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BESIDE ME ALWAYS – PART 5

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Judy

Even though it’s been three decades, I kept my promise to Jason. At his funeral I announced tearfully, “I will keep his memory alive!”
Jason is very much a part of my music and songs. When I sing, I feel spiritually connected to him. Continue reading →

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CAN I KEEP THEM FOREVER?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Judy

When I found healing decades later, I was able to embrace my sad memories and discover insights from them. Continue reading →

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YOU’RE BESIDE ME

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Judy

When my book became available two days before Mother’s Day, I eagerly shared the news. And then the reality of it all hit me. I put my head down on my desk and cried. They were tears of sorrow, tears of joy, and tears of healing. Continue reading →

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ANGEL IN THE SKY – PART 4

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Judy

Today it is 25 years since the horrible day when I saw my child dead on October 6, 1992. I will never forget that image or the trauma. But all these years later, I am peaceful. Continue reading →

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A LONG TIME AGO, I FELT HOPELESS

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Judy

I believe everyone has his or her own lonely path to follow with grief. I consider it to be a lifelong journey that led me somewhere else; never back to the place I was in before it happened. I used to mourn that, but now I accept it. Continue reading →

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EVERY SEASON – PART 3

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Judy

Yesterday was Jason’s birthday. He only lived five years, but he remains forever in my heart. Continue reading →

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LOVE LIVES ON

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Judy

I hung up the phone and couldn’t believe it. This was truly a door opening in my life. I hadn’t imagined that it would appear like it did – just at a perfect time. Continue reading →

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EVERY SEASON – PART 2

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Judy

When I wrote “Every Season” in 2011, it helped me to express my lingering sadness. My line of “my sadness will always be” is still true for me. Saying that I’ve “healed” from deep grief doesn’t mean I am not sad remembering the child I loved who died. Continue reading →

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A ROAD PAVED IN GOLD

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Judy

I have been on my journey of insight now for six years. Envisioning a road paved in gold sounded rich and dazzling. I’ve often focused on all the diversions, valleys and potholes I’ve stumbled into. Continue reading →

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DON’T KNOW WHERE I’M GOING

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Judy

The lyric line of “not sure where I’m going” seemed like a perfect title for this post – at first. But the truth is that I do know where I’m going. I was given a magical new song last week to help me. Thank you, God. Continue reading →