Being the wife of a police officer has it’s challenges. One of those challenges is watching him harden over the past 22 years of service, and there not being much I can do about it. As an officer Hubs doesn’t often,…
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.
Living Free
Freedom is for everyone. It’s for the he teenager about to take his first toke, the girl about to give up her virtue, the teacher who flirts, the mom who holds in her anger, the dad who hides in his…
Fresh Air, Fresh Hope
The day dawns early on the patio. Frosted grass catches the soft light creating a refreshing sight. No time to linger in the frosty mornings. Just enough time to take in a few refreshing breaths, offer up praise and gratitude, then grab Jesus…
New September Winner
No reply from the email subscriber who won the Sept drawing…..so today I drew another subscribers email…..and the winner is….Amy A. from Fort Smith, AR!! Way to go girl! Thank you so much for subscribing, and reading From The Patio!
Put Your Hands Up
We are wise to follow a command from a person with authority as the results will benefit us. One command that comes to mind is when an officer of the law states “Put your hands up”. Now I have never…
I Wish I Had More _______.
Just as the day has begun to dawn. She jumps from her bed, stands at her closet door, undecided and unable to concentrate she grabs whatever is less wrinkled and throws it on. Scrambling out the door, with make-up bag…
Working With Your Eyes Closed
Walking out this morning into crisp air, brilliant stars, and a slice of moon. Heading for an MRI before the sun awakes. Waiting room is already full. I have an overwhelming gratitude for these medical folks, they barely have their…
Patio Prayer Requests
Take a break with me. The rain has left and the sun is willingly warming my soul. As I sit in the lounge my prayers are lifting to heaven on the clouds. I’m praying for you at this very moment.…