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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/6/2008 8:54:36 AM
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Qtman
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Roger left an indelible mark on Southern Gospel Music. He will never be replaced.
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/7/2008 10:30:40 AM
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That's funny, I just watched it again last night. I love it! I really must get another copy before this one is worn out. It does come up on ebay every now and then.
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/9/2008 9:08:29 PM
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April 08, 2008
The New Journeys Begin
As most of you know, I completed training in Minnesota to become a volunteer courier with the National Marrow Donor Program. It was very exciting, and the people there could not have been more gracious to me. Because I had written a letter to be read to the staff there prior to my arrival, and because they shared Roger's music and a little bit of our story, many people already knew who I was, and they were so wonderful. I have to say, though, they were wonderful to everyone there. What a great group of people, giving of their time and energy for such a worthy purpose! I met some really special people, and I feel fortunate to be a part of such an incredible organization.
Now, to put it all into practice.....
I have two "trips" scheduled this month. However, due to privacy laws and other issues, I will not be able to tell you where and when I am going. I may be able to share that I have an "opportunity" or something of that nature. So, in that same mysterious manner, I have an opportunity to make a difference tomorrow. Please pray that all involved will be blessed, whatever their situation (and that this novice will get all the particulars right!).
I think this opportunity is coming at a good time for me. I have had some very difficult days lately. I am not sure what the catalyst has been, but I have really been emotional, and it seems like nothing I do has turned out right. I am pretty sure that some of it has to do with passing the "one year mark" since Roger passed away. It's like you go through that first year thinking about all that has to be done right away, getting things squared away, plotting new courses, and then after the anniversary passes, you have time to think, "Wow, nothing about this is temporary."
For me, I have come to the realization that my entire adult life revolved around Roger, and his ministry. I was always involved, although behind the scenes mostly. Roger was already a part of Southern Gospel Music before we married, so this life is all I have known for over a quarter of a century. Now, I am tethered to a past where I no longer have a place. By that, I mean, that my involvement is no longer hands-on. There are no more scenes to be "behind". Nothing in my life is the same as it was a little over a year ago. It's weird, it's sobering, it's sad, but it's real.
I will always be involved to the extent that I have more of Roger's life to share, and in doing so, I am also sharing myself. For that, I am grateful, and I have many ideas that I want to implement. It will just be a different platform now. I know countless others have walked this path before me, so I am confident that it can be done. I am just finding it hard to do it solo. You never fully appreciate the value of being a part of a team with a spouse, until you don't have it anymore. More than ever, it feels like a part of me has been cut away.
Now, lest it seems like I am whining without ceasing (!), I am fully aware that when God closes a door, there is always a window open somewhere. I probably need to be praying for more patience while I wait to see what He has in store for me. I know the courier position will be a good start for me. I truly am excited to be able to be a part of a cause that is so near and dear to my heart. And, who knows where this, or any other adventure may lead? In addition to the Micah 6:8 verse I talked about previously, I am also willing to say to the Lord, as in Isaiah 6:8 - "Here am I, Lord, send me!"
Wherever my paths lead, and in whatever timing God has planned for me and my life, I can rest assured, even on those "bad" days, that I am always
In His Grip!
Debbie
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/9/2008 11:40:28 PM
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You guys read L5s eletter? Some GREAT new projects coming soon! I can't wait! Don't know about the rest of you, but after a long winter I NEED some new DVDs to watch.
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/10/2008 3:54:48 AM
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There are some GREAT THINGS coming out and I am SOOOOO looking forward to them! Just CAN'T WAIT to hear "Hello After Goodbye" by Jim Brady! And I REALLY WANT the book about Roger!!
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(Debbie Bennett:)I have had some very difficult days lately. I am not sure what the catalyst has been, but I have really been emotional, and it seems like nothing I do has turned out right. I am pretty sure that some of it has to do with passing the "one year mark" since Roger passed away. It's like you go through that first year thinking about all that has to be done right away, getting things squared away, plotting new courses, and then after the anniversary passes, you have time to think, "Wow, nothing about this is temporary."
After reading this, esp. the bolded, I started thinking of this whole situation....somehow, even though Roger is in Heaven which, undoubtedly is a place of Joy and Rest, yet this is a two way street. Roger, though now with Jesus, his loving Savior, still misses us down here! Or, at least those he knows and loves, and he himself is having to wait and watch as we arrive there one by one........SO I like to think that he's waiting and watching and preparing to see Debbie, Chelsea, Jordan, Scott F., Dad Bennett, etc etc. and probably has plans to give each of them a tour of Heaven, ending at the Throne!
