Tag Archives: GRIEF RELATED

CHILDHOOD DISAPPEARS

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Judy

“Only Tears” represented a sense of finality for me about a chapter in my life that was ending. I knew it well when I wrote the song, and sharing the song with my friends that were leaving on world travels made the song even more poignant. My song was a goodbye to my college friends. It was also a goodbye to singing and songwriting, as well. Continue reading →

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JASON MEANT “HEALER” – PART 1

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Judy

For me to enter a hospital so soon after my son had died following heart surgery was a huge challenge. Still, I manage to navigate a huge medical center to find her and her son. I stayed with her while her son had that surgery.
I think that was truly one of my most difficult days. I overcame my grief knowing that I was doing something where Jason would have been proud of me.
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MY FATHER

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Judy

In honor of my dad’s birthday tomorrow, I want to write something about him. Very few of my relatives are aware of what I am sharing today about my father . . .
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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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