Author Archives: Judy

About Judy

I'm an illustrator by profession. At this juncture in my life, I am pursuing my dream of writing and composing music. Every day of my life is precious!

I PICTURED YOUR SOUL SOARING FREE

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Judy

This morning when I woke up I felt you close by
I still heard your voice and my heart felt so full
But then I recalled all the things that had happened
The moment was gone dreaming you might be there
I opened my eyes and the anguish overwhelmed me
I closed them again and I pictured your soul soaring free . . .
It all seemed so real, it all seemed so real
Maybe it’s just that I wished it were real
All I could feel, all I could feel
Was pain when I realized your absence was real Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, composing, death, death of a child, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, guitar, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, Music, original songs, performing, singing, songwriting, writing | 2 Comments

THE WONDERFUL METAPHORS – PART 2

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Judy

At my last hypnotherapy appointment, I shared with Connie my story about how I rescued a rabbit stuck in a fence. The metaphor that I took from that story was how having calmness and courage led to the best possible outcome. This week when I had a lot of additional stress from my teenagers and parents I reminded myself of something Connie had suggested. She reminded me how nice it would be if I could treat myself the same way I treated that trapped bunny. I tried hard to be loving, gentle, and reassuring to myself.
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Tagged "sandwich generation", Aging Parents, Caregiving, Friendship, self discovery, self improvement, writing | 1 Comment

COMFORTED, CARESSED, HELD SECURELY

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Judy

Calmness about the outcome was helpful; as it was when I took the chance that the rabbit might bite me. My teenagers often “bite me!” Sometimes fear gets in the way of doing things. I did not let fear “interfere” with following my heart to help that animal. It made me decide that the best outcomes in life happen with courage and determination to see a positive result. For so long I had blamed myself for not being able to save my child. I understand I cannot control outcomes, but I can control my attitude. With my writing and music I am following my heart and not allowing fear to deter me. It has taken tremendous courage for me to share my journey and all that has gone along with it. Continue reading →

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I HOLD ON TO YOUR MEMORY

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Judy

I didn’t drive down that particular street for many years. It was easier to avoid it. The memory of my dead child was too vivid whenever I saw those trees again. Even if they weren’t oak trees like my song lyrics, it didn’t matter. The memory had returned.
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