Lisa Leonard

I’ve got a big cup of Nutty Bean Coffee and the Christmas Tree lights are on. It’s the kind of day that makes me feel reflective. Thoughts about David and how he has taught me not to be so self-conscious, but just to play and laugh and dance. Thoughts about Matty and how life is so simple at three. The day is for playing and exploring and the littlest things can be the most exciting. Thoughts about Steve and how blessed and lucky I am to have married such a man. Thoughts about my sweet friends and my dear sisters and how I love to talk and connect and how they’ve touched my heart in so many ways. Thoughts about the stories you’ve shared with me about your loss and hurts and the joy you have experience through it all. I’ve jotted down some thoughts and I’ll share more later, but for now, better get back to work!

Steve has been really picking up the extra slack since I am working overtime for the next couple weeks. He is so great with the boys and pretty darn patient with me. Sorry I hung up on you earlier, babe. You didn’t deserve that! Thanks for loving our family so well and for being so supportive of the business.
Matty took this picture. Not too bad!
Such a good daddy!

and bright hope for tomorrow.
What if David gets really sick? Who will Matty be when he is grown? Will we ever pay off our school debt? Am I the mom I should be? When worry creeps in I am reminded that the Lord meets my every need. The journey is painful, but there is so much joy. This is where I live.

being silly
and making lots of jewelry. we had dinner with old friends on saturday and it was such a sweet time. check out sarah’s blog for pics. david seems to have a little bug or something because he has been extra tired and more fussy than usual.

just a reminder, the cut-off for christmas orders is 12/5. happy monday!

…then just lay down right where you are. Someone will probably come along and cover you up. It’s a good thing