Phil, what a wonderful gift from your dear friends!  Now you can be a
member of the E Church band and choir.  <smile>

Helen

At 03:46 PM 12/29/03 -0700, you wrote:
>Apparently several months ago I must have mentioned on the list I wanted a
>12 string guitar.  I haven't played a 12 string for 30 years and I haven't
>played a 6 string for probably 7 or 8  years because I gave my 6 string
>guitar to my oldest son.  I really don't recall mentioning my desire on the
>list but Vicki says I did.  Anyhow, just before Christmas, John and Vicki
>came over one night.  I was sitting in the living room and John lays this
>heavy guitar case on my lap.  I was totally blown away when I found what was
>inside.  I also learned a couple of people on the list assisted in
>information about purchasing a guitar.  So, I have been playing a little bit
>at a time.  For one thing, I even had to learn how to tune it again and Brad
>helped me with that.  As I said, I haven't played a 12 string for 30 years
>and I could not recall how to tune one of those.  Then, I broke a string,
>had to replace that, and finally got down to business of relearning.  I
>haven't played for so long, my left hand has trouble stretching for cords
>and of course my finger tips are very sore right now.  It sure is nice,
>though, to have a nice sounding 12 string guitar.  I never played that well
>before but maybe now I can get into it even more.  Every time I take it out
>of the case and sit down with it to play, I still am amazed I had one given
>to me by Vicki and John.  I'm very thankful for it.  I just wish I could
>play it better.
>
>Phil.
>Crazy For Jesus
>www.SafePlaceFellowship.com