by Lisa-Jo | Sep 23, 2014 | Book Club, surprised by motherhood
“The thing is, there is no road map. No matter how many stories you’ve heard. No matter how many books you’ve read. Motherhood is like learning to walk again, and the only way to do it is by falling down a lot. Because you’re becoming someone else, and your stretched...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 19, 2014 | Book Club, Cheering for you, Motherhood, No such thing as just a mom, surprised by motherhood
My kid came and hugged me good night last night and put his nose up close to mine and peered at me through his glasses – “You’re a great mom,” he grinned up at me. A great mom. It’s funny how easy it is to believe the opposite. My...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 17, 2014 | Book Club, Daughters, Just plain hard, motherless daughter, surprised by motherhood
Our daughters will make the holy journey into womanhood whether we prepare them for it or not. And they will likely lose friends, favorite aunts, fathers and mothers along the way. Whether these core members of their DNA die, are emotionally unavailable, or up and...
by Lisa-Jo | Sep 16, 2014 | Books you should read, Daughters
I don’t want to live in a world where the Mileys, selfies and twerking videos are our heroes. I don’t want Photoshop to tell my daughter what is beautiful and what is not. I want brave to be one of her favorite accessories. So I’m always on the look...
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by Lisa-Jo | Sep 15, 2014 | Book Club, Motherhood, motherless daughter, surprised by motherhood
“Losing a mother doesn’t happen in a moment. It takes years to appreciate the impact of what’s gone.”~ Surprised by Motherhood. Welcome to week 2 of the Book Club. Here’s how it works each week: Every Monday: Discussion video posted on the blog – feel free...
