Category Archives: Snapshots from Julie’s Life

“Another day, another lesson of some kind. ”


I Love Blogging But…

Jan
 13
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I used to blog every week, faithfully. What happened? Barring all excuses, the fact is, I feel that I have entered into a period of silence. And for me, silence means listening…

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Guarding Local Secrets

Aug
 3
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By the look on the face of the US Forest Service employee, you’d have thought we just demanded he hand over his firstborn. I swear, all we did was ask where to find huckleberries. But let me back up…

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Confessions from a Cross-Dresser Convention

Feb
 7
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Anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for unique people and experiences. Add to that, I’m somewhat outgoing, uninhibited, and I love to learn why people do the things they do—all traits I’m thankful were bestowed upon me from birth. They make for many exciting opportunities and life experiences. Enter Cincinnati, Ohio, 1996, when I happened upon a perfect opportunity—an annual cross-dresser convention in my hotel. Find out the juicy details…

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Happy Birthday Mom!

Jan
 9
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Today would have been my mom’s 71st birthday. I love how God designed the genetic traits to keep our parents alive in us and in our children. Until I see her again, I am thankful that mom lives on in me (and my children). I just hope none of us ends up with 52 bras like she did…

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See You Soon, Papa

Dec
 10
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While some of the world is now celebrating the annual Festival of Lights (Hanukah), many of the rest of us are grieving the loss of a great light in our lives and in our world. On December 4, 2010, a bright light and love faded from this earth when M.A. Thomas—Papa—died in his native India homeland. For those of you who know me, you know about Papa. For those of you who don’t, Papa was an adoptive father to more than 15,000 orphaned and abandoned children in India since beginning his work with orphans in the 70s. Read this tribute and please consider how you might help to continue his legacy this Christmas season…

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I Did Not Kill My Grandmother

Nov
 47
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Last Sunday, as I sat by my grandmother’s bedside only an hour before she died, it was difficult watching her labored gasps and listening to her moans as she went through the death process. Not knowing how long this “birthing canal” would last, the mercy instinct arose in my heart, wishing I could “help” along the process and put her out of her misery. As you can imagine, this led to quite a conversation in my head…

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