In Our Arms Blog

In Our Arms Blog Author, public speaker, and advocate supporting caregivers and championing disabilities. So this is the blog “About Me" section that I never wanted to write.

I am a wife to my husband of 40 years, Chris, and the mother of four adult children who, thankfully, support themselves in meaningful careers. I am also now a part of a very exclusive, special-invitation-only parent group that will define the rest of my life. I truly love being a wife and mother more than anything on this earth. It is exactly who I was made to be. Second to my family, teaching hun

dreds of voice students has been the greatest joy throughout my adult life. It is the reason I have offered you a song link for each blog. Music is essential for this journey. And on this journey, as each child with a disability crosses my path, my ear bends towards heaven to find hope. I know I was born to use my voice to tell their stories and strengthen our communities. This blog will introduce you to our fifth child, Robert, and reveal to you two women named Juli. Crazy, isn’t it? My “About Me” page has two lives--one before our Robert was born, and one after. You will also meet my family members who have accepted both versions of me and have chosen to share their stories. You may recognize yourself or someone you know as you read. My desire for you is that you will meet me with all of my imperfections, inadequacies, and faults and find hope for your life. Please allow me to show you how our Robert was placed divinely “In Our Arms.”

Whether you are a member of this special group or share these writings with a friend or family member who is, I would like to know your story, too. One day, I will ask you to join me in this story. Can we create together a place where stories of hope move us to courageously touch another life? I know we can. That soon coming day will showcase our collective voices and actions on our “About Us” page. God bless you as you hear my voice.

11/21/2025

To the caregivers carrying both burden and blessing: may your strength be renewed and your heart held in love.

We are grateful for you. 💜

Tag a caregiver you’re thankful for! 🫶Follow for encouragement, support and community.




We rarely share about our four living children who have walked this journey of grief alongside us. Watching them grow th...
11/19/2025

We rarely share about our four living children who have walked this journey of grief alongside us. Watching them grow through all of Robert’s challenges has been nothing short of miraculous. Like so many people who have lost a sibling, our children have grown into caring, compassionate, and understanding adults. 💜
 
November is when we acknowledge the unique and frequently overlooked grief journey experienced by those who have lost a brother or sister. Their stories remind me that while the circumstances of loss may differ, the feelings of fear, anxiety, guilt, and abandonment can be familiar everywhere for many years.
 
During upcoming holidays, I invite you to embrace siblings who carry this kind of grief. Send a gift card. Write a note. Invite them for coffee. Take them to a movie. Or simply sit and be present. Any gesture of love, no matter how small, can be impactful.
 
So go show kindness to a grieving sibling. It will touch them, and it will change you, too. 💜

Like and follow for more support and inspiration as we strive to care for each other.
 










11/14/2025

A little reminder for your heart today: joy is here, your care matters, and you’re doing enough. 💜

Follow along for more support and encouragement.











I didn’t know I was a “caregiver” for many years while caring for our son, Robert. I thought I was just his mom. I didn’...
11/12/2025

I didn’t know I was a “caregiver” for many years while caring for our son, Robert. I thought I was just his mom. I didn’t know there were millions like me!

More than 63 million Americans provide unpaid care for their loved ones with disabilities, special needs, and aging-related challenges, according to the latest statistics from AARP. Yes, if you haven’t already grasped that statistic, hold onto your hat and let’s digest it together.

Often caregivers don’t recognize they are actually doing this work. They just step in and fill the gaps but never identify themselves as unpaid family caregivers. That narrative needs to be rewritten to give room for unpaid family members to count themselves in this group and be encouraged to ask for help.
 
💟 The importance of National Family Caregivers Month is to validate the caregiver journey and advocate on their behalf for national support. I am using my voice to shout loudly to every caregiver: “I see you, I value you, and you are not alone!”
 
So this month, do more to recognize the caregivers in your community. If you see one, or you know one, or you are one, acknowledge this sacrificial position and offer grace … even to yourself.

💜 Share and follow for caregiver support, community and more!

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11/11/2025

Today Is !!

InOurArms.blog —> JuliHenderson.com

This space began as a way to share stories from the heart, and over the years it’s become something so much bigger. It’s a place where I’ve loved connecting with so many of you.

Now, as my writing journey expands, it feels right to let my website grow with me.

Today, inourarms.blog is transitioning to julihenderson.com. Don’t worry, nothing is “going away.” The love, the stories, the encouragement you’ve come to expect will stay.

The new site still uplifts caregivers and disability communities through writing rooted in legacy. My private voice studio remains a place where every voice matters.

This new webpage will also be a home for all of the things I am doing from behind-the-scenes writing, upcoming books, and my voice studio and public speaking consultation services.

Thank you for walking with me through every season, from www.inourarms.blog to
www.julihenderson.com.

💜 This next chapter is just beginning!

Please check out my new website (link in bio) and let me know what you think!











11/07/2025

✨ A beautiful free gift for everyone, especially caregivers!

