Lea Ann Garfias - Rocking Ordinary: Holding It Together with Extraordinary Grace

As told by
Ordinary Women

Is it possible to use your life to make an extraordinary difference? Yes! Rocking Ordinary is a wonderful reminder to moms who want to know that what they do matters. Even when there are piles of laundry and bills and dishes, what you do impacts all your relationships. Lea Ann offers inspiration and wonderful advice on how to walk through the struggles and find yourself in the arms of an amazing God. What you do matters because you matter to Jesus! This is a beautiful book to read and share with a friend.

-Tricia Goyer, author of 55 books, including Prayers that Changed History

Rocking Ordinary not only addresses insecurities I feel as just a regular woman, but also challenges me to reach out of my comfort zone to others.

Sarah Andrews, an ordinary wife, adoption advocate, and homeschool mom

Lea Ann Garfias urges readers to offer their imperfect pasts and presents to God and then allow God to use them to rock their ordinary worlds.

Cindy Puhek, homeschooling mom of 6, contributing
columnist Home School Enrichment Magazine

Dont let the whimsical cover and title fool you! Rocking Ordinary reaches inside you, to those hidden places you dont discuss with other people. Lea Ann says, Me, too, and walks with you on a journey of grace and hope.

Jenny, recovering perfectionist, special needs mom, and writer, jennyherman.com

It doesnt matter who you are or where you came from if you are a woman that loves Jesus, you need to read this book.

Jackie Card, homeschooling mom of 4 and writer at oneredeemedmom.com

Lea Ann Garfias gifted teaching and storytelling abilities create a roadmap for those who know their lives count but just want help and encouragement.

Traci Matt, author of Dont Waste Your Time Homeschooling:
72 Things I Wish Id Known

When a woman realizes the truth that the Lord uses her ordinary life to make an extraordinary impact on the world around her, she gets a little braver, stands a little taller, and finds the joy again in her day-to-day calling.

Carrie Lindquist , blogger at AnEverydayMom.com

After reading this book, Im encouraged to rock my ordinary life and be a giver of grace just as Christ Jesus has given me grace.

Pattie Reitz, wife, mom, reader, writer, teacher, encourager, and friend

As a big dreamer with a budget, everyday responsibilities, and whose life does not look how she planned it to at this point, Rocking Ordinary reminded me that I am a difference maker, and I am needed exactly where I am. My new answer to How are you doing? is I am rocking ordinary!

Marie Williams, Writer gal at godpearlsandcoffee.com

This book takes the ordinary mundane reality of the mountains and valleys and brings it all crashing together. Its like sitting with your best friend over a cup of coffee and having those really good girl talks with some ugly cries that you walk away from knowing youre a better person, better prepared for all that the day brings because you both reveal that you are going through the same thing or you have.

Rebecca Brandt, homeschool mom and writer at momsmustardseeds.com

With her whimsical tone and fun anecdotes, Lea Ann masterfully challenges women to change perspective. By viewing our lives as service to God, the focus leaves our tiny selves and turns outward to the enormous world of women just like us.

Betsy Logeman, ordinary mom

Coming alongside you like a true friend, Lea Ann Garfias meets you where you are with raw honesty and shows you how an ordinary life is more extraordinary than you think.

Anne Campbell, homeschool mom of 3 and blogger at mylearningtable.com

Put down your cape, Supemom, and prepare to find Gods love and acceptance and get off the treadmill of perfectionism. Those feelings of overwhelm and burnout end here. Prepare to exhale, laugh, and enjoy Rocking Ordinary .

Trisha Mugo, author at TrishaMugo.com.

Rocking Ordinary is one of those books that needs to come with a tissue alert. It should make you laugh, cry, and nod your head in agreement, often all at the same time. Lea Ann speaks from her heart to your heart with a type of encouragement that is too seldom heard. So get out your tissue box, make yourself comfortable, and prepare to be blessed.

Catherine Jaime, retired homeschool mom of 12, current historian and author

Lea Ann Garfias reminds readers that ordinary is beautiful and is God-ordained. If you find yourself feeling less than others in your circle or on your social media feed, this book is for you.

Lynley Baker Phillips, SaveThePhillipsFamily.com

Rocking Ordinary is a true handbook for Christian women that desire friendship and community on Gods level and reminds us that we are in this thing called life together.

Alanna Thompson, jojoandjennsmom.wordpress.com

Our ordinary can be super extraordinary if we will let God lead us, and obey Him no matter what season we are in. You will learn to reach out, gain friendships, and lose the fear that has held you back.

Betty Eisenhour, farm wife, homeschool mom of 7 children,
blogging at Peace Creek on the Prairie

Rocking Ordinary reveals how YOU and I have the power to make the ordinary EXTRAORDINARY every day when we keep our heart set on God and our hands raised in praise and worship!

Audrey Elaine Wall, wife. mother. friend. Ph.D Candidate at Dallas Baptist University

Lea Anns book has in turn made me cry and laugh. Consistently touching my heart and allowing the Holy Spirit to convict me! Thank you Lea Ann for helping me to see and feel Me too!

Laurie Banman, stay at home mamma to one
amazing child and helpmeet to my loving husband

Lea Ann is an absolute breath of fresh air! So many times we as Christians think we have to be perfect and have it all together! Then when it doesnt work, we believe we have failed, which is so far from the truth! This book is so needed in todays Pinterest-perfect world.

Laura Prater, Army wife, and author at RaisingSoldiers4Christ.com

A quirky read that reminds us all to lift up our souls, reach out to others, and grow love within our families.

Diana Anderson, wife, momma, & friend, bluebirdsnest.org

This book is like sitting down with a cup of tea and a friend I didnt even realize I had been deeply missing. There is so much honesty and healing in the chapters of this book.

Debby Gerth, homeschooling mom of 3

Lea Ann wants to meet you exactly where you are, in the hustle, in the busy, in the ordinary, messy, busy, non-perfect, kids screaming, everyday life. She encourages you, loves you, and roots for you. Shes been there, done that. And knows exactly how to encourage you.

Tina Evans, wife, mom, and soon-to-be Empowerment Coach for Women

Lea Ann goes far beyond a simple list of ways to rock ordinary. Her words, along with the words of Scripture, go deep. They address the heart issues that keep us from following hard after God so that all of the daily ordinary becomes something God can use to shape us and minister His love to others.

Jennifer Janes, recovering people pleaser and
special needs homeschooling mom, jenniferajanes.com

This book will bring laughter and tears and will help make you spiritually and emotionally stronger. We are NOT alone after all!

Patricia M. Dorsey, retired school teacher

This book is for ordinary women everywhere just trying to find their extraordinary. Lea Ann shows us through her wit and with grace how allowing the light of Christ to shine through, we all can be Rocking Ordinary everyday!