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  1. we had lost 3 young family members all in the same year. one of them was my 16 year old daughter,she passed away the night of my birthday 9-22-06.My friend gave me your song at her funeral.Her son was one of them that passed earlyer that year.so evey year i put the song and her pic. on my space. the words say it all,though my greaf is still so strong i take comfort in your song. it is nice to read others commints, I always feel so alone this time of year.My love and support go out to you all as we treadge on threw our pian. R.I.P. My beautiful angels Bryanna McCail,Ryan Knight and Ryan Hickman. my love to you all.

    Pegge (Spokane WA.)

    Comment by pegge heglund — September 2, 2010 @ 9:32 pm

  2. Thank you so much for your song, Precious Child. My grandson passed away March 12, 2010. Bronx was ten months old. I’m having such a hard time with his death, and your song has been a great comfort to me. You are an angel from heaven with hope that I can cope. I have read your entire site. Thank you so very much for sharing. Five weeks after my grandson’s passing, my mother passed away. It’s been a hard year, but your words and songs have been an inspiration to me. Thank you again for sharing all your beloved words and talent. May God bless you everyday.
    Nana Miller in Gillette, Wyoming

    Comment by Vickie A Miller — August 25, 2010 @ 9:20 pm

  3. Hi

    Don’t really listen to your music but recently my youngest child passed away aged 3yrs and we played your song “presious child” at his service. You words some up everthing i wanted to say. I am an amuter musician and can not piece the words togather to write him a song. I think your lyrics were very tatalented and well constructed. As his passing was very unexpected we are still in shock and still have no idea what happened with his illness, as the doctors can’t tell us what happened 16 weeks later

    thank you again

    your sincerly

    Byron

    Comment by Byron Dean — August 23, 2010 @ 3:43 am

  4. Karen,

    I saw you at Unity of Gainesville….Georgia today and wanted you to know how inspirational you are. Love your music, Love your message, Love You…I do hope you will come back again real soon. Thank you so much. You are a Joy…..

    Patricia Wiggins

    Comment by Patricia Wiggins — August 8, 2010 @ 6:57 pm

  5. Hi Karen,

    Greeting from the wonderful country of Ireland. I have only come across you music. And all I can say that it so beautiful. You are such a wonderful gift to our world. Be happy and Live well.
    Hugs &
    Blessings
    Chris Miley

    Comment by Chris Miley — August 8, 2010 @ 6:56 am

  6. Hi Karen - I love your website. I am so moved by the many lives and souls that you have touched and continue to inspire with your loving thoughts and your compassionate heart through your music and writings. I remember a night years ago at the Bluebird, when you and I started discussing hospice and how intrinsically moving your music was. It is truly wonderful to see how you have transmuted a single conversation into reaching out to so many people who need the emotional liberation and guidance that you provide through your music. Thank you for all that you do and may you forever be blessed.

    Comment by Gary Maxey — July 25, 2010 @ 11:46 pm

  7. Thank you so much for visiting Unity Church of Life today in Murfreesboro, and for sharing your life’s journey with its trials and triumphs…and your beautiful voice and music! It was just WONDERFUL!

    God Bless You and Yours! - Rita Richardson

    Comment by Rita Richardson — July 25, 2010 @ 6:50 pm

  8. I want to Thank you for the song Precious Child. Two years ago on Christmas eve my twin granddaughters were born to early. They lived 2 hours outside the womb. Doctors were stunned that they breathed on their own at all. If they had be born a week later the doctors would have done everything possible to save them. While we planned the funeral I came across your website and cried as I listened to the song and my daughter in law and I played it at the twins funeral. I still cry when I hear it. Thank you so much for allowing people to use your song. God Bless you.

    Comment by Allyson — July 19, 2010 @ 9:15 pm

  9. Karen,
    Bless you for the free download of Precious Child. It has touched my heart. I lost my precious son 3 yrs ago and my heart still aches. You song has touched me so. May God richly bless you.

    Comment by Laura — July 17, 2010 @ 3:05 am

  10. B”H

    Hi, Karen, enjoy your music very much. How can I get a copy of the lyrics for Half Empty/ Half Full? Thank you for enriching many people’s lives. D.

