I wrote a book for you.
All last year in the late nights and early mornings I got up and pulled my hair into a pony and put my glasses on and remembered my unexpected journey toward motherhood.
It was not something I ever imagined doing.
Writing a book. Or becoming a mother.
But then one morning two springs ago I was walking down Jopin street to pick Jackson up from school and I felt this book in my belly. There were colors pushing up through the cracks in the concrete side walk and the wind whispered warm for the first time in months when I felt those familiar flutters. The first flutters of new life that will stop a mom in her tracks whether the baby is her first, third or tenth.
And as I turned off Jopin and onto Lees I knew that I would write this book for you.
Most people who talk about motherhood start out by telling you how much they always wanted to be a mom. That is not my story. I was the girl whose mom died a week after she turned 18, the girl who swore off motherhood, the girl who believed her story had to be bigger than just being someone’s mother.
Today I’m the woman who believes that God doesn’t ask us to trade who we are for the label of “Mom.” Rather, he builds all the courage and calling of a lifetime into a story line big enough and rich enough to encompass kids, passion, work, creativity, and dreams that don’t end in the labor and delivery ward.
I’m also the girl who believes that Jesus saved the best till last when I finally became a mother.
But I’m just as convinced He would have loved me the same whether I ever had kids or not. It’s right there on the front dedication page of the book.
This is my broken, backwards journey from losing a mother toward becoming one.
This is my testimony that all the “how to” and “what to expect” books in the world can never truly prepare you for the sheer exhilaration, joy, and terrifying love that accompanies motherhood.
This book is a reminder that being a mom isn’t about succeeding at some parenting checklist — it’s about what motherhood prepares us for while we’re busy preparing for it; how a new identity brings new meaning for our future and new appreciation of our past; and how there is wonder to be found in the daily merry-go-round of dishes, laundry and tiny humans.
This book is the one I wish I’d had in my hands nine years ago when I was certain I was failing motherhood.
This isn’t a “how-to” book, it’s simply my “you can” story.
This is the book I wrote for me. And for you.
This book is for us.
And it comes out on April Fool’s day. Because, of course.
You can pre-order it a bunch of places. It makes me so terribly happy to be able to tell you that.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | DaySpring | Books-A-Million | CBD | LifeWay | Parable | Mardel.
{And I just realized that on Amazon you can already do that look inside thing where you can sneak a read}.
And anyone who pre-orders a copy today? I’d love to send three of you the first three chapters. I have three beautiful, bound copies. Just leave a comment letting me know you pre-ordered and I’ll choose three names and sign the Surprised by Motherhood samplers and mail them off to you. Happily.
And finally, just thank you. This book comes with a full heart to the women who read this blog and bleed their stories and failures and mothering victories into the comment box. This sisterhood that gets what it’s like to live your own wants out of life in the leftovers of the day.
Where would we be without one another to hold up the tired arms, to rub the knotted shoulders, to help fold the laundry?
You are my people.
{And I hope you love the new blog look by Contemplate Design as much as I do.
A beautiful breath of fresh air for a new year and a new book}.
Updated: Congrats to Amanda, Shelly and Chelsea who won the 3 copies of the Surprised by Motherhood sampler. They’re already on their way to you!
I preordered!!!
I think this was written for me. Your blog was written for me. I’m mom to one, and will be mom to two in a few short weeks, so your book will come out while I am on maternity leave, losing my mind, feeling sure I have it all wrong. AGAIN.
It was 100% written for you! :)
Hi Lisa-Jo,
I pre-ordered your book yesterday and look forward to receiving it in April. Thank you for sharing your talent.
I hope I am one of the lucky ones to receive the first three chapters!
The sweet cherry’s and the painted nails. Stop it.
I’m praying for you and constantly cheering you on! Your words make hearts look to Him and sing.
SO VERY Proud.
xo,
Stacey
Thank you for helping me make it to today.
