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Manchester Mom-Daughter

May 10, 2001

Two of God’s greatest gifts..Moms and music..

Mom taught me piano…actually… dish drying

Music. I can’t imagine God without music. It inspires us, it brings us closer, and it brings back a flood of memories. Mother’s Day.. lost mine three years ago this summer..

Mansion.. First gospel song I ever learned..Mom tried to make a quartett. Fishhook Sunday School Convention. Had no idea what harmony was.

Just a Closer Walk… Mom’s favorite. Wake up Sunday mornings to this. Mom: Pump organ. Also: New Orleans funerals. Thought it was: Just a Closer Walk in C

What a Friend.. Grandma’s 2 favorite.. South Prairie Church.. Where would Jesus go to Church? Holy Ghost church experience.. G’pa. How Great Thou Art

I like surprises… Matt.. baritone Mississippi River Boat…a summer cruising up and down the Mississippi banjo player…Near the Cross.

Most requested song… deaf boy Amazing Grace.

Jesus Loves Me.. William B. Bradbury

After Mom’s funeral… Peace Like a River.

Raised a Presbyterian and never heard this song until about 10 years ago.. The most-requested song in our Arenzville church…but I used to be afraid to play it.. Mrs. Beard. Victory in Jesus…