Last week, I dropped by the hospital to visit with Jackie Wilburn. Jackie has certainly been sick, but I'm happy to report that he's turning the corner. Honestly, I don't have enough time to tell you the entire story. Basically, Jackie had a bad reaction to some medicine. They tried to correct it with other meds, which just complicated things even more. It ended up being a run away snowball which turned into an avalanche. After several weeks in ICU, he's now in a private room. He's breathing on his own now and his appetite remains strong. Continue to pray for Jackie.
A few nights ago Bev and I went to Bellwood Baptist Church to hear Greater Vision. Honestly, I never tire of hearing Greater Vision and the anointed songs of Rodney Griffin. Oh, and by the way, Gerald Wolfe is arguably the best emcee in southern gospel music today. Since I was there, they sang a bluegrass version of the great old hymn, "Unclouded Day." It wasn't bad for a bunch of city slickers! I was inspired to play their recorded version of, "Unclouded Day," on my syndicated radio show, Front Porch Fellowship, this past weekend. I received several favorable emails from fans which I forwarded to Gerald. He responded with, "Maybe we should do a bluegrass record." My response? Uh...YEAH!
The Rochesters were at my home church, Middle Tennessee Baptist, this past Sunday. Scott Matthews, rhythm guitarist and husband to vocalist Becky Rochester, has been in the hospital and had to have a portion of a lung lung removed. He is on the mend and was with them for this trip. His doctors feels very good about his long term prognosis.
The Rochesters, as always, knocked it out of the park. Ben Rochester is gospel music's most underrated talent. Hand's down he's the best multi-instrumentalist in our business today. And boy, can he sing! The talent, humility and anointing of the entire Rochester Family is a breath of fresh air.
That's it for now. Les's life is a busy one, so there'll be more to report soon!