It's All Good

The Life & Times of Lisa Brown

“. . . the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives. When the focus of our lives is on God’s plan of salvation . . . and Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives. Joy comes from and because of Him. He is the source of all joy⁠“

— Pres. Russell M. Nelson

Latest Posts

  • Fascinate-U Museum

    Last week, my friend Jeren and I decided to take our kids to the Children's Museum here in Fayetteville.  Neither of us had been, and we were pleasantly surprised with how much fun it was for them.  (And it was… Continue reading

  • Playing with the Boys

    And no, I am not talking about Derek and Eli, but Kevin and his best friend Rob.  They are so funny together and are like long lost brothers, which is why when Angela called me earlier this week to see… Continue reading

  • Where have all my readers gone?

    I know, that is a very silly question, especially since I know for a fact that some of you are reading this.  Mostly it is directed toward my family (not you, Kevin) who live very far away and never comment… Continue reading

  • Is there anything better than warm Apple Pie?

    Sunday morning, before church, I decided to make a special treat for Kevin and the family . . . my favorite Apple Pie.  Yum!  I got this from my sister Wendy and I love it, and since I  realized I… Continue reading

  • Settling in . . .

    This past month has been one long process of settling into a new home.  It has been easy, hard, fun, exhausting, and at times very lonely.  At times, I truly admit that I feel quite lost here in North Carolina,… Continue reading

  • Derek . . .

    Derek continues to greatly amuse Kevin and me.  I feel like I am constantly laughing at something he has done, whether it is using my hand and wedding ring as a blaster, or seeing him curled up on the couch… Continue reading

  • Fun with Friends and the Fourth of July

    Last weekend we took a break from our unpacking adventures and headed to Goldsboro, NC to visit Kevin's best friend Rob and his family.  We got there just in time for dinner, and the kids had a blast playing together… Continue reading

  • Piano Buddies

    I wrote this post back on the 16th of June, but never posted it because the cable for the video camera was accidentally packed.  I finally found it, so now you get to read about our piano recital adventures .… Continue reading

  • Adventures in Unpacking

    I feel as if I haven't had a moment to breathe in over two weeks, but hopefully I will soon see that light at the end of the tunnel.  Last week the packers came on Monday and Tuesday, and the… Continue reading

  • Too Many Good Byes . . .

    I am sad.  Usually I am able to completely live in denial of impending changes.  My brain gets all the organization and such done, but I don't let my heart feel it, until after the fact.  That is getting harder… Continue reading