Thanks all: My Mother and I may be a thousand miles away, but we are together at the same time, and always will be. I am so pleased that I've been writing family memoirs these last few weeks and sharing them with my Mother. She can't see well enough to read, but she has an angel as her best friend, who has read to her every night. Yesterday, she was listening to the recent CD I did and sent to her. I'm glad that it got there in time for her to hear it. There are a few songs in there that I was sure that she'd enjoy.

As always, songs speak for me. And words to songs I wrote long ago come back as fresh as if they just came to me:

"And when my race here on earth is done
And all of my trials are through
May you praise me for a job well done
May I abide in you

   When I'm weary, Lord, give me rest
   When I'm lost, show me the way
   Cleanse my body, and my soul
   Grant me another day

A couple of days would be greatly appreciated. But not essential.

or..

"Some spend their lives in a search for power
Ignoring treasures time can't devour
All that I ask in my final hour
May my heart find rest in Thee

   And in the darkness, give me the eyes of faith
   In my sorrow, send down your healing grace
   And on my journey, may my path be straight
   May my heart find rest in thee"

Life is preparation, and out of kindness and love, we have been prepared.

and

"He will show comfort to those who mourn"

Thanks for your comforting concern.

Jerry