http://jgillwhit.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Judy G. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:33:12 GMT 2010-01-02T13:33:12Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365374 I love the internet!  I mean...it's 12:40 a.m., and here I am, ok?  But this week I love the internet because I finally found my old college roomie and dear friend by following some simple . . . Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:50:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977365374 Judy G. 2008-06-08T07:50:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977284834 When the surgeon found the tumor in Bob's brain and determined it be cancer, it was very bad news indeed.  When the first shock waves subsided amind prayers and tears, our friend reminded . . . Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:11:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977284834 Judy G. 2008-03-15T05:11:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273665 A very dear friend will have a newly discovered brain tumor removed on Monday (3/3).  He's a Pastor in a local Orange County congregation and well-loved.  Bob's family is at his bed-side . . . Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:00:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977273665 Judy G. 2008-03-02T22:00:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977214063 Mom died this past January.  The grieving was back with a vengeance for me as Christmas drew closer.  The sadness was a huge weight and there was a darkness shrouding my days.  Occasional . . . Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:47:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977214063 Judy G. 2007-12-28T05:47:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977091292 Maybe it was a perfect storm about to fall all around me.  Maybe it was just a bunch of life transitions happening all at once.  There were a few moments that hurt like hell, but those moments . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:17:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977091292 Judy G. 2007-08-20T04:17:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057146 cranberries and orange with subtle notes of cardamon scents meander down the hallway and call through my drowsing sleep scones hot from the oven await me, coffee dark and oily rich this early morning . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:11:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057146 Judy G. 2007-07-16T02:11:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998189 As a lonesome little girl, living way out in the woods, I found even deeper solitude under the umbrella trees and thick oaks that filled the forests behind our house. My excursions would take me farther . . . Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:48:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998189 Judy G. 2007-07-08T03:48:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045251 I was tagged by ♥Krazy Kyra ....something about "5 things about me" - and you fine folks get to figure out the one that is a bunch of hooey!  Okay....here goes: 1.  For two . . . Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:13:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045251 Judy G. 2007-07-02T04:13:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010785   Holy act of sacred conspiracy Of one breath with God Drawn in one with another One within another One of the other, one and the same   Creation moment Creating and moving and living . . . Sun, 27 May 2007 05:34:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010785 Judy G. 2007-05-27T05:34:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998197   I was tagged by Kyra D. A Positive Tag Game RULES: Very simple List 5 Positive things about you then "tag" 5 other people to do the same then pass it on. Email your tags to let them . . . Fri, 11 May 2007 18:43:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976998197 Judy G. 2007-05-11T18:43:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992426 I learned a new word today It answered an old question This short collection of letters Brought the ‘aha!' sigh from my lips My nodding head confirmed it   Rolling around in my mouth . . . Mon, 07 May 2007 04:52:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992426 Judy G. 2007-05-07T04:52:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965049 The Gather community is a wealth of wisdom and experience, and often provides me with inspiration to be adventurous and try something new. Share what you have tried, read, cooked, photographed, joined, . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:38:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965049 Judy G. 2007-04-21T22:38:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976947962 In your hand are several invitations to a casual dinner which you are hosting at your home.  The menu choice is yours, as is the drink menu, candles or not, tablecloth or formica-toppped kitchen . . . Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:13:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976947962 Judy G. 2007-04-02T05:13:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976940220   grace and gratitude from heart to heart the former without the latter diminishes the gift shuns the giver. ah, but the rightful response of the soul to the soul's lover causes both . . . Sat, 24 Mar 2007 05:19:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976940220 Judy G. 2007-03-24T05:19:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976933161 Fill in the blank:  Life is more FUN with _________ ! Have some fun, keep it CLEAN, and share with Gather what brings a smile to your life!  Post some photos, too. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:03:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976933161 Judy G. 2007-03-16T06:03:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930226 The thermometer outside the henhouse read nearly 100 degrees in the shade today.  I ventured into the sunlight and thought I heard the young sprouts of corn gasping for water.  We took the gamble . . . Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:05:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976930226 Judy G. 2007-03-13T06:05:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976928738 When I grow up, I want to : Be a Lounge Singer Be a Tour Guide in Chicago Run a B & B Be a wood carver Hike the Appalachian Trail Design a house Be a gardener Be the organist in a cathedral . . . Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:09:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976928738 Judy G. 2007-03-11T08:09:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976927663 This feeling is close to euphoric.  A simple step into the unknown, a pass of my fingers over the keys after much serious thought, seeking out the ones to invite into my new world....one should . . . Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:13:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976927663 Judy G. 2007-03-09T20:13:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976926439 It's Spring - and my nose goes crazy!  But not merely in the pollen-induced sneezing sort of way. No, God blessed me with a nose that can smell snow on a distant mountain top from way down in . . . Thu, 08 Mar 2007 11:52:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976926439 Judy G. 2007-03-08T11:52:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917584 Maple Oat Nut Scones     I've made this and it's sooooo good! (This recipe yields 8 servings)     For The Scones: 1 cup quick/old fashioned oats 11/4 cups . . . Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:20:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917584 Judy G. 2007-02-24T16:20:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917254   it's on hold  squelched and stuffed and sealed in a place that cannot yet feel   that knows keenly awaiting pain where my soul fears the letting go fears the anguish and sorrow . . . Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:52:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976917254 Judy G. 2007-02-24T01:52:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912301 conversation on monday tumor on wednesday last breath drawn six days later   literally here today - gone tomorrow married 64 years. . .to her only love and best friend my mom for 52 . . . Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:09:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976912301 Judy G. 2007-02-17T04:09:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976877508 John 15:1-16 The Common Lectionary gives us this text today from John, on the Eve of Epiphany.  We receive Jesus' commandment to love one another as he has loved us, and to bear fruit . . . Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:01:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976877508 Judy G. 2007-01-05T16:01:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874410 "greetings from home", the letter began the unfamiliar postmark a town I've not heard of a hand I've not read.   "we miss you, we love you... please join us, come home." . . . Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:51:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874410 Judy G. 2007-01-02T02:51:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874053 Dear Friends - Happy New Year! Here is a site that I use regularly - The Daily Lectionary.  Clergy and churches follow the Lectionary to plan and prepare for worship and preaching.  It's . . . Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:28:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874053 Judy G. 2007-01-01T15:28:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976873907 For two long years now, my aging parents have lived in an assisted living facility, requiring more and more care with each passing month.  Quality of life has not improved since they moved from their . . . Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:53:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976873907 Judy G. 2007-01-01T04:53:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976873538 To write. To express myself with words - prose or poetry, in lament or jubilation.  I desire to re-discover the discipline and the art of crafting words with care and intention.  I desire to . . . Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:35:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976873538 Judy G. 2006-12-31T17:35:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976870290 Hello to all in this Group... I look forward to spending time this coming year in the Word...and sharing with this group.  As introduction...my name is Judy, I live in Southern California, and . . . Wed, 27 Dec 2006 02:40:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976870290 Judy G. 2006-12-27T02:40:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868411 Many endings are ahead as the year comes to a close.  They are endings that just seem to hover out there - almost a threat, almost a promise - nothing final.  Not just yet. Ending the year with . . . Sat, 23 Dec 2006 04:17:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976868411 Judy G. 2006-12-23T04:17:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976863029 Cooler temperatures welcomed us as we stopped for gasoline one last time before arriving at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.  It's a wonderfully remote part of the Canyon, and very scenic and . . . Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:47:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976863029 Judy G. 2006-12-15T21:47:36Z