by Julie Lefebure | Nov 25, 2015 | Love God
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. –William Arthur Ward I’ve kept this quote in front of me recently, and as I’ve done so, I’m finding it...
by Julie Lefebure | Sep 1, 2015 | personal journey
My husband and I hit a milestone a couple days ago. We crossed the 1,000 mile mark on our tandem bicycle for the summer. To some, that’s nothing. Some bicyclists completed that well before summer began. Others did that as they trained for RAGBRAI or another bike...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 31, 2014 | Love God, personal journey
December 31. A day I excitedly anticipate each year. A day filled with awe and thankfulness, and joy and wonder, as I pause and glance back over my shoulder of the last 364 days. I take out the photo books I’ve created through the year, and relive the priceless...
by Julie Lefebure | Dec 27, 2014 | personal journey
When I woke yesterday morning, my heart was full. We had a wonderful Christmas the day prior, and shared beautiful moments together as a family. We spent time celebrating the true meaning of Christmas the last few days with extended family and friends. It’s been...
by Julie Lefebure | Nov 29, 2014 | personal journey
I pray this week’s edition of What I Learned This Week finds you well. I also pray your Thanksgiving holiday was a blessed day. We each have much to be thankful for, don’t we? Even when life doesn’t go as planned. Even when yuck may fill our day....