little kids rides.
I have my own business: writing poetry and dealing with people’s crazy and
serious requests.
These waters allow me to be
patient. I actually can hear and feel the unspoken words. Hearing the unsaid
words is a gift, and I’m beyond grateful for that. With this career, reading
and truly understand what you are trying to say, is a blessing.
Want Help: If you want to help with “Pretty Petty Poetry”, you
can! I am looking for some volunteers to help with the desktop wallpapers and
getting me clients. I can’t do everything by myself anymore, too stressful.
For New Comers: This is MY idea to
do this business. Everything you see is me alone with the help from God. This
is a part of “Pretty Petty Poetry”. I’ve been studying English with the help
from a professor, Nancy Lowe, from Weber State University, Utah, USA since
October of 2011. For more information: www.prettypettypoetry.blogspot.com;
everything is there.
The World’s Holidays: This will be celebrating all the holidays
in the world. If I miss any, please tell me.
Afghanistan: August 19th, Independence
Day
Benin: August 1st, National Day
Bolivia: August 6th,
Independence Day
Chad: August 11th, Independence
Day
Congo: August 15th, Independence
Day
Cook Islands: First Monday in August,
Constitution Day
Côte d'Ivoire: August 7th,
Independence Day
Ecuador: August 10th,
Independence Day (independence of Quito)
Gabon: August 17th, Independence
Day
Hungary: August 20th, Saint
Stephen's Day
Indonesia: August 17th,
Independence Day
Jamaica: August 6th,
Independence Day
Korea (South): August 15th, Liberation
Day
Kyrgyzstan: August 31st,
Independence Day
Liechtenstein: August 15th,
Assumption Day
Macedonia: August 2nd, Ilinden
Uprising Day
Malaysia: August 31st,
Independence Day/Malaysia Day
Moldova: August 27th,
Independence Day
Singapore: August 9th, National
Day
Switzerland: August 1st,
Founding of the Swiss Confederation
Trinidad and Tobago: August 31st,
Independence Day
Turks and Caicos Islands: August 30th,
Constitution Day
Ukraine: August 24th,
Independence Day
Uruguay: August 25th,
Independence Day
Very Unique BUT Real
Holidays: I’m
going to share with you the monthly, weekly, and daily holidays. Note: I am not
making this up. (An * in front of the day means that the observance is on the
same date every year regardless of the day it falls on.) Enjoy.
August
Monthly Observances
American Adventures Month
American Artists Appreciation Month
American Indian Heritage Month
American History Essay Contest (8/1 -
12/15)
Black Business Month
Bystander Awareness Month
Cataract Awareness Month
Celery, Fennel and Cactus Month
Children's Eye Health & Safety Month
Child Support Awareness Month
Children's Vision & Learning Month
Get Ready for Kindergarten Month
Golf Month
Happiness Happens Month
Motor Sports Awareness Month
National Breastfeeding Month
National Catfish Month
National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Awareness Month
National Goat Cheese Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Panini Month
National Minority Donor Awareness Month
National Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
National Runaway Prevention Month
National Traffic Awareness Month
National Truancy Prevention Month
National Water Quality Month
National Win With Civility Month
Neurosurgery Outreach Month
Orange and Papaya Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month
Tomboy Tools Month
What Will Be Your Legacy Month
World Mutt-i-grees Rescue Month
August
Weekly Observances
International Tree Climbing Days: (First
Weekend)
*International Clown Week: 1-7
*Simplify Your Life Week: 1-7
*World Breastfeeding Week: 1-7
Assistance Dog Week: (Second Week That
Starts on the First Sunday)
Exercise With Your Child Week: 3-9
Knights of Columbus Family Week: 3-9
National Farmers' Market Week: 3-9
National Fraud Awareness Week: 3-9
Old Fiddler's Week: 3-9
Single Working Women's Week: 3-9
Stop on Red Week: 3-9
Exhibitor Appreciation Week: 4-8
*Rock for Life Week: 4-7
National Bargain Hunting Week: (First
Monday - Sunday)
Psychic Week: (First full week)
Sturgis Rally: 4-10
*National Hobo Week: 8-11
Gay Games: 9-16
National Scrabble Week: 9-13
Feeding Pets of the Homeless Week: (Second
Week)
National Resurrect Romance Week: (Second
Full Week)
Elvis Week: 11-17
Weird Contest Week: (Second Week)
Little League Baseball World Series: 14-24
*National Aviation Week: 15-21
*Minority Enterprise Development Week:
18-24
*Lightning Whelk Week (aka Snails): 19-23