    Comment by Diane Shalom — July 14, 2010 @ 4:16 pm

  11. Karen,

    I am the mother of an 11 year old diagnosed as a toddler with global special needs. I have been living “the life that’s chosen me” for several years now and have never been able to explain to others exactly how it feels. I’ve never been able to put my feelings into the exact words. Over the years I have only found two things that have been able to express how it feels for me … one is a poem by Emily Perl Kingsley entitled “Welcome to Holland” and the second is your song “The Life That’s Chosen Me.” I am currently a single mom, fighting our school system for funding for placement in an appropriate private school. The battle is long and lonely and I want to thank you for your song, which I play frequently. It makes me cry every time, but oddly enough although I cry it makes me feel better … like I am not quite so alone!

    Comment by Angela — June 30, 2010 @ 8:32 pm

  12. Dear Karen,

    Congrats on the country category song “Tex Appeal” (you fink)….just kidding. My song “Recalculating” didn’t fare as well. I wish you much success whey they announce the big winner next week. I am a fan..Love the song “Precious Child”

    best regards,

    Ken Ripkowski
    Jacksonville Texas 75766

    Comment by Ken Ripkowski — June 29, 2010 @ 11:51 am

  13. Dear Karen,
    I have been organising a memorial service for my younger brother and sister who have been taken from us aged five and one, and your song is so fitting. Thankyou for making it available to us.
    Sarah

    Comment by Sarah — June 10, 2010 @ 12:33 pm

  14. Hi Karen,
    I first heard you at Unity of Louisville in Louisville, KY. I have purchased every tape/CD you have produced. You are profound and I am always moved. I had purchase the taped version of “Real” and it is now very beat up…I cannot seem to find the CD to replace it anywhere. I have looked on your site, and Amazon, etc.. Is it no longer available or am I looking in the wrong place?? Thank you for being who you are!!! :-)

    Comment by Robin Risk — May 29, 2010 @ 3:30 pm

  15. Dear Karen,
    I thank you so much that you came with Colin to Baden-Baden!You touched my soul like a blizzard,and from the first moment i heard you, i was crying. At the same time,i felt a “tortured soul”, and a woman, full of power, clarity and compassion! May all the gods of the universe bless you, and in my quiet times i will include you (and your mom) in my prayers.
    Even now, back home, the tears are running, listening to your cd. You are a great soul! With love Volkmar

    Comment by volkmar schwarzkopf — May 27, 2010 @ 4:23 am

  16. Karen,
    I have to thank you for your song, “Precious Child”. My niece, Sandra Cantu, was murdered in March of 2009. A friend gave me a CD that she had made with your song on it. We used it for a video of Sandra at her funeral. not a dry eye in the bunch, but it is a song that will remain forever close to my heart. Once again, thank you!

    Love,
    Angie Chavez

    Comment by Angie Chavez — May 27, 2010 @ 12:49 am

  17. Dear Karen,

    this is just a big little Thankyou for your song “You always get what you need”. I heard it at the end of a session in “Radical Forgivenes”, some months ago. Not this hours taking session, not even the complete song, but this last line of the chorus made me cry, more than I ever did bevore. Until today I can´t read the words without getting tears in my eyes and I am sure it´s because you/the words touched my heart/my soul/me because of the truth! It has become a strong credo in my life.

    Together with the books dealing with Life-between-lifes of Dr. Michael Newton your song is a real help for the understandig of my life and what is happening. Be assured, you helped this soul a lot!

    Kindest regards and best whishes to you, your belongings and everyone who wrote/will write on this site.

    Mattias (Germany)

    Comment by Mattias — May 25, 2010 @ 8:14 am

  18. Thank you for the beautiful song “Precious Child” - I am using it for a family member’s little boy who only graced our world for 17 days. It’s amazing that you offer this song as a gift for grieving families to use in their memorial services.

