That's exciting news, Wendy! Let us know when your grandchild is born. Yeah, the news is pretty universally upsetting. But then, it always is.

A few years ago, I got tired of listening to a group of women who were saying how much better everything was in the 40's. They were bemoaning everything that was going on, and in looking back had selectively altered the past. We're all guilt of doing that. Finally, I got fed up and said, "Yeah, I sure wish it could be like it used to be in the 40's. Those were the days. I sure miss Hitler and the Holocaust, when we lynched blacks for looking at a white woman. Those were the days!" Needless to say, my comments weren't appreciated.

I know that's not what you're saying Wendy. I too find the news particularly distressing. I wrote a song (as I am wont to do) expressing my feelings on the state of life these days:

I take cold comfort in the ways of man
I find no justice in this land
I feel the anger of the un-stayed hand
May my heart find rest in Thee

Chorus:
   And in the darkness, give me the eyes of faith
   In my sorrow, send down your saving grace
   And on my journey, may my path he straight
   May my heart find rest in Thee

Give me the wisdom that I might understand
Give me the courage that I might take my stand
And when I'm weary, lend me a helping hand
May my heart find rest in Thee

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

There's a powerful, very dark story behind that song that may be too strong around the kitchen table, involving a fatal accident. I had just written this song, and the chorus carried me through the darkest night of my life.

Thank God for music!

Jerry