This is our first desert winter. And we’ve been cold. To be totally honest, we’ve been wondering if we missed the fine print disclosure on the marketing brochure regarding winter prep.
Apparently though, according to more seasoned inhabitants, snow in the mountains is highly unusual at the beginning of April. So, even though we live down in the palm trees, it’s been all closed-toe shoes for us since November!
Verified by our new Canadian friends, it’s been a long cold winter in the desert, eh?!
So, on a particularly warmer spring afternoon I decided to venture out for our walk in my thongs (think feet). What a beautiful spring day!
My feet were free and warm in the strong sunshine. It was wonderful until the embarrassing moment when I realized my feet had gone untended for quite some time. You know, ladies, how unattractive feet can be when we’re sorely in need of a pedicure.
But right on cue, my dear man, jumped in with one of his marital encouragements…
“It’s good to see some toe cleavage!”
He could have said a lot of things about the disrepair of my feet. He could have mentioned that I might want to keep my feet covered up until I had them tended to. But I think sensing some embarrassment on my part he chose the positive.
So, wherever you are, we hope spring is here. We encourage you to get out your thongs (think feet), and enjoy a nice walk together. Enjoy the sunshine, flowers, birds and warmer temps. And we really hope you enjoy more skin – some good toe cleavage!
I am an avid follower of Jesus. I have been since my early twenties when I met Him personally and received dramatic healing in my body and mind. After many years of marriage and raising sons into the teen years, I was challenged to explore the duplicity of my spoken faith followed up by fearful actions.
I received the challenge presented by both of my sons. They love me and so they dared to confront me with the truth. Chips off my proverbial block! I determined then {more than a decade ago} to overcome fear with faith that was more than words.
In my late 40's I made a decision to leave the desert wandering behind and set out to pursue the abundant life Jesus promised His disciples. I am a tentmaker {actually a reupholsterer} by day, which helps to support the call God has on my life to serve Him in my community. I thoroughly enjoy my work. Repairing and restoring throw-away furniture is a fulfilling creative outlet. More so, my Cheer House Repair and Restore business opens the door for me to interact with my community.
My passion is to walk so closely to Jesus that others want to know Him too. I love to introduce women to Him as we walk, talk, and work together hand in hand through everyday life. Nothing thrills me more than to watch someone fall so in love with Jesus through His word and conversation; learning to trust His heart and receive His great love!
I have been married to my dear man for over 30 rollercoaster years. We're simply thrilled that our latter days are more joyful and purposeful than our first. Together we have two - grown young men on their own journeys. Additionally, we share our home with 3 lively rescue pups.
I look forward to having you join me on this journey of faith...
Bold feet, humble heart
Psalm 131 ~
Lisa
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