Tag Archives: childhood friendship

I’VE BURIED MY SADNESS

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Judy

My clarity now is that part of the reason that I am writing is to share my optimism and hope. That purpose has come to me in “glimmers,” and it is now going to fuel me. Sharing hope with other people feels great! Yesterday, I realized that I have no desire to do anything other than what I am currently doing.
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Tagged "sandwich generation", Caregiving, childhood friendship, close friendship, dreams, Friendship, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, inspiration, loss, my dream, Ordinary Life, pursuing dreams | Leave a comment

MY MUSICAL ATTACHMENTS

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Judy

Because there has been such a wellspring of sadness in my later life, I have chosen to spend a little time embracing the carefree, happier moments of my youth.
I was fortunate that I had those times.
A lot of the wonderful feelings that I remember about my younger days has reoccurred in my life. Only a few short months ago, I could never have imagined that I would be taking singing lessons, or playing my guitar again.
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Tagged childhood friendship, choir, choir memories, choral, Choral memories, chorus, Frankie Nobert, Grant High School Choir, high school choir, high school memories, Music, singing, teacher friendship, vocalizing | Leave a comment

HARMONY, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMFORT, PART 1

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Judy

I am sharing correspondence between my high school choir teacher, Frankie Nobert. There is also a message to my friend, Amélie. Twenty years after high school, Amélie, Frankie, and I began to have annual lunches. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the teacher I worshipped in high school. I will share her story and insights about life someday. Continue reading →

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ILLUMINATING HEARTACHE

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Judy

There was a lot of listening to do. She shared her anguish with a voice that did not reveal the true depth of her pain. The hospital insisted that her dying husband be released to her care tomorrow. She was not prepared. The hospital felt there was nothing more to do and she was responsible to set up hospice care; she needed to handle all those arrangements. She needed a hospital bed; she needed nurses. It was overwhelming. It was hard for her to deal with; she wanted him to stay in the hospital a little longer. Continue reading →