Tag Archives: Care

HARD TIMES

By Julie | Published: July 29, 2011
It’s one of those seasons when my email/voicemail/phone/texts bring me wave after wave of news that pushes past the edge of “everything’s fine.” Some of these waves have bathed my friends with refreshing hope. Others have swamped them in struggle. A few are lapping at toes. Threatening. A baby is born; unspeakable joy. A loved [...]
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WEEKEND TRY-TO-GETAWAY

By Julie | Published: April 11, 2010
I was invited to spend this weekend with the girls and a small group of incredible women at a beautiful cabin on a rippling, sky-blue lake. I was totally spoiled. If you looked out at the lake (past the barren trees) and lifted your face to the sun, you could imagine it was a couple [...]
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DON’T YOU WISH?

By Julie | Published: March 22, 2010
A few weeks ago, a sweet little friend named Jane was playing at my house. She cut her hand, barely enough to bleed, but enough to need some tender lovin’. After we carefully applied one well-placed bandage sticker, all was well. Back to the fun and games. Don’t you really, really – REALLY – wish [...]
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BEING CARED FOR

By Julie | Published: March 18, 2010
When I had my two R-babies (ages ago!) I wasn’t in community with people who practice the art of providing a meal. I didn’t even know it was a luxury some new moms enjoy, and I got along just fine. The smallest R in the house both times was being happily fed by me, and [...]
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