    Comment by Leesa — May 22, 2010 @ 3:30 am

  19. Karen,

    I first heard your song “Precious Child”, through my friends on an online parents grief support group. What a beautiful tribute, I am so thankful I found this song and like so many others, feel it was written just for me because it expresses so much of what I feel after losing my 11 year old son Landon. I put this song on my son’s memorial page and am planning on making a picture tribute with this song in the background as well. Thank you again for allowing so many of us lost parents the ability to enjoy your song.
    Shelly Greenan (Landon’s Mom forever)
    Spring Creek, Nevada

    Comment by Shelly Greenan — May 8, 2010 @ 3:09 pm

  20. Hi Karen. I love the song “A Mother’s Prayer” as recorded by Melissa Manchester. Is the sheet music available? I have been searching and I have been unable to find it for sale. Please respond to tsgcpa@gmail.com. Thanks so much.

    Comment by Tracy Gregory — May 4, 2010 @ 8:52 pm

  21. Dear Karen,
    Thanks so much for blessing our house with your presence and your fabulous energy. The PosiPalooza was great. Although you just left, we are already looking forward to see you again. God bless you always. Love.
    Jo & Jack Thompson.

    Comment by Jo Thompson — May 2, 2010 @ 9:29 pm

  22. Hi Karen!….I read your last posted “Karen’s Message”about you having songs “On Hold” for such artists as Taylor Swift & Rascall Flatts…Who knows?..maybe you will just get that ONE duet with Taylor! Wouldnt that be something! Anyway, when do you plan on returning for a Houston visit? Rev Shay and the congreagation miss you at Unity North Houston..I guess you were last there in 2005 or 2006 I think. I was saddened to hear about your mom’s passing….hope you and your family are holding strong. Hope life’s treating you well. Will keep in touch!
    Brent in Houston,TX

    Comment by BRENT — April 11, 2010 @ 10:48 am

  23. Thank you so much for the Precious Child song. I know it wasn’t written for me, but it really has touched me and is amazing! It’s so nice of you to allow us to download it for free.

    About two weeks ago I gave birth to my little boy, Caden. He had passed away, and it has been a very difficult time. He will always be a part of our family, and we will always be able to remember him as our sweet angel. He will always be in our heart, and your song is such a great reminder of that.

    Thanks,

    Stacy Huntsman

    Comment by Stacy Huntsman — April 10, 2010 @ 10:38 pm

  24. A co-worker just shared her 9 mo. nephew died of brain tumors. 30 surgeries since he was born. Her tears welled up, and she said, ” I can only think on my own 6 mo. old son. My heart is breaking for my brother’s family.” I immediately thought of “Precious Child” which I found only 2 mos. ago. I sent her the link for the family. Thank you for the beauty in the lyrics and sound that let us parents who have lost our precious children to grieve with a connected thread that doesn’t exist anywhere else.

    Comment by Jayne Kercheval — April 4, 2010 @ 10:52 pm

  25. Karen,
    I had not heard of this song when my 7 1/2 month old daughter passed on Jan. 12, 2010. My friend recently lost her ddaughter also and she told me of this song. I hear it and I wish I had this song when I had her memorial service. It says everything. I wish she were here with me and our family. I know she is in a better place. She is with me in my heart and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and cry because she isn’t here and I don’t get to see her grow up. Your song will help me. Thanks again.
    Stephanie Resendez

    Comment by stephanie resendez — March 30, 2010 @ 8:12 pm

  26. Dear Karen,

    We heard ‘Precious child’ on a funeral of a 12 year old boy. After that we went searching for your music on the internet. We could only find it on you-tube, but it was not for sale in our country (the Netherlands). Finaly we ordered it from yor site and get all the cd’s we could order. It’s realy very very special and we listen every day and feel the comfort of your songs.
    The eleventh commandment is very special for me, because my daughters (14 and 15 years) are rejected by their father, and are very sad at this time. He is hurting the children emotionally and he does not see that. They don’t want to go to him anymore as much as they did and they miss his love very much.
    Thanks for the comfort you bring us.
    Best regards, Annemiek van Rijsingen

    Comment by Annemiek van Rijsingen — March 27, 2010 @ 4:05 am

  27. Karen, You truly have a blessed ministry! I first heard of you at your presentation at the Alabama Hospice Conference in September, 2006. Today I received your 2 song CD from Ministry Home Care. Just wanted to thank you for the peace you allow to flow through you from our Almighty Father and God to others in need! Thanks to Dennis, your dear husband, for all that he does to support your ministry. I pray that God will continue to bless you both beyond measure!
    Ramona

