Just a step, just crossing over the threshold, leads to a new adventure. Step boldly and in faith today. Slainte, Lisa
“Life is uncharted territory. It reveals its story one moment at a time.” – Leo Buscaglia Quotes
Sometimes when I look at something that’s ahead of me, whether it’s a literal mountain hike or one of life’s other hurdles, it looks huge. Gigantuan and overwhelming. But if I can just start, just put one foot in front of the other and begin, little by little it usually gets done. And then looking back later, I realize it really was more of a hill and I shouldn’t have had the big freak out. 🙂 Here are some of our favorite hills/mountains that we have tackled. Step by step. Blessings, Lisa
“It’s not a hill, it’s a mountain, as you start out the climb…” (U2, I’ll Go Crazy, NLOTH)
Carrantuohill, County Kerry, Ireland
“And step by step, You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.” (Rich Mullins, Step by Step, The World As Best As I Can Remember)
Bray Head Trail, Valentia Island, Ireland
“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh
We found this perfect, beautiful shell on an Anguilla beach on our honeymoon twenty-five years ago. It had washed up from the clear blue sea and rested underneath a coconut tree. Although we felt bad to remove it from its idyllic home, we knew that it would bring back so many wonderful memories for years to come if we brought it back to our home. Carefully wrapping and cushioning it in our suitcase, we treated it as a precious treasure, and the shell made it home, where it remains to this day. When I hold it up to my ear, I still hear the blue seas within it, and I remember. Love, beginnings, beauty, laughter.
Have a blessed day, and if you’re by the sea, enjoy the beautiful seashells that God has made. Another gift. Slainte, Lisa
This is a reprint of an older blog about Fungi, the amazing Dingle dolphin. I saw a beautiful video of him today that I had to share with you. He has lived 30 years in Dingle Bay now, and he’s so friendly. Please take the time to watch…he will make you wonder all over again at the marvel of God’s creations. Slainte, Lisa
“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” -Helen Keller
I have days when I just go through the motions: get up, make breakfast, walk the dog, etc. I don’t see the small beautiful things that God is putting all around me to show me that He’s there, that He cares, that He loves me. But some days, I wake up and I still do all those things, but by the grace of God, He somehow awakens me to those small wonders. I feel the impulse to soar. I have that sense that God is right there beside me and that He will help me to be more like Him, little by little. We are made in the image of God, and a little of His awesome creativity has been put into each of us.
As I have gotten older, I am slowly learning not to really trust my ups and downs of emotions (this is extremely hard for me). But still, it is an amazing feeling when I do feel and sense God’s reality, that there is more to life than what I see right in front of me. And that reality is that if I love and trust Him, I will soar and fly and have strength for the road ahead.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
Slainte, Lisa
Sleep…what’s not to like? Blankets….good. Pillows….good. Total relaxation….good. 🙂 I had a great night’s sleep last night; mostly due to my hubby’s return from Africa all safe and sound. God is so good. Here are some of my favorite quotes about sleep. (I realize that talking about sleep on a Monday morning borders on cruel and unusual punishment, but hey, it will give you something to look forward to for tonight. 🙂 ) Blessings, Lisa
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” – Psalm 4:8
Finish each day before you begin the next, and interpose a solid wall of sleep between the two. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nothing cures insomnia like the realization that it’s time to get up. ~Author Unknown
If people were meant to pop out of bed, we’d all sleep in toasters. ~Author unknown
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