This project has been a long time coming. I started planning to record a solo album several years ago, but it never seemed
to work out until now. It has been quite the journey to get to this point. I started playing mountain dulcimer when I was
seven, and it quickly became a very important part of my life. I won the National Mountain Dulcimer Contest in 2004,
graduated from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Academy in 2005, and went on to study music in college. Then, on August 6,
2007, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and music took on a whole new meaning to me. My family and friends
were a constant support and my faith gave me the strength to get through each day, but music was my place of refuge.
Whenever I played my dulcimer, my worries and pain drifted away as I became absorbed in the music. I finished my last
chemo treatment on January 22, 2008 and am now free of cancer! Praise the Lord!
This CD is a collection of my favorite songs, songs that carried me through the difficult days and brought a smile to my
face. It was recorded by JF Stover in Hill City, Kansas in March 2008. The title comes from my website,
www.quietsunshine.com, where I chronicled my cancer story.
There are so many people who played a part in bringing me to this point that I could not possibly list them all. There are,
however, a few who deserve special recognition:
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Mom for always supporting me, making me get things done, and unlimited hugs
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Dad for getting me started with music and showing me the Father's love
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Sister for being my best friend, someone to talk to, wait on me, and kick me in the butt when I need it.Dr. Beck,
Carol, and all the chemo nurses at Tammy Walker Cancer Center who helped me get well.
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John Fuchs for creating Quiet Sunshine, and all the Fuchs family for just being there.
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JF Stover for recording this project and being a wonderful encourager.
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Ben Piper for "I Rest In You and singing on this CD.
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The many musicians who have taken time to teach, mentor, and encourage me through the years.
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My friends all over the world who have been praying for me this year. I have been overwhelmed by your support.
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In loving memory of two of my teachers, Mrs. Walker and David Schnaufer.
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Dedicated to anyone who's life has been impacted by cancer in some way.
-Enjoy Life-
Psalm 57:l-"Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast."
Fiddle Tune Medley
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
In the Bleak Mid Winter
Spotted Pony
Elk River Blues
Arkansas Traveler
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Dill Pickle Rag
Julie's Waltz
Popcorn Behavior
Childgrove
Shenandoah Falls/Gold Rush
LePetit Negre
Be Thou My Vision / Come Thou Fount
I Rest In You
Cherokee Shuffle
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