Monthly Archives: November 2013
Music, Concocted With Joy
I’m a pretty simple person when it comes to music I like. It makes me happy. Super serious music (usually accompanied by somber faces set in stone whilst playing) leaves me cold. My soul remains unmoved. But give me a happy musician, who is obviously having fun while he/she plays, anytime. And while I enjoy someone who is skilled musically, they don’t have to be the “best”. Because sometimes in the quest to be the best, they forget why they started playing in the first place. “Where morning dawns and evening fades, You call forth songs of joy.” (Psalm 65:8b)
Here is a guy who shows immense joy to me when he plays. Tim Edey is very good at the guitar, yes….but watch his face. He’s happy; he’s loving what he’s doing. And there’s nothing better. (And Mike McGoldrick is totally amazing on the whistle; no need to breathe apparently!) Enjoy the music and your day. Slainte, Lisa
Running the Race
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians 3:13b-14
There are always hard things in life. Things to face, things to conquer, things to forget. So this verse always helps me a lot in trying to forget, in helping me to face challenges. Life is a race, and I’m so excited that I’m heading towards Jesus at the finish line. He’s standing there behind the ribbon, waiting, loving, helping me along all the way. And as I run (walk, limp, hop) towards that finish, I am so hopeful. Because this world sees things as winning versus losing, but Jesus sees my heart. 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
Staking Their Claim
The men in our family are so much fun to travel with. I never know what they will be up to next, and it usually involves something that will make me laugh, smile, and say things like, “You guys are crazy!” 🙂 I will let the pictures do the talking… (By the way, the women in the family have a lot of fun too, but that’s another post for another day!)
Photos are provided complements of the year 2001. The little guy with the stuffed animals is much taller than me now. How does this happen? Have a grand day filled with adventures, laughter, and warm drinks. Slainte, Lisa





