Thursday 10 February 2011

Roden Court

This is my R for Alphabe-Thursday, and also my explanation for a lack of strawberries over the next few days. It's half-term tomorrow- big cheer! Many tired and emotional small things here, myself included!


We're heading back to Roden Court- a little development of lovely houses opposite this gate to Tollymore Forset Park and the Mournes. It will be a No Entry Zone for work, worry and bickering. Well. Work and worry!

I blogged about it here and here when we ran away at Hallowe'en and Valentine's last year. There's a place below the Hermitage where many have left their mark along the lush, green riverside.

We'll trace our fingers over the grooves and wonder did they too lift up their eyes to the hills. When He keeps you from all harm-, watches over your life, watches over your coming and going both now and forever more- does that include watching over any damage you might do? Thought for the day from Psalm 21.

19 comments:

Simone said...

Have a lovely time!

Unknown said...

This looks like a cool place to explore.

RedTedArt said...

The grooves look fascinating!

Maggy

Elizabethd said...

I'm sure He sees damage and is sad.

La said...

A No Entry Zone for work, worry, and bickering sounds wonderful.

Pom Pom said...

Oh, I hope your time in the mountains truly refreshes your spirits. You'll have a sweet opportunity to focus on heavenly things.

Diane said...

He sees it All.
Enjoy your time in the "No Entry Zone for work and worry". I need one of those myself! ;)

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

fun take.
I am sure you enjoyed your experience with this.

cheers.

RNSANE said...

May your break from work be a special, joyful time, healing time.

storybeader said...

love travel pics... or is it that you're just someplace different than me? Like your banner too! Reminds me of embroidery...

Susan Anderson said...

Enjoy yourself.

And yes, I'm sure He sees the damage, too. I'm glad He's perfectly forgiving. (I need that.)

=)

Donnie said...

Looks like a really cool place. Have a wonderful trip.

Left-Handed Housewife said...

Have a lovely, restful, peaceful trip! All will be well!

xofrances

Su-sieee! Mac said...

Looks like a delightful No Entry Zone. Enjoy, enjoy!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

It sounds like a wonderful time will be had by all. Isn't it amazing to think that all the historic figures and even all the plain old ordinary folks over the years have read the Psalms?

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

Sounds like a well deserved break is in the works....

enjoy

Judie said...

Hope you have a great time. Thanks for the interesting post.

Pondside said...

It sounds perfect. Enjoy!

Jenny said...

What a charming place.

I am enchanted by the history of the grooves and the serenity of the space.

What a lovely stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's letter "R".

I really enjoyed this link immensely.

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