Tag Archives: living with terminal illness

I’M SO THANKFUL

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Judy

I believe that humor is a wonderful coping mechanism and I look for it, especially when I’m overwhelmed. Over the past few weeks even though I was faced with some intense challenges, there were many moments when I was heartily laughing out loud. Continue reading →

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I’M THANKFUL FOR LIFE

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Judy

When I am ready, perhaps you will be gone, but never gone from my heart. Wherever you are, I will know that you are waiting, listening and shining a light for me. Continue reading →

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MY SOUL I WOULD RESTORE – PART 2

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Judy

I was so thrilled when she said, “Judy, I want you sitting next to me after I have surgery – playing your guitar!” Continue reading →

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YOU UPLIFT, YOU ARE MY GIFT

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Judy

Feel my hug always. You will live on for me in my songs. I especially feel you in “Never Gone Away.” I want to see your smile so that it will be frozen in my mind and embedded in my heart. Continue reading →

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MY SOUL I WOULD RESTORE – PART 1

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Judy

My trip to Yosemite in the winter was fantastic and during the day the sun was shining and warm. I would be meeting Sandra Callahan in Yosemite. How amazing it was that I was taking a trip I never expected in order to meet a fellow blogger! Continue reading →

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HER HEART BECAME MY HEART

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Judy

I recently created a new version of my former song “Music From Her Heart.” My new arrangement is in first person, hence the title of this post. But my post has another meaning, because I want to share words from a woman who is dying from heart failure. Continue reading →