This is me; little Julie Jean

"I have a story in my head that wants to be told. I have a rhythm in my heart that wants to unfold. My body dreams to dance; my spirit seems to soar. My voice sings higher than the stars. And all I want is more." - me :)

 

~introducing me~

Hey, internet world!  This is my first blog.  I'm just going to introduce myself a little bit.  My name is Julia Jean - or "Julie" Jean, JulieBug, LuEllen, Lula, Lou... and so on.  I'm a petite lady; just over 5 feet tall; but I'm not short I'm fun-sized!  I'm a romantic and a dreamer.  I have my associates of arts degree; I'm an artsy type of girl. I laugh loudly. I sing quietly. I'm shy until you get to know me. I am stubborn, dedicated, determined. I love to have fun. I express myself a lot through writing, art, and music. Some of my hobbies include crocheting, cross-stitching, painting, photography, poetry, sketching/drawing, and dabbling a little in piano and mandolin.  Don't be surprised if I share some of my art or writing on this blog. :)

I have many dreams and goals in life I hope to accomplish.  Such as, if I am ever able, I want to have a home photography studio and focus on pregnancy photos/children and baby portraits.  I also dream of making music videos and short films.  I want to someday take a vacation to Hawaii and watch the sunrise and set on the beach with my husband.  I want to travel and photograph the world. :)

I am in my late twenties and am blessed to have found the man of my dreams; the man God chose just for me - my Joseph.  We've been married just over a year now - so we're still like newlyweds. ;)  I will say I am truly truly blessed to have my husband.  He has proven in many ways to be my knight in shining armor, my protector, my love, my best friend.  I'm one lucky girl; I'm just saying...

I am Catholic; and my religion is dear to my heart.  I am a middle child from a family of 10 children and my husband is the oldest of 10, so our family is huge; and we love it!  Family means the world to us.  We are also blessed to have a beautiful group of friends whom have been very supportive and loving.  Basically, we are blessed with those around us. :)

I was born with a genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis.  I've been on oxygen continually for almost 2 years now.  I am actually in the process of stepping onto the great and mysterious road of receiving a double lung transplant.  There will be a post about that going into more detail in the near future (and several more keeping you updated), but this is just an introduction post.

Although I am a shy and sensitive person, I can also be blunt and honest.  So do not be surprised if I say exactly how I am feeling when it comes to Cystic Fibrosis and my emotions.  I will say, now, that having CF is very difficult, but this is the life God has chosen to give me; the cross I am to carry.  And I love my Lord with all my heart, soul, strength, and mind. I know in His plan I am happiest.  I have been to "hell and back again" a few times; healthwise - physically and emotionally.  However, I do trust that the Lord will never give me more than what I can handle, but sometimes I wish He didn't trust me quite so much.  ;)  Sometimes I'm like, "Really, God, really??" Haha!

Today, as I write this, I sit alone in my hospital room - other than people poking their heads in every few minutes asking if I need anything (the staff here is truly amazing); my brother (who also has CF) in the I.C.U., with my devoted mother by his side, a few floors upstairs (miss seeing their faces); and anxiously awaiting for the arrival of my husband tomorrow evening.  Yes, spending Christmas in the hospital is not ideal, but I get to spend it in the loving arms and company of my dearest; so that's good enough for me.  It's difficult being so far from family; we're scattered all over this year.  Yet, we will try and still make it a special Christmas - skyping with family and cuddling with my love.

So, basically, this is me, little Julie Jean.  I guess you'll just have to follow my blog to get to know me better.  I hope you enjoy my updates and posts.  Opening my life and heart for the reader to read and scrutinize is rather scary. I've held off writing a blog for a while, but felt it was proper timing; and I think I'll actually enjoy it.  I hope to be somewhat entertaining as I let you take a peek into the complicated, crazy, beautiful life that I live.  Here I am; I am me and that is all. :)

 Good night, sleep sweet, take care, and merry Christmas in a few days!!

 

Much loves and hugs,

              ~Julie Jean

 

p.s. Please forgive any grammar mistakes; and don't worry about spell-checking my writing.  I'm really not caring about all that too much. Hey, it's my blog!  Haha!  Teesa, this means you. ;)