Putting it on my wishlist of books to read! Not yet a mom, but now that it is becoming a real possibility, the task frightens me at times, and excites me at other times…
That’s exactly how I felt too, Zena, so I hope this book encourages you!
I stopped in the middle of reading this post to pre-order my copy! I can’t wait Lisa-Jo. You are such an inspiration to so many…thank you for sharing your story.
Oh goodness, I’m all teary here. Thank you!
I love it! Such a sweet design for the book and the blog. Three cherries for 3 kids! Nice touch! But do the kids fight over which cherry they are?
Awesome work–going to pre-order now!
Ha, not yet. But I’m sure they are capable of it.
SO SO SO happy for you, my friend. And I can’t wait to nab a copy of this! Celebrating with you, and Ted did a lovely job on the site as well. It’s very clean and fresh. Bravo! ((hugs))
Thanks for being such a generous cheerleader Kris. And yup, Ted is a magician.
YES! This is such a wonderful, wonderful book. I wept through my advance copy. Your words are a gift, friend.
YOU are a gift.
And the new blog design? Lovely. xo
Oh I love you so much Jessica Turner! #Sisters
So excited that its finally here… Preordered….
I am so grateful to have found you and writing for Five minutes have opened up so many wonderful doors for me…. its truly shaping me as who god intended me to be.
If I could hug you I would squeeze the life out of you! (I wont… but just to show you how excited I am)
if I ever make it to the US you are one person I would love to meet…. Ok I am going to stop ranting…. Phew
I would SO take that hug!
Oh friend – you KNOW I preordered this! I can’t wait to get my hands on this… to get it into my heart! So excited for this… for you… for us who will read it and share it again and again!
So proud of you!
(And girl… the new look is gorgeous! And those nails? I die.)
Thanks so much Karrilee – for cheering here for so long. And the nails? Me too!
Cheering for you everywhere I can today, mama :) And your new blog look? Peaceful. Beautiful. A place to settle in and breathe after the chaos of the day – or before the chaos begins.
Thank you for always being the encouragement I can count on!
Congrats!!! So excited for you and can’t wait to read it!
I don’t have kids, and I have been pretty adamant I never will, but this is the first book on motherhood I’d actually like to read. Thank you for writing it.
I know EXACTLY how that feels – and I hope the book lets you into my journey and lets you know you’re loved just right exactly where you are.
I have followed your blog for so long and I am thrilled about your book! I’m definitely surprised by becoming a mom (for the third time!) After my first husband I thought it would be myself, two kids and God as my family. He had different plans! Remarriage and a baby boy due in five weeks shocked and blessed me beyond my dreams. Preordered and already making a list of other mommas that I will be gifting with this book!
Bonnie!! Surprise babies! Oh glory and wonder. Thank you for coming into the story with me.
Lisa-Jo – I can not wait for this book! What a blessing this will be to so many women. Thank you for your heart for encouraging us :)
You are the loveliest of faithful encouragers. Thank you so much Katrina!
The glorious words in that book of yours? They are heaven sent — like babies are.
I feel as giddy and as breathless as when a sister births a Fresh New One!
Just — heaven sent wonder!
All the sisterhood dances with you in the holy wonder of what He has wrought!
I love you. Thank you for being the most faithful midwife to this one. There would very like not have been a book without you, Ann.
You know what I think about this book. I think I’ve gushed a gazillion words to you over the phone and into your inbox, friend. I’m just head-over-heels about Surprised by Motherhood. And I can’t wait for mamas everywhere to read it. April Fools Day will never be the same.
#foolsforChrist
You! You are the gift that keeps on giving. So honored to have your words on my book and in my inbox and anywhere else I can get ’em!!
I preordered!! This made my day to hear that you wrote a book! You are such an inspiration to mothers and Christian women that are juggling the many roles of every day life. Can wait!!
Eeeeek! Happy dance! I am cheering for you all the way from South Carolina!