To celebrate our new website, we’re sharing something special … Seasons of Grace: A Caregiver’s Coloring Journey.

We’re excited to offer our first free set of coloring pages, beautifully crafted by international lettering artist, . If you haven’t picked up coloring pencils in a while, this is your invitation to pause, and enjoy a few mindful moments of reflection, renewal, and quiet joy.

It’s free art therapy for anyone who pours themselves into the care of others.

Grab your coloring pencils, pens, or crayons, and start your journey today!

💜 Download yours free at JuliHenderson.com










10/29/2025

I am grateful for this heartfelt exchange with Eva Longoria-Bastón about the evolving needs of caregivers. It's a conversation rooted in compassion and action. Listen in to hear her insight.

Eva Longoria Baston and Christiane Garcia are co-founders of Eva's Heroes, a non-profit dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual special needs ages 14 and older. Eva’s sister, Liza, was born with an intellectual disability, and she and her mother, Ella Mireles, were present for this special event.

We gathered to celebrate our Heroes along with the caregivers who uplift them every day at their stunning Celebrity Casino Night in San Antonio. From an incredible cake and art auction, to music and dancing, every moment honored the beauty of inclusion and community. The room was filled with joy, purpose, and powerful connection.

Thank you to the Eva’s Heroes team and volunteers for your vision, dedication, and love. You made magic happen!

Join us for support & inspiration: follow 💜
What's next? Stay tuned for exciting updates!











🎃 Halloween was Robert’s Annual Day of Inclusion! Our son, Robert, LOVED Halloween! He was always eager to sit in his wh...
10/24/2025

🎃 Halloween was Robert’s Annual Day of Inclusion!
 
Our son, Robert, LOVED Halloween! He was always eager to sit in his wheelchair at the front door and see the fantastic costumes the neighbors were wearing. He was not able to go out around the neighborhood as he became more wheelchair dependent, but he loved wearing his SpongeBob SquarePants or Spider-Man costumes every year.
 
I believe trick-or-treating helped Robert connect with others. He was relatively homebound into his teenage years because of his very rare mitochondrial disease that brought with it multiple daily seizures, mental regression, muscle weakness and, ultimately, was the cause of his passing away at age eighteen. He grew progressively less social without the aid of his wheelchair, family members and nurses. Without trick-or-treating in our community, most of our neighbors would have never seen Robert or known him.

I sincerely believe he was included in our neighborhood, just like every other child, on Halloween in a magical way. It was the one day each year that he was really “seen” ... fully dressed in his costume and equally participating in the fun. It was Robert’s Annual Day of Inclusion that our family will always remember.  
 
A few years ago, I was interviewed for an article in VeryWell Family about bias against teenagers trick-or-treating and I appreciated that the author, , addressed why this activity should include children of all ages and abilities! I especially loved that she included children with disabilities in the story. It was a walk down memory lane as I reminisced about the joys of Halloween with Robert. It truly was a special time for him to connect with our community and experience so much joy!
 
He was a happy kid who clapped and bounced excitedly in his wheelchair as he waved to each guest. Looking back, I believe Robert thought every neighbor was his friend. I can confirm that Inclusion works!

🖤💜🧡 Please remember to include all abilities this Halloween!








10/16/2025

Caregiving is rarely a role to which one aspires. Most of us were suddenly introduced to our new “home office” by a precious child, young adult or seasoned loved one whom we treasured. However you come to such a place, you will encounter these three things: shock, weariness and unspeakable emotions.
 
Over the years in my caregiving journey, I became very weary. That is not news to anyone who has been a caregiver.

Our muscles ache because of the lifting, twisting, and the pace at which we move. Sometimes, it’s the kind of weariness that makes you feel dead inside, like someone dug a hole, and you just want to crawl into it … that kind of weariness.
 
With all the godly advice I could share, I know that sometimes even the best insight will not touch the unspeakable emotions swirling around in the heart of a caregiver. The silent prayers lifted by caregivers are raw and full of real anguish and questions.

Despite these questions full of doubt and exhaustion, most caregivers are compassionate humans who care for a family member’s basic needs; provide medications and companionship; and learn to assist with mobility. That’s what caregiving looks like — a daily choice to choose care for another human being first, over our own lives.
 
Caregivers: you are weary, but we are here for you. You are not alone in your darkest hours.

💜 You are the Superheroes!

Share with a superhero in your life and be sure to follow for support and community.










Take a moment for YOU.We know caregiving is full of love, but it can also be full of long days and heavy hearts. You des...
10/10/2025

Take a moment for YOU.

We know caregiving is full of love, but it can also be full of long days and heavy hearts. You deserve a pause, and a moment to breathe, reflect, and refill your cup. ☕💜

I promised you new things were coming to In Our Arms. Here’s a sneak peek of our Seasons of Grace: A Caregiver’s Coloring Journey, a series of free, three-page sets illustrated by international lettering artist and illustrator, . They offer caregivers a creative way to unwind, de-stress, and add a little joy to busy days.

Coming soon… 💜








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