06.17.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 4:00 pm by Janet
Hey Everybody,
I’m in Nashville - in the studio - working on a new project. This process, perhaps more than any other, defines the perfect mixture of work and pleasure. While the days are emotionally draining, I’d buy a ticket to watch as these gifted musicians output complex chords and tempos as effortlessly as I transfer clothes from washer to dryer. It’s as though they were born to do what they do. And I was born to sit and watch. Here they are L to R: Dave Cleveland, Wayne Haun, Jason Webb, Mark Hill, and Steve Brewster.
The new project is a collection of some of my most requested older songs - some from more than twenty years ago. It’s fun to bring them back to the table. We’ll have tracks for all of them, too.
Wayne Haun is producing (did I need to say that?). We’re keeping the thick, rich production on the the ballads, and the foot-stomping beats on the uptempos. We’re staying true to the original arrangements with some slight updating (we eliminated the disco sounds:)
The project is called TREASURES and it will release in conjunction with the new book titled TREASURES OF THE SNOW. They’ll be available this fall.
Stay tuned. We’ll keep you in the loop.
Love,
Janet
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06.05.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 7:30 pm by Janet
Hey Everybody,
Here are some of my heroes - people who are walking for the cure.
Stephony and company
Kerri
Lori from Tulsa - A breast cancer survivor
Enjoy!
Janet
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05.13.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 9:10 pm by Janet
Hey Everybody,
It’s Tuesday evening. I’ve had a pretty wonderful day and wanted to tell you about it.
I went to Duke Medical Center for extensive tests beginning at 9 this morning. I was stuck, prodded, registered and redirected more times than I care to recall. This was a big day - a close encounter with cancer’s favorite hiding places. At the end of the day, the oncologist told me that my tests, percentages, counts, etc. were - and I quote - PERFECT!
I never knew hunting for cancer could be so much fun.
I know that a lot of you were praying - you told me so this past weekend. More than any other gift, that is the one I cherish most of all. So, how do I say ‘Thank you’ so that it doesn’t sound trivial or less than sincere? I don’t know - maybe you have some ideas. All I know is that I wish each of you could feel the gratitude in my heart for you all. I am so blessed.
As I was walking down one of the many corridors in Duke’s Oncology Center this afternoon, I started crying - not out of sadness, but out of a deep sense of gratitude, and because I knew the tests could have (and have) had opposite results. I think if I had one wish, it would be that there would be no cancer in our world.
I appreciate you. I love you.
Blessings,
Janet
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03.16.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 6:25 am by Janet
Good morning, Everybody,
It’s a beautiful morning in Oslo - the view from my window looks like a painted landscape - a clear blue sky, colorful buildings, and mountain peaks lending depth to the erratic horizon. And I think everyone agrees that they saved the best concert for last.
The ladies and gentlemen of Oslo sang - how they sang - in Norwejian - ‘Something About That Name’, ‘The King Is Coming’, ‘He Touched Me’, and the grand finale’, ‘Because He Lives.’ Nothing is as beautiful as watching an overseas group sing a familiar song in their language with hands raised as far as the top tier of the venue. It was a moment. It was an evening to be remembered. It was something to return to on those nights that seem to land on deaf ears. It couldn’t have been more special - or poignant - or fitting. What a treat to be in the room.
We’re on the way home tomorrow. We’ll be in touch then.
Blessings,
Janet
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03.15.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 8:47 am by Janet
Hey Everybody,
We are in Oslo today - a beautiful city with mountains and trees and warm, friendly people. The concert is almost sold out - 7500 - and the people are very excited. That makes us very excited. Solveig Henderson (who has been on some of the cruises) is here tonight and that’s a treat for us. She’s a lovely girl from here and a wonderful singer/songwriter as well as a precious person.
Last night the people in Rotterdam were just incredible. They sang freely - and they knew the songs! It was so moving to see them lift their hands and sing ‘Because He Lives…’ God has people in every corner of the world….
