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MUSIC RESCUED MY SOUL

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Judy

I felt painful thoughts buzzing like a swarm of bees in my mind. My song delicately erased the noise. Gradually, I felt myself soothed and imagined I was floating upon beautiful clouds. Once again . . .my music saved me. Continue reading →

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PAIN LEFT A HOLE

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Judy

I have grappled with other forms of grief. I had surviving children with special needs, sick parents and currently I’m going through a divorce. When I remember that I’ve had worse pain with the death of my son in the past, it minimizes my feelings and doesn’t give me permission to feel. It may be true that the loss of a child is THE WORST. But no one can truly know another persons’ pain. I want you to heal. Your pain is unbearable. It is worse than anyone else’s because no one else loved your son as you did. I look forward to the day when you’ll know that having THE WORST pain is over. It won’t be as horrible. Hang in there. Continue reading →

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WHEN NOISE TURNED TO MUSIC

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Judy

When noise became music, my life completely transformed. Gradually, each one of my other five senses were elevated. But in order to elevate my other senses, I had to come to terms with avoiding pain and sad memories. I was required to make changes to my life. And that’s exactly what I did. Continue reading →

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I OFTEN DREAMED OF WHAT COULD BE

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Judy

There was a time when I felt that most of my life was over. I had nothing to look forward to. As the spray misted my face, I felt alive. Once again, I was seeing the world with youthful eyes.Life wasn’t over for me . . . it was just beginning. Continue reading →