Just some happy (and actual!) thoughts that have been running thru this little pea brain of mine! lol
Debbie needs to read THIS!
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/10/2008 11:41:54 PM
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No, the tour starts with the throne!!!!!
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/13/2008 9:37:04 PM
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April 13, 2008
Opportunities
I had a very fulfilling few days this week. My journey took me from Wed. to Fri., and when I finally arrived back home, I was exhausted, both physically and mentally. I think, though, that it was mainly mentally, being my first trip out as a volunteer, and trying extra hard to get it all down right.
I did. And it was a very rewarding feeling to know that the efforts that had been made would somehow make a difference in many lives. What I thought could possibly be a stressful journey was made calm by the amount of prayers I prayed through it all. If nothing else, my prayer life will increase during these opportunities! I knew that many of you were praying as well. There were weather issues aplenty during this trip, airline disturbances, etc., yet everything went smoothly, and I am looking forward to my next opportunity this coming week.
Obviously, I won't be doing this every week, but the first two trips happened to fall this way. There are over 250 volunteers with the NMDP, in addition to staff nationwide who travel when they can, so trips are spread out among many people. However, there are over 300 bone marrow transplants performed every month! So, I hope to be able to help out many times over the course of a year.
I will close now with thanks and gratitude, both to faithful prayer warriors, and to a great big God Who is compassionate, faithful, and always willing to keep us
In His Grip!
Debbie
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 4:00:43 AM
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April 16, 2008
On My Way Again
I promise to write a post soon that updates everyone on how each person in our family is doing, but tonight will be a shorter update. I have another "opportunity to make a difference" tomorrow (Thursday), so I will be saying extra prayers for everyone involved. I will be back home Sunday night.
I had a great evening this past Sunday night. I went to my first Southern Gospel concert since Roger passed away. I had been to hear a song or two here and there, and didn't do too well, so I had really been putting off going to a concert. However, Rodney Griffin had emailed me a while back and told me that Greater Vision would be in town, and I also talked to Gerald Wolfe last week, and he encouraged me to come out, so I did......and I had a really nice time. As it turned out, Legacy Five was off that night, and Scott Fowler came, too, so I had someone to sit with. It really did my soul a world of good to remember how much the music ministers to me. If you have a chance to hear the song "You Can", that GV sings (Rodney wrote it, surprise, surprise!), you will understand when I say that even though Rodney says he wrote it for Jason, it was for me that night. It has a powerful message that tells us that when we can't see what the plan is, "You <God> Can". I did very well during the whole concert, until the pastor called for an encore and Gerald called Scott down to sing "Champion of Love" with them. That one was my undoing, I have to admit. The last time I saw that song performed, Roger was singing on stage, standing there in his little boot cast, and I could see it in my mind's eye as clearly as I did that night.
In all of the storms and trials of life, that's something worth clinging to. That faith is what keeps us going. I have missed Roger terribly today. I think part of it has to do with it being a pretty Spring day, one I know he would have enjoyed. But, then I think back to that day when Roger was lying in the hospital, so gravely ill, and at my wit's end, God spoke to my heart and told me that there is nothing on this Earth that is better than what He has for Roger <us> in Heaven. That makes me long for Heaven so much more! And while I go about my business here below, no matter what life throws my way, I know that I remain
In His Grip!
Debbie
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 8:42:29 AM
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I got to spend some time talking with Tim Parton when I saw the guys on April 4th. He is such a great guy and I am so glad that L5 and Roger selected him to succeed Roger on the piano bench. He is amazing to watch! I love how they are working him into the jokes and comedy as well. I really hope he gets musician of the year. He certainly deserves it.
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 4:26:16 PM
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Is anyone else from the forums planning to attend the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration besides me? I think Donna said she was but I can't remember if anyone else is going. It's only 36 days away!
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 5:00:39 PM
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I can't afford the Michigan thing this year. In fact, this year I can only afford one major concert event outside my local area and the Memorial Day thing is it.
Next year, however, should be different. I'm planning on the Memorial Day Celebration and NQC for 2009. I might even be able to afford a couple of others.
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 5:01:10 PM
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Wish i could, no $$$
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 8:13:43 PM
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I can understand that. I had to be very creative with my finances to be able to afford it.
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RE: What A Legacy! L5 Thread - 4/17/2008 11:26:15 PM
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Hubby and I are looking forward to the Memorial Day event! This will be our first time attending.
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) I believe I voted for him for musician of the year! 
I really want to go to the Mackinaw thing though, too. 