Comments on: Remembering

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:20:43 +0000

In reply to Tauni. So good to hear from you, Taun. I didn't know this song was meaningful to you too. I understand what you're saying, in my own way. I didn't know Brett as an adult, but I will always, always remember him from our childhoods. That beautiful smile and good heart of his.... xoxo

By: Tauni

Tauni — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 23:27:34 +0000

I am getting caught up in your blog posts. I used to check it more frequently but got out of the habit when you went on a hiatus. I have to respond to this post even though more than a few days later. This song came out right after Brett passed away (24 years ago 10/26). I had it on repeat multiple times per day, I wanted to remember so desperately. Remembering is a little easier now, but I want to say thank you for bringing it back into my life today. One of those songs in my life that bring me right back into the moment I first heard it and remembering sitting with my brother the night before he passed away, like it was yesterday not 24 years ago. Jared is a year older than Brett was when he died, wow. I feel like I have lived a lifetime or two in-between. Love you Jewels ~ xxoo

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 15:03:57 +0000

In reply to Peggy Johns. I know you totally understand, Peggy. And I think you express yourself with the written word beautifully! xoxo

By: Peggy Johns

Peggy Johns — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:03:50 +0000

I cannot come up with words. I completely understand. Your love, what a gift! Maybe, we are blessed to feel things so deeply. Maybe it softens us to other’s pain and grief. Maybe…. You say, what is inside me, but am not gifted or able like you. Thank you!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:07:53 +0000

In reply to Linda. Linda, thank you for your comments. Our marriage has been fraught with struggles like so many others. I don't want to give the impression like we have lived wedded bliss for 33 years! God has been the glue Who has held us together, and I see Him in my husband very clearly. It is a blessing to share our faith even now, in spite of Michael's illness. God bless you, friend! xoxo

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:00:45 +0000

Oh Julie……..Ohhhhhhh…….such beautiful sentiments in that song. Such wonderful memories you shared with a Christian husband. We all need to focus on the good memories of our loved ones & not forget as long as it is in our power do to so. Thank you for sharing your precious love story of your marriage with us. I’m blessed and encouraged knowing a marriage such as yours exists…
Praying you sense Jesus very near in the “empty hours” without Michael….
With hope & love…
L

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:49:37 +0000

In reply to Jodi Clair.

Dearest Jodi, Those words hit me too, about championing each other. I will now go and listen to Matt Redman’s song — thank you for thinking of us. Glasses are in — now do I want to brave the cold and go get them? 🙂 xoxo

By: Jodi Clair

Jodi Clair — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 23:23:55 +0000

Certainly Michael has been your champion and you his. Thought of you as I listened to Matt Redman’s “Never Once” today Julie. HARD times…yet we know…never once do we ever walk alone. Love & prayers!

P.s. I can’t wait to see your new frames!!!! And I wish I knew of a homeopathic helper for your lid condition ????