Prayers for Bonnie and family

Today The Three Legged Stool told us of the passing of Ed Spivey on 22 May 2009. Our hearts and prayers go out to Bonnie and those who share her love for Ed. Prayers also for Wolfie who surely misses him too.

A few photos from Emmanuel

Emmanuel Episcopal's altar dressed for Lent.

Jimbo

Dawn. I'm so sorry she is blurry. I was too.

The Heaths and Cathy

Lee's ashes are behind the slightly darker square to the left of the topmost marker next to his friend Mike's. Click the photo to enbiggen.

To Bristol

The last time I visited Emmanuel in Bristol, I had a great tour guide. Tomorrow we will say Goodbye to him. Looking forward to seeing friends and making new ones but not to the occasion. Prayers for safe travels for all who join me on this sad voyage.

I worry about Hildy

Ours are about the same size but they don't come to say Hello like Hildy did.

R.I.P. Mary Louise Herrick

Another good organist went to the other side Saturday. Mary Lou Herrick played and directed at Mount Airy Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for many years. After her husband Clyde died she moved to our town which was actually her husband’s hometown where they still owned a home. Mary Lou was active in the American Guild of Organists and for years sponsored the third prize for improvisation. She studied with and babysat for Vincent Persichetti. She was 81.

R.I.P. Frank Stearns

A good friend, fellow Westminster Choir College alumnus, gentle soul, cheerful spirit, organist, violist, choir director and so much more went to the other side Wednesday, 4 February 2009. The communities he served have a huge hole in their hearts. You can read more about Frank here.

RIP Madelyn Dunham

Barack Obama's grandmother died today. May he and his family find peace in all the turmoil tonight, tomorrow and the days beyond will bring.

Goodbye, Studs

Studs Terkel died today at age 96. RIP. More here.