How to NOT have a perfect day, but definitely a better one by following these 10 rules to be happy and find success. Free printable motivational quotes too! There was a time I almost lost everything I loved. I almost lost my husband. I almost lost my sweet little baby kids including the unborn child in my womb. I almost… Read More
New Podcast for Medical Spouses and Families
Friends! I know many of you out there are just like me trying to figuring out to get through this life raising children while still enjoying marriage. It’s hard. I get it. And for many of you life is made harder by the jobs we have or the professions we choose. Certain professions come with difficult circumstances–like police officers for… Read More
Your 25 Words
If you could only say one last thing to your family in 25 words or less, what would you say? I recently heard an address given by Rosemary M. Wixom. She is a wise woman who was the President of the worldwide children’s organization for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the address, she told a true… Read More
What I Learned About Compassion After Being Hit by a Car #PrinceOfPeace
As my readers know, I was hit by an intoxicated driver while I was pregnant with my third child. {You can read more about this auto-pedestrian accident HERE} I am discussing it more today as part of the #PrinceofPeace series for Easter and I hope my story will help us all remember the power of one compassionate person. … Read More
What I Learned About Faith While Boiling Spaghetti #PrinceOfPeace
It was the hubbub of a busy Wednesday night. Soccer practice was over, a quick dinner of spaghetti was bubbling on the stove, my oldest was reading her homework aloud to me as I cooked, and my baby girl was pulling pots and pans out of the lower kitchen cupboards. My husband an was racing home from a long… Read More
6 Ways to Live a More Blissful Life
I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a life blissful today. Our Grandma died this week at age 101. Yes, you read that right, ONE HUNDRED AND ONE. And it got me thinking, did Grandma have a blissful life? Was it because she lived to 101 years of age? Or would it have been just as good if it… Read More
Because He Lives
Dear Friends, I love Spring and all of it’s warmth and promise of good things to come. But sometimes I overlook why Easter is so important and what the promise of new life really means. How grateful I am for the promise of our Savior Jesus Christ–for His goodness, His love, and His resurrection–and most of all for His always… Read More
My Accident and Miracle
My Accident and Miracle Introduction My Accident and Miracle Story – By Lisa Ann Pace Jorgensen March 6th is a weird day for me . . . at least it has been since 2007. It was the beginning of a process for me. A process of change and how I looked at life. 10 years ago I was hit by… Read More
What’s Your Miracle?
Have you ever experienced a big dose of GOOD LUCK? Or let’s go even deeper than that . . . have you ever experienced a miracle? I believe miracles come in all sizes. Some miracles are big. Some miracles are so small only those who are really paying attention will notice them. Miracles are better than luck. So today I… Read More
Always Have Hope
I don’t have anything amazing to say today. I don’t have any recipes or cool ideas. Sometimes I just don’t. But I have been thinking about HOPE. It’s beautiful to me to think of the power that HOPE can have in our lives. HOPE can change our attitude. HOPE can change our perspective. HOPE can change our choices. HOPE is… Read More
It’s Okay To Be Afraid To Die
I’m afraid of dying. I suppose most of us are in some way. It’s not the being dead part that scares me. I have a strong belief in the afterlife which brings me great peace. But I’m afraid of what I’ll leave behind. My sweet friend died this week. She was only in her 40’s. It was unexpected. She left… Read More
My Experience Dealing with a Child with Post-Traumatic Stress
I want to talk about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in children today. It is March 6th. Exactly 6 years ago today I was hit by an intoxicated driver while I was walking with my Little Son on the sidewalk. {You can read a detailed account of my accident and miracle HERE). I was 6 months pregnant at the time with Baby Girl… Read More