Some of the most powerful thoughts we have are memories. They can take us back to the most painful times of our life or some of the most beautiful ones. Memories serve to remind us of the places we overcame and show us how much we have grown. But most importantly, It is a reminder of all God has done for us […]
When people think of the term “rest day,” they often think of their well-needed day off from a vigorous workout or training schedule. Although that is accurate, this mama takes rest day to another level. In my book Interrupted, I refer to us moms as “super moms, running on super mom strength,” But every super mom needs a home base team to operate […]
How many times have we heard the statement, “I am too busy, I never have time, when will I have time for myself?” Speaking from experience, I was guilty of some of those statements myself. During that time in my life, I was overworked, underappreciated, burnt out, and unhappy. No good to anyone, yet I kept trying to be everything to […]
As a young girl raised in a broken home, I remember hating when my siblings would leave to their father’s house on weekends. I remember hating that my biological father wanted nothing to do with me. Although the man I call dad raised me as his own, I still felt the sting of rejection, knowing the man that should have been […]
Dear mom, Yes, you have dishes in your sink And piles of laundry to be folded. Dear mom, Yes, the kids are unruly And yes, very demanding Dear mom, The phone doesn’t stop ringing And needs are endless Dear mom, Supper may be late Your to-do list may not be done. But you haven’t failed It will all be there […]
Julie Whitley is a wife and highly driven, nonstop mother of four boys. She knows the realities of being a mom at every stage of development. She is not afraid to tell it like it is while reminding every mother there is no greater gift than love.