by Lisa-Jo | Mar 26, 2015 | Cheering for you, Family, Motherhood, No such thing as just a mom
After long days and nights and days again and at the end of long weeks I often wish I could reach through these words and give you each a medal. You there on the other side of the screen. You who yelled at your kids in the minivan this morning after they...
by Lisa-Jo | Feb 10, 2015 | Blogging, Family, No such thing as just a mom, South Africa, Take Action
It’s strange to say I fell in love with the Internet this past year, but it’s true. Deep, thankful Internet love. Me and my family? WE LOVE YOU INTERNET FRIENDS! {This is the part I totally get a little weepy…} Because since Valentine’s Day...
by Lisa-Jo | Dec 15, 2014 | Cheering for you, Family, Ordinary Glory, Our crazy little rental house
Sunday afternoons are messy at our house. And I like them that way. (If you follow me on Instagram you’ve probably noticed). We’ve usually let the weekend play around us with all its Legos and dolls and light sabers and blanket forts and left over pizza. We’ve...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 24, 2014 | Christmas, Faith, Family
By this time last year, I’d gained a little holiday weight already. Several pounds of dissatisfaction had settled onto the hips of my heart. This time of year there are so many rich lies about what you need to fill you up. The holiday season seems to be a...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 20, 2014 | Cheering for you, Family, Kids, Motherhood
When he tells me his head hurts and my stroking it doesn’t help, I know he’s sick for real and not just for sympathy. His younger brother and sister are just emerging from the fever and croup he’s headed into. It’s Saturday and the US Marine museum outing has been...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 12, 2014 | Faith, Family, Motherhood, Rabid fear of parenting
So I don’t typically write about porn around here. OK, I don’t write about porn ever. Period. Much wiser women and men have addressed it and I’m not particularly keen on the idea of stepping into a big ol’ anthill of opinions. But when...
