The Diamond Judy blog has ended, but I have started a new blog titled "Into the Blue". Try googling the new title if you are interested. I hope it works for you. Enter this blog address if you have trouble finding the blog.
http://www.ktown56.blogspot.com/
Sunday, 6 March 2016
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
February 23
Today was another day of planning and running around. As usual, being busy is therapeutic.
If I ever start a new blog, I think I will call the blog "Judy's Song". My inspiration comes from the old TV series, "The Thornbirds". Perhaps you will remember the reason for the title. Apparently, the thornbird when it reaches the end of its life impales itself in a thornbush. As the tiny bird is dying, it sings its sweetest song. Judy's last few years have been a sweet, sweet song. I read today that "so many people are expecting a miracle rather than being a miracle". Judy's life was a miracle. I cannot tell you how many good things that have happened in Judy's life that were miracles. As tributes pour in from countless people, I am reminded over and over again of the miracle that was Judy. Well done good and faithful servant, you have earned your rest.
If I ever start a new blog, I think I will call the blog "Judy's Song". My inspiration comes from the old TV series, "The Thornbirds". Perhaps you will remember the reason for the title. Apparently, the thornbird when it reaches the end of its life impales itself in a thornbush. As the tiny bird is dying, it sings its sweetest song. Judy's last few years have been a sweet, sweet song. I read today that "so many people are expecting a miracle rather than being a miracle". Judy's life was a miracle. I cannot tell you how many good things that have happened in Judy's life that were miracles. As tributes pour in from countless people, I am reminded over and over again of the miracle that was Judy. Well done good and faithful servant, you have earned your rest.
Monday, 22 February 2016
February 22
Today was a busy day. Most of the day was spent making arrangements for Friday's Celebration of Life. Audrey and I had an appointment with the funeral home this afternoon. Nice people.
One of the greatest joys of today was receiving help with various aspects of Friday's Celebration. Everyone I asked for help said, "Yes, I would be honored to help."
A large part of the day was spent receiving numerous condolences and words of encouragement from neighbors, friends, and family. Of course, my tears are right near the surface and so many times today, kind words, sentiments, and remembrances of Judy turned me to mush.
Now is time for a sleep. Tomorrow will be another busy day.
One of the greatest joys of today was receiving help with various aspects of Friday's Celebration. Everyone I asked for help said, "Yes, I would be honored to help."
A large part of the day was spent receiving numerous condolences and words of encouragement from neighbors, friends, and family. Of course, my tears are right near the surface and so many times today, kind words, sentiments, and remembrances of Judy turned me to mush.
Now is time for a sleep. Tomorrow will be another busy day.
Celebration of Life
A celebration of Judy's life will be held on Friday, February 26, 2:00 pm at:
Christ Church Anglican
Christ Church Anglican
515 28th St W
Saskatoon
Sunday, 21 February 2016
February 21
My beloved Queen died this evening around 7:30 pm. Our family gathered in Judy's room to begin saying good-bye. As I arrived at the room, there was a stain glass angel hanging on the door. As I entered the room, I saw Judy was lying peacefully with her left hand resting on a heart-shaped pillow placed upon her chest. Her right hand was placed over her tummy. A beautiful quilt with an angel was over her body. Judy looked as lovely as ever with her face being peaceful and serene. Mary combed her bangs just the way Judy would like them. We cried. We reminisced. Then we laughed. Most of the laughter was about choosing a new Queen. Some voted for David and some voted for Audrey. We had to phone David's son, Justin, to decide the matter. Justin appointed Judy's mother as the first Queen and played the fanfare whenever the Queen arrived. It was only fitting that he should choose the successor. He chose Audrey. We phoned David with the news of his defeat. As consolation, he will continue as Court Jester.
Each family member and their spouse had a turn alone with Judy before we parted. I asked Audrey to be the last to spend time with Judy alone because she has known Judy the longest. During my turn with Judy I thanked her for 34 wonderful years of marriage. I thanked her for making me a better man. God knew what He was doing when he joined Judy and I as husband and wife. I also promised her that I would continue, to the best of my abilities, the traditions that she upheld so faithfully. Most importantly, I told her that I love her and that's all that really matters.
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Thank you
Each family member and their spouse had a turn alone with Judy before we parted. I asked Audrey to be the last to spend time with Judy alone because she has known Judy the longest. During my turn with Judy I thanked her for 34 wonderful years of marriage. I thanked her for making me a better man. God knew what He was doing when he joined Judy and I as husband and wife. I also promised her that I would continue, to the best of my abilities, the traditions that she upheld so faithfully. Most importantly, I told her that I love her and that's all that really matters.
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
Thank you
Saturday, 20 February 2016
Friday, 19 February 2016
February 19
A funny thing about maintaining a vigil...everyone makes predictions about when a person will die. Some say people hang on until some event occurs like a visit from a loved one or a special day like a birthday or anniversary. Others look at physical signs such as skin coloration or swollen joints. I have grown weary of hearing predictions. All I know is: Judy will die when the time is right. As humans, we are very impatient and cannot understand why a person would hang on when they are non responsive, but I know when all this is said and done, we will see God's wisdom in the time he appoints for Judy to take his hand and enter into a new place where there are no more tears, no more sorrow, no more chemo treatments, no more bad news, no more surgeries, no more disorganized closet space. I know that Judy is still aware of our comings and goings. When I entered the room today, Judy turned her head ever so slightly to acknowledge my arrival. She does not have the strength to move her lips, but when I look into her eyes, I sense a "knowing". She is thinking who knows what? Did Alvin Vim the sink? Did he water the plants? Has he been washing the crystal by hand instead of the dishwasher? Has Alvin paid the phone bill? What are my friends and family doing? I really don't know what she is thinking, but she does know she is loved by many.
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