Ok, my mom really is cool!

This weekend, she woke us up practicing old hymns, and Bach, she had to perform for a funeral that day!

My folks do lots of funerals and weddings, which is why i like Klezmer music which can be slowed down or sped up for either occasion! I forgot how many verses those hymns have! And, I forgot how her gift is to really embody the meaning of the song, and plant it in the hearts of others—she’s still got it!
I learn more theology from hymns than a hundred sermons, and how to walk out life as an artist who serves, most from my mom. To integrate one’s spirituality and one’s creativity is a tight rope act! And mom’s walked that line well.

My mom’s a true star! She was in musicals growing up, so I learned all the broadway songs, and costuming from her. She was also a british literature major, so my sister and i memorized most of Shakespeare. I still pull it out when needed!

“In truth I do not love thee with my eyes, for they in thee a thousand errors note, but it is my heart which loves what they despise, who in despite of view, is pleased to dote.” for instance. These sonnets often come in handy!
We really are cut from the same fabric, or fell from the same tree-for better or worse. I hope we continue to bless others, despite ourselves. She sure does! She’s always serving with her artistic gifts! Funerals, weddings, whatever is needed!

Great to collaborate and share life with my mom this weekend! She’s a seasoned in the art of life!

As many of you know my mom is an artist and my dad a minister; it’s a unusual combination to bring under the same roof, much less into the same heart—but, I’ve tried!

And mom is even more dramatic than me! And has cooler costumes! When she got cancer she collected hats—that’s the way to do it!

Anyways, we clearly like each other, though we’ve often needed separate studios to make it work! Her soprano voice still comes down on high C as they say, even after cancer, and she can still hold a large crowd with the heart of her voice. She can still sing! Let’s keep singing and serving with our unique gifts, while here! Such a radiant blessing seeing you this weekend!

Glad to be cut from a similar fabric! Although it’s difficult being green, as Kermit the frog said! But, what else could we be!

Love ya mom! Thanks for being a consummate encourager over the years to me and so many others!! And just for continuing to shine authentically! Good to have models!

You are almost as weird as me! Thankful for that. Plus, we both like cool shoes and hats! And melt under great music and architecture! Love ya mom! So good to see you this weekend Karolyn Chapman, and glad we are still here to appreciate it all!