Hard one.

G G · 01-14-2013, 08:32 PM

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 · 01-14-2013, 08:53 PM

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 · 01-14-2013, 08:53 PM

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amYwQ...bV79kw&index=1

G G · 01-14-2013, 08:56 PM

and just for the fun of it here is me doing magnolia wind:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfzo...bV79kw&index=9

G G · 01-14-2013, 09:01 PM

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-Q9...V79kw&index=11

G G · 01-14-2013, 09:05 PM

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=8aRsU...y5074UkKbV79kw

G G · 01-14-2013, 09:11 PM

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...bV79kw&index=2

G G · 01-14-2013, 09:19 PM

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=yZh6Z...bV79kw&index=3

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZh6Z...bV79kw&index=3

G G · 01-14-2013, 09:28 PM

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 · 01-14-2013, 09:33 PM

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 · 01-14-2013, 11:27 PM

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 · 01-15-2013, 05:17 AM

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

kelmac07 · 01-15-2013, 08:01 AM

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 · 01-15-2013, 08:40 AM

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 · 01-15-2013, 11:23 AM

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

Dave128 · 01-15-2013, 11:41 AM

Here's to a healthy and happy 2013!

jjirons69 · 01-15-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G G

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amYwQ...bV79kw&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 · 01-15-2013, 02:52 PM

God's blessings to you Greg.

G G · 01-15-2013, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the prayers and support friends.

hotreds · 01-15-2013, 07:15 PM

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

01-14-2013, 08:32 PM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Hard one. 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.

01-14-2013, 08:53 PM	#2
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Hard one. 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 __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

01-14-2013, 08:53 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. So here is me singing at my Mama's funeral. Not the best I ever did. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amYwQ...bV79kw&index=1

01-14-2013, 08:56 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. and just for the fun of it here is me doing magnolia wind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfzo...bV79kw&index=9

01-14-2013, 09:01 PM	#5
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. And this one was done just a few months before all the hard times started: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-Q9...V79kw&index=11

01-14-2013, 09:05 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. 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=8aRsU...y5074UkKbV79kw

01-14-2013, 09:11 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. 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...bV79kw&index=2

01-14-2013, 09:19 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. 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=yZh6Z...bV79kw&index=3 a little rougher cut of it with me doing three tracks of guitar and vocals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZh6Z...bV79kw&index=3

01-14-2013, 09:28 PM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. 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

01-14-2013, 09:33 PM	#10
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. 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

01-14-2013, 11:27 PM	#11
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Hard one. 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! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-15-2013, 05:17 AM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. Thanks Kevin, and you have been there for me brother and I am thankful for friends like you.

01-15-2013, 08:01 AM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Hard one. 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. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-15-2013, 08:40 AM	#14
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Hard one. 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. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-15-2013, 11:23 AM	#15
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Hard one. You are talented Greg. You know I'm here if you need me. Hope things are doing well with you and Janice.

01-15-2013, 11:41 AM	#16
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Hard one. Here's to a healthy and happy 2013! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

01-15-2013, 02:52 PM	#18
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Re: Hard one. God's blessings to you Greg. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

01-15-2013, 07:07 PM	#19
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Hard one. Thanks for the prayers and support friends.

01-15-2013, 07:15 PM	#20
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Hard one. Thanks for the wonderful post, dear brother! I pray the Good Lord grant you peace, health and happiness in 2013! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.