Motherhood is hard! Thankfully, there's people like Lisa-Jo who encourage desperate mamas before dirty diapers send them into a pit of despair. Her words can awaken even the most sleep-deprived soul. On Tuesday, mamas everywhere will have a chance to get their hands on her book Surprised By Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected About Being A Mom. I've had the privilege of reading the first three chapters. I'm itching for more. I'm patiently waiting for the UPS truck to deliver my copy of Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Joy}
I look into the rearview mirror and joy greets me. Powdered sugar donut crumbs lost in a bed head wilderness. Traces of his sweet breakfast remain on his full, kissable lips. Lightening McQueen keeps his feet warm and he lets out a roar. That's what Henry Hugglemonster says, after all. It's these little moments that bring the most joy. There is greatness in the mundane, if only you take the time to look for it. That's why I count the gifts. A small reminder of the joy Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Crowd}
I started the list January 1st. I've counted 247 gifts. I'll keep listing them out one by one until I reach one thousand. Writing down gifts crowds out darkness and depression. It keeps my focus on the One who has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams. I want gratitude to crowd out any ungratefulness in my heart. Each gift a symbol of His grace. #221 Witnessing the sun bursting through clouds from the airplane window. #226 A vibrant red bird - a speck of glory in the pines. #234 Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Willing}
Most Fridays I end up distracted by a toddler and it takes longer than five minutes to write my Five Minute Friday post. But today I really only have five minutes. I've got to get to the airport. I'll fly across several states and meet up with 450 adoptive mamas for the Created for Care Retreat. I'm thankful my husband is willing to be on Daddy Duty this weekend. I'm thankful that adoption is part of our story. I'm praying that Jesus meets me in the south this weekend and fills me up Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {CHOOSE}
The small choices you make as a mother matter. You may feel invisible; like nobody appreciates the things you do over and over and over. But the choices you make, the minute-by-minute decision to put your kids first, that doesn't go unnoticed. God sees. He knows how hard the job can be. When you choose to laugh at the water he spilled all over the floor (again) instead of cry. When you choose to watch Henry Hugglemonster with him instead of the episode of Grey's Continue Reading