Expecting Joy

by Janene Wolsey Baadsgaard

When LaRue Willey (fondly dubbed Sister Bishop by ward members) decides to go back to school to finish her degree, she doesn't realize just how much of an education she's in for. The mother of nine and the wife of a bishop, she knows that her plan won't be an easy one . . .

Genres: Fiction

97 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1998

About the author

Janene Baadsgaard has written extensively for over thirty years offering her readers valuable information, insight and humor about life. She is the author of hundreds of newspaper columns and features, magazine articles and over a dozen books. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University in Communications with a journalism emphasis and has taught courses in writing and literature for Utah Valley University.

She and her husband Ross are the parents of ten children and live on two acres in the country in Spanish Fork Utah. She is a full-time homemaker and believes loving God, herself, her husband, children and grandchildren is the most important thing she will ever do with her life. Her mission is to support, strengthen and uplift families beginning with her own. Her hobbies include reading, writing, singing, playing the piano/violin and gardening.

A popular speaker, thousands have heard her wit and wisdom at such events as BYU Education Week, BYU Family Expo, BYU Women's Conference, Deseret Book's Time Out for Women as well as numorous other civic and church sponsored events.

Reviews

[Danni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was funny.

[Kara · Rating 2 out of 5]

(eyeroll) for such stigma-related Mormon stereotypes. But there were times I actually laughed out loud and teared up.

"I'll have to start wearing those darn granny glasses or I won't be able to find the baby." HAHAHA.

......"cleared my throat then yelled so loud even the neighbors could hear, "Anyone who listens gets candy!" Then I reached into my pockets and rattled cellophane. Suddenly every child's eyes were on me." HAHAHA. All about the bribes as a mother.

[Mommywest · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sequel to "Sister Bishop's Christmas Miracle," this little book is another favorite of mine. Like its predecessor, it's full of great laughs, fun situations, and touching moments that will lift any mom or reader. I love the message that every child is precious, no matter how they come, and the way the author invites us all to become closer to God as we raise our families.

[Alauna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was an easy read, and put a funny spin on things that can get you down on in life.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this hilarious book!

[Natalie Ziegler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need a good laugh after watching your crazy little ones? This is an absolute must. It will have you roaring, and crying, just to know that someone is going through the same thing you are, or worse.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed at loud!

[April Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anything written by my mom get a 5 in my book!