    Comment by Ramona Martin — March 22, 2010 @ 2:01 pm

  28. Many many thanks for writing such a beautiful song, My partner Fiona and i recently lost our precious son Damien, Born asleep 9lb 2oz. 16/03/10 and we will be playing this at his funeral. Never has any song meant so so much to us. We thank you with all our hearts - Fiona and Jamie

    Comment by Jamie Goss — March 18, 2010 @ 10:55 am

  29. Karen:

    You played at our church yesterday in Phoenix: New Vision Center. I am Robert Cote, bass player in “The Divine Groove” band that backed you up.

    Just wanted to reiterate what a great time we all had, what an honor it was, and what a gift you have — and are.

    I loved accompanying you on your wonderful songs, and I look forward to the chance to play for you again.

    Sorry I couldn’t make your concert later that night with Karen Drucker. She’s a delight, and a good friend.

    Best to you!

    Hugs!
    Robert

    Comment by Robert Cote — March 15, 2010 @ 3:37 pm

  30. I heard you for my first time this weekend at our 19C Lions Spring Conference in Tacoma, WA and your music and your words are still resonating with me. Your two new songs for Lions are absolutely fantastic and as my husband and I listen to your other songs we hear a message that resonates deeply with us - Thank you for sharing your gift through music!

    Comment by Cheryl Comsia — March 8, 2010 @ 11:11 pm

  31. Karen,
    Our 20 year old daughter Sarah died after hemorrhaging from a day surgery. 15 months later our 18 year old son Dustin died tragically in a vehicle accident while on his way to see Sarah’s friends. I was given your song “Precious Child” and it is so pretty and I relate so much. If I knew how to write, it’s exactly what I would have written. Thank you so much and would love to someday meet you.
    God Bless, Holly

    Comment by Holly Campbell — March 4, 2010 @ 11:08 am

  32. Thank you so much for such a beautiful song in “Precious Child”. I was browsing around looking for the perfect song to honour my daughter with. I have added it to the website I just began building for her, and a slideshow I am putting together. Gracie died 14 weeks ago today, after a long fight with the H1N1 virus. Your song is beautiful.

    Comment by Cayleigh — February 22, 2010 @ 5:14 pm

  33. I was looking for lyrics to “I alway know what I need to know” and found Precious Child as a free download. My 37 y.o. son just died last Sept.2009 and this song brought up more of the grief that is deep within. It is beautiful and powerfully. I would pray no one else would need to hear it, but it will happen. Do share it with a friend who has lost a child. I wish I’d had it for Brian’s memorial service.

    Comment by Jayne — February 13, 2010 @ 5:36 pm

  34. Hi everybody, I can’t say I’m a great fan, but just a few months ago I heard the song “Real” and I loved it, I don’t know why, but it is indeed very dificult to find it. I found a sampler and the free song from the website, they were beautiful, I really want to thank you for the beautiful music you have here, and also I would like to know if there is any way I can get that song.

    Thanks to you all,

    Max

    Comment by Max — February 4, 2010 @ 10:44 pm

  35. Dear Karen, What a surprise and honor it is to have you in our home tonight. I truly look forward to being of service to you and your wonderful work. I adore Jack and have been a fan of yours for a long time. This is a blessing to me and a wonderful showering of God’s love in the form of someone like you entering my life at this time.

    Sincerely,

    Jill Sissel

    Comment by Jill Sissel — February 1, 2010 @ 11:48 pm

  36. KTG,

    OUR WARNER C. RECORDING ‘DUET’ OF “IT’S AN HONOR TO LOVE YOU” STILL HOLDS UP AND KICKS BUTT!!!!!!!!
    THE CUT IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE ON THE NEW MCGRAW MOVIE LOVE DON’T LET ME DOWN SOUNDTRACK (HINT)

    LUV, D

    Comment by DAYLON WEAR — January 30, 2010 @ 3:49 pm

  37. Thank you Karen for this most beautiful song,we played this song at our son’s Isaac’s memorial/blessing of his ashes. We lost our precious son at 17 weeks gestation. Thank you for this heartfelt sincere song. Thank You.

