by Lisa-Jo | Jan 3, 2010 | A year of "no", Kids
After nearly a year in Michigan we traveled home to South Africa for a visit. We were nervous about how it would go. There was still lingering post traumatic stress from our roller coaster lows while living there. You can read about them in part 1, part 2 and part 3...
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...
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...
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,...
by Lisa-Jo | Dec 25, 2009 | Christmas, Kids
Having had two children It’s my opinion That that first night Was anything but silent.
by Lisa-Jo | Dec 18, 2009 | Family, Kids, Motherhood, Pride, Sweetstuff
UPDATED: So, after reading the comment by the Harvard Housewife I realized – duh – I don’t need no preschool play to see my little goat. I’ve got a flipcam and plenty of time on my hands since we are snowed in and completely housebound. So,...