After reading all your comments and compliments, I will definitely play again for you. I’ll need to do it at church where there’s good recording equipment but I think our pastor will do this for me.
Years ago Margaret and I recorded a dvd just for our members – I don’t even have a copy of it anymore but Margaret and I really should do this again. The day might come when it’s my funeral or Margaret’s and we could just play the dvd. This winter would be a good time to work on it – hmmm, now I’m thinking winter won’t be long enough! What?????!!???
Working on my bullseye blocks tonight – I want to have them done by Sunday!
Just one quilt sent in today.
I like the idea of hearing more of your hymns. I’ve never played for anyone but myself (and my mother); I do find it a very peaceful activity of sitting down to the piano and playing the hymns. Piano lessons and the example of a grandmother who would sit down to play after out doing farm chores were a part of my life. Some that I associate with family members are “His Eye is on the Sparrow” and “Shall We Gather at the River.” There are so many others that I like.
Mary, you are a delight!
Our last hymn this past Sunday was “ How great thou art “ and I couldn’t stop humming it the rest of the day. I can’t imagine how you must sing and hum after playing in church. You have amazing talent. And now the pieces of the puzzle from living in a small town all fit together….Sam and the kids and Ivy are the ministers family. That has to make them great folks to know.
Mary, it was such a thrill to hear and see you playing hymns at your church. Wonderful to share another precious and God-praiseworthy moment in your life. God bless you and Zion Church!!
Please, please do this. This is sad to say but church is missing something for me without the old hymns. I would love to have a copy of your cd. When the time comes, how great would that be to be played at my funeral. I was raised on those hymns and I would like to be buried with them too. I’m almost in tears writing this.
I can’t wait to hear; you’re talented in so many areas, Mary! Thank you for sharing your God-given gifts with us.
I would love to add a collection of gospel songs you have recorded to my collection. For quite a few years, we had season tickets to Southern Gospel Christian concerts usually 4 or 5 times a year about 2 hours from where we live. Groups like The Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Legacy 5, The Hoppers, Triumphant Quartet, and Ivan Parker were just a few of the groups. I collected various CDs and I often listen to them as I sew.
Marsha from Kansas – I, too, love some of those groups! My mom loved to go to gospel concerts especially when she wintered in Texas and I also have quite a CD collection!
I listened to your music at the funeral; it was beautiful, Mary. Just a Closer Walk is one of my favorites. Thanks for the heads up about the video-streaming. I really appreciate the opportunity. Once again, stay warm!
What a wonderful idea. I listened to you today and enjoyed it so much. Truly beautiful, Mary. And, so soothing. So pleased you will play for us again.
A recording of the old hymns would be awesome!! They are my favorite! I like some of the new praise music but the old hymns are often straight from the Word! What a way to memorize the scriptures!
Thanks Mary!
I would love to hear you play too ! Thank hat would be awesome . And I love your mini bullseye idea with charm squares ! I have many projects ,quilting and knitting, in the works right now but it’s definitely on my list ! I have several charm packs from my stash that I’d love to use up 🙂 Stay warm , minus 40 this morning here and up to 55 mph winds overnight ! 🥶
I hope you record your playing again. A cousin of ours sang and did recordings pretty much just for pleasure. When he passed away, before the service, we sat and listened to beautiful “piped in” music – songs of the faith, sung by him. It was absolutely lovely.
That would be amazing to have recordings of you playing the old hymns. I hope you get to do it!