Tag Archives: loss

BY GEORGE, SHE’S GOT IT!

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Judy

When I found the ad at the bottom of my drawer, I was thrilled. I called George and set up an appointment. I described myself as a music lover from the 70’s. I used Carol King, as an example. She wrote songs, and she didn’t have a “killer voice.” I told him, “It’s not too late, baby!”
I was talking about myself. I am hoping there’s still a chance for a 50-year-old woman like me to succeed!
Continue reading →

Tagged acoustic guitar, Aging Parents, arranging music, childhood friendship, composing, creativity, Friendship, guitar, inspiration, keyboards and arranging, loss, lovesong, microphone and singing, Music, music arrangements, music recording, musical arranger, original songs, performing, recording studio, singing, song recording, songwriting, vocals and recording | Leave a comment

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.
Continue reading →

Tagged "sandwich generation", Caregiving, childhood friendship, close friendship, dreams, Friendship, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, inspiration, loss, my dream, Ordinary Life, pursuing dreams | Leave a comment

THE MARK OF INSIGHT

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Judy

One woman said to me, “I lost a seven-year-old son a long time ago. He had cerebral palsy and a heart defect. I also have two children with disabilities.” She added, “I have gained so much insight from my son’s death!” I told her I have, too. I shared that my blog’s name was “My Journey’s Insight!” I asked her what her son’s name was. It was Jeffrey. For some reason, I had to ask something else. I asked her what her son’s middle name was.
She said, “Mark.”
Continue reading →

Tagged cemetary, child's death, death, death of a child, Friendship, funeral, funeral and children, grave, gravestone, grief, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, inspiration, loss | 2 Comments

THE DANCE OF DEMENTIA – PART 1

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Judy

My mom’s words are harder and harder to find. I try to help her find them, and she’s appreciative. But we’re dancing around and around. I don’t want to see my mother upset. There is a “dance of dementia” going on. I don’t know where the dance is leading. My mother doesn’t even know the dance is going on, except she is very frustrated by her difficulty to find her words. We’re dancing around the dementia. Continue reading →