This is an interview with a mom who lost her son, Robert when he was just 18. Robert had a mitochondrial disease. Juli shares with us what she did to get through everything - from the diagnosis to his untimely passing. Juli's husband, Chris, was Active Duty Air Force; so there were times everything fell onto Juli's shoulders. What you're going to hear is an incredible story about personal reserves, the power of community, and the impact even small gestures like saying "I value you" can have on someone. 

Juli Henderson is a highly trained vocalist, respected voice teacher and owner of JH Voice Studio, physician’s wife, mother of five adult children, and newly minted grandmother. She grew up moving frequently as a military dependent but has called San Antonio, Texas home for 36 years. The In Our Arms Blog is her passion project, launching in February 2021 to share the story of Robert. As the mother of a child with disabilities who passed at the tender age of eighteen, Juli’s writings give hope to hundreds of readers, including a private Facebook group where members share resources and support. She is extending her impact by her involvement in resource projects such as her recent launch of the In Our Arms “Breathe” candle in collaboration with a purpose-driven brand, School Scents. When not writing or teaching, Juli volunteers in the community on nonprofit boards and speaks in churches and schools about her “Life unexpected".

Website: https://www.inourarms.blog/

Facebook: @InOurArmsBlog

Instagram: @inourarmsblog

Juli's interview on the Parenting With Impact Podcast (episode 41: "Raising Medically Fragile Kids") - https://youtu.be/Xh6LNa9Z9xM, you can also listen on the podcast app of your choice

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Any Baby Can - https://anybabycan.org/

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