So, so proud of you for writing this very necessary book! God is going to take your words and use them to bless so many people. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and read it from cover to cover!
Lisa-Jo how exciting! Congratulations on your new baby, because that’s what this is right? You’ve given birth to a message we need to hear!! I’m so sure mamas everywhere are going to be encouraged by your words :) Doing the {Happy Dance} with you!
Those late nights and early mornings, pouring out your story for all the moms? what a gift. Thank you for using the amazing talents God has given you, the way you weave words, to encourage us all. Blessed by you. Praying for this book to stir a mom revolution. Amen!
Jumping up and down with teary eyes for you today!!! It’s almost as beautiful as you are! And Zoe!!!! Oh my stars the incredible sweetness right there in that little package! So many will be blessed by your story. So many! (PS – the new design is gorgeous!!)
Thank you for the most generous, encouraging friendship, Amy.
I am SO excited about your book! Can’t wait to read it!!!!! Congrats!
I cannot wait! I pre ordered it on amazon, and I look forward to reading it. Your blog has been such a breathe if much need fresh air for me!
Lisa-Jo, I’m bubbling over with EXCITEMENT! I just preordered your book on Amazon and I can’t wait to get my hands on it! Thank you for following God’s leading and using the gift He’s given you to bless other moms who need it! You are amazing!
Patty – just humble, grateful thanks for being part of the journey.
Pre-ordered!!! Thrilled the minute I saw I had a whole book to read soon ~ can’t wait!
I preordered my Kindle book. I can’t wait. Your words have helped me be a better mom!
Can’t wait for this book!
This is incredible, I can’t wait!! I preordered – on the German amazon site.
Thank you so much for writing this book for us!
Xo,
Irina
Irina! Danke Schoen!
Oh Lisa-Jo, how beautiful and perfect positioned by God … the space, the book, your life. Praying for His words that come through you give moms the hope they need for today!
Wahoo! Celebrating with you today, LJ. So much love to you!
You are the silent partner in the amazingness of this new site. Thank YOU for grace and always a good sense of humor :)
Well, that’s the first time anyone’s every used the word “silent” to describe me in relation to anything. :) I am going to cross-stitch that quote for Ted’s office. Love you tons!
Of course I pre-ordered your book! Congratulations dear friend. Love you and can’t wait to read it with my cup of tea! One day we need to catch up. XO
Sara!! And to think you knew me on the days I swore off ever being a mom. How far we have come. I would give anything to catch up over a cup of tea with you!
So exciting! I always share your blog with new moms… now I can share your book! I preordered and can’t wait for April.
That means the world – to know my words are cheering on the brave new mamas.
Lisa-Jo, every day I read your blog and I am amazed at how much your words touch my life. I look forward to your posts every day. Now I am excited for April 1st to come so that I can read your story. I am excited to see the ways God worked in your life. Thank you so much for being willing to share it with us. And, of course, I PREORDERED IT!!!!! I can’t wait for April 1st. Even put it on my calendar so I won’t forget to look for it on my Kindle. Thank you for the chance and I REALLY hope I win a copy!!!
Thank YOU Leah – thank you for being part of this journey.
Congratulations from across the pond. New book, new look – both great! Wishing you a whole new set of readers too when the book comes out.
well wouldn’t that be lovely :) grinning here and waving back across the pond!
I’m so excited for this book! I ordered 3! One for me and 2 for my fellow mom friends.
Yeow!
I pre-ordered 2 copies! one for me and one for my amazing sister who I am so lucky to be on this motherhood Journey with. (our first babies were born a month apart).
Oh so blessed to have a sister to share the journey with!
I LOVE THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS!!! Oh, seeing one of my favorite things of DC all over your page … especially in the midst of MORE SNOW … you make my heart full.
Rejoicing in the promise of spring, new beginnings, and the sweet, sweet delight of the blossoms. YAY!
