Being a romance fan, there’s nothing I love more than a great love story, and usually I find those stories between the pages of a book, but this morning, I read the most moving, awesome real life tale about one of the most beautiful examples of true love there is. The friendship kind.

When Julie Jones’ best friend died, she left behind five children. Julie herself had three of her own, but that didn’t stop her from taking them on, and becoming a mother to them.

When I read this story in the Mail this morning, it moved me to tears. In fact I was sobbing practically from the first paragraph. I challenge you to read Julie’s story, without your heart breaking. (more…)