Is there life after “No”? (part 2)

by Lisa-Jo | Dec 30, 2009 | A year of "no", Kids

Based on some of the comments and emails I received after posting about the year God told us nothing but “no” there are folks out there who wonder how the story ended. Well, it ended here This is Owosso, Michigan. Unlikeliest of destinations. Corn fields...

Is there life after “No”? (Part 1)

by Lisa-Jo | Dec 28, 2009 | A year of "no", Kids

Sometimes heading into the New Year can be intimidating. Especially when we are desperate for it to deliver. What if it doesn’t? What if God doesn’t come through? What if His answer to critical questions is just plain old “no.” I’m...

Don’t go breaking my heart

by Lisa-Jo | Dec 27, 2009 | Kids

Happy two years my Micah. Since you came screaming into the world that snowy Michigan afternoon it’s been a passionate exercise in parenting. Every single minute. I feel I may already be half way to velveteen thanks to you. I am your raggedy, chewed on,...

No such thing as a silent night

by Lisa-Jo | Dec 25, 2009 | Christmas, Kids

Having had two children It’s my opinion That that first night Was anything but silent.

Forget dinner & a movie

by Lisa-Jo | Dec 21, 2009 | Marriage, Sweetstuff

I’m browsing the footsie pajamas when he calls. “I just walked in, where are you?” He finds me melting over matching boys T-shirts that say, “Future Prince Charming.” I worry that he might make fun, but then notice he’s got a toy...