I am Julie and this is my journal of life- a place to find sermons, life events, theological discussion, and reflection on life in general.
It was begun and continues to be a place to record all of this for me, and if you find you can relate, you are invited in.
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gut check
Read more: gut checkOriginally composed 3 Feb 2010 “It comes down to a simple gut check: You either love what you do or you don’t. Period.” Hmm. Let me just say, that many times we are unhappy because we have unrealistic expectations. Are you really unhappy with what you do, or are you unhappy with who you are…
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When a Tree Falls in Your Driveway….
Read more: When a Tree Falls in Your Driveway….Originally composed 5 March 2010. Finally~! For over a month everyone but us seemed to be getting snow. The day they said all lower 48 states got snow on the same day- we had none. Upstate got it all. So when they called for a Nor’easter to hit us I was a little excited. I…
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Make a Memory
Read more: Make a MemoryOriginally written 28 May 2010. Last night Bon Jovi sang this song… and I listened to the words as always, and felt sad as always. It was that sad joy that comes with saying goodbye but also devouring every moment left. It reminds me of so many moments in my past when I wanted one…
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the recipe I cannot write down
Read more: the recipe I cannot write downWhat is it about cooking? There is deep satisfaction in that moment of completion of a dish, when you look at it before it is eaten and think, “I made this.” You realize you did not waste your time, there is a final result and it is pleasing. Well, pleasing most of the time that…
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Brenden’s story
Read more: Brenden’s storyOur oldest child, Brenden Shea Kelly was born October 14, 1995. He came home from the hosptial on our 2nd anniversary- the 16th. When we found out we were pregnant we had come home to VA for my dad’s Army Retirement (surprised him!). I also learned that I get horrible morning sickness and that Army…
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joes journey
Read more: joes journeyForgive me from the beginning; some facts might be a little off as memory or limited conversation may have altered them- where there are corrections I will come back (if I can) and make them or comment on them below. Joe Iverson used to be our youth pastor in Tomah, Wisconsin at Gloria Dei Lutheran.…
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