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The Way Things Look Vs. The Way Things Are

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Things aren’t always what they seem.  I heard that saying so much growing up.  Wise words with much behind them when you really think about it.  The older woman who still feels 28 inside.  The “old soul” 9 year old child who feels more comfortable around adults.  The disreputable-looking man who is quite nice and safe, but no-one will get close enough to discover that.  The polished, attractive woman who is sour and mean inside.  Here are some pictures that are not what they seem.

In this picture, I appear to have a very short body and big head. No snide comments, please! haha 🙂

My son appears much farther away than he really is.

Jesus said once, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.” (Luke 11:39)  This verse really makes me think, because I know I’ve been guilty of this sometimes in my life.  Trying to polish up the outside and make it look good, while inside I’m full of not-so-attractive thoughts.  I am so thankful that God is still working on me, and He will never give up!  🙂  Be encouraged!  Slainte, Lisa

Blarney Blog Log

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First of all, you have to say the title of this entry three times, fast:

“Blarney blog log, Blarney blog log, Blarney blog log…”

Laughing yet?  Ok, I tried.  🙂

We found this log in a play area near Blarney Castle, Ireland.  It was surprisingly hard to climb up, but as usual, my guys showed their climbing skills off to great advantage.

“Climbing is as close as we can come to flying.”    — Margaret Young, aviator and alpinist

(Yes!  I got a flying reference in!  🙂  ) May your day be blessed, whether walking, riding, climbing, or flying.

Slainte, Lisa

 

For the Love of a Good Sheep Picture

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For a person who owns no sheep, I certainly seem to be fascinated with them.  People who do own them tell me that they have their share of problems. (As do we all.)  But you have to admit, they are cute and furry, with their little plump bodies and small legs.  Hence, I have an excessive amount of sheep pictures.  Today, I am sharing two of my favorites with you.  And if you see a sheep today, baa happy.  Slainte, Lisa

Two content sheep with Joshua at Kell’s Priory

Sheep with nice haircuts

 

 

 

 

 

Castlelyons

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Castlelyons, Ireland.  Great name, but then, I’m biased as Lyons is my last name and it would be pretty amazing to have a castle or just hang out in a castle.  We found this town in County Cork, and it was the ancient hometown of the Barrymores in the 13th century.  Fun to imagine what life was like back then, probably very hard, and not much like my daydreams of knights, maidens, minstrels, etc.  But hey, a girl can dream, right? 🙂  Slainte, Lisa

My two knights

Castle Lyons Ruins, http://www.geograph.ie

Keeping the Door Open

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“Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”  – Jesus, Revelation 3:20

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” – Jesus, Matthew 7:7-8

As my family stood at this open door near Cahirciveen, there was no hindrance to our coming in or going out.  It stood open all the time.  In real life, there are many shut doors that try to stand in our way.  And the biggest one is usually the one we try to erect in our heart between ourselves and God.  But He is waiting, right on the other side of that door of pride and independence, waiting to let us know how much He loves us.  He will never leave us or forsake us, and for that, I am so thankful today.  Slainte, Lisa