Tag Archives: Daily Life

ONLY TEARS – PART 1

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Judy

Today, I realized I had the same feeling I did when I finished writing about Jason. It was the feeling that my blog had a first page, which was extremely meaningful. The whole experience was such an “up and out,” that I felt calm and able to manage without sharing anything for a while. There was simply no point to follow it with something trivial. Continue reading →

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IN SIGHT OF MY JOURNEY

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Judy

Life holds possibilities again for me. Before I was writing, feeling, and expressing, there was a plodding zombie-like existence that held no joy for me. I feel so much more hopeful. Now I am able to also appreciate much more around me. Continue reading →

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PERFECT DAUGHTER, I’M NOT

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Judy

She has incrementally faded from my world, and that has left me bereft and lonely. Through my darkest hours, I always knew how much I could count on her wisdom to comfort me. I’ve said this many times, “No one in this world will ever love me as much as my mom.” Continue reading →

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LIFE’S TWISTS & TURNS

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Judy

I often feel like a metaphor for my life is one of being a roller coaster. There are wild ups and downs, and plenty of twists and turns. With those peaks and valleys, I just continue to have faith that at some point the ride will end, and I can catch my breath for a little while before it begins again. Continue reading →