A Winter’s Day Walk

Posted on January 10, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

I went for a lovely walk yesterday, and made a new friend along the way. If there hadn’t been a big fence between him and me, I think he would have followed me anywhere. I turned, he turned. I took a picture, he would angle over and over for a better shot. Frustrated model, I suppose. Anyway, he was adorable. The other cows looked rather bored with the whole thing, but patiently waited for me to leave. A happy insertion into what I thought the walk would be. May God bless you with an unexpected pleasure today. Slainte, Lisa

“The finest of pleasures are always the unexpected ones.” -Erin Morgenstern

The cows watch my approach.

The cute, camera-ready cow poses for his blog pictures.

Moving in for his close-up 🙂

Saying goodbye until my next walk (with another friend trying to get in some late picture action)

Contented He’ll Remain

Posted on January 9, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Ever yearn for greener pastures, for things you don’t have, for something different? We all do sometimes if we’re honest with ourselves. But in reality, the something different isn’t always what we imagine it to be. Many different song lyrics come into my mind right now…”What you don’t have, you don’t need it now…” “But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need….” and so on. (Disclaimer: For those of you who know me, don’t worry…I haven’t been thinking about running away. 🙂 )

Being content and grateful for what’s right around us; a great gift from God. Here is my very favorite Cara Dillon trad cover of “Spencer the Rover” which illustrates the story of a man who went through hard times, left home, but then dreamed of his family and friends. He missed them greatly, and returned realizing that they were what he needed all along. “Contented he’ll remain, and not ramble away.” Enjoy her wonderful vocals, and her husband Sam Lakeman’s amazing piano playing. Blessings, Lisa

Invincible Summer

Posted on January 8, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

In the depth of winter,

I finally learned that within me there lay

An invincible summer. – Albert Camus

I love this quote. Strength, hope, future. And that strength, hope and future lies in God. He will not let me go, and He won’t let you go either. Rest in that today. Slainte, Lisa

*Speaking of summer vs. winter, the results of yesterday’s escape poll are in.

Which beautiful place in the world would you be?

Answer	Votes	Percent
Floating in Caribbean blue waters	3	43%
Exploring a castle on the cliffs of Ireland	2	29%
Hiking the mountain of your choice	2	29%
Other (leave your choice in the comments section)	0

Escapist Therapy

Posted on January 7, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Seeing how it’s Monday, and January, and cold (at least here), I think we all could use a little escapist therapy. 🙂 Study the three pictures below, and decide which one you would go to, right now, if you had a flying carpet. Cast your vote, and we’ll see which escape suits you guys best! Slainte, Lisa

Stuck In a Moment

Posted on January 4, 2013 by lyonsroarforgod

Things happen sometimes…and not always good things. School things, work things, home things, health things…this list could go on until we were both really down. 🙂 And sometimes your mind can just get stuck in a loop, playing that mistake or that problem over and over again until it’s almost bigger than it is in reality. For those of us who enjoy their imaginations, it can be a particularly troublesome aspect. How to get out of the imagining, the thinking too hard, and into action steps to try to make the problem better. Two things have been helping me lately…. this verse: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28,29b)

And this song: “Stuck in a Moment” c 2000 U2 (excerpts)

“You’ve got to get yourself together; you got stuck in that moment

And you can’t get out of it…

And if the night runs over, and if the day won’t last

And if your way should falter along the stony pass,

It’s just a moment, this time will pass.”

It will pass, and God is my rest. That’s what I need to know. Be encouraged in whatever you’re facing today and keep walking. Slainte, Lisa

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Lisa Lyons

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