Mine is a cherry blossom love story :)
Pre-ordered- I am new to your blog and I’m loving it, want to share your book with all of the motherhood warrior friends.
Hey there Kathryn – welcome! And thank you for taking me and my words. Warrior on!
He never fails to surprise us! Glorious wonder!
I love your new site and look forward to one day reading your beautiful words bound together with hope and encouragement.
Oh, hooray!!! I ordered a copy! Your posts have always shown up in my email just on the days these first couple years of motherhood have me knocked out cold. Always so good to be reminded that I’m not the only one who finds it so hard sometimes and so happy other times. So thanks for that. <3
Not the only one by far. I promise.
Preordered and cannot wait. Your blog has been such a comfort and encouragement during this new season of life. Thank you!!!
When I saw your post for a book in my news feed this morning it absolutely made my day! I love reading your posts and blog and stories about motherhood. I pre-ordered one copy and will be ordering 2 more for my two sisters for mothers day gifts. I lost my own mother to breast cancer when I was 19 years old. And found out that I was expecting my first child two weeks later. What a blessing he was – the first nephew and grandson, helping to heal our family and giving us something to look forward to, as we dealt with the enormous loss. That was almost ten years ago and I am now expecting my third child. I just love reading about your journey through motherhood, it is inspiring. Thank You!
Oh Chelsea, rubbing tears out of my eyes. So humbly grateful to be able to part of encouraging motherless daughters – this sacred community.
Your words are always like fresh air in the morning. Your new site design is beautiful and the title of your new book just resonates… not because I never wanted to be a mom, but I was surprised at what being a mother was… and still continue to be even after 5.5 years, two rambunctious boys, full-time work and now homeschooling. I am so surprised at what God can do on a daily basis to show me more about who I am in Christ and how much I long to more like Him. Blessings on your new adventure and thanks for taking us along!
Yes! This “not because I never wanted to be a mom, but I was surprised at what being a mother was” that’s exactly why I wrote this book and exactly my own experience. I just love how universal it is!
Oh. My. Goodness! I am so excited for you and for all of the mothers out there who will be blessed with your words! I always come away from your blog posts encouraged so I can’t imagine I will feel when I read an entire book written by you! Amazing! I pre-ordered my copy this morning. :)
Oh I hope you will love it as much as I loved writing it! It comes with a full heart for the brave brave mamas who parent so ferociously!
I can not tell you how truly happy I was to read that you wrote this book! Your word are constant encouragement in my life. I just preordered from amazon and can hardly contain my excitement for April!
Thank you! I love your blog, and this made my morning. I just pre-ordered and cant wait for it to come out. Your writing style is so beautiful, and there’s always a sentence that I take with me on my day. Its so hard to go back and sift through old blogs, so I am delighted that some of my favorite quotes can be physically book marked and highlighted, then easily stored on my bedside table for when I really need them. :-)
Oh I Love hearing that. I’m so excited to share the full back story of life from South Africa to the States to motherhood.
I pre-ordered weeks ago! I hope that counts. I love the new blog design too. So fresh and springy.
Nell
It double counts!! :)
Oh, sweet Lisa-Jo, I am SO PROUD of you!! My heart is doing a happy dance for your new book! Discovering your blog, reading your words on motherhood, was a gift from God that has made me a happier and gentler mama. I know your book will be a blessing to so many. Pre-ordering now!! ((Hugs))
Many congratulations, friend! Like so many of your readers, I have always known your heart was for me. I can’t wait to read your words. :) Love love love to you.
I’m not a mum myself but I frequently pass your posts onto friends of mine who are Moms and I plan on getting copies of your book for them. So totally thrilled and excited for you.
That means a TON Makeda – thank you so much. I love knowing these words can bless any woman in any stage who reads them.
