tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post4060281284255821324..comments2024-01-03T05:51:20.376-06:00Comments on Life 4 Me By Me: Lions, God and turning 40Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421928919601722343noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-42555678444650598652012-04-03T10:31:56.402-05:002012-04-03T10:31:56.402-05:00Each day is what you make it. So rather it's ...Each day is what you make it. So rather it's turning 30 or 40, grab life by the horns and hold on... Milestones require stepping stones to get to them so keep it pushing and don't look back. Welcome the next day, week, month, whatever... As it is a blessing to us all. Africa is beautiful but keep in mind that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder... See life for what it is and put your mark on it. Thank you for letting me read, ~The Poet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-80127923764705562852012-01-19T19:32:56.938-06:002012-01-19T19:32:56.938-06:00Awesome story. Beats my 40th (this yr)Awesome story. Beats my 40th (this yr)Rick Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703091917685458099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-53571909101255164542011-03-05T05:59:14.130-06:002011-03-05T05:59:14.130-06:00Wonderful! I found your blog via She Writes. What ...Wonderful! I found your blog via She Writes. What an amazing trip. Happy birthday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532657035761216045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-56378549652162608162011-02-27T15:11:16.251-06:002011-02-27T15:11:16.251-06:00Ah...an experience you will never forget! The scar...Ah...an experience you will never forget! The scariest and most challenging moments are often life changing. <br /><br />I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world!monica devinehttp://monicadevine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-70489750824843419632011-02-22T20:13:46.534-06:002011-02-22T20:13:46.534-06:00Loved this post! I am preparing to travel further...Loved this post! I am preparing to travel further distance and I am preparing to leave my 40's and enter into my 50's. The milestones are big and create a rumbling inside that perhaps is similar to that low rumble that the lion emits. I am glad I read this.Lynnehttp://purewellnessliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-73152966226310847972011-02-22T13:36:19.456-06:002011-02-22T13:36:19.456-06:00Wow...what an amazing, once in a lifetime adventur...Wow...what an amazing, once in a lifetime adventure. I am so envious of this experience. I would love it!Lisahttp://www.110pounds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-37486177047121918772011-02-22T12:32:09.607-06:002011-02-22T12:32:09.607-06:00What an incredible read! A joy to witness Valerie!...What an incredible read! A joy to witness Valerie!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922760815882403820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-53231571061832241882011-02-21T23:20:15.217-06:002011-02-21T23:20:15.217-06:00What an amazing experience!!! I love the way you w...What an amazing experience!!! I love the way you write, I was holding my breath there for a while!!!<br /><br />A trip to Africa would be amazing! You should do it!!!Zarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768760695704509558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-29181029993237527472011-02-21T20:13:34.770-06:002011-02-21T20:13:34.770-06:00Oh, yes. Yes, go back. Those are the moments that ...Oh, yes. Yes, go back. Those are the moments that make life worth sticking around for, and as someone who feels most free when traveling, I completely utterly and always support others taking leaps of faith and making somethign exciting come from their days. I can't wait to hear how your planning goes... make it happen, for yourself, for your gift to your 40s! :) :)Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-77697376320151653612011-02-21T17:48:31.750-06:002011-02-21T17:48:31.750-06:00oh man. how amazing you got to experience that.
...oh man. how amazing you got to experience that. <br /><br />my trip wasn't as exotic, but i do often long to go back to Europe. I got to go to alot of places while i went to school there and it was amazing. a far cry from the midwestern small town with zero charm that i currently live in.<br /><br />of course, i'm scared to death to fly. so then there's that. hah.blunt deliveryhttp://bluntdelivery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-67574218590023601272011-02-21T13:37:47.059-06:002011-02-21T13:37:47.059-06:00Thank you guys for all the comments! Travel chang...Thank you guys for all the comments! Travel changes you, no matter where you go. <br /><br />Your kindnesses touch me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421928919601722343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-90235333463877800552011-02-21T13:25:11.043-06:002011-02-21T13:25:11.043-06:00Thanks for taking me on that journey. Seeing that ...Thanks for taking me on that journey. Seeing that I have no desire to travel outside the U.S. for fear of me getting kidnapped or something tragic like that, I will probably never visit myself. You were blessed to visit and make it safely home; and what memories. I envy you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763569920764908464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-53530265029630475752011-02-21T09:23:16.594-06:002011-02-21T09:23:16.594-06:00This is a beautiful post. I have always wanted to...This is a beautiful post. I have always wanted to travel to Africa, especially since my African literature class in college. I have a deep-rooted respect for the culture and history bound to the land. So it's really amazing to be able to read your experience.<br /><br />As unpredictable as life is, I hope you find happiness in the years you have had, peace in the incredible things you have already accomplished, and deep appreciation for this journey.<br /><br />And as far as the "known author" thing goes . . . I believe you'll get there. Your writing certainly inspires me a great deal.ladaisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348955254558187266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-9722204743222535712011-02-21T03:55:26.347-06:002011-02-21T03:55:26.347-06:00wow, what an adventure. I felt as if I was there w...wow, what an adventure. I felt as if I was there with you. The pictures are amazing.Dera Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513910913210988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-35394113772856308082011-02-21T03:31:51.324-06:002011-02-21T03:31:51.324-06:00I really enjoyed reading this - it's full of l...I really enjoyed reading this - it's full of lovely observation. And when you write your inspirational memoir, Kissing the Lion wouldn't be a bad title, would it?Deborahhttp://www.deborah-lawrenson.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199837341014147244.post-46219351699209780772011-02-21T02:00:48.756-06:002011-02-21T02:00:48.756-06:00This was SUCH an amazing recounting of your experi...This was SUCH an amazing recounting of your experiences! It sounds to me like you've accomplished quite a lot, and you should be proud!<br /><br />I too am a list maker. It's sometimes difficult to let go of our perfect ten-year plans. Nonetheless, nothing substitutes for these kinds of un-planned moments!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125517898049370436noreply@blogger.com