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The Lord Is My Light

June 8, 2021
Many years ago in Southern California, the church  denomination we were in had an annual youth vocal and instrumental music competition held at Biola College. My church’s youth choir was very good, and our accompanist was a very accomplished organist also competing. I had just been able to join our church’s high school choir (being in 8th grade) and was excited to participate with my older brother who was also in the choir.  

My cousin Rosalind was a regular competitor as well in piano and vocal (her Church was in the same domination). Still, I was pleasantly surprised to see her walk out on stage during the vocal solo portion, and calmly look at the crowded performance venue there - including competitors, take a deep breath and give full-diaphragm  “all stops out” rendition of  “The Lord is My Light and My Salvation.” This arrangement needs a powerful voice to cover the range and soaring phrasing. Roz gave it full justice, to say the least!
In my mind I can still hear her building in intensity - “The Lord is the strength of my life, in whom shall I be afraid?” I think Roz must still be singing that our Lord is her Light, enjoying the throngs around who also are joining in the song.

July 19, 2013

As I reflect back on the years of knowing Rosalind I can say that I am so grateful for the good times we had together, beginning with in the early years when we were first married. Every Friday night (sometimes we would sneak a day in during the week) we would get together and play Rook until 3:00 and 4:00 in the morning. I was glad that Roz and I were partners because together we could not be beat! Well the guys may disagree…Once we moved to Auburn our weekly games would have to be annual but we would always pick up where we left off, playing Rook and laughing the night away.  Like her music she never skipped a beat, playing Rook while nursing and changing her babies at the same time. I will always remember our trips to the K Street Mall during the holiday visits; they too were filled with fun and laughter. Our children grew and time went by but we always had a great time filled with memories and love for each other when ever we got together. I will be forever grateful for her visit last year! God gave us one last visit to ride the trail and the chance to share the things that were on our hearts. . Rosalind had a voice like an angel, was a great teacher, a women of immense Christian faith, and a great sister-in-law. I will always be grateful for the memories until we meet again. Sandra Wise  

 

 

June 23, 2013

It seems like Rosalind has been a part of most of my life. Her family and ours would get together for fun games and visiting and delicious meals. Rosalind was a fantastic cook. I remember when she invited me to a women's retreat with her sister and mom and we painted ceramic snowmen and had so much fun talking and laughing together. I loved her piano playing when we sang in a gospel group and also her beautiful soprano voice. Playing card games around the kitchen table was a highlight of our family get-togethers. When we moved to the mountains, we enjoyed having them visit us. And then when we moved to Georgia, she showed hospitality in return. Several times we were invited to stay at her house. Rosalind has a very giving heart, is always joyful, fun, and a faithful friend. I miss her so much I can't stop thinking about her. I can't believe she is gone. My heart aches for her family and myself. I love you Rosalind. I didn't say it enough. Always your friend and I can't wait to see you in Heaven.

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