Princess Peace

    Years ago, when I was 4 or 5 , I was trying out to be a Rodeo Princess in our little town.  I remember being so nervous this, after all, was the most important day of my life up to this point. 
 
    My Mom could tell how nervous I was, as only a mother would know.  I was about to get on my horse and my Mom said, "Why don't you say a little prayer and put it in the hands of Jesus, He already knows the outcome." Simple advice, as I did that; a peace came over me, the contest did not seem to be such a big deal.  Now as I look back, I don't even remember if that was the year I won; I really don't think it was.  The lesson of Peace is what I have used and never forgotten.  My Mom gave me a lesson that day about walking with Jesus in everything, "Put it in his hands, do your best. He has the outcome, all will be fine."  Doing this step by step has made my life an adventurous joy to live.  
    
    In closing I come to Psalms 145:12 "Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters will be like pillars carved to adorn a palace."  NIV 
    
    My mom has been a CornerStone in my life.  I pray I can give my boys what my mom has given me.  "Yes, I need to put them in the hands of Jesus and do my best."

    Thanks Mom

        

As I start writing in this blog, I would like to explain that for time, I am going to be writing about my life, my childhood experiences and my heart.  I want you, the reader, to get to know my heart, then we will some share book reviews.  The story to follow is about my Dad and me.  Enjoy!

                 A HORSESHOER'S DAUGHTER    
    Why did I relate to the old Loretta Lynn song "Coal Miner's Daughter"?   I was a "Horseshoer's Daughter" and I could sing the song and put Horseshoer's Daughter in place of Coal Miner's Daughter.  

    I was born in the late sixties, so about 1974 was when I could really start remembering my childhood adventures.  Loretta Lyn was Proud to be a "Coal Miners Daughter" and I was "Proud to be a Horseshoer's Daughter."   Horseshoeing is like being a blacksmith or a horse farrier and it is very back breaking work.  Dad went from place to place, in the area, putting shoes on horses.  In the summer, I had the pleasure to go on adventures with him.  I was able to hold all the Beautiful Horses, while he worked.  He would talk to me to me about little things and big things such as faith in the Lord and trusting him throughout life.  I would share my childlike dreams with him and we would chatter through the job.  During the drive home, I would keep my dad awake by the constant chatter, he called me a "little chatterbox," when he was really tired.  If he was thinking and not answering I was say "ya know it Dad" until he answered and I new he was awake.  I was very Proud To Be A "Horseshoer's Daughter" because Dad took the time to love me and share precious time with me.  Thanks Dad, I didn't know, at the time, just how precious it was, but in today's culture and the speed we go, I am so thankful that you taught me perspective.  

    Time is so precious in every relationship! 

        

What is the difference between a lady from the city and a lady from the country? We each are on a mission to bring beauty to the world.  We as ladies are design to bring our gifts and talents to this world whether we are from the city or the country.  I introduce myself as a Country Lady who wants to reach out to the world and make a difference. 

Lets begin by taking a ride on my horse, back to my childhood.  When I was a little girl, I had time to take my Saturday and ride my horse the entire day.  I would go to the barn get a bucket of grain and a halter to catch my horse, "Misty."  I really connected to Misty, because she was sassy and so was I, but she was okay with me and I loved that we had that sassy-side in common.  Misty, was a special childhood friend.  Every time I rode, my Misty, she took me on adventure after adventure, sometimes we would run to the top of a hill and look across the countryside and everything was so peaceful.  I can honestly say, that horse taught me how to communicate.  She just listened, and I told her many stories that only she ever heard.  She taught me how to pray, because out on those long rides I started conversing with Jesus and realized he heard me as well.  Misty and I would pray that spring would come soon, so riding would be more fun, and of course, the freedom to ride everyday in the summer.  We would pray about all the things that a 10-year-old mind gets anxious about.  We would pray and dream about the future and what life would be like when I became a Lady, you see, I have always wanted to become a Lady.  

Now that I am grown, I still love to take a long ride on my horse, though the rides are not as often.  I have developed a very special relationship with my dear Sweet Jesus, and look forward to that relationship continuing to grow.  I hope to achieve being not only a Lady but a Country Lady, meaning I want to hang on to the simple foundation that my Misty taught me, when I was a girl.  She taught me the simple beauties of life and taught me to stop and think and pray and enjoy life.  

In closing, I look forward to sharing more with each and everyone of you.  There is a very special reason that we are able to share.  Too get to know me better please feel free to go to my website http://countryladyreviews.com  This site contains more information about me and my passions in life.   

Until next time, God Bless
Lisa