Fringy, science-stuff, maybe fact or fiction?

About three years ago, Mafidl, her daughter, J, and I spent Xmas eve at Everglades City, Fl. There was a flatbed, driven around town, with a woman singing carols and gospels, and she sounded like Patsy Cline. She was that good.

 I am a jaded musician, since at times, I can be very clever playing music in the style of any chosen idiom. She made that much of a heavy impact on me. She made that Xmas very special. She was wonderful.

The following year, we headed to the same spot, only to experience a silence with no Xmas spirit.

I asked and was told that the woman singing, the previous year, was diagnosed with cancer. I did a bit of internet fact mining and found this.

Kimberly Lamp

Kimberly Lamp Everglades City, FL Kimberly Lamp, 49, a long-time resident and active member of the Everglades area community, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007 in Naples. Kim Lamp was a leader in this area for many years. She generously gave of her time and talent to various organizations in and around South Florida. Kim was born on September 24, 1957 in Gainesville, FL and dedicated her life to performing gospel and country songs. Whenever she was called upon to give a performance for charitable events, she accepted with a smile on her face. She was a petite lady with a great voice and a big heart. Kim's talent and music took her to Music City USA, Nashville, TN where she performed at famous country music clubs such as the Wildhorse Saloon, Tootsie's and in Printer's Alley. She was named Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association of America in Las Vegas and earned over a dozen county and statewide music awards. In Everglades City, Kim performed at the annual Seafood Festival, Art in the Glades, Museum celebrations, Fourth of July festivities and at the Copeland Baptist Mission's Christmas pageant as well as touring around town on Christmas Eve singing carols to all the residents. Kim was an outstanding individual with lots of energy, a big smile and love in her heart for everyone. Last year, Kim was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer and had been undergoing treatment since then. Her positive attitude and faith in her Lord were an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Lamp; their six children, including Kim's devoted sons, David Brewer of North Naples and Darrell Brewer of Northport; and eleven grandchildren. Kim was predeceased by her mother on May 5, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled for this Saturday, June 9th, 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 416 School Drive, Everglades City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Copeland Baptist Mission, P.O. Box 457, Copeland, FL 34137.

From the Naples Daily News.

Fellow bloggers, I hardly ever make any personal posts. This bit of info has touched my heart, because someone, that I never even met, had given me so much joy, one Xmas so long ago, and that she continous to live in my mortal memory. She had given me a bit of happiness, that still manifests in many ways, too numerous to be told. She made an event in personal time special.

The joy associated with the event focuses on Mafidl and Blaue Reiter; their love and faith in me that knows no boundaries.

So, at times of profound joy, the moment that anchors us, think of the individuals that made the event happen. My love goes out to Mafidl, daughter J and Kim Lamp, for making a point in time, an infinestimal through universe expansion, important for me. The event makes me feel loved and never alone.

Posted by: NeutronNorman at 17:16 | link | comments (2)

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#1  30 September 2007 - 18:39

 

When someone or something can reach through one's defenses, cynicism or jadedness, it is indeed momentous and worth recording.

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#2  09 October 2007 - 07:14

 

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