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HANG ON – PART 1

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Judy

It feels so dark; the sky is gray
Nothing to live for, you cannot pray
You have no hope; is this the end?
Just take my hand; I’ll be your friend Continue reading →

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As I sang, I thought of the many messages I read on a grief forum, which I am a part of. I really feel so much pain inside when I read those messages. The pain of grief is never forgotten. I was shopping at Costco later in my day after recording my song with George. I listened to my newest song recording over and over. Tears filled my eyes, and spilled down my cheeks as I shopped. I wiped them off with my shirt as I stepped into the checkout line. Continue reading →

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I HOPED I COULD REACH

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Judy

My post title is a lyric line from my song “Crystal Oceans.” It has two meanings for me. One is that I am reaching for my dreams – so many of them have already come true. The other, is that I hope I will reach many people and comfort them with my stories and music. Continue reading →

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LOVE WILL LIFT YOU UP

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Judy

It took me a long time to feel better; I don’t want to minimize the pain because grief is horrible!!! However, I like to give hope and optimism. My pain has eased and I am truly happy now. In fact, I am on top of the world because I wrote a new song. It speaks exactly to the pain of grief and healing. I think I will call it “Love Will Always Stay.” Continue reading →