From Michael Hossler on Facebook, 9/01/15: This past Sunday was a benefit for a good friend and fellow musician with stage 4 cancer. Most of you already know this.
First, he seemed to have made peace with his situation which is so admirable. I doubt I would have that kind of strength in the face of such adversity.
Second, the look on his face as he heard his musical community, and how it struck me that he wanted to be on stage playing as well, but couldn’t. I was witnessing something that all of us musicians will face, a time when we can no longer play but still want to. That will be a sad day for me.
How fortunate am I that I still can do this at my age, and that there are those who like what I do!
Thank you, God, for your loving support.
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Editor’s note: Please continue your prayers for our musician brothers JD Kelly and Jim Ayers as they fight the real demon – cancer. There are many more out there needing your support and love – here’s looking at you, Paul and Diane – so help them however you can.