After caregiving for and losing her 18-year-old son, Robert, with profound medical needs, Juli Henderson found hope by embracing her journey through the power of voice.
If you are a caregiver, parent, or know and love someone with a disability, I hope you find inspiration, hope, understanding, and community on my blog.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3) 4,018 days and 96,432 hours On Friday, that will be the measurement of time since Robert stepped into eternity. My heart still aches each February 6 th and longs for his life to be nurtured by mine. Each day, I lean on God’s promise to tend to the places where my heart still knows no rest. I sit quietly, not rushing my healing, letting my sorrow have its space. That space is holy and fragile. I’m tough. I k
The heart of a mom holds so much: the joy of nurturing our children, the gift of friendships that remind us of the beauty of life, and the ache of unexpected loss. I know many of you understand this part of the human symphony. It’s the evidence of living a full life.
I feel the weight of your desire to just enjoy a gentler holiday.
You may need space to find your joy in uncrowded rooms. Taking a break for yourself may seem like an indulgence but remember the season for joy is not just for the strong and healthy. The story of love comes to all of us whether we are stable, weary or spent. I want you to know that care for yourself this Christmas.
