by Lisa-Jo | Nov 11, 2014 | Books you should read, Faith, Family
So here’s the thing – my kids are feisty. Like, they have BIG OPINIONS and they aren’t afraid to voice them. Out loud. Often in public. This is not embarrassing for me AT ALL. I have had children stand up in a crowded Panera and SING GRACE out loud...
by Lisa-Jo | Nov 10, 2014 | Cheering for you, Christmas, Family
As the twinkle lights start to go up. As recipe planning heats up. As we begin the juggling and scheduling for family trips, dinners, gifts. And BEFORE you’re overwhelmed and over it all – stop and read this. For the days we just don’t think we have...
by Lisa-Jo | Oct 17, 2014 | Faith, Family, Motherhood
My friend Lori is raising six kids, a church and a safe place for hard questions in the ‘hood. I can’t get enough of her stories. By Lori Harris: At the end of the day, we pump our bruised and battered legs from the porch swing and watch the sky pull...
by Lisa-Jo | Jun 23, 2014 | Family, Motherhood, Ordinary Glory, The ordinary extraordinary
I didn’t get around to the laundry this weekend. The boys’ hamper is overflowing. Literally. There is an assortment of super heroes all gazing up at me forlornly from the bedroom floor. There is an epic battle between the Legos raging on the run down dresser...
by Lisa-Jo | Jun 9, 2014 | Daughters, Family, Thank you dad
I don’t know a daughter who has a perfect relationship with her dad. But I don’t know any perfect people either. What I do know, is that we grow up through our ponytails, and skinned knees, prom dresses and first driving experiences the daughters of our...
by Lisa-Jo | Apr 20, 2014 | Faith, Family, Sunday
Some days when I see ugly in the world I want to counter it with beauty. I want to bury my head in piles of spring cherry blossoms and just bathe in the brand new sunshine. I want to curl up in our king size bed between two softly snoring boys and let their peace wash...