    Comment by Lisa Parker — January 16, 2010 @ 4:18 am

  38. Thank you so much for the song “Precious Child”. My oldest daughter delivered a son at 26 weeks of gestation that had Anencephaly on Dec. 21, 2009. We had a memorial service for him on Dec. 26, 2009 and we played your song “Precious Child.” The song said everything my daughter was feeling. THANK YOU!

    Comment by Colleen Phillips — January 3, 2010 @ 7:12 pm

  39. Dear Karen
    No words can tell you how beautiful the song Precious Child is.
    I lost my son Elliot to cancer. He was just 5.
    Your words make me cry they are as if I had written them for him.

    Thank you
    Marianne

    Comment by Marianne Jacques — December 22, 2009 @ 4:53 pm

  40. Dear Karen

    Sorry for my little weird English. I’m not used to use this language very often.
    Thanks for this wonderful song you released for Paul.
    My son Bastian died in a fatal car crash in December 2004 in the age of 22 years. From this day on the world turned upside down for us and after some months we joined the German Parents organisation “Leben ohne Dich” (Living without you) that helped us to survive in our darkest time of Life. In 2006 some other parents and we started with a local working group of “Leben ohne Dich” to help parents finding their way through this new Life und help them to survive. Your song “Precious child” is so touchy and I want to use it in our group when we have the next meetings.
    Thank you so much…

    Your’s sincerly Uwe Krohn

    Comment by Uwe Krohn — December 16, 2009 @ 4:10 am

  41. Hello, my name is Ron Smith Murphy and I am National Chairperson of ISANDS (www.isands.ie) which is a bereavement support group for parents and families whose baby has died. On the 6th December 2009 we had Karen over to Dublin to sing at our Christmas Service of Remembrance attended by two thousand. Karen sang “Precious Child’ and it was amazing, the following are some of the comments we received after our Service-
    “Finding Karen and having her sing Precious Child was the icing on the cake!” “I don’t know how many tissues I went through, especially when Precious Child was sung by the fab Karen Taylor-Good” “I too thought Karen Taylor Good was amazing, once she started to sing i just fell apart”

    I know that this beautiful song was written in memory of Karen’s own nephew but we all took a little piece of it away with us that night. The words are so connected to our thoughts and feelings and we are forever grateful for Karen’s understand of our loss.
    Thank you Karen for being with us and sharing in our memories.

    Ron

    Comment by Ron Smith Murphy — December 14, 2009 @ 7:45 am

  42. Dear Karen,
    Ruthie Barnes Steele, here…It has been years since I have seen you, but I hope you remember me. I am still in the songwriting game, and I have a huge catalog (some co-written with my brother, Songwriter MAX D. BARNES) and other well knowns such as John Wiggins, Dawn Sears, Cindy Cash, etc. ruthienashville@aol.com.
    How could i pitch a couple to you???
    Ruthie

    Comment by Ruthie Steele — December 13, 2009 @ 6:31 pm

  43. I sit here listening to Precious Child for about the 20th time in a row, with tears rolling down my face.

    It’s like you’ve read my mind, pulling out the words I lack the talent to express.

    As we face our first Christmas without our 22 year old son Richard, that hole in my soul looms vast before me. Though nothing can fill that void, your song helps polish some of the jagged edges of my pain.

    You are a gift from God.

    Thank you.

    Comment by Joe Mudd — December 13, 2009 @ 1:30 am

  44. Thank you Karen for the song Precious Child. It was recently played at the funeral of Leo, my friend’s 2 day old baby boy and I just wanted to say how beautiful the song is. It was perfect for the occasion as it explained how everyone feels about the loss of a much loved child and it also bought some comfort at a very sad time. Thanks again. xxx

    Comment by Joanne — December 12, 2009 @ 2:42 pm

  45. Thank you Karen, i was at the Service of Remembrance in St Nicholas of Myra Dublin, last night. I was one of the readers. Thank you for joining us on such a special night and singing so beautifully. xx

    Comment by Therese Farrell — December 7, 2009 @ 10:07 am

  46. Hello, Karen; I discovered your music on the Posi-Palooza radio show on unity.fm. That holiday song of yours ‘The Healing Of The World’ moved me to tears. i can’t wait to hear more of your music.

