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by Lisa-Jo | May 2, 2011 | Faith, Family, South Africa, Travel
I sit and rock my baby girl. She coos and looks up at me and I’m her whole word. I wrap arms around her and right there in my embrace is everything that is fragile and strong and beautiful about being alive. The tenderness and the courage of being connected. And it’s...
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by Lisa-Jo | Apr 29, 2011 | Blogging, Callings, Five Minute Friday, Giveaways
On Fridays around these parts we have a little tradition. We throw caution (editing, revising, and worrying) to the winds and just write. Without wondering if it’s just right or not. For five minutes flat. You’re welcome to play along. The rules are easy. Write...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 28, 2011 | Motherhood, Raising Boys
As in, when I dropped my kid at preschool his teacher took one look at him and said in a panic, “but…..today is picture day!” To which I calmly responded – “Yes, I know. I also realize that Jackson is wearing the exact same outfit as...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 27, 2011 | Blogging, Uncategorized
My day job? Besides changing diapers, shuttling kids around, and trying to keep up with my laundry – it’s this. This amazing, humbling opportunity to encourage women in their every day, every where lives. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. And if you...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 25, 2011 | Blogging, Faith, Motherhood
Motherhood is the sacred ground. And sometimes it’s not enough to just take off our shoes. Sometimes we lay face down in the dirt of our own endeavors and weep to the God who gave our children to us. The same God who also takes them away. It’s sacred when...
