All posts from October 2014

Until we meet again….

Today, I say goodbye to one of the most influential people in my life. Gentleness and kindness sum up my Grandpa to the very core.

Back in July, when my Grandpa was busy “directing” his own funeral, we sat down and had a tender conversation in which he asked me to write a song for him, to be played at this time.  He wanted the song to reflect how he had found such peace in knowing that God is right there – so close to you – and all the time, if you just reach out to him.  And here it is, Grandpa’s song: ‘Closer’.

And I am so thankful that Grandpa got to hear his song in this life. Earlier this month, we were so fortunate to travel back to the UK to see him and play him his song.  His response was simply, ‘It’s beautiful’.  On the morning of his passing, my aunt played the song to him only once and, after a restless night, he finally passed away with his song playing in the background.  And now he is at peace.

So Grandpa….

Thank you for the memories,
for listening & advising with such gentleness and love,
for your kind & giving spirit,
for your encouragement & support,
for your love & wisdom,
for your generosity & so much more.

…you have had a huge impact in shaping who I am. And I love you.

…Until we meet again… xoxo

Written by Anita on 31st October 2014 in Faith, General, Life.
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Reflecting on the past & looking to the future

When you live at any distance from family and friends, you really begin to treasure your time together more.  Last week, we were able to head back to the UK to see some of our family and friends. I now find even greater joy in spending time with family, as I know our time together is limited. And as for our friends…well, it was just like old times – almost as if we had never left London to move to Stockholm.

I am grateful for these friendships – with both family and friends. Their support for what we are doing with our music means so much to both me and Ben.

Re-visiting the area around Wimbledon, where we used to live, was quite a strange experience but also helped us to gain a lot of perspective.  Along with meaningful conversations with our afore-mentioned friends, it reminded us of the choices we have made, all that we have acheived over these last 9 months or so, and it excites me to discover the plans God has for our future.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29 v. 11

I listen to this track quite a lot as I reflect and thank God for all He is doing in our lives.  It’s an instrumental track from our latest Salt of the Sound EP – if you like it, it’s available on our bandcamp store.

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Do let me know what you think of the song.  What good things is God doing in your life?  Maybe you face similar challenges with distant loved ones?  As always, I love to hear from you!

Written by Anita on 13th October 2014 in Faith, Life, Music.
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