Category Archives: Grief Stories

SEEING YOU SOMEDAY

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Judy

If my song comforts another person, I always feel blessed. Continue reading →

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I DIDN’T JUST SURVIVE

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Judy

When I was grieving, the prospect of ever feeling any kind of joy again in life seemed impossible, remote and unbelievable. Continue reading →

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WITH ALL THIS PAIN, I CAN’T REMAIN – PART 2

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Judy

Today is my “anniversary of the heart.” My son, Jason, died in 1992 and today he would have been 26 years old. He died at the age of five, so he never grows any older. Forever, he remains frozen in time for me. Continue reading →

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YOU’LL TOUCH SO MANY OTHERS

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Judy

I never imagined what my future held; that the young girl who cared for my sick cardiac child would be calling me all these years later. Then Lupe said that it was important for me to know that Jason had definitely affected her life. I choked on my tears when she said, “Judy, there was something so special about Jason and I will never forget him.” Continue reading →