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Julie Edwards Jones | Author
Photo Gallery
![]() “Mom, as a candidate in the Miss Lancaster pageant, radiating joy and dreams of a bright, happy future.” | ![]() “Mom and Dad, glowing with pride and joy, standing in front of the church after Sarah’s christening—a day filled with love, family, and boundless optimism.” | ![]() “Mom and Dad, full of hope and love, on their wedding day, surrounded by their parents.” |
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![]() “One of the few snapshots taken of me and Mom—Santa’s arrival sent me scrambling up her so fast, I broke her pearl necklace, and the pearls scattered like little snowflakes. Sarah nearby, was wide-eyed and laughing at the sweet chaos of the moment.” | ![]() “A photo capturing a lovely moment of Mom and Dad together on their wedding day.” | ![]() “Christmas morning on Selwyn Avenue, filled with excitement for the magic of the season—a glimpse of the life Mom fought so hard to preserve.” |
![]() “Another Christmas on Selwyn Avenue, where a few years have passed, in which the foundation has already begun to crack.” | ![]() “A snapshot of me on the day I received the news about my upcoming amputation— a moment that marked the beginning of a profound journey for the entire family.” | ![]() |
![]() “Me with Grandmama Emory at a special event—one of many I attended as her “plus-one” over the years.” | ![]() “Dad’s childhood home—now our family’s first place to truly call our own. A house rich with history and new beginnings as we step into this next chapter together.” | ![]() “Me, with Steven on the day I brought him home from the hospital, overwhelmed by love and the journey of motherhood ahead.” |
![]() “Me and Dad the day I married Lionel. Despite my happiness on this day, this photo captures the awkwardness between the two of us." | ![]() “Steven and Michael, finding comfort from a dear friend, navigating the emotions of saying goodbye to me on my wedding day and leaving with my mom.” | ![]() “Sarah, Emory, me, and John enjoying one of our regular “Taco Thursday” gatherings—laughing, sharing stories, and making memories over a good meal.” |
![]() “Three of Mom’s brothers, whose stories and personalities add richness to our family history.” | ![]() “A tender moment captured—Mom and Dad on one of their last outings together.” | ![]() “Mom with two of her brothers and Grandmama, marking a new beginning after leaving her Elm Street home.” |
![]() “A fleeting yet cherished moment—Mom’s radiant smile says it all as she embraces Emory during one of his brief visits before another flight takes him away.” | ![]() “One of the last family photos with all of us siblings and Mom and Dad at Elm Street, a poignant reminder of the end of an era.” | ![]() “Me and Sarah, together on her wedding day, celebrating love and new beginnings.” |
![]() “With hearts full of love, Dad walks Sarah into the church on her wedding day—a moment that beautifully reflects the unbreakable bond they have always shared.” | ![]() “Emory and Sharon, deeply in love on their wedding day, celebrating the start of a lifelong adventure. Their journey as a military family took them around the world, eventually bringing them back to the East Coast—closer to family when it mattered most.” | ![]() “Lionel with all the boys, Dean, Steven, Dwayne, Don, and Michael, his love and pride evident in this treasured family photo.” |
![]() | ![]() “Part of our family celebrating together, Tima, Dwayne, Don, Steven and Michael.” | ![]() “Me with Steven and Michael, my two sons who hold a special place in my heart, alongside the love I have for our entire blended family. These two shared this journey with me, walking with me through the challenges and triumphs that have shaped our lives together.” |
![]() “Lionel and me, captured at an event, celebrating life’s joys together as a team.” | ![]() “Me with Uncle Ed, sharing a moment of quiet understanding and familial warmth.” |
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