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JASON MEANT “HEALER” – PART 2

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Judy

It has been 32 years since my son Jason died. It wasn’t until after his death that I learned his name meant “healer.” Even though he died a long time ago, there is no escaping the indelible influence he continues to have upon my life Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged angel in the sky, anniversary of the heart, Beside Me Always, child's death, death of a child, Friendship, grief, grief and healing, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, healing, hope for healing, hope of healing, inspiration, Jason, loss, loss of a child, music and healing, optimism, religious confusion, song lyrics, songwriting | 16 Comments

MISUNDERSTOOD-PART 2

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Judy

Sharing my heart has helped me in the past but I cannot share my heart completely now because so much of what I go through involves other people and their lives. Continue reading →

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LOVE LIVES ON

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Judy

I hung up the phone and couldn’t believe it. This was truly a door opening in my life. I hadn’t imagined that it would appear like it did – just at a perfect time. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged child's death, compassionate friends, congenital heart defect, coping with grief, death, death of a child, Friendship, friendship and loss, grief, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, inspiration, Jason, loss, memories, motherhood, music and healing, song lyrics, songwriting, staying positive | 12 Comments

RAINBOW THROUGH MY TEARS-PART 2

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Judy

I kept my feelings “locked inside” for most of my life. Singing was my key to unlocking everything! I share about my life with my song about seeing a rainbow. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged coping with grief, crying tears, healing music, inspiration, lyrics, music and healing, musical comfort, poor communication, Rainbow through my tears, Rainbows, song lyrics, songwriting, staying positive, suppressing feelings, suppressing tears | 4 Comments

I’M SO THANKFUL

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Judy

I believe that humor is a wonderful coping mechanism and I look for it, especially when I’m overwhelmed. Over the past few weeks even though I was faced with some intense challenges, there were many moments when I was heartily laughing out loud. Continue reading →

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THE WALLS YOU’VE BUILT

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Judy

A few weeks ago, I was in a very low place and wrote a story. It is a story about trying to get out of Hell in order to find a way back to Heaven. The good news is that I am on my way! Continue reading →

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PAINFUL WORDS

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Judy

I performed “Misunderstood” last night at Kulak’s Woodshed. This was my first performance in seven months. I hadn’t felt like being in front of an audience due to my eye problems. But I did it! Continue reading →

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MISUNDERSTOOD-PART 1

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Judy

My son has no idea that I wrote this song. What emerged from our conflict, were many feelings related to the divorce that had been suppressed. It seems like sharing here is the antithesis of being misunderstood. I feel understood now. Continue reading →

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TRANSFORMING MY LIFE

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Judy

For me, being under hypnosis is like drifting through clouds. I’ll hear music, see colors and am totally serene. When I awaken I am very refreshed and energized. Continue reading →

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I’M THANKFUL FOR LIFE

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Judy

When I am ready, perhaps you will be gone, but never gone from my heart. Wherever you are, I will know that you are waiting, listening and shining a light for me. Continue reading →