So Blessed, So Blessed
| Type of post: | Chorus news item |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | Sam English |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Wed, Oct 9 2024 |
Nashville Music Medics Receive Countless Blessings
It’s seldom that we talk about how blessed we are to have the privilege of being able to provide such joy to our friends at ALIVE Hospice and the VA Hospital, Veterans Residential, in Murfreesboro, TN. However, during our last visits, we were overwhelmed by seeing the Lord’s mercy and grace in action that it is beyond words.
During our VA visit September 20th, we had to break for a moment between our religious songs, when one of our heroes broke down in tears. I went over to talk with him for a moment to see if he was OK. He said he was and that everything was better now. Once we conclude our set, we usually go over and shake hands. I went right over to this gentleman, and again asked how he was doing. He said he really felt God’s love for him today and that he appreciated that song, “It is Well,” as it sparked those deep emotions. I thanked him and told him “God really does love you.” Just overjoyed to hear that kind of response to our singing.
A few days later, September 25th, our visit to ALIVE Hospice was so special, as there were at least four patients who were all visibly moved. One lady, who was in and out of sleep, woke up just as we began a family request for “It is Well.” When she was awake her open eyes had quite a milky type film over them, but when we began our singing, the film cleared and you could see her looking for someone, who was in the room. It is often said that when you get close to the end, your family comes to get your spirit to help it back home. There’s no doubt in my mind that’s what was happening. So many blessings from this experience that we ended our day in a prayer circle to thank God for what he has given us - the gift of song.
Wayne Jackson (and some of Sam English) for Nashville Music Medics
