who is this woman
you may ask
she is one
who has made giving her task
*
see her scurrying to the door
of a neighbor in her apartment block
carrying a birthday card
or some uniquely styled pair of socks
*
she has been blessed
it is true
but her blessings she shares
with me and you
*
Her adventures carry her far
students in distant schools
benefit from paper and pens
and her giving too
*
she travels the world but forgets you not
as Russia or the Panama Canal
finds it ways to the dining room wall
showing slides of the people’s locale
*
the nursing home residents
share in her joyous song
as their eyes feast on the view
and the ethnic food that belongs
*
Judy doesn’t stop there
but continues her giving
driving the Madison Zoo train
cheering all in thanksgiving
*
uniquely free
and so giving it is true
thinking of delightful ways
to bring a smile or two
*
she may be volunteering
at Olbrich Botanical Garden
engineering the tram
or referring to the tropical banyan
*
then on to Monday
another day of living
at the Habitat for Humanity
she is giving
*
Perhaps some Wednesday evening
You will hear her respond
as she works the phones
for the charity telethons
*
accepting donations
late into the night
always there helping
comforting those in plight
*
it may be a free vacation
to a mother of three
or helping with car payments
for forty years we see
*
an angel she is
and freely she gives
an example for all
and how we might live
*
a balance of living and giving
brings joy to many and herself
a balance of living and giving
is an open shelf
*
a quiet, joyful soul
with a twinkle in her eye
her presence in your life
will leave you with a delightful sigh
Footprints of Thoughts 
So lovely!
Hope you are well.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas!
Lots of love and hugz ♡
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what a woman!
fun to meet her at Lara’s party
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Yes, Judy has an amazing capacity for spreading love and cheer…and is so generous with her blessings! She gives us faith in the kindness of people—she is a good person and we certainly need to hear MORE of the good in people in this world!
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I am flattered to have wonderful words written about me!!!!
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and they are ALL written in truth!
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What a lovely poem to dedicate someone…….she would be so happy after reading it. Merry Christmas to you and your family..love n hugs
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thank you, Kamlesh! Merry Christmas to you and your family! I am waiting to read MORE of your writing! When??? Love and hugs to you also! Greetings to your Mom!
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Thank you Nanny, very soon i will resume my blogging. Just not getting appropriate time.
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Great, Kamlesh! Looking forward to your writing!
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