Today marks the 1st anniversary of saying goodbye to Gracie. I can’t believe a year has gone by. A year ago it didn’t occur to me that I would be posting this from Kenya, but here we are. We still miss her. A lot. What follows is the written, and slightly edited version of what…
hymns
From the Mountains to the Prairies
Given that Gracie loved July 4, not just because it is Independence Day, but also because it was her father’s birthday, I thought it would be good to re-post this video of her playing 2 of her favorite patriotic songs: America, the Beautiful, and God Bless America. Lyrics: AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL, by Katherine Lee Bates…
Triumphant in His Grace
Six months ago today, the Lord called Gracie home. In some ways it seems like last week; in other ways a distant memory. Of course there are so many things that I miss about Gracie; one of them being hearing her play the piano. As such, I thought a good way to mark the day…
Reprise: Like A River Glorious
You know what they say: “All good things must come to an end.” I’m sad to report that this will probably be the last post of Gracie’s hymn videos to this blog as it is unlikely that she will be able to regain the use of her right arm/hand to the point of playing the…
Reprise: I Ask No Dream
Note: I”m travelling this week, so another reprise. In fact, I’m sitting in the airport in Seoul, Korea getting this post up. I had an amazing week in Bangkok. My heart is full! Now, please enjoy this video from August 2021. Gracie’s hymns for this week: Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart; Day by…
Reprise: Altar Call
We have another reprise video this week, from 2 years ago. Gracie’s arm is still weak, so please keep praying for that. I’d also appreciate prayers as I will be flying to Bangkok, Thailand today (Sunday) to attend a conference. It will be a quick trip — I’ll be back next Sunday. Thanks. For those…