by Julie Lefebure | Sep 1, 2020 | #open2020, Personal memories
Today we turn the page of our calendars to a brand new month. Welcome, September! But, before we get too far into the first day of this new month, I’m pausing for a moment to look back and reflect on August 2020. This is one month I won’t soon forget. Why?...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 25, 2020 | #open2020
Four of our farm cats had kittens early this summer. Keep in mind, 18 months ago we had 2 farm cats. But, those 2 grew to 7 last year, and this year those 7 grew to 24. Yes, you read that right… 24 cats! (I’m not the Crazy Cat Lady. Really, I’m not!)...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 19, 2020 | #open2020, Love God
Last Monday as my husband and I watched in horror the pieces of our home flying past our windows, carried by 100 mph derecho winds, I voiced out loud, “God protect us.” That’s all I could say. God protect us. For over an hour the wind blew. Trees...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 18, 2020 | #open2020, Love God
I’m updating my thinking today. I’m declaring 2020 is making you and me–all of us–stronger, better, and more resilient people. Because I’m tired of wishing 2020 was over. I’m tired of being on edge, wondering what other pandemic or...
by Julie Lefebure | Aug 17, 2020 | #open2020, Encouragement
Wow. What a week we’ve experienced here in Iowa! Last Monday, with 20 minutes of warning, a derecho (never heard this term before last week) ripped through the center of our state, leaving much damage and destruction is its wake. Unfortunately, we, along with...
by Julie Lefebure | Jul 30, 2020 | #open2020, Love God
I’ve mentioned before I pray as I walk down our dusty gravel road each morning. As I lift my eyes to the heavens and take in the beauty of the early morning sky, I can’t help but feel God’s presence surrounding me. It’s then the truth of...
