Tag Archives: “sandwich generation”

HARMONY, FRIENDSHIP, AND COMFORT, PART 1

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Judy

I am sharing correspondence between my high school choir teacher, Frankie Nobert. There is also a message to my friend, Amélie. Twenty years after high school, Amélie, Frankie, and I began to have annual lunches. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the teacher I worshipped in high school. I will share her story and insights about life someday. Continue reading →

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A DAUGHTER’S LOVE – PART 2

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Judy

My mother ended the call with, “Honey, everyone has been so nice to me today! This nice man from the facility came over to walk with me. I can use a walker even better now! Are you sure I still need a caregiver? This man didn’t even charge me anything.”
I got off the phone. I was feeling positive again.
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THE PLACE INSIDE MY HEART

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Judy

You’ve created such beautiful children Cheryl, and it’s amazing to think that your oldest daughter is at the age when we met! I’m not sure that I know what more to write. I read your website daily and there are so many heartfelt tributes to you. All of them are true. You are the epitome of courage and grace. Our time together was so much fun, because you always lived life with such enthusiasm and excitement. Continue reading →

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I AM FEELING

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Judy

I am confused by the extreme emotional swing just from yesterday to today. What is very clear is that I am feeling. Until recently, I moved through my life like a zombie. I far prefer feeling. The joy and the pain make my life so much deeper and more meaningful! Continue reading →