Good stuff…
It’s just amazing what a few things, strategically placed, it seems, can do for one’s spirits in an otherwise discouraging lifescape.
First of all, I was very pleased to read that, when checking out a friend’s impressions of the just-concluded Grand Old Gospel Reunion in Knoxville, that Don Baldwin, the founder and longtime baritone and manager of the Couriers Quartet, was honored with a “Living Legend” award.
Don has had several health issues in the last several years, but he has persevered and endured, and lately, thanks in large part to Singing News columnist Roy Pauley, is getting a deserved upsurge in recognition and interest. Don was not only the person responsible for establishing and guiding one of the great groups in gospel music history, he was also an encourager and shaper of fine young talent, he was a giver back to the gospel music industry, he was a canny, sharp businessman, and he was one of the finer baritone singers and MCs to grace a gospel music stage.
In short, Don Baldwin is fully worthy of SGMA Hall of Fame recognition…but alas, has not gotten the kind of recognition he so deserves for making gospel music a better place. At last it looks like things are turning around in that regard, and just in time for Don and his loyal, loving wife Cheri. Kudos to GOGR organizer Charlie Waller for giving Don a well-deserved day in the sun. Will the HOF be next? Stay tuned.
Personally, I was battling the financial demons that have been plaguing me for some time now, and while I was able to deal with them effectively today, that whole battle is discouraging and wearying on me. It was in the midst of that that I received some welcome communication from someone I really wanted to connect with today, and to say that that lifted my spirits is an understatement. Hearing from this person was so nice, that I actually forgot about the $$ stuff for a couple of minutes!:-) God is good that way, isn’t He?
So between the news about Don and the notes from my new friend, it was a really good day…in spite of everything else that threatened to drag me down.
Yes, it’s really nice to be remembered…I’m now challenged to have a better “memory” for such opportunities myself.
Posted on Aug 15, 2006 - 09:15 PM | [0]
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