Julie Ann Cook

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Win a Limited Edition “Preparing the Manger” Advent Calendar Collection!

Julie
November 23, 2016
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Win a Limited Edition “Preparing the Manger” Advent Calendar Collection!

Several years ago when Lifely Designs was first conceived, Lauren A. Rupar (of Lauren A. Rupar Photography) and I decided we needed an Advent Calendar that covered the whole of Advent, not just 24 days in December. After many hours of writing and editing, fighting with printers and searching for…

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advent, giveaway
Daily Life, Motherhood, Stuff

Flashback: I tried. Really, I did.

Julie
December 5, 2015
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Flashback: I tried. Really, I did.

A year ago today… I would just like to say, I tried. Really, I did.

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advent, anxiety, children, Christmas, fiat, hot cocoa, life after loss, life goes on, little things, motherhood, parades, plans
Daily Life, Grief, Motherhood

Worth Sharing: There is no Advent Police

Julie
November 24, 2015
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Worth Sharing: There is no Advent Police

When our fourth child was stillborn in early December nearly five years ago, I could not have anticipated how much I would learn from him. But John Blaise has indeed taught me. And probably one of the greatest lessons has been in learning my limits. Particularly, with the undercurrent of…

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advent, Christmas, grief, lessons, motherhood, simplicity, traditions
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