I happen to love tattoos. To me, it is a beautiful art form…a tapestry of your life experience on your body. Each one of my pieces has a story behind it. When my oldest turned 18, I took him to get his first tattoo. While in the chair, he looked at me and said. “Mom…when are you getting another one, […]
Orchid growing is a hobby I fell upon by accident. Here is the story of how I discovered one of the world’s most beautiful flower. About six years ago I worked at our local church. It had been a long week and honestly month. We were in a demanding season getting ready for a large event, and I had been trying to […]
Part of My Circle. Insecurities come in many different forms. But the bottom line is that it is a deep-rooted fear we have whether rational or irrational it hinders our ability to see a circumstance Infront of us clearly. We see that circumstance through the lenses of fear. This is especially true in marriage. In marriage we are vulnerable to […]
Blending two different lives and making them one can be overwhelming. Creating new traditions that include inlaws can get a little messier. How do you form a life full of memorable practices shared with family and friends? Sharing those moments with another family that is not exactly “your own” can be difficult. Holidays can be a stressful time when you […]
After a long day of caring for other people’s kids, my kid’s in online schooling, juggling house chores, and trying to execute my “to-do” list. I was a bit of a dragon. COFFEE. I needed a VENTI hot latte with an extra shot of espresso and a dash of cinnamon. Something to relax my nerves and warm my soul. Naturally, […]
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.