Meet Krissa | MOPS Assistant Coordinator

I would like to introduce to you Krissa Lusk, our new assistant coordinator of MOPS! Krissa, can you please tell us a little bit about yourself?


My husband, Jason, I live in Eagan with our two kids, Ahriana and Caeden. Ahri is 3 ½ and completely obsessed with Disney princesses.  Caeden is 5 months old and he’s starting to find his voice..if you call a high-pitched screech a “ voice”.  I’ve been working part-time as a nail technician at Lifespa, in the Lifetime Fitness located in Lakeville, for nearly 3 years.  Jason works for Bose as an applications engineer – the same Bose known for its audio systems, however the group that Jason is in has nothing to do with audio.  Jason and I have been married for just over 7 years now and a fun little fact is that we met online!  I don’t really have any hobbies but I do enjoy working out when I find time to do it.  I also like finding fun things to do with my kids outside!  

What's been the most challenging thing about being a mom? 

Wow!  Well, as you all know, being a mom is not the easiest job in the world.  There are lot of challenges along the way but one of the biggest for me is having a husband who travels for work.  He’s been traveling since we were married, but with two young kids in the mix now it definitely brings more challenges.  I think another one that goes along with that is relying on God to guide me in my everyday parenting, and giving me the patience and everything else I may need  to raise my kids to my best ability!

Amen to that! Next, what's the best piece of advice on motherhood you're received?

LOVE your kids to the best of your ability, TELL them you love them a lot, and PRAY for them… TRUST that God is always there to help you along the way! Cherish every stage as much as you can because it goes FAST!

Is there a verse of passage of scripture that you've been encouraged by lately?

A passage of scripture that is a constant reminder for me is Romans 12:2. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Along other lines...what is your family's favorite weeknight meal? Care to share the recipe (this sounds like a good one!)? 

One recipe we like to make is Chicken Marsala:

½ cup flour

4 boneless chicken breasts(trim, salt and pepper)

3 tbs veg. oil

3 oz pancetta(chopped fine) or you can use bacon

8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced thin

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp.  tomato paste

1 ½ cups sweet marsala wine

1 ½ tbs. fresh lemon juice

3 tbs. unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces and chilled

2 tbs. minced parsley

- Set oven to 200 degrees

-Pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts to match the other ends, pat dry with paper towel, season with salt and pepper, dredge through the flour to coat and shake off any excess.

-Heat 2 tbs. of oil in skillet over med-high heat until just smoking. Add chicken and cook until light brown on both sides, transfer to oven to keep warm.

-Add remaining 1 tbs. oil to skillet and return to med-high heat, add the pancetta and mushrooms. Cook until the pancetta is crisp and the mushrooms are brown.

-Stir in the garlic and tomato paste. Cook until the tomato paste begins to brown. Stir in the marsala, simmer until reduced and slightly syrupy.

-Stir in the lemon juice. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time. Off the heat stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over  the chicken before serving

Hope you enjoy!