Today is my Mom's 2nd heavenly birthday. There have been a few things in life I have frankly told the Lord - I cannot face that. Losing my Mom was one. So when the words terminal brain cancer were announced, I was suprised. My heart - though totally broken also simultaneouly confindent that the LORD KNEW ALL ALONG this day would come. And like He always does...He gave strength when I needed it. HIS STRENGTH. Strength coupled with the strange tension of deep sorrow. Oh ho

Today I want to share a song that my Mom sang many times and was such a blessing - "The Touch of the Master's Hand." If you are unfamiliar the song is about a violin so first I'll tell you a little about my Mom and her violin. She started playing in the Joplin elementary orchestra - trained as a classical violinist. However, when she was in her young adult years she met a spunky lady from Yellville, Arkansas name Violet Hensley and this fancy vituouso was corrupted by the w

Hello again! Today I want to share another song in honor of my Mom. I grew up watching her lead numerous children’s choirs and productions at our church. She had a passion for passing on music (and her faith!) to the next generation. She also enjoyed writing songs and teaching them to the kids. Simple tunes that would provide truth. This is one of my favorites. Written in call and echo form - it’s easy to learn and a song that sticks with you. I can remember my Mom sin

Two years ago this coming Friday I walked my Mom and best friend to the door of heaven and said - see you soon. For forty years she was part of my daily life - loving me and investing in my faith as only a mother could. She loved Jesus more than life and I’m thankful to have witnessed her courageous faith even when faced with an unexpected diagnosis - terminal brain cancer. I have much to share and hope to do that in the coming days in honor of my Mom. She loved music - a