Tag Archives: overcoming challenges

FRAGILE WARRIOR

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Judy

I knew I’d write about my ocean experience and kept trying to come up with a good title. The first idea that came to me was “fragile warrior” and it really fit. I was definitely fragile.
But there was a lot of strength inside me that I could be proud of!
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Posted in Biographical | Tagged courageous, fragile, inspiring, La Jolla, ocean swim, old friends, overcoming challenges, reconnecting with an old friend, swimmer | 17 Comments

I’VE KEPT MY SMILE THROUGH IT ALL

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Judy

I have been able to deal with challenges because I continue to smile. Occasionally, there are tears. I allow them, because I don’t want to deny any of my feelings anymore. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, composing, creativity, Friendship, guitar, healing music, heartfelt, hope, hope for healing, in the past, Insight Timer, inspiration, inspiring, keep smiling, Live stream, loss, lyric writing, lyrics, music and healing, music healing, optimism, optimism after loss, original songs, overcoming challenges, performing, songwriting, staying positive, uplifting | 18 Comments

Father’s Day 2023

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Judy

On this Father’s Day, I remember my dad and am grateful for how much he loved me. His influence and devotion to his grandson was remarkable =. Even though he has been gone 11 years, his love continues to shine brightly. Continue reading →

Tagged artist, Barbra Streisand, dedication, father tribute, grandfather tribute, grandparents' grief, grandson love, grateful, grief, healing, Inight Timer, inspiration, loss of a child, Maze Book, Mazes, music and healing, overcoming challenges, persistent, speaking, Story Salon, storytelling, thankful, touching, tribute, uplifting | 11 Comments

MY TEARS I HIDE

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Judy

Grief is part of life. In an instant, we can lose something that we take for granted. Time might heal, but moves slowly when you are in pain. No one else can truly know of our pain unless they are also living with it. I do maintain hope that I will feel better soon, but at this moment I am simply putting one foot in front of the other. Continue reading →