International Chicken Wing Week: 23-25
National Chuck Wagon Races: 23-31
National Safe at Home Week: (Last Monday -
Friday)
*Be Kind To Humankind Week: 25-31
August
Daily Observance
Braham Pie Day: (First Friday)
*Girlfriend's Day: 1
*Lughnasa - 1
*National Minority Donor Awareness Day: 1
*Respect For Parents: 1
*Rounds Resounding Day: 1
*Spider-Man Day: 1
*US Air Force Day: 1
Tomboy Tools Day: 1
Twins Day: (First Full Weekend)
*World Lung Cancer Day: 1
*World Wide Web Day: 1
*World Scout Scarf Day: 1
International Beer Day: (First Friday)
*India Pale Ale Beer Day: 2
National Mustard Day: (First Saturday)
*Take A Penny/Leave A Penny Day: 2
Friendship Day: (First Sunday)
National Doll Day: (First Sunday)
National Kids' Day: (First Sunday)
Sister's Day: (First Sunday)
* Watermelon Day: 3
*Coast Guard Day: 4
*National Chocolate Chip Day: 4
*Single Working Women's Day: 4
*Social Security Day: 4
Assistance Dog Day: (Monday of Assistance
Dog Week)
*International Beer Day: 5
National Night Out: (First Tuesday)
*National Oyster Day: 5
*National Underwear Day: 5
Tisha B'Av: 5
*Hiroshima Day: 6
*National Fresh Breath (Halitosis) Day: 6
*National Root Beer Float Day: 6
Bratwurst Day: (First Full Weekend)
*Lighthouse Day: 7
*Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day: 7
*Professional Speakers Day: 7
*Purple Heart Day: 7
*Dalek Day: 8
*International Cat Day: 8
*The Date to Create: 8
*Happiness Happens Day: 8
*Odie Day: 8 (Garfield's pal)
National Bowling Day: (Second Saturday)
*Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's
Porch Night: 8
Worldwide Art Day: (Second Friday)
Kool-Aid Day: (Second weekend)
*International Day of the World's
Indigenous People: 9
*Veep Day: 9
National Garage Sale Day: (Second Saturday)
*National Duran Duran Appreciation Day: 10
*Paul Bunyan Day: 10
*Skyscraper Appreciation Day: 10
*Smithsonian Day: 10
*Smores Day: 10
*Ingersoll Day: 11
*Presidential Joke Day: 11
*IBM PC Day: 12
*International Youth Day: 12
*Middle Child Day: 12
*Sewing Machine Day: 12
*Vinyl Record Day: 12
*World Elephant Day: 12
*International Lefthander's Day: 13
*National Navajo Code Talkers Day: 14
*V-J Day: 14
*Best Friends Day: 15
*Chauvin Day: 15
*Check the Chip Day: 15 (Those Implanted in
Pets)
Men's Grooming Day: (Third Friday)
*National Relaxation Day: 15
*Joe Miller's Joke Day: 16
*National Airborne Day: 16
International Geo-caching Day: (Third
Saturday)
International Homeless Animals Day: (Third
Saturday)
World Honey Bee Day: (Third Saturday)
*Black Cat Appreciation Day: 17
God's Preeminence Day: (Third Sunday)
*Meaning of "Is" Day: 17
*National Thrift Shop Day: 17
*Bad Poetry Day: 18
*Birth Control Pills Day: 18
Cupcake Day: (Third Monday)
*Mail Order Catalog Day: 18
*Serendipity Day: 18
(World) Daffodil Day: 18
*Aviation Day: 19
*"Black Cow" Root Beer Float Day:
19
*World Humanitarian Day: 19
Earth over Shoot Day or Ecological Debt
Day: 20
National Medical Dosimeters Day: (Third
Wednesday)
*National Radio Day: 20
*National Spumoni Day: 21
*Poet's Day: 21
*Senior Citizen's Day: 21
*Be An Angel Day: 22
*Southern Hemisphere Hoodie Hoo Day: 22
*Take Your Cat To The Vet Day: 22
*Day For The Remembrance of The Slave Trade
& Its Abolition: 23
Hug Your Boss Day: 23
*Valentino Day: 23
*Knife Day: 24
*Pluto Demoted Day: 24
*Vesuvius Day: 24
*Wayzgoose Day: 24
*William Wilberforce Day: 24
*National Waffle Day: 24
*Founders Day: 25 (National Park Service)
*Kiss and Make Up Day: 25
*National Second-hand Wardrobe Day: 25
*National Whiskey Sour Day: 25 (Also
observed on 29th)
*National Dog Day: 26
*Women's Equality Day: 26
*The Duchess Who Wasn't Day: 27
Tug-of-War Day: 27
*Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day: 28
*Radio Commercials Day: 28
*Crackers Over The Keyboard Day: 28
*According to Hoyle Day: 29
National College Colors Day: (Last Friday)
*Individual Rights Day: 29
International Bat Night: (Last Full
Weekend)
*International Day Against Nuclear Tests:
29
*More Herbs, Less Salt Day: 29
*National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day: 29
*National Whiskey Sour Day: 29
Bacon Day: (Always the Saturday before
Labor Day)
*International Whale Shark Day: 30
*National Holistic Pet Day: 30
National Buffalo Chicken Wings Day: 30-31
*National Toasted Marshmallow Day: 30
Franchise Appreciation Day: (Saturday of
Labor Day weekend)
*International Day of The Victims of
Enforced Disappearances: 30
*International Overdose Awareness Day: 31
*Love Litigating Lawyers Day: 31
Pony Express Day: (Last Sunday)