| One of the greatest gifts that God has given me is the gift of music. I love all kinds. I've written several songs. I love to write songs for Him, but I also love to write your "ordinary ol' love songs"-which I have written many of, too. Scroll below for a few of my songs (lyrics)! |
| When I'm not playing my guitar, I'm working with the deaf as an Interpreter, certified by TCDHH. I love my work! I work mostly in the Lubbock area doing community interpreting and I also sub for interpreters in the Lubbock Independent School District. It's great to be back there again! 11 years ago, I attended college at the SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (or SWCID, for short, pronounced "swid") in Big Spring, TX. It was an awesome experience, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in becoming an interpreter. You are submerged into the deaf culture, lifestyle, and language! For more info, click on |
| Music is basically in my genes! My dad, Arnie Monroe, currently resides in Santa Maria, CA where he is a professional trumpet player, and plays regularly in jazz and big bands. His band can often be seen live at various places around mid-coast California.) My dad was a member of the Churck Cabot band back in the late 50's, and 60's, recording several big band albums. Music is a big part of my background, which I have proudly passed on to my boys! It was great to be back in my homestate of California, but even more wonderful spending time with my father,and watching my son play trumpet with him! While in Nashville, Vance just picked up the Mandolin for the 1st time and began jamming during one of my songs in the session...so we left it in the song!! It was great! Here he is on the couch in the studiochecking out the electric guitar while Zachary had "fun" with the mic and sound effects! |
| In between interpreting and playing my guitar, I love to grab my Nikon and drive out in the country! Photography has been a hobby of mine since the early 90s. Some of my pics can be seen on our frist page of our home page, as well as this page. |
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| I miss you by Julia Stephens I miss you, your laugh, your smile The way you let me know You'ld never let me go I miss you, words of truth and love That made me stop and see You meant so much to me Since you've been gone I've had an emptiness in my life That only God Himself can fill But still sometimes I cry I see you, still in your room Knowing what to say To brighten up my day I see you, Still in my heart A friend like no other I miss you, Mother. For my mom 3/6/33-10/13/98 copywrite 2000 |
| The most said quote in the Word of God: "With God, ALL things are possible!" I believe this 100 %! It's not written "all things, except..."-yet ALL things!!!!! It's that awesome! |
| You're Beautiful Julia Stephens You're beautiful in all you do One of God's finest, that's you And when you touch my hand I can't believe Someone so beautiful is here with me You're beautiful words can't explain Like a moonlit sky-a soft spring rain The sun that sets for the night; the stars that ever glow More beautiful than anyone I know More than just your eyes More than just your smile Something deep inside-I've seen for just awhile You're beautiful-one of a kind Someone like you is so hard to find Never will there be another quiet like you You're beautiful, I love you You're beautiful, I love you for a friend, July 2000 copywrite 2000 |
| I've Loved You Julia Stephens ll care for you; nurture you Bring you back to my arms I'll give you my heart I'll carry you; pray for you Always be by your side My love will never die My love, please know how strong My love is The width, length, depth, and height of my love Let me call you mine I'll cry with you; stay with you Never leave nor forsake you I've loved you all along What Jesus would say to all of us! copywrite Jan 2001 |
| My brother-n-law, who recently relocated to Austin with his lovely wife and daughter , used to own a music studio in Nashville, TN--where they resided, Pollydog Records. One summer I was privileged to be able to go into the studio to cut a mini-6 song cd of some songs I've written. It was a great experience!!!! To listen to a couple, go to www.myspace.com/juliemonroestephens. |
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| Hold Me Close by Julia Stephens It's Your smile that takes me to another place Away from hidden fear To where our heart beats race... Time stands still---Holdin every moment tight... The only one's here-you and me And the majic of this night.... So hold me close Wrap your lovin' arms around me baby And I'll take my hands..hold your face near mine Hold me near Feel the warmth of your body Hear the beating of our hearts In 2 part harmony (c) 2003 |
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| This pic of NYC is where Kevin and I scattered my mom's ashes together... |
