children — become part of Julie’s life forever. She laughingly says she really has close to 60 grandchildren! One of Julie’s greatest blessings is seeing her kids, who range in age from 21 to 40, love and serve others. She relishes getting together with her children and grandchildren several times a year and attending her grandchildren’s ball games, recitals and special events as often as possible. When she thinks back to when her children were little, she marvels in the opportunities she had to support them in pursuing their passions. “We did things I would have never pursed on our own … politics, computers, music … we had fun and varied adventures,” remembers Julie. Julie’s priority as a mom, grandma and now house parent has always been to help her loved ones fully understand their uniqueness and how well they are loved by her and by God. “Raising your family is one of the greatest things you will ever do,” said Julie. “We all need to be reminded of that because it’s easy to get distracted or overwhelmed, but taking time to talk to your child or listen or read that book — those are things that makes roots grow deep in their heart, ties them to you and gives them security.” When Julie thinks back to her 19-year-old self, she says God put the right people in her life to help her succeed. And that’s why she is determined to be that person for others. “It’s the heart of why we do what we do,” said Julie.
(ABOVE) JULIE AND HER HUSBAND, JEFF, WITH THEIR GROWN CHILDREN. (BELOW) JULIE AND JEFF DELIGHT IN THEIR GRANDCHILDREN.
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