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By Jo Leggett Posted on August 11, 2017February 7, 2018

Life on a budget

I was talking with my friend about getting rid of toys.  She was amazed when I told her that we’d gotten rid of like half of our toys before moving … Continue reading Life on a budget

Categories: following Christ, life changes, UncategorizedTags: budget, self-care
By Jo Leggett Posted on July 26, 2017February 7, 2018

Be still!

The past several months have been intense.  Stuff in my life, really heavy things in the lives of my closest friends. Impossible, unfixable, heart-breaking stuff. Stuff that I can’t do … Continue reading Be still!

Categories: UncategorizedTags: control, heartache, trusting God
By Jo Leggett Posted on March 20, 2017February 7, 2018

Foxes have holes

When we moved to rural Indiana, I knew we were finally home.  Jon had completed his education.  We bought an amazing house that we could see our children as teenagers … Continue reading Foxes have holes

Categories: following Christ, life changes, UncategorizedTags: following Christ, life changes, security, uncertainty
By Jo Leggett Posted on February 15, 2017February 7, 2018

The Ministry of Showing Up

My Dad is my hero.  Many girls can say that, but few are given the opportunity I have had to write about it.  Recently, Daddy was nominated for a Service … Continue reading The Ministry of Showing Up

Categories: UncategorizedTags: activism, ministry
By Jo Leggett Posted on January 3, 2017January 24, 2019

Opportunity for FASHION

While on a date for our anniversary, my favorite pair of boots died.  The zipper exploded so that the beautiful leather just flopped onto the floor, making it completely non-functional. … Continue reading Opportunity for FASHION

Categories: UncategorizedTags: fashion, virtues
By Jo Leggett Posted on August 29, 2016February 7, 2018

in quietness and trust is your strength

Since my last post, we have moved to Ft. Defiance (AZ) on the Navajo reservation.  I received amazing support from my beloved friends through the summer to prepare our household … Continue reading in quietness and trust is your strength

Categories: following Christ, life changes, UncategorizedTags: loneliness, trusting God
By Jo Leggett Posted on June 18, 2016

Dreams Come True

We are preparing to move.  Jon has resigned his position in Silver City and taken a job with Indian Health Services in Ft. Defiance, AZ.  This has been a long … Continue reading Dreams Come True

Categories: dream fulfillment, following Christ, life changes, Uncategorized
By Jo Leggett Posted on February 1, 2016February 7, 2018

Being Brave

Some dear friends of mine are putting together a Women’s Conference here in Silver City (The Brave Conference, April 8-10, 2016).  The goal is to discover who God created you … Continue reading Being Brave

Categories: Brave, UncategorizedTags: bravery, faith, insignificance, obedience
By Jo Leggett Posted on December 18, 2015February 7, 2018

Promises fulfilled

  I’ve spent the last month teaching English to students from Mexico.   Teaching adults is one of my great passions.  And I guess I should say that English is … Continue reading Promises fulfilled

Categories: UncategorizedTags: God's promises, Teaching English, TESL, trusting God
By Jo Leggett Posted on October 12, 2015February 7, 2018

A Legacy of Love

Whenever a certain friend of Xander comes over, at some point she wears my Grandma Gerry’s wedding dress. This homemade, pink dress that oozes the 70s somehow made it into our … Continue reading A Legacy of Love

Categories: UncategorizedTags: contentment, feminism, grandma love, perfectionism, Proverbs 31, womanhood
By Jo Leggett Posted on August 13, 2015February 7, 2018

Selfie-Stick Shaming

At the graduation party of a friend of mine, I encountered what I had only before heard tales of: a selfie stick. With this amazing device, all of the children … Continue reading Selfie-Stick Shaming

Categories: UncategorizedTags: self-righteousness, selfie stick
By Jo Leggett Posted on June 10, 2015February 7, 2018

Popsicles Solve Problems

Cranky. Whiny. Unable to handle frustration. Bursting into overwhelming tears when falling down. Just Can’t Deal. When my kids get this way, my life gets immensely more difficult.  What is … Continue reading Popsicles Solve Problems

Categories: UncategorizedTags: crankiness, hydration, living water, popsicles

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