When we or our loved ones go through something traumatic it’s hard for anyone to sleep. Hours are spent in restlessness. In the early hours just before dawn we finally give in and fall asleep. We aren’t expecting anything to…
Author: Julie Mahan
I am a Midwest girl in a Southern world, notice the funny accent. Patio dweller, police/military wife, mother, grandma and daughter of the King. Using my gift of story telling and light-hearted humor to inspire women through their hurts, habits and hang-ups.
2020 The Year of Perfect Vision
I’m quite behind in writing this but, better late than never. Being isolated from family, church and even jobs came as a total shock to everyone. It created a lot of anxiety, and depression on top of the fear that, one…
Daddy’s Girl
A starry sky twinkled above them as the summer night air softly fell around them. Spread out on a chaise lounge in the middle of the yard both wearing shorts and matching soft, white, cotton tank tops laid a little…
Family, The Struggle Is Real
It’s been a long while since I’ve written an article for my website. Honestly, I’ve been learning how to balance “all the things” pertaining to writing and being heard out there in this noisy world of social media. I finally…
Mess Up, Grow Up
I could boast, or even brag when I don’t mess up. I could even live as if I never struggled. ….but then that would be my thorn. It’s no secret… Like Paul, I have a thorn in my flesh…well two…okay,…
Peace, Love and Marriage Woes!
When I visit the patio, sometimes I am hiding out! You may ask “from what or whom are you hiding?” My response would generally be that I have had all I can handle of Hubs and marriage woes, or that…
True Joy
On a Monday after spending quality time with the Lord, on the patio I posted an inspirational message on a local women’s Facebook page. The message was about keeping the joy of our salvation even when we are in the…
Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Have you ever asked yourself this question; should I or shouldn’t I? This morning I asked myself this question as I looked out the window during a down pour, and noticed Hubs (thrown under the bus) left our water hose…