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I’LL SAY A PRAYER

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Judy

It was the Yarzeit or Jewish anniversary of Jason’s death day. I put out a memorial candle for him. I decided to attend services at my temple; this was something that I did so infrequently that I could count only a few occasions where I had gone into temple in the last 25 years. I sat with a good friend and she held my hand. Being able to see made such a difference. On the following day, my temple had invited me to share my music for one hour. How wonderful it would be to have my eyesight for that! My gratitude for my life was overflowing. I cried tears of joy as I stood up to say a memorial prayer. Continue reading →

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YOU’LL SURROUND ME IN THE BREEZE

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Judy

I remembered how Jason’s tiny body would comfortably lay my chest. His tousled, light brown hair would tickle my cheek as his soft head rested upon my shoulder. As the memory came to me, I felt grief tear through my heart. I gasped as it quickly rushed out of me and into the breeze. A single tear trickled down my cheek. I left the cemetery. There were no more tears.
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THE MARK OF INSIGHT

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Judy

One woman said to me, “I lost a seven-year-old son a long time ago. He had cerebral palsy and a heart defect. I also have two children with disabilities.” She added, “I have gained so much insight from my son’s death!” I told her I have, too. I shared that my blog’s name was “My Journey’s Insight!” I asked her what her son’s name was. It was Jeffrey. For some reason, I had to ask something else. I asked her what her son’s middle name was.
She said, “Mark.”
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