We were daughters, sisters, nieces, and friends at one time. We had dreams (big ones), and the world was our playground full of hope and endless possibilities. Driven by love, dreams, and possibilities, we reached for the stars. But then something happened (rather, a series of things) that began to change our life and view of the world; the world […]
When you inherit something from a loved one that has passed or are given something of value from a person you love, that item becomes an irreplaceable treasure. Of course, we guard that treasure with our hearts, and it holds significant meaning in our lives. But we need to be careful not to attach the love for an individual to […]
One morning I decided to videotape myself doing abdominal exercises. I stood in front of my phone and lifted my shirt, exposing my overstretched stomach. The disgust on my face must have been evident while I contracted my core and muscles and released. I continued to tape to see how long I could hold each contraction. When my son says […]
She’s not perfect. She will fall, fail, cry, and get frustrated. She’s not perfect. She will make mistakes and doubt her abilities. She’s not perfect. Though she seems to have it all together. She’s not perfect. So stop comparing your life to hers. The difference between failing and failure is that when we fail at something, we try and did […]
Growing up, I had a fiery temper and a short fuse, and because I often spoke before thinking things through, I would cause a lot of conflicts or hurt. However, I was quick to defend my position no matter the cost and never back down. My mother would say, “if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything.” But I […]
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.