Thursday, October 23, 2025

Dear God,

This morning as I scrolled down Facebook looking for birthday announcements, family pictures or precious memories, I found myself singing along with gospel singers remembering old hymns and gospel songs.  Joining my voice with theirs, I remembered my grandmother who taught me many of those old songs.  Even as a small child, I would stand beside her, as she played her old upright piano.  Now vastly out-of-tune and sitting in my living room, I still remember her playing songs by ear.  No music sheets or hymnals, she simply played what she knew by heart.

This morning I was touched to be singing not only with the famous gospel singers but with Grandma Hughes.  I recalled her faith, her love, her beautiful smile and her well-worn hands made by loving gestures done for others.  Although I was alone in my kitchen where I was canning homemade jams to sell for missions, my kitchen was full of music, my precious grandmother and love lasting a lifetime.

Thank you

for holy moments

that fill me

with great joy.

Thank you

for old hymns

and gospel music.

Thank you mostly

for Grandma

and every gift

she gave me.

Yours, Andrea