Tag Archives: mother daughter relationship

YOU’RE NOT THERE

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Judy

This post is named “You’re Not There” because I am sharing a very touching music video created by the very talented Lukas Forchhammer. His manager sent this to me and I wondered if perhaps it was because I have a … Continue reading →

MEMORY OF LOVE – PART 3

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Judy

The feelings brought up by this were familiar ones. I was never religious the way my mother wanted me to be and I felt badly that I disappointed her. The fact that she was gone didn’t change that.
Miriam held my hands and looked into my teary eyes and told me, “Judy, you were there for your mom while she was alive. Everyone at the nursing home was amazed by your love and devotion. Did you know they still remember you and always ask me how you are doing?” Continue reading →

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DON’T KNOW HOW I LIVED WITHOUT YOU – PART 2

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Judy

I smiled remembering how I had argued with my father about hiring a companion for my mother. He was absolutely against it. Despite that, I found my strength to move forward to hire someone and that was when I found Miriam. Continue reading →

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YOUR SWEET SMILE

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Judy

The feelings that inspired me to write my most recent song “Someone To Love You,” continue to reverberate throughout my life. The title of this post is from that song. I haven’t written anything of a personal nature in awhile, and will tread lightly here because I do want to share about my current life. I have to balance my honesty without revealing too many personal details that might upset my children. Continue reading →

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MEMORY OF LOVE – PART 2

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Judy

It took a lot of bravery to experience watching my mother decline. I have so many lovely memories. They are the ones that help me overcome my grief and sadness. Continue reading →

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ALABASTER SEASHELL-PART 2

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Judy

Alabaster Seashell is one of my favorite songs. It has such a mystical quality, with descriptive words and eerie music. Continue reading →

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IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN – PART 2

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Judy

Initially, I wondered how I’d find a vibe for a song about falling in love that I wrote as a young 19-year-old girl. It has been at least 35 years since I’ve experienced romantic feelings. Continue reading →

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WE WERE STRANGERS

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Judy

For weeks, I avoided writing this story because I wanted to simply put it behind me. But then I decided there was insight that I gained from this experience. Continue reading →

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ONLY A DREAM

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Judy

I am a passionate singer/songwriter following my dream. During the years when I did not have any music in my life, it was only a dream. Continue reading →