Judah thoughts

January 3rd will be 16 months since Judah left us. The ache never goes away, but sometimes a little sunshine eases the ache. Of course the new baby, Jack Judah, hebrew name Yehuda is wonderful.
Other wonderful Judah things. Monty. Pixie died on Dec 11th. On Dec 12 a stray dog wandered into our lives. We call him Monty, because I found him at Mount Sinai, the same place I got Pixie, and because he mounts everything in sight. I am sure that Judah and Seymour are kvelling. In many ways Monty has lightened our burden. I can't explain it, but its like a gift from Seymour, Judah and Pixie. To come exactly 24 hours after Pixie's passing is a strange coincidence. The dog, runs like Judah used to as a young man, and naps a great deal, as Judah always did. He is a gentleman,( except for his other habit). What more can I say, but thank you to those who sent him.

Last week I heard from the young man we are sponsoring to go to Medical school in Dar Es Salam. He will visit in the summer. I am anxious to meet him. His sponsor, Dr. Shriner, at Huntingtom Memorial Hospital says he is a spiritual guy and reminds her of Judah's qualities as a physician and healer.

In this regard, I am adding a component to project Judah. In addition to recruiting stem cell donors to the data base be are initiating a program to counsel and comfort the donors. It seems that when a patient doesn't survive the donors take it to heart. There isn't any program to offer help to them. Part of Project Yehuda will be dedicated to creating and establishing this help and support. I feel that is what Judah would want.

Yesterday, I was searching for Judah's blog, as my new computer configuration did not post it immediately. I fell upon a blog called Crassy Boy. This is written by a class mate of Judah's. I did not know that he chronicled Judah's difficult journey on his blog site. He is travelling the world. It was sad and comforting to read his journals.

We will continue with Judah stories, tell them to Jack Judah, to Mehri's son Daniel (Judah's middle name) and new cousin Sylvia (ten weeks old). Soon we will dedicated a rock climbing wall at Akiba Academy in Judah's memory. (His favorite activity in school was recess!).

Love to you all,

Martha

Judah thoughts

January 3rd will be 16 months since Judah left us. The ache never goes away, but sometimes a little sunshine eases the ache. Of course the new baby, Jack Judah, hebrew name Yehuda is wonderful.
Other wonderful Judah things. Monty. Pixie died on Dec 11th. On Dec 12 a stray dog wandered into our lives. We call him Monty, because I found him at Mount Sinai, the same place I got Pixie, and because he mounts everything in sight. I am sure that Judah and Seymour are kvelling. In many ways Monty has lightened our burden. I can't explain it, but its like a gift from Seymour, Judah and Pixie. To come exactly 24 hours after Pixie's passing is a strange coincidence. The dog, runs like Judah used to as a young man, and naps a great deal, as Judah always did. He is a gentleman,( except for his other habit). What more can I say, but thank you to those who sent him.

Last week I heard from the young man we are sponsoring to go to Medical school in Dar Es Salam. He will visit in the summer. I am anxious to meet him. His sponsor, Dr. Shriner, at Huntingtom Memorial Hospital says he is a spiritual guy and reminds her of Judah's qualities as a physician and healer.

In this regard, I am adding a component to project Judah. In addition to recruiting stem cell donors to the data base be are initiating a program to counsel and comfort the donors. It seems that when a patient doesn't survive the donors take it to heart. There isn't any program to offer help to them. Part of Project Yehuda will be dedicated to creating and establishing this help and support. I feel that is what Judah would want.

Yesterday, I was searching for Judah's blog, as my new computer configuration did not post it immediately. I fell upon a blog called Crassy Boy. This is written by a class mate of Judah's. I did not know that he chronicled Judah's difficult journey on his blog site. He is travelling the world. It was sad and comforting to read his journals.

We will continue with Judah stories, tell them to Jack Judah, to Mehri's son Daniel (Judah's middle name) and new cousin Sylvia (ten weeks old). Soon we will dedicated a rock climbing wall at Akiba Academy in Judah's memory. (His favorite activity in school was recess!).

Love to you all,

Martha

New Miracle

Stacey and David have become the parents of Jack Judah, weighing in at 7 lbs 7 oz.

May Jack Judah be granted a long and healthy life, full of wonderous things. What a wonderful tribute to Judah.

Pixie

On Monday of this week, our devoted dog Pixie passed away. She was fourteen and a half years old. She came to us a five week old puppy full of personality and character. A better buddy there isn't. She loved unconditionally and took care of every one. When Seymour took ill she became his companion, barking away any one who might even think of intruding upon our home. When Judah moved back to Forrester drive she was at his side, even climbing the stairs to visit with him as he sat on the brown couch, which formerly had been Pixie's domain.

Judah nick named her Stinkus dogus for her aroma, and Hoover for her habit of picking up any food scraps dropped during a meal. Her other names were Pixilated for the way she chased her tail. I am sure the squirrel and crows had different names for her. The mail man and UPS drivers would throw their parcels on the porch rather than meet up with Pixie.

Many of you encountered her when you visited and soon realized that she was doing her job of protecting her family. As soon as she welcomed you into the household she extended that courtesy to you as well.

Its been a difficult loss, bringing back memories of lossing Seymour on Dec 27th 2003, and of Judah on Sept 3 2005. I will add her date to the yarzheit list.

I am sure she is with them both, running in circles, barking, wagging her tail and waiting at the door for me.

Martha