Tag Archives: songwriting

CLOSE TO MY HEART

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Judy

My blessings overwhelm me. I find myself whispering this: Thank you, God, for my wonderful children – for my beautiful music and songs – for my continued healing. Despite having an avulsion fracture on top of my broken fibula – I am going to be okay. Continue reading →

WINGS TO FLY

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Judy

What I suffered through I won’t forget.
Pain that made me cry, gave me wings to fly Continue reading →

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IT’S OKAY TO CRY AWHILE

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Judy

I was listening to my song “In Every Smile.” Even though I sang those words to my children, I heard my parents saying those words to me. Despite the hot pain throbbing on both sides of my ankle, I kept going. I thought about my mother and father and I heard their comforting voices. I could feel their presence; they were on either side, holding me up. Continue reading →

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IN THE PAST – PART 2

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Judy

My journey is not about where I will go. My past is behind me and my dreams are right in front of me. Continue reading →

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I LONG TO ESCAPE

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Judy

I couldn’t believe that I had ended up in this situation all because of slipping while hiking. My glorious dream of walking again in the sunshine would just have to wait a little longer. Continue reading →

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HANG ON – PART 3

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Judy

I am blessed with incredible friends. When a good friend would visit, I was distracted from sobbing my heart out. All the visits, meals, gifts, flowers, love and kindness were beyond anything I could have ever imagined.
In a few days, I will go back to see the foot doctor. I am praying and anticipating that I’ll be allowed to take my first steps again.
It’s all about those baby steps . . . Continue reading →

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WATERFALL DREAMS – PART 2

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Judy

Temporary is a great word and I am applying many healing thoughts to help myself through this. I think I’m in shock. It feels unbelievable, like a bad dream. I’m going to let “Waterfall Dreams” be my comfort. Continue reading →

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WATERFALL DREAMS – PART 1

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Judy

I love this description I came up with for “Waterfall Dreams:” Let yourself dream as soothing acoustic guitar chords cascade over you. Continue reading →

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TAKE ME AWAY – PART 3

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Judy

Last week I began recording my new instrumental late at night. The serenity of recording at 4 a.m. is amazing. It is also hard work and sometimes my hand becomes numb. I have to stop and shake it out for a few minutes because I can’t feel it. Continue reading →

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MY SONG UNSUNG-PART 2

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Judy

I love telling my story through pictures and words. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined I would be singing and playing my guitar again – let alone creating recordings in a home studio.
Thank you for allowing me to share my passion and joy with you! Continue reading →