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 …
Someone Needs Help | Julie
“When you see someone who needs help, you help them.” For years, my husband Doug and I have told our son Finn this when we are helping the homeless. And, …
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 …
Proverbs 31…ish | Julie
I’ll be honest, when I hear a reference to Proverbs 31, I cringe. It’s a glaring reminder of all that I am not. I read it like a laundry list …
Six| Julie
My baby boy is six. SIX! I can no longer pretend that he is a baby. He is a full fledged kid. And I am so proud of the person …
Parent Teacher Conference | Julie
My son Finn is in Kindergarten and I am preparing for my first big school Parent Teacher Conference. I’m nervous. And I don’t really know why. Finn is a good …