Musician's Helper
  • Home
  • Musician's Helper (Blog)
  • Choose Your Type
    • Method 1: Choose A Music Group
    • Method 2: Choosing the Right Instrument
    • Method 3: Finding the Right Fit
  • Where to Buy
  • Get in touch!
MusicAssist.Weebly.com

Written and published weekly by Cheryl Johnson, the Musician's Helper

Please enjoy the content and get in touch if you have questions. I'm interested in your concerns and happy to help!

My heart is heavy...

7/11/2016

3 Comments

 
Picture
Today my heart is heavy. The violence in America is off the chain. People are killing policemen just because they are policemen. It doesn’t matter that they may have had nothing to do with the event that is driving the hatred, they are in uniform, therefore they are the enemy. I want to take a moment and say I stand in support of all law enforcement officers in this nation and the world. They put on their uniform and pledge to protect and to serve.

One of my earliest memories as a child was of my father walking in with his navy blue uniform on after working a shift as security for a game at the football field. You see, he was a reserve officer of the little city I grew up in. When he retired, he continued to serve the city as well as the county by working as a jailer. I had an uncle who also wore the navy blue as a chaplain for the police department. When he got old enough, my brother became a policeman and served the force for years. When I tell you that the events in Dallas hits close to home, you now know why. Why can we not see each other as God sees us...as precious in His sight. No matter your skin color, when shot, you bleed red. Please pray for America and for the misguided people that are committing the very crime the marchers were protesting ... murder.

Picture
​In honor of the men in blue, today I’ll touch on patriotic music. How many of you watch the Olympics and when our nation wins, get goosebumps hearing our national anthem? What about sports fans that hear the beloved anthem at games? All my life, my family has been patriotic. In high school band we would play Stars and Stripes Forever. We had a talent show called Band Follies that we put on once a year. One of the favorites was Civil War Fantasy. Toward the end, the kettle drum pounded, lights went out and the spotlight hit the wall where Ol’ Glory was unveiled. Talk about chill bumps--they were all over the players and the audience!

Here are a few choices for those of  you that love our country and flag as much as I do. Thanks for reading and remember to B# and God Bless America!

Click on any pic in the slideshow to listen to the album's sample on Amazon.com.

​Cheryl Johnson.
3 Comments
Maria link
7/15/2016 04:34:36 am

Wise and insightful - so true, thank you.

Reply
femmeflashpoint link
7/16/2016 09:57:25 am

Cheryl,

A marine once told me that even the tiny glow from a match can be seen for miles and miles at sea, in the dark.

The darker the night, the brighter the light and the farther it can be seen from.

I have no love for dark nights, but I have big love and great trust in 'the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.' (James 1:7 KJV)

Reply
Vicki link
7/16/2016 05:39:27 pm

Hi Cheryl,
I think the world stands by in horrified amazement at the nonsensical violence we witness every day now, towards innocent folks. It's awful. I join in your sadness. My son-in law is a police officer.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed

    Thanks for the tip!

    Virtual buskers rock! That’s what your tip tells me. ☺
    Picture
    Musician's Helper is a totally free site, but, if you like my work and want to leave a tip, I'll surely put it to good use on things like food, clothes, fuel for my auto, soap to shower with, etc. I think those qualify for seriously good use. ☺

    Thanks for your support of the indie biz community--Live long and prosper!

    Tipping made easy!

    1.Click Here ► PayPal 
    2. Select friends or family option
    3. Issue to akitapack3@gmail.com

    Member of the
    ​Tips for Talent Club!

    ​Are you a blogger who would like to earn a fair wage for work well done?

    Come visit the Tips for Talent Club  
    where founder, Vicki Warner of WarnerWords, will tell you all about it!

    Don't worry, it's free, painless, and oh-so-worth your while! ☺

    Archives

    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016

    Other posts...

    Olympic Event
    Chime In
    'The hills are alive with the sound of music'​
    Christmas in July
    My heart is heavy...
    Mood Music
    "He that hath an ear, let him hear..."
    Music Sleep Aids

    Categories

    All


    CLICK HERE for awesome buys on amazon! ☺
Powered by
  • Home
  • Musician's Helper (Blog)
  • Choose Your Type
    • Method 1: Choose A Music Group
    • Method 2: Choosing the Right Instrument
    • Method 3: Finding the Right Fit
  • Where to Buy
  • Get in touch!
✕