We’ll rest up tomorrow and head home on Monday. Everyone is planning their first meal back - Mexican, McDonald’s, Steak ‘n Shake, Wendy’s. Culinary experts we ain’t…..
Have a great weekend. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Janet
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03.13.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 6:24 pm by Janet
Hey Everybody,
It’s Thursday morning and we’re on a bus from Germany to Amsterdam.
The concert last night was amazing. The seating was first-come, first serve and they began lining up about six hours before the concert started. When the doors opened, it was like the California gold rush - we kept looking at each other trying to decide who they’d come to see! They were warm, enthusiastic, and Mr. G put together a four hour concert that felt like half that time. They didn’t want us to quit and we didn’t want to, either. Needless to say, it would be great to return.
The second-best thing was the food - we had incredible steaks, potatoes, vegetables, desserts, etc. the night before. Everyone has put their diet on a back burner for this 12 days. We do it for the hosts, you understand. It’s all sacrificial on our part:)
Our first city was Belfast. Several of us took a car to a lovely old hotel at the coast the night before the concert. We had their signature fish and chips, but, mainly, we sat and talked and laughed. That’s still the best part. Oh yeah, the concert was fun, too…
In Glasgow the people were great, as well. We were without video screens the first two nights so that made us have to adjust a little bit - but it’s good to have to think about the details occasionally - keeps you on your toes.
We’re taking a tour of Amsterdam and Anne Frank’s house today on the way to Rotterdam. This will be interesting…. Such a great, sad story.
We’re thinking of you. Thanks for your prayers!
Love,
Janet
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Posted in Janet's Posts at 11:31 am by John
This is an update from Nathaniel’s Godfather who has so graciously kept us in the loop in the progress of this precious little boy.
Dear Friend,
We got the greatest news possible about Nathaniel Luebke. He has 100% of his sister’s cells which means he is cured. We still have to wait until September to be positive, but rarely does this kind of report with this high rating reverse itself.
Please go to the link and read the posting by Michelle. It make more sense than Dad and I do.
He and I sat and cried on the phone for 20 minutes as soon as the hospital called. We blubbered like little babies thinking of all the prayers and about all the people like you that have gone the extra mile to help defeat Satan and heal my Godson.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanielluebke
Thank you for being a great friend and help us celebrate by praising our precious Lord and Savior !!
Love you both
God Bless
Don
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01.19.08
Posted in Janet's Posts at 5:45 pm by Janet
Hey Everybody,
I’m watching huge, slow snowflakes land on the tree limbs behind my house, and I’m praying that the temperature will drop sufficiently to make the snow stay for a while. I’ve milk, sugar, and vanilla, so I’m set for food if the snow continues to accumulate. It’s one of life’s great pleasures.
Okay, here’s an update…. Kay is completely finished with her cancer treatments and she is doing WONDERFULLY. We were amazed at her stamina throughout the radiation treatments (not to mention the chemotherapy) and her smile never waned. What a trooper. She’s more beautiful than ever!
My mom was sick at Christmas but she is doing great, too. Our lives were so busy that Christmas almost slipped by unnoticed - and that’s quite a feat for me! We’re just thankful that the tough events have ended well.
I’m gearing up to join the Homecoming artists next week for the first weekend of the spring tour. What fun that will be - sharing a stage with friends. I still can’t believe I get paid for that.
We’ll look for you - we love you - stay in touch!
Love,
Janet
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12.10.07
Posted in Janet's Posts at 8:00 am by John
Multiple Award winner and Vine recording artist Janet Paschal recently
performed at the Nashville Survivors’ Celebration Dinner, a kick-off
event for the annual Race For The Cure Read the rest of this entry »
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12.05.07
Posted in Janet's Posts at 12:11 pm by John
Jeff was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s diffuse large B-cell lymphoma on Sept 14th 2007 at the age of 33. Everyday since the diagnosis has been a journey in coping with cancer.
Please, click on this link for more info on Jeffrey: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jefftimm
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