Tag Archives: death of a friend

ANOTHER YOU – PART 2

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Judy

I cried tears of happiness. I heard Cheryl’s smiling voice. She was beside me every step of the way. My journey would continue. Continue reading →

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ALL MY LIFE I HAD HOPED YOU WOULD STAY

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Judy

Sometime there were “certain moments” when she could hear her friend’s voice. Her friend’s voice was so recognizable and it was always comforting. Sometimes, her friend would even cackle as she did when they were young. The smile in her voice was like music, too. It was when her friend’s voice filled her mind, that it traveled straight to her heart and spread comfort throughout her body.
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WHEN YOU’VE LEFT, YOU’LL STILL BE WITH ME

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Judy

At this time in my life, I have been reconnecting with many old friends. I began writing in February, and one of my first posts was about tennis (Post #8). This story is a follow up about my experience of losing one of my good tennis friends, Linda. Continue reading →

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SOMEONE I NEVER DREAMED I’D FIND

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Judy

Then I came across a long hand-written note from Cheryl. As I read it, I began to feel the familiar ache of grief. It was not only familiar; it was welcomed. She was with me the rest of the evening as I cried and cried. Now that my tears have returned, I am connected to life once again. Continue reading →