So looking forward to this book! When the look inside portion on Amazon brings tears to your eyes, you know it’ll be good! Because I too wanted to know when my firstborn would love me and wrap her arms around my neck and squeeze with all her might. And two years later, I’ve been surprised by motherhood because I’m still waiting on that sticky hug from her. If I hadn’t received it from my second child, I’d have thought you ladies made it up. Just wish this was coming out sooner; it’d be great distraction material for the hospital waiting rooms in February!
Oh, and of course I preordered! Can’t depend on pregnancy brain to remember anything!
Ahhh, may I just hang around here all the live-long day?
I just can’t get enough of you and your glorious words, friend. And your book? Well, it’s gonna set off a resounding chorus of Hallelujahs! from mamas far and wide. They will love it as much as I did, I just know it.
So thankful for you and all the ways you love mamas well. Much love always.
Come over and have tea with my immediately!!!
I’m not even a mom and I can’t wait to read this book. The first three chapters weren’t enough. Like the new look site too.
LOVE knowing this book will be arriving in South Africa the same time it does here. Treat her well for me and feel free to share her with many! :)
I preordered as a Mother’s Day gift for our daughter who is beautifully growing into her role as mother. I know your writing will be both an encouragement and witness for her.
Oh Gail I so pray that it will!
So unbelievably, indescribably, amazingly happy for you, my friend!
Remember the days when I told you….I think I want to start a blog?….
You’ve come a long way, baby! :) And you deserve it!
I pre-ordered the book! I can’t wait to read it! I felt a lot like you about motherhood, but also agree that God saved the best for last because I love being a mother to my little man. That said, it’s harder than I ever imagined and many days, your words keep me going. Thank you!
Amen to that. Harder and better than we could ever imagine.
I just pre-ordered on amazon. I usually get the digital copy of books but I opted for the actual book this time…thinking I’m going to pass it around to my friends. Can’t wait to read it…love ALL your writing…it really touches my heart.
Well that makes me all kinds of happy!
Just preordered! I cannot wait to read!!
I pre-ordered. I’m excited!
Sounds really good and similar to a lot of my emotions why I became a mother.
Preordered on B&N with my Christmas gift card :) Yay! Can’t wait to share this with all my friends! Your voice is like manna for weary mamas everywhere.
Oh I love knowing that I’m giving you a Christmas gift in April! :)
I pre-ordered a copy and I’m counting down the days ’til it arrives!! <3 the cherry blossoms and <3 you! Hoping I'm one of the ones who'll be blessed to receive the signed chapters, but knowing I'll be blessed to simply read the written words you're sharing with us in the gift of a book.
And you can come to our launch party because we’re neighbors!! April 5th. Same place as (in)RL :) Promise to sign you a copy there!
What an exciting day! Looking forward to April and adding this book to my wish list now. The new blog design is beautiful.
The news of your book made my day–I pre-ordered and am excited to read! Your words are a gift and are always a blessing to me.
When a book comes from such a deep, secret place as the one you describe here — and from a trusted woman of God, no less — I consider it a must read.
Thanks for the early mornings and late evenings. That is a sacrifice I don’t take lightly. I believe you when you say you did it for us. Thank you, Lisa Jo!
Sarah, just thank you. This book comes with so many prayers for the mamas who read it.
I love the new look. Pink is one of my very favorite colors. :)
I have pre-ordered your book and look forward to its release! Best wishes to you with it.
Of course I preordered this! I cannot wait! I am so excited for you and for those who will be blessed by reading your story and seeing the sheer glory and grace that is motherhood. You know what an inspiration you are to me. Just love you to pieces. And this blog has always been beautiful because of the words and hearts it holds but yes, Ted is a genius. Gorgeous cherry blossoms. My favorite.
You – my favorite right back.
