Comments on: Jesus Christ makes things okay… even when they’re not.

By: Lynette Kenney

Lynette Kenney — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:54:08 +0000

I am so very sorry for your loss, and sorry I had not read this before–probably because I have spent much of the past two years consumed with my own daughter’s colon cancer battle. She passed away at age 43. As with ovarian cancer, colon cancer can also masquerade as other problems and miss being diagnosed early. Thank you for continuing to bless the world with music amidst your loss and grief.

By: Sally DeFord

Sally DeFord — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:24:02 +0000

In reply to Debra S Van Houten. Dearest V, I'm so sorry you didn't know. You were such a support to her during those years. It's impossible to express how much my husband and I both appreciate your concern for her (and for Hiko!) But, thank you. <3

By: Debra S Van Houten

Debra S Van Houten — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:00:08 +0000

Sally this is so late I’m not sure you’ll receive it, but I just found out about Robin’s death and I wanted to reach out. I loved Robin dearly as a friend and as a colleague when she worked at Hamlett. I’m grateful for our few shared meals and for the opportunity to care for Robin’s little dog during her illness. I moved from the area in the spring of 2022 and unfortunately lost track of her in the chaos. Please accept my very sincere condolences at her loss. I’ve known this pain for many years very personally.
In His grip. V

By: Kimberly Button

Kimberly Button — Mon, 01 May 2023 00:36:12 +0000

I’m so sorry to read about your daughter. They’re not supposed to go before us so that makes it extra hard. I will be thinking of you and sending my love.

By: Sarrah Wilson

Sarrah Wilson — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:23:48 +0000

So very very sorry for the loss of your daughter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for your beautiful music.

By: Carole Seegmiller

Carole Seegmiller — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:15:36 +0000

Dear Sally, I’m so saddened to learn about the heartbreaking loss of your daughter, and at such a tender time of year. Your music and lyrics remind us of the gift of our Savior and His ability to heal and lift us, even from the depths of sorrow. My 20-year-old daughter has battled chronic illness for 12 years, and music has been a source of inspiration and comfort to her by expressing her talents in singing and playing the piano when she’s up to it. She often searches your collection to find songs to sing; one of her favorites is “Be Thou My Vision.” Last December, she was scheduled to sing for our ward on Christmas day your beautiful arrangement of “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” but she was too ill when the day came, and I was heartbroken. I continue to pray her day will come. But now I learn that your daughter returned to heaven just the day before. “Though dark thy way, still sing and praise, sometime, sometime we’ll understand.” May the Lord send His peace that “passeth all understanding.” And thank you, Sally, for sharing your abundant gifts with the world, you have touched our hearts and lifted our spirits. May He lift yours.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 13:09:39 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. I pray you will feel His love and peace. I am grateful for your testimony you shared. Jesus is our strength and our song.

By: Maytha Smith

Maytha Smith — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:49:25 +0000

Sally, I am so sorry to hear this. I have actually thought a lot about you, as I usually do at Christmas time, when I play some of your lovely music. I have not lost a child, but two of my children were involved in a horrific car accident that changed our lives forever. I can only imagine how difficult this must have been for you.

By: Clarice Nilson

Clarice Nilson — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:32:20 +0000

Robin passed away on my husbands 85th birthday. it made me more appreciate how long my husband has been allowed to live. Thank you for sharing. My love to you.

By: Wendy Bryn Harmer

Wendy Bryn Harmer — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:27:55 +0000

I am so sorry to hear this, and I am sending you love. I hope you feel the peace you graciously and generously give to others.

I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2015 while pregnant with my daughter. Thank you for reminding women that it’s a dangerous and often misdiagnosed disease.

My thoughts are with you and I hope you are able to hold happy memories of your daughter close.