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I FEEL YOUR LOVE

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Judy

She’s gone . . . I kept wondering where she was; death was such a mystery for me. Continue reading →

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IT’S NOT MINE

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Judy

My dedication to singing is completely driven by a desire to fully express my feelings. Singing is the one area of my life where I have felt free to do that. 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 →

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MY SOUL I WOULD RESTORE – PART 2

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Judy

I was so thrilled when she said, “Judy, I want you sitting next to me after I have surgery – playing your guitar!” Continue reading →

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Feel my hug always. You will live on for me in my songs. I especially feel you in “Never Gone Away.” I want to see your smile so that it will be frozen in my mind and embedded in my heart. Continue reading →

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MY SOUL I WOULD RESTORE – PART 1

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Judy

My trip to Yosemite in the winter was fantastic and during the day the sun was shining and warm. I would be meeting Sandra Callahan in Yosemite. How amazing it was that I was taking a trip I never expected in order to meet a fellow blogger! Continue reading →

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HANG ON – PART 2

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Judy

Of all my songs, this would have to be my favorite and most inspiring. Continue reading →

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IT POURS, THEN IT CLEARS

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Judy

My blog is like a diary, but at the same time I see it as a magnificent opportunity to touch other people with honesty and real experiences. Continue reading →

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I WAS BLESSED TO BE HEALED-PART 2

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Judy

Healing is amazing and that is why I write so much about it. People in deep grief suffer and destroy themselves because they lose hope and don’t realize that out of it can come a new life – with resilience, strength and even happiness again. Continue reading →

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I WAS BLESSED TO BE HEALED-PART 1

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Judy

This story is about healing and grief – as many of my stories are. When I was grieving the death of my child, sometimes it was impossible to imagine feeling better. But I always held on to hope of healing. Continue reading →