Inspirational
The Gift of Renewal (a promise for each of us)
During my walk this morning, I felt a sense of newness—a new beginning if you will. God was working (as He is every day), but today I could actually feel it! It was a cool morning, around freezing, and invigorating. As the sun broke over the horizon, it illuminated not just a small area but…
Redeeming the Mundane
I always look forward to family get-togethers! I realize many have strained family relationships, and my heart goes out to them. But on my side and my husband’s such gatherings are enjoyable affairs. There is laughter and practical jokes, hugs and “catch-up” conversation. And don’t forget the food! This particular reunion was the first of…
Tending His Garden
To most, it’s just a bed of weeds. To some, a waste of time. To others, a distraction from more important obligations. To me, though, “Pooh Garden” is sacred. For this is where I have pastured all of my hopes and dreams for Rachel. Sown with love. Watered with tears. Cultivated with tender smiles and…
Giving Thanks Is Not Optional
I’m not feeling very thankful today. Nothing major happened to put me in an unpleasant mood. In fact, it actually started out great, with a beautiful sunrise and a refreshing early walk. Somehow the day went downhill from there. But the cause doesn’t really matter, the fact is I just don’t feel like giving thanks…
Renouncing the Loser Mothers Club
Okay, I am a loser as a mother! No really, it’s true. I forgot my youngest son at church for the second Sunday in a row. That officially makes me a loser of a mother, right? My Defense Now, in my defense, we noticed him missing within minutes of driving off. And, it wasn’t like…
Taking the Next Step
Such a little thing but with great meaning … and Rachel did it! For more than a week we have been preparing—Lori (Rachel’s school paraprofessional) and me. We’ve been preparing for a presentation Rachel would be giving to her entire class. The kicker was that in the five years she’s had her communication device, my…
Releasing
Daniel, our firstborn, is a high school senior! Wow, does that trigger conflicting feelings. Intermingled with the excitement for what God has in store for him, is an acute sense of loss as I anticipate how our family will change with him living many hours away at college. As I reflect on his life, pictures…
More Gifts
Here are more blessings I am adding to my gratitude list: 13. Zachary with silly putty stuck in his pocket (only Zach!). 14. Children playing—just playing and laughing with no hidden agenda. 15. A hug from Rachel and an enthusiastic “mama” when I get home late. 16. An “I love you” from Joseph—every night. 17.…
Passing It On
Occasionally, I think about the kind of legacy I will leave behind when God decides it is time to take me home. Some of you may say that is morbid. Really, it is just following the Boy Scouts of America motto of “Be Prepared.” (Yes, my boys are scouts!) The fact is we all will…
Speak Up!
This past Tuesday, I attended a meeting with all of the staff that will be working with Rachel this year. That included six general education teachers, her special education teacher, three state education agency personnel, the principal, counselor, her one-to-one paraprofessional, and another paraprofessional that will be working with her at times. The reason for…
Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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