Hard one.

[G G]

Here I go. I have been here since the beginning. I haven't been as active as I used to be. I have been throught what some would call some tough times in the last few years. I am a musician (not professional) so I see a lot of things through music. My only sibling (younger brother) died on 12-28-2011 and not long after I heard this song and it somehow hit me like a ton of bricks. Don't know why but it did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMK-POcvIog

then sometime later i heard this song and it was something that's hard to explain, but here it is:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4WSgzN8LjA

that was something that hit me hard. I don't know quite how to explain it to anyone who doesn't play music so i wont try cause sometimes I cant' hardly understand it myself.

My Mama died on November 2nd 2012. I was there that day, and at the moment of her death, I and my dad had stepped away for a moment to call for the hospice nurse to come, and my wife held her hand as Jesus ushered her into Glory. This song was something that i stumbled upon a week or two later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etcT7VRIAWA

It's been a long road, but I aint complainin, God knows what he's doing and I am okay with that.

[cjhalbrooks]

I am sorry for your loss brother, I agree with you about God knowing what he is doing. God bless you and thank you for sharing

[G G]

So here is me singing at my Mama's funeral. Not the best I ever did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amYwQ5iyZeU&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=1

[G G]

and just for the fun of it here is me doing magnolia wind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfzoKc192Q&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=9

[G G]

And this one was done just a few months before all the hard times started:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-Q9h-Rp6w&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=11

[G G]

And finally I will post a studio cut of a song i did a while before all this started. It's how I try to live my life and even after all that's happened it's still true and God has been so good to us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRsU2s6MYc&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw

[G G]

Here is my last one here: It's a testimony for sure cause God has been so good that I can't thank Him enough:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8eT3-EZ4FU&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=2

[G G]

I guess I lied. Here is a studio cut of the only song I have ever written that I feel was worth a crap. I wrote this one the morning my Papa died in 1994. it took me literally 15 minutes to write it, so I know that God helped me do it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZh6ZrR3k3M&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=3

a little rougher cut of it with me doing three tracks of guitar and vocals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZh6ZrR3k3M&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=3

[G G]

and then I am reminded by God himself that it's all in the bag, if you need him He is near:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUQlif4xZLQ

[G G]

One more: the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has been so good to me and mine I can say praise Him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqk3l5baiyU

[maninblack]

Greg, you and I have talked on different occassions throughout the year and I know it's been a rough one on you. But you inspire me with your faith and your beliefs, and I am lucky to call you a friend. Keep up the amazing work. You put most of us to shame with your talent. Here's to a brighter 2013 my friend!

[G G]

Thanks Kevin, and you have been there for me brother and I am thankful for friends like you.:tu

[kelmac07]

Thanks for sharing with us Greg. I know this past year has been a rough one for you and Janice. Kellie and I continue to keep you two in your prayers. Can't wait to see you again brother.

[CigarNut]

I don't know you very well Greg -- only through what I see here, but I appreciate you sharing your situation and just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[DPD6030]

You are talented Greg. You know I'm here if you need me. Hope things are doing well with you and Janice.

[Dave128]

Here's to a healthy and happy 2013!

[jjirons69]

So here is me singing at my Mama's funeral. Not the best I ever did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amYwQ5iyZeU&list=UULclwtgESy5074UkKbV79kw&index=1

I don't know how you did it, Greg. You kept it together. I've always loved that song and you nailed it. Here's to many bright days ahead, brother.

[RevSmoke]

God's blessings to you Greg.

[G G]

Thanks for the prayers and support friends.

[hotreds]

Thanks for the wonderful post, dear brother! I pray the Good Lord grant you peace, health and happiness in 2013!