Tag Archives: Friendship

JUDY OF THE FUTURE

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Judy

It was 35 years ago. I can hear my teacher’s voice, and she is telling me that our assignment is to write a “stream of consciousness.” I remember I was quite silly. Sometimes, I would write nonsense to just fill up that white sheet of notebook paper. I enjoyed writing about all the boyfriends I was so fickle about. Often, I wrote to a version of my future self. I called her “Judy of the Future.”
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Tagged composing, creativity, diary, English teacher, Friendship, high school memories, keeping a diary, lyric development, Music, Ordinary Life, singing, songwriting, teacher relationship, writing | Leave a comment

MY LIFE IS FULL

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Judy

While going through some old albums, I came across some images I found funny. One time, my mother borrowed one of my dresses for an occasion. It was black and my youngest son would say it looked like a “Spider Woman” costume. I found a picture of my mom wearing it, and I swear I had to look closely to see if it were she or I! These photos are so cute, that I thought I’d share them.
There are times when I really miss the way my mother used to be. I could always share things with her, and she would offer me so much wisdom and comfort. Continue reading →

Tagged "sandwich generation", acoustic guitar, Aging Parents, creativity, Daily Life, dementia, Friendship, guitar, inspiration, lovesong, mother, mother daughter relationship, mother's illness, Music, Ordinary Life, original songs, performing, singing, songwriting, voice lessons | Leave a comment

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 →

Tagged cancer and dying, Cheryl Kessler, child's death, close friendship, creativity, death of a child, death of a friend, Friendship, friendship and loss, grief, GRIEF RELATED, Humor, inspiration, loss, loss of a friend, memories of friendship, Ordinary Life | Leave a comment

I’M NOT A POSTER CHILD ANYMORE

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Judy

I don’t have to be a poster child anymore for bereaved parents! I don’t have to always be smiling, and I don’t have to prove to anyone that I’ve moved on. I can still cry and feel pain for not having my beautiful child to hold. I can still cry because I cannot see him grow up and have the life I thought he was entitled to. I may continue to cry for him when I am very old. Continue reading →