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I FEEL YOUR LOVE

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Judy

She’s gone . . . I kept wondering where she was; death was such a mystery for me. Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, blogging friends, expressing feelings, friend's death, GRIEF RELATED, healing music, inspirational, losing a friend, overcoming grief, passionate songwriter, Sandra Blake Callahan, songwriting, terminal illness | 13 Comments

SET YOU FREE – PART 2

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Judy

I had no idea when I wrote the lyrics, “I long for you to hold me” – it wasn’t just about my dad. There was a lot more to it . . . Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, Aging Parents, beautiful music, expressing feelings, father's death, goodbye song, guitar, healing from grief, healing music, inspirational, Kulak's Woodshed performance, music and healing, passionate songwriter, Set you free, songwriting | 4 Comments

ONE DAY, YOUR PAIN WILL GO AWAY – PART 4

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Judy

I’ve struggled with pain in my life before, and holding onto hope of healing has kept me going. Continue reading →

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At the end of my story, I share some scrawled lyrics in progress. They are brutally honest and very personal. It is because of writing those words that I found the insight I needed for my newest song. Continue reading →

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RETREAT – PART 3

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Judy

I could easily write another story about all the things in my life that I have cried over. And most of those things that happened to me are the reason I am flying now. Instead of retreating from pain or being imprisoned by it, I took off. Continue reading →

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 1

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Judy

My newest song “Peaceful and Inspiring” has given me peace and inspiration. I’m excited to share how much it has helped me. Continue reading →

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I LET GO OF FEAR – PART 2

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Judy

At this moment, I can see. And my eye pain is more manageable when I am not depressed. I am trying to let my beautiful music speak to me and make the most of every day – for now. Continue reading →

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THE SONGBIRD – PART 2

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Judy

Music was her freedom. She never stopped singing and her songs became her prayers. With her songs she flew; each one gave her wings. Her heart soared with the gentle melodies and words that God had sent to heal her. As she healed in her tiny cage, she dreamt of flying and sharing her beautiful songs all over the world. She just knew that someday she would soar freely with joy and never live in a cage again. Continue reading →

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THE SONGBIRD – PART 1

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Judy

Now she could dream about flying and she was joyful. As she prepared herself to soar, or maybe even plummet, she had certainty about where she would be flying. She planned to fly to a destination where she could share her blessing of hope. Her message was how it was possible to sing again and to fly even when life held heartbreak. It didn’t matter anymore to her if she fell, because she had already flown so far in her dreams. Continue reading →

RETREAT – PART 2

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Judy

I grappled with the song title after recording this new arrangement of my song. My arranger, George, told me he definitely preferred the title of “only In my mind.” However, after getting some advice from friends, I found clarity. I am a positive thinker and my song is less about loneliness, than it is about retreating into serenity and peacefulness. I do consider my music to be a wonderful companion that has blessed my life. I’ve wondered if my recent symptoms were “only in my mind.” As I await test results, I am definitely working on controlling my thoughts. Continue reading →