Lisa Graham's Page

I'm sure if I think hard enough I could probably come up with something for each of the days I thought I missed. So I've decided that I need to start this round again.

I found a long lost friend today and we haven't stopped talking since. She was my Maid of Honor and we were very close in High School. I wish she lived closer because friends that you can pick up where you left off, just don't happen very often. Well, not in my world anyway. I've learned that she has had a pretty tough time… Continue

Today was a day where my introverted child became an extrovert. This was a difficult task for her. She always says she wishes she could be more like her sister, who is a bubbly extrovert 24/7. I told her we are who we are and we need to embrace that. That didn't go over very well, "OMG Mom!" Well anyway, I'll have to keep working on that life long lesson of loving yourself, ha.

Well, today was spirit day at school. My oldest has been voted Most Spirited every year and my youngest wanted… Continue

I wish Mom's could fix all their children's boo-boo's. I never thought I would have to live through middle school and high school all over again. This time I relive those days through my daughters. Some happy and some pretty heavy hearted times. I take their pain and their heavy hearts and I cry for them.

I sat in my car waiting for my oldest to come out of school. As she walked across the parking lot, I could see and feel the sadness that was coming my way. I took a deep breathe and… Continue

They do it on purpose...They show you all these cute, irresistable pictures of all the animals in the shelters that need help. How can you say no to that? Well, in my case, I never say no. I am a huge animal lover, especially with dogs. I have two Golden Retrievers, who are like my children and I would go to the end of the world and back for them. Anyway, I bought 5 Tennis Balls in support of our local Humane Society. It's a small give but if everyone gave a little, it would eventually add up… Continue