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Mary B's avatar

Your wedding picture is beautiful and my first thought at first glance, "those two were *made* for each other! What compadres!" . . . and I've not met you nor Jeff. But your love shines brightly, you're in it together. I love what you did with the Livestrong bracelets, too.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh Mary this made my night. Thank you so much. We are in this together and I'm so grateful.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Joyful Jules and Jeff

Both embracing the future

With a deep loving…

The wedding photo gives no hint of Jeff’s diagnosis. But it speaks volumes about loyalty, faith, commitment and love. That photo belongs as your go to screensaver ♥️‼️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Beautiful words Clark! Thank you so much. It's so true...I look at that photo now and can't believe what Jeff went through. It's one of my favorite photos of us. Thank you again. Screensaver for sure!

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Isn't it amazing how God speaks to us personally? Thank you for sharing.

Like the seven blind mice and the elephant, we all have our own limited view of God. But when we put all our experiences together, we get a more complete picture.

You bless us with a piece we didn't see before.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Claudette,

It sure is! It slipped my mind as I was writing the book. I'm so happy it resurfaced so I could write about it. Thank you Claudette for your beautiful note. I'm so lucky to know you.

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Kym Dakin's avatar

Great story and beautiful happy photo!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Kym for reading and being here with me. :) I love that photo of us.

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Amie McGraham's avatar

I love these backstories!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Amie! I'm so happy to know...I'll keep sharing as I go. :) Happy weekend.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Oh gosh, Julie, this beautiful piece of writing has given me goosepimples - I was panic-stricken at the part when your bracelet broke! And then.... peace. 'We made it. The chemotherapy worked.'

Your wedding picture shows two wonderful people with smiles that say everything. Perfect.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Rebecca for reading and your comments. :) I appreciate you! I was happy that this post nudged me to look at our wedding photos again, wonderful memories.

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Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham's avatar

I love moments like the one you described. I believe in divine timing. XO Tracy

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Tracy for your comment and I believe that too. :) I hope you and your family are doing well.

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KAREN V. BLOOM's avatar

Thank you, Julie, for sharing this. That was quite a startling moment to have. Love this pic of you and Jeff.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Mom. It was so weird to have it just split in half like it did.

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