Comments on: Make Every Moment Count

By: NANCY (NEW) LEE

NANCY (NEW) LEE — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:43:25 +0000

If this is Penny and James Meridith (Jonathan Wayne’s) dad and stepmom, I would like to hear from you. I am in hopes that James did well with surgery, if he had it. We do need to know that you guys are ok. You may not hear from Jon, but he thinks of you often, just does not know what to say and how to start. He and his fiance of 6 plus years have just decided to wait and go their seperate ways. He had taken it very hard. God bless, if you do not want to write, please at least let us know about James. Nancy

By: Debra Talley

Debra Talley — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:11:16 +0000

Hi Penny,
We are sorry to hear of James prostate cancer. Our prayers are with you all. My dad and Roger’s dad both have had prostate cancer and are both doing well. James is much younger and if it is caught early, the prognosis is bright. Remember, cancer doesn’t scare God! We love you, Debra

By: Debra Talley

Debra Talley — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:07:52 +0000

Jessica, that’s the legendary Jake Hess. He passed away a few years ago, but Roger was his last producer and since we were on the same label, was able to use his previous recording. Through technology, he was able to change his vocal (tempo wise ) to fit our track. Jake was special to us and we wanted to honor him. You can see video of him on most of the Gaither videos.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:34:41 +0000

Hi,

You guys always seem to have a song in or near the top 10 in the Southern Gospel Music Charts. Does it ever amaze you how good God has been to you, and how people take to your music to find encouragement and hope ?

Thank You

By: Sam Kerfoot

Sam Kerfoot — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:06:44 +0000

Hey Talleys, I was wondering if you were still thinking about doing something for the Tree-O at Singing in the Sun? I didn’t hear anybody say anything more about it. I was just curious as to whether anybody else from the Tree-O community might be planning on coming to Myrtle Beach in April.

By: Penny Meridith

Penny Meridith — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:56:09 +0000

Debra, Roger, & Lauren – I wanted to let you know that we would appreciate your prayers. We have found out that James has prostrate cancer. He goes for a bone scan tomorrow to make sure they don’t see that it has spread. If it hasn’t then they will do surgury May 4th. Are you going to be in Tulsa for Frank Arnold’s concert? We sure hope so as we will be there and could use some of your wonderful music. Tax season has been rather stressful so looking forward to April 16 – 18 in Tulsa. We love you guys. Penny Meridith

By: Ollie Guerrero

Ollie Guerrero — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:53:24 +0000

This is encouraging to hear. My teenage son has been having seizures for almost five years so I know about that darkness you’re referring to. It gets tough but God does give us grace and strength in the midst of our trials. He knows how much we can bear and I have to remind myself of this daily. I’m happy to hear that you are seizure free and pray that you stay healthy. Please pray for my son as well.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:57:51 +0000

Hi y’all! Aren’t the Talley’s the best to hear in concert??!!! And….they are the best kind of people too!!! Kind hearted, spirit filled, and love to sing the praises of our Lord and Savior!! Our church has had the opportunity to have them perform a concert a couple of times. Each time the concert was finished, you could just feel the energy of the spirit moving in the people! That is what the Talley’s music does to you! It gets the spirit moving!!! (And believe me….sometimes that’s a hard thing to do in a Presbyterian Church in OHIO!! lolololol). Some day..we hope to bring them back to our church to “get that spirit” moving again! Anyway….I just wanted to say HI! to Debra, Lauren, and Roger. It was a pleasure to meet you in person and to have you in our church. God’s continued blessings on your mission! Because it is a BEACON of light in this dark world!
(Darlene from Youngstown Ohio)

By: Lauren Talley

Lauren Talley — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:31:14 +0000

Hi Vickie,

I’m the one who sings the song “The Broken Ones,” and here are the lyrics. I am so glad the song is being used for your program! I think you will immediately see the connection when you read the lyrics….you can hear an audio clip of the song at our official website, http://www.talleytrio.com, and you can order the CD “Stages” there too with the song on it.

The Broken Ones

Maggie came home one day with a raggedy Raggedy Ann
She said Mama look what I found in the neighbor’s garbage can
Had a missing left arm and a right button eye
hanging by a thread
She carried it gently up to her room and laid it on her bed
With her other dolls

She loves the broken ones
The ones that need a little patchin’ up
She sees the diamond in the rough and makes it shine like new
It really doesn’t take that much
A willing heart and a tender touch
If everybody loved like she does
There’d be a lot less broken ones

Twenty years later in a shelter on 18th Avenue
A 17 year old girl shows up all black and blue
Needle tracks in her left arm almost too weak to stand
She says I’m lost and I need help
As Maggie takes her hand and says come on in

If you call her an angel she’ll be quick to say to you
She’s just doing what the one who died for her would do

Love the broken ones
The ones that need a little patchin’ up
See the diamond in the rough and make it shine like new
It really doesn’t take that much
A willing heart and a tender touch
If everybody loved like He does
There’d be a lot less broken ones
If everybody loved like He does
There’d be a lot less broken ones

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:36:14 +0000

Lauren,

I was just wondering besides on march 22 is there another date this year that you will be in Cincinnati? or close?

I probably won’t be able to come on the 22nd.

much love and prayers!

Jess