Tag Archives: healing and grief

IN EVERY SMILE – PART 2

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Judy

“See me in every smile . . .”There were so many smiles during my day that proved this. Love was all around me! Continue reading →

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It seems that with the theme of “take my hand,” so many hands from friends are holding me now, new and old. I am receiving support in countless ways. But I’m also leading others with my own hands and lending hope. Continue reading →

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TAKE MY HAND – PART 1

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Judy

“Take My Hand” is definitely a song of healing and hope. I believe that reaching out is courageous. It represents a willingness to trust the person we connect with. We can reach out to seek comfort and we can reach out to offer comfort.
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IMPERMANENCE

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Judy

Impermanence – so many lessons were held in a single day. Accepting that nothing is permanent is tough with things we want to maintain, but it’s also a good thing for difficult situations. If there was a cure for everything in my life – it was love.
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I HEAR YOUR VOICE

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Judy

What a blessing that at this time in my life, I can do all the things I love – without worry and stress. Everyday is precious! Continue reading →

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MY PINKY, MY HERO

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Judy

“It could have been worse” is a true statement. It allows for gratefulness at how things turned out. But for me it wasn’t comforting, because it reminded me of the foolish risk I took. I searched for a more comforting replacement thought. My mantra became: I would definitely make it through. Continue reading →

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 3

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Judy

Many times, the effort that is put into something goes into another unplanned direction that I believe can be just as worthy. Continue reading →

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LET LOVE SHINE A LIGHT

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Judy

I thanked God for my music; it was such sweet comfort and soothed my aching heart. I was in absolute awe that those meditation recordings filling that ICU room were my own creations. I grinned when one of the doctors commented. He said, “All of the staff are in a Zen-like state listening to your music.” 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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MY ONE-YEAR ANKLEVERSARY

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Judy

Ankle-versary = The anniversary date for breaking an ankle.
My ankleversary has brought me closer to the finish line. I will never be where I was before, but my finish line is about being able to move on from the injury. I’ve learned so much because of it. Continue reading →