It is late Spring, 1983. Pete and I are elegantly dressed, walking up to the Officer's Club in Annapolis, Maryland. There is a group of young officers to our right. It is twilight time. I am walking up to the entrance of the club, and Pete is to my right, closer to the officers. With my eyes straight ahead, a scene unfolds in my peripheral vision.
One of the men says, "I'm in Love!" and pretends to faint, while his fellow comrade catches him, as gracefully as a beautifully, choreographed dance.
When we sat down at our table, Peter asked, "Did you see what those guys did out there?"
"No, who?"
"Those young officers were all walking into the club with us, and one of them said, "I'm in Love!" He fell back and his friend caught him."
"Oh really?" I was just as surprised as Peter was, as I had not really processed what I'd seen peripherally. After a brief pause, I said, "Oh, is that what happened?"
"Yeah, I couldn't believe it. He just trusted his friend to catch him as he fell. They must know each other really well."
I just kind of shrugged it off with a smile at Pete, and looked forward to a wonderful meal, and a beautiful evening of dancing.
*******
One night of our dancing really stands out in my mind. We were in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ...at a popular dance club (in 1979). Pete always wore a jacket, or a suit and tie, and I always wore an elegant cocktail dress, and of course, high heals. We were dancing to MacArthur Park, by Richard Harris. The song is more than seven minutes long, and way before the end of the song, we were the only couple dancing.
After the song, we sat down, and almost immediately, this man, kind of tall, with longish white hair appeared at our table with another round of drinks for us in his hands.
With a slight British accent he said with a real sincere, serious look on his face, "I was just sitting here drowning my sorrows, when I looked up and saw the most beautiful sight of you two dancing. I just wanted to thank you."
And he handed us our drinks, which the waiter had told him to deliver. Pete and I were really stunned by this, as the guy looked and sounded exactly like Richard Harris. We just looked at each other wide-eyed and smiled. It was fun.
Faithful Devotion-Seeking a movie Producer, and Sade's Soldier of Love and video (by Vevo) as the movie soundtrack.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
How to bless 100% of your life
Yesterday, July 26, 2010, I had a major breakthrough. I kept repeating the words I've learned from listening to David Owen Ritz. He says for most of us, 90% of our life is great, and it's only about 10% that needs work. He says to say this about that 10%.
This too is Good.
This too is God.
This too is for me.
And I DEMAND and Accept the blessing in it!
Last night as the last bit of the sun was setting, I stood on a small hill in my back yard, with my White Shepherd, Sunny. As I watched the sun go down, I said this prayer over and over again. The bright orange cloud behind the setting sun, began to take on the shape of eagle wings, taking flight. Beautiful, bright, golden-orange wings with a perfect V center, just glowing like fire.
I began to shape the words to speak to my heart, as well. I said, I demand to see the LOVE in it. Finally, I found the answer. LOVE. It always goes back to Love, as Love is the only True emotion. Love is the answer, and it was the love I have to have in myself, and unconditional love and acceptance of all. With that came the realization, like a tremendous wave sweeping me away, that this is the Love I kept singing I knew would come in Sade's wonderful, Soldier of Love.
I have read some of Sade's biography, and her interview in which she says, she was "in a cave, and just rolled out the boulder." I want to tell you, I have stepped into the flow of God, and all the boulders have been removed.
I give the Glory of my heart to God.
Thank You!
Lisa
This too is Good.
This too is God.
This too is for me.
And I DEMAND and Accept the blessing in it!
Last night as the last bit of the sun was setting, I stood on a small hill in my back yard, with my White Shepherd, Sunny. As I watched the sun go down, I said this prayer over and over again. The bright orange cloud behind the setting sun, began to take on the shape of eagle wings, taking flight. Beautiful, bright, golden-orange wings with a perfect V center, just glowing like fire.
I began to shape the words to speak to my heart, as well. I said, I demand to see the LOVE in it. Finally, I found the answer. LOVE. It always goes back to Love, as Love is the only True emotion. Love is the answer, and it was the love I have to have in myself, and unconditional love and acceptance of all. With that came the realization, like a tremendous wave sweeping me away, that this is the Love I kept singing I knew would come in Sade's wonderful, Soldier of Love.
I have read some of Sade's biography, and her interview in which she says, she was "in a cave, and just rolled out the boulder." I want to tell you, I have stepped into the flow of God, and all the boulders have been removed.
I give the Glory of my heart to God.
Thank You!
Lisa
Faith
Hello Dear Readers,
One may be a bit mislead by the title of my book being called Faithful Devotion. Please trust me, there was never an intention to be misleading. Those who have read the book, know where this title came from.
True, the book is not about Faith in the way one would normally think about it. The book, primarily is about war. It is about one man's faithful devotion to improve, protect and strengthen the freedom that is America's birthright.
