I’m a mom to only one child, so my mom experience could be very different from yours. While your issue could be finding a place where your oldest child can …
Seven | Julie
I’ve found myself a bit nostalgic lately, as I always do this time of year. I think it’s a combination of the end of the holiday festivities and the beginning …
Election Day | Julie
It’s Election Day. It’s an uncertain time for our nation. And it’s easy for us to feel hopeless. But our God is able. He is able to change hearts. He …
Fear | Julie
Years ago I saw the movie Akeelah and the Bee. The movie tells the story of a girl’s journey to reach the National Spelling Bee. And in the movie, Akeelah’s …
Crazy | Julie
“Our world is crazy.” I find myself saying that over and and over again. What is happening in our world? In our country? In our communities? And it just keeps …
Speech | Julie
I’ve spoken openly and often about my son Finn’s speech. He was a late talker, so he was in speech therapy early on. He only said “Mama,” after I bribed …
Wallflower | Julie
I am a wallflower. I am an introvert. I find social situations exhausting and sometimes even describe them as “traumatizing.” My comfort zone is at home with my family. I …