by Julie Lefebure | Oct 3, 2013 | family, friends, grieving, me
This morning I received a heavy-hearted text from my good friend, Karen. She said goodbye to her dad thismorning around 10am. He went home to be with Jesus. I know how real her pain is. I understand there’s nothing that can heal that open wound except God,...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 18, 2013 | family, grieving
I just finished reading an online obituary of a thirteen year old who lived in a neighboring town.My heart aches. I didn’t know this young man, but I understand my Godson, Bennett and niece, Angie were classmates of his. Bennett must also have played football...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 7, 2013 | family, grieving
My father was a pretty incredible man. I knew that as a young adult, but as I’ve matured, I’ve been brought to that reality more and more. There really was no one like him, nor will there ever be. He passed away fourteen years ago today. And on this day, I...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 16, 2012 | Christmas, family, grieving, Jesus, memories
It was six years ago. I spent the late afternoon/early evening hours of December 15 next to Mom’s ICU hospital bed talking with her. She was concerned about “where we were going to have Christmas.” I remember suggesting to her we’d “have...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 7, 2012 | family, grieving, memories
I love my dad.There was never another man like my dad, nor will there ever be.Thirteen years ago today, my dad passed away. Up until that point, I had never experienced such a heart-wrenching day in my life. My life changed in the hospital that evening, as we were...
by Julie Lefebure | Jul 15, 2012 | family, God's blessings, grieving, me, thankfulness
My mind is spinning tonight…We buried my friend Marge today. It was a packed and beautiful service. There I saw so many people from my past from my hometown. People I haven’t seen for years. People whom I was blessed to see and have conversations with....