However, the word faith plays a significant part in my life, as well. In Truth, all my glory, all the glory in my heart is given back to God, the source from whence it came.
I give God all the Glory that is in my heart, and that is the Truth behind all of my enthusiasm in this blog.
I once asked someone what his purpose was in life. He summed it up in one word. Forgiveness.
If I were to sum the purpose of my life into one word, it would be Faith.
The Nightingale,
Lisa
One may be a bit mislead by the title of my book being called Faithful Devotion. Please trust me, there was never an intention to be misleading. Those who have read the book, know where this title came from.
True, the book is not about Faith in the way one would normally think about it. The book, primarily is about war. It is about one man's faithful devotion to improve, protect and strengthen the freedom that is America's birthright.
However, the word faith plays a significant part in my life, as well. In Truth, all my glory, all the glory in my heart is given back to God, the source from whence it came.
I give God all the Glory that is in my heart, and that is the Truth behind all of my enthusiasm in this blog.
I once asked someone what his purpose was in life. He summed it up in one word. Forgiveness.
If I were to sum the purpose of my life into one word, it would be Faith.
The Nightingale,
Lisa
Thursday, July 22, 2010
See what others have said about Faithful Devotion
Five Stars
Faithful Devotion, June 28, 2009
This book has all the elements of a good movie. There was intrigue, passion, love and devotion.
It starts off pretty technical, with military jargon and such , but is worth hanging in there for . The characters are well developed and seem so real. The story unfolds in a simple but realistic account. It leaves you with a tender smile.
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I knew in a very rough way half your husband's story. In some circles, I suppose he was notorious, but he was much honoured in those I inhabited. We knew of him, but without knowing him. His court martial was one of the disgraces of the era, and many were delighted that it failed. I didn't of course know of the aftermath, or of you. I can't say I know the whole story now, either, but there was always that potential...with you in the lead.
Herb
Faithful Devotion, June 28, 2009
This book has all the elements of a good movie. There was intrigue, passion, love and devotion.
It starts off pretty technical, with military jargon and such , but is worth hanging in there for . The characters are well developed and seem so real. The story unfolds in a simple but realistic account. It leaves you with a tender smile.
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Was this review helpful to you?
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I knew in a very rough way half your husband's story. In some circles, I suppose he was notorious, but he was much honoured in those I inhabited. We knew of him, but without knowing him. His court martial was one of the disgraces of the era, and many were delighted that it failed. I didn't of course know of the aftermath, or of you. I can't say I know the whole story now, either, but there was always that potential...with you in the lead.
Herb
To The Queen's Health
Another letter From Captain John Fruen, to Pete. Post Korean Conflict
"First we drank to the Queen's Health, then yours..."
"First we drank to the Queen's Health, then yours..."
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Faithful Devotion movie soundtrack, Soldier of Love, by Sade video by Vevo
This song and video not only are perfect for the Faithful Devotion movie soundtrack, but they are so very personally, and intimately meaningful to me, in more ways than one could ever imagine.
Sade wears her hair exactly like I've worn mine, in all four shots of hers. The men stand with their hands on their hips, exactly like the hero, Peter, stands, in almost every picture I have of him.
I love horseback riding on the beach. Pete was a paratrooper. We loved ball room dancing...it just goes on and on, and as much as these coinsidences are uncanny, so are the words so amazingly tied to me.
Oh, and not to mention she says the words, Faith and Devotion almost in the same sentence.
See for yourself, and let me know who you think would be the best producer for the movie, on the poll to your right.
Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR5_rTCi-Bo&feature=related
Sade wears her hair exactly like I've worn mine, in all four shots of hers. The men stand with their hands on their hips, exactly like the hero, Peter, stands, in almost every picture I have of him.
I love horseback riding on the beach. Pete was a paratrooper. We loved ball room dancing...it just goes on and on, and as much as these coinsidences are uncanny, so are the words so amazingly tied to me.
Oh, and not to mention she says the words, Faith and Devotion almost in the same sentence.
See for yourself, and let me know who you think would be the best producer for the movie, on the poll to your right.
Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR5_rTCi-Bo&feature=related
Monday, July 12, 2010
Faithful Devotion a movie
Sade's Soldier of Love, with her video (by Vevo), is ideal for the movie soundtrack of Faithful Devotion. It even looks similar to the James Bond type of movie introductions. Only better.
Lisa M. Smith, Faithful Devotion author
Lisa M. Smith, Faithful Devotion author
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Faithful Devotion a movie: Watch me have an outer body orgasm on youtube
Faithful Devotion a movie: Watch me have an outer body orgasm on youtube: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Yk6Qf1U7A"
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