Of course, I pre-ordered . . . I’ve secretly wished for the last couple years that you would write a book. Even if you took all your posts and put it in a book form, it would be a BEST SELLER! Lisa-Jo, I feel like I know you almost as well as my friends I see face-to-face and I want to call you my friend. I wish we could sit down and have coffee and chat like friends get to do. I am honored to be a part of your blog and your oh-so-fun IG and all your other social media sites . . . and I count my blessings that I found you when I did. I’ve written to you a couple of times when I’ve been going thru a tough time, and you have always found a way to make me feel better! You are an angel on earth. I don’t call many that, but there are a few, and you are one! God is using you in so many ways, to touch so many and I am blessed to be one of them! Thank you for taking the courage to write this book and thank you for allowing us to be a part of it.
Hugs, blessings and love being sent to you and your beautiful family –
jean
Jean! Just thank YOU for being on this journey with me.
Wow! I can’t wait to try it.
I preordered it! I am so excited to read your thoughts. I share a link to your blog multiple times a week. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you for sharing this wild motherhood journey. It’s SO great to not be doing it alone.
I preordered! Can’t wait to read it!
Lisa-Jo I’m so happy for you, standing up an cheering you on over on my side of the world. And could you have a more adorable photo to go with your book? Those fingernails are too cute. Our friend Jennifer Lee, looked me in the eyes and told me I must read this book. So, really, I must. The new website is gorgeous.
That Jennifer Lee is something special. And Zoe’s nails? Were the same color as her forehead and hair by the time she’d done giving herself a manicure:)
I preordered this. Because this is my story, too. While my peers played house, being mommies, and that was their dream, I was the one who swore off boys and pretended to have adventures and save the world. I was the loud, creative, passionate girl who didn’t fit into dresses or girl boxes – especially not the ones at church. But the creative Father who made me who I was wooed me. And in his infinite wisdom and sense of humor, He led me to my husband at age 19. I was the first among my friends to be married. To have a baby. And I had always counted on being the last or the never. And because Father also knew how especially hard it would be on my free-flying soul that eschewed cages, well, he led me to your blog. And he spoke hope to me through you and gave me courage and the courage to be aduacious and to be a mom as the woman he made me.
So basically your book is ordered. And I cannot wait to curl up during naptimes with tea and a pen and just drink it all in. I’m a bit old fashioned, so I’m excited to actually get to feel the weight of your words in my hands.
And the blog is gorgeous. The artist in me is drooling. :) Grace and peace to you, my friend!
Sarah – well met fellow warrior with big plans and little kids :) I can’t wait for you to have my book in your hand either. Books are my favorite best friends and they fill up shelves and boxes around my house and I wouldn’t trade them for all the Kindles in the world.
Cheering wildly, madly, loudly, cartwheely! I pre-ordered, ’cause I’m no fool – I know this one is going to be a keeper! Congratulations, Lisa-Jo.
You are so lovely, thank you Michelle. It’s like Christmas in Spring for bloggers – what with the amazing line up of reads.
Well done! You rock! Be encouraged and blessed today.
A thousand congratulations to you, Lisa-Jo! And kudos to you for hearing God’s voice, listening, and obeying. I know many, many moms will be blessed by your words. Heading over to pre-order it now.
P.S. I’m bummed that I didn’t have a chance to meet up with you when we were in DC (twice!) last fall. I kind of just assumed you had your hands full and didn’t want to bother you. Kate had an amazing experience for which we will always be grateful. Blessings to you and your family for the work you are doing! (And thank you!)
Always bother me! :) always
I absolutely LOVE the new design! Looking forward to the book, and seeing you in March at RGT!
I’m so excited for you and excited to read the book, Lisa-Jo! I just preordered! Your posts always speak to me as a mom and all the joy, frustration and normal-ness wrapped up in that job description! Blessings!!
So proud of you, so happy! and look at that gorgeous cover. Girl, LOVE it.
Thanks for going first :)
Pre-ordered today! So I’ll be excited the next couple days, then I’ll probably forget about this, and then in April it will be THE BEST surprise coming in the mail! So thankful to be able to support all this encouraging work you do. Sometimes this community, pointing me back to Jesus, is what keeps my head above water. <3
The best kind of April Fool’s surprised! :)
Bravo, friend. And continuing to pray you through – and for every mom who will read – or needs to read – this.
