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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Fifty-Two

I’m Sorry Things had calmed down, and Judy had returned to work after her mandatory eight-week maternity leave. I sensed she wasn’t quite ready, so I requested and the additional four-week vacation days from her accrued time off. It seemed to have made things better, and I was happy. Our romance had... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 26, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Fifty-One

A Knock On The Door The next ten months found Judy back to her usual confident self at work while being an ever-loving mother and wife. We had found a new house on the edge of a small town. It was quiet, with a large backyard and a large wooded area behind it. It needed some work, but we were young... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 25, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Fifty

The next four days were as if we had picked up right from the day before my shooting. Then came the telephone call at 3 AM. It was the hospital supervisor asking me to come in to pick up Judy from work. When I asked if she was sick, the woman told me, “I think she has had a nervous breakdown.” I got... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 23, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-Nine

Going Home Two days later, I was at the hospital to bring my family home. I had parked the Camaro as close to the exit we would use as was legally possible, and then I went upstairs to accompany them down. After a series of discharge instructions, Judy took a seat in a wheelchair, and someone handed... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 22, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-Eight

New For Old I had barely had time to shower, change into a clean uniform, and then sit down to talk with Mark when we were signaled that we had a call. Both of us cursed Dick’s name as we ran to the garage and out the door. It was stifling outside as we stayed in the drive for a moment, listening... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 16, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-Seven

The Dog Days of Summer Dr. Adams, Judy’s OB doctor, had put her due date on roughly August 26th in the middle of a blistering hot summer. I remained incredulous that she kept smiling and kept working during that kind of heat. I’d never been one for air conditioning, but to make her as comfortable as... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-SIX

Time Marches On As winter turned to spring and eventually summer, Judy became even more radiant. Motherhood suited her perfectly, and it was easy to see her joy as her belly grew. Of course, she had discomfort, but there are burdens in life that you don’t mind carrying. Her doctor visits continued... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-Five

‘Momma’s Baby’ Judy’s first obstetrical visit wasn’t until late February, but she had been talking with the doctor that she had chosen almost every night at work. I had known this lady for a long time myself, working with her several times when we had imminent deliveries out in the field. She had a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-Four

Life Becomes Normal Humans are odd in how they are so willing to face massive changes in their lives and accept new habits as if they had been doing it all of their life. That was the case with us after our wedding. We developed our daily patterns within a week of returning to work. Judy worked the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

I Remember Judy - A Love Story - Chapter Forty-Three

Intermission Before the Next Act As a kid, my father would always tell me these long-winded stories, and I could never figure out why he was telling me those things. Just as he got to the end, he would say to me, “I told you that so you better understand this.” I didn’t always see the point of his... Sign in to see full entry.

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