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COMFORTED, CARESSED, HELD SECURELY

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Judy

Calmness about the outcome was helpful; as it was when I took the chance that the rabbit might bite me. My teenagers often “bite me!” Sometimes fear gets in the way of doing things. I did not let fear “interfere” with following my heart to help that animal. It made me decide that the best outcomes in life happen with courage and determination to see a positive result. For so long I had blamed myself for not being able to save my child. I understand I cannot control outcomes, but I can control my attitude. With my writing and music I am following my heart and not allowing fear to deter me. It has taken tremendous courage for me to share my journey and all that has gone along with it. Continue reading →

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I HOLD ON TO YOUR MEMORY

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Judy

I didn’t drive down that particular street for many years. It was easier to avoid it. The memory of my dead child was too vivid whenever I saw those trees again. Even if they weren’t oak trees like my song lyrics, it didn’t matter. The memory had returned.
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MUSIC FROM HER HEART – PART 1

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Judy

She thought she’d always mourn, trauma from her past
But when she was reborn, healing came at last
So many tears she’d cry, she did grieve
So many years went by, she didn’t believe
Sorrow would leave . . .
One day, she began to play
Silence turned to song; it was the start
That day, sadness went away
And she was healed
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HOPE BECAME HER THEME

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Judy

For decades, I lived my life a certain way. I grieved and continued to face many challenges. Stress and worry always felt familiar, and I was simply numb from so much “scar tissue.” I had no hope at all that anything would ever change, even though I was always grateful for so much in my life. My journey began when I decided to take a different path. When my “new path” appeared, I was ready to follow it. I was so tired of the path that I was on for so many years. My new path represented hope!
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