Thanks Erin. I don’t take that lightly. Thank you so much.
Preordered through Amazon. So excited for the book. I love reading your words! It gives such encouragement in my own mothering journey.
I pre-ordered for me and my sister-in-law! ❤️ I’m so happy for you, Lisa-Jo.
Just pre-ordered!
Congrats love! Just preordered for the Stitch Fix library :)
Oh my goodness, how delightfully fun. I made it into the mother ship!! :)
Giddily pre-ordered! Your blog has blessed me so much. Thank you and CONGRATS!!!! :)
Giddily grateful :)
Thank you for sharing your love and thoughts.
And having it for the Nook! I just pre-ordered my copy – yeah!
OH! MY! STARS! Thank you and congratulations! I had to go preorder on Amazon and then come read the post! Cannot wait to have this in my hands! Thank you for being my encourager each and every day! I am so excited for you! I love the new look of your blog! And those pink fingernails? And the book cover? YES! YES! YES!
I am cheering you on and praying for you. I look forward to reading these sweet words of hope, humor, and the honest holiness of mothering. I was blessed to be able to order a copy today and you know I will be praying for you my Cherry Blossom Friend! {BIG HUGS}
I preordered! Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage us fellow moms who have no idea how to do this thing called motherhood! You are an inspiration!
I’m pre-ordering 5, one for me and one for each of my sisters! Not a mama myself, partly because I feel…a wildly depressing mix of emotions and fear about it; I guess that’s the way to describe it.
Love your writing. And beautiful new blog face, btw :)
So, so excited for you, friend!! I’m so looking forward to this and can’t wait to share your gift of encouragement with other mamas. Congratulations!
A beautiful cover…. Looking forward to reading your beautiful story.
Love the new blog look. YAY! I am so excited for your new book release. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us (this next-gen mama heart included).
I am so thrilled to meet your new “baby.” May the fruits of this labor be equally as rewarding as motherhood has been thus far….”
I preordered at Amazon – 2 copies – one for me and one for my best friend. Already ready to share….
Hey Cuz I am just tearful with pride at you and this beautiful book you have put together. I will definitely be ordering and reading and remembering and celebrating the journey you have been on. Love you so very much. Kim
How exciting!!!! Can’t wait to read it :) I love your honest heart when it comes to motherhood- it makes me happy!
Congratulations! I am sure it will be amazing.
Love the new look, excited for the book. I am so very happy for you Lisa Jo. WELL deserved. All of it!
The new look is great and I know I’ve said it before but congratulations! I can’t wait to read it!
So excited for this! I’m looking forward to reaing it as soon as I can. :)
Oh Lisa Jo…just getting back from a week-long trip, and look what my eyes get to see! Cherry blossoms, beauty, and the gift of your words. I am cheering for you wildly and how your message will move hearts of mamas everywhere they’re read. I can. not. wait. to read them. I adore you and give thanks for your willingness to be used and to offer this gift to the world. I know it did not come without much hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. Sending so SO much love to you…xo
PS…and what a MARVELOUS job Ted has done again! Just lovely :)
THANK YOU for persevering and sharing with the body of Christ the gifts that God has given you!
No small thing! God loves to stretch us into who He made us to be — I have found it to be painful, exhausting, wonderful, and stunningly beautiful! YOU are amazing, Lisa-Jo! :)
Awesome. Just so happy for you! God is glorified!
Love the new blog design, too! Ted and Annie are the best!
Hello! I am only into the first few chapters and have already laughed and cried. It’s so nice to feel a commonality of motherhood. I don’t know why, but it’s so easy to forget that I’m not in this alone! Thank you for writing this book! I know what a big job that is, especially with having little ones running around. So thank you for serving your fellow mama with your heart and the story God has graciously given you.
Love,
Natalie Falls