

From Where I Stand
I remember the day my precious friend and In Our Arms blogger, Juli Henderson, called me in early 1996 to share some big news. “You might...
Melanie Walker
Mar 9, 20227 min read


Robert is a CHD2 Hero.
When I began sharing our family’s story over 10 years ago as a volunteer and member of the Board of Directors at Any Baby Can of San...

Juli Henderson
Mar 1, 20225 min read


K-Bye!
“I’m ready! I’m ready!” This was one of Robert’s favorite SpongeBob SquarePants quotes. He was almost always ready to watch any...

Juli Henderson
Jan 19, 20226 min read


Did I miss something?
(Journal entry 1/20/2015) So I stay up late through the night Doing dishes in the dark So I can hear him breathing Not sure who to fight...

Juli Henderson
Jan 12, 20224 min read


Things We Cannot See
I looked over at Robert’s desk one afternoon when he was around 13 years old, after his teacher called me back to his bedroom at the end...

Juli Henderson
Nov 17, 20216 min read


Candid Conversation With Simon From the UK!
When we launched this blog in February 2021, I voiced to our team a strong desire to reach beyond my comfort zone and learn more about...

Juli Henderson
Nov 10, 20216 min read


Invitations
As we begin this festive season, there will be many invitations to all sorts of spectacular parties and events. There are people and...

Juli Henderson
Oct 27, 20214 min read


My Favorite Oil Painting
Is there an item in your home that seems ordinary to others but holds deep significance for you? Sometimes, it is hard to explain to...

Juli Henderson
Oct 20, 20215 min read


My Rough Edges
(Trigger warning for photo below) Journal entry 1/23/15 So where did God go when Robert was admitted to BAMC tonight? All alone as he...

Juli Henderson
Oct 6, 20214 min read


Different
“I am different. Not less.” This quote by American scientist and autism spokesperson, Dr. Temple Grandin, hit me as I was scrolling...

Juli Henderson
Sep 29, 20216 min read