Pop’s Pearls
Since I was a little girl, singing along with my dad, "Pop" to our family, while he played guitar has been among my favorite memories. But now, in the “long goodbye” as Alzheimer’s disease steals his wife Teri of 53+ years & my mom’s memory, songwriting has become healing. Processing his grief by writing original songs & prompting AI to set his Holy-Spirit-inspired lyrics to music has become my dad’s “accidental ministry.” While these songs follow his own personal journey in what he calls his “Teri Trial,” the heartbeat of their raw, real messages are both transferable and redemptive. They were written to encourage others who are also in the “Hurtin’ Heart Club” as they walk beside someone they love through a hard season. Press play, read the story behind each song, and let the words point you to the One who carries us: "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7, NIV)
Pop’s Pearls Starts Here
Pic with my parents. My sweet hubby encourages me to visit them every few months to love & support them as best as I can, since we live in different states. We cherish every moment together. Outdoor walks. Long talks. Tasks—helpful and hard. Meals together. Family visits. And more.
Pop’s Music
Take My Love for You
After his nightly visit to his wife’s memory care community, a husband sits in the driveway remembering the first poem he wrote her when they were dating. That poem is the heart of this song.
Next Level Love
When memory loss changed everything, love changed shape instead of disappearing. This song traces a lifelong marriage to its next level: seeing his wife as God sees her and loving her as Christ loves us.