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
Wretched Man Blues
When guilt and shame whispered, ‘Stay home, you hypocrite,’ Pop turned to the Lord instead, confessed, and received forgiveness (1 John 1:9). A song about getting back up after failing.
When God Speaks
Inspired by the 70 questions God asks Job in chapters 38–41, this upbeat 3:24 song distills pages of Scripture into a joyful reminder for weary caregivers.”
Make a Joyful Noise
An upbeat, soulful song with a big horn section, and a reminder that we can give God praise even in the middle of a trial, because He is with us (Psalms 98 and 100).