    Comment by Sabrina — December 1, 2009 @ 3:01 am

  47. Wonderful song Karen. Every word hits the feelings we have. Tom and Carol, Liverpool U.K.

    Comment by Tom — November 30, 2009 @ 8:20 pm

  48. Karen, I’m so glad to have met you at Halloween at The Clare Bridge. My mother is Maria. When she moved into the dementia wing in April, it was like a death to me. But after getting more information I felt much better. She has adjusted as best as she can. As for the money, well, my sister and I are going to have to start helping her in January. It is kind of overwhelming. However, I just had the opportunity to bid on a monthly newsletter. If I get it, that will take care of my part! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your songs. Thanks for the C.D. I enjoyed it. –Lisa

    Comment by Lisa — November 30, 2009 @ 2:46 pm

  49. Karen,

    I just wanted to tell you that I love the song “Precious Child”. My son passed away about a year and a half ago and I heard this song at The compassionate Friends group I attend. It is beautiful and I love listening to it! Thanks! Mary

    Comment by Mary McDonnell — November 22, 2009 @ 10:29 pm

  50. Thanks for the update. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Have LOADS of fun in Ireland. Budd.

    Comment by John "Budd" Cox — November 22, 2009 @ 2:03 pm

  51. Dearest Karen
    I have used PRECIOUS CHILD on both my websites, in memory of my daughter. It is
    so very difficult to find legal background music for webpages and I wondered if
    you give permission for any of your other songs to be used in this way, those
    only for MEMORIAL WEBSITES.

    Thank you for allowing the use of PRECIOUS CHILD.

    Comment by Dianna — November 20, 2009 @ 10:55 pm

  52. Hi i just got though listen to the you cant hurt me now .and preious child . they both where very touching .and i love them both thanks for share . hugs to .and keep up great workand sing god bless you ….

    Comment by Leah k. — November 17, 2009 @ 2:04 am

  53. Thank you, Karen, for another beautiful song, “You Can’t Hurt Me Now.” This one goes out to the deceased John Clark!

    Comment by Denise — November 16, 2009 @ 11:36 pm

  54. Hey! what´s up with the song: “Real” I can´t find a CD with it neither in this site, Itunes or Amazon, that song is really awesome and i´d like to listen it in my ipod, where could i get it? Thank´s

    Comment by Efren — November 16, 2009 @ 10:31 pm

  55. Hello, I just wanted to say how much I love your song Precious Child. It is so lovely to listen to and helps with our emotions- I just had to have a medical miscarriage after finding out at our 12 week scan that our little one had passed away. We are absolutely devastated and all we have is one little picture of our beautiful tiny baby. Its songs like yours that really help those grieving for children everywhere and you can be so proud for your contribution. I am so sorry for your nephew. All the best, Alison Poole.

    Comment by Alison — November 16, 2009 @ 4:33 pm

  56. IH ave played my tape that I bought, so many YEARS AGO, i HAVE JUST ABOUT PLAYED IT OUT. i love

    Comment by Sharon — November 13, 2009 @ 7:21 pm

  57. Hi Karen ~ We lost our cherished daughter, Corrie, to a drunk driver in July. Your beautiful song Precious Child was posted to a website for bereaved Moms of grown children (dailystrength.org/formomsonly).

    Thank you!

    Comment by Debbie — November 4, 2009 @ 1:28 pm

  58. precious child is a song i can cry when i hear it , my heart goes out to all the woman who have lost a child stay strong & one day you will be reunited. i love you have walhalla sc silvia jackson

    Comment by silvia — October 27, 2009 @ 10:25 pm

  59. Karen -

    I didn’t get a chance to meet you except very briefly at Russell’s Million Dollar Mind Shift this weekend, but I wanted to let you know how much I — and I’m sure all of us — appreciated you being there and your generous involvement in the event. What an incredible weekend! Thanks for using your incredible talent in such a positive way — both at events such as this and your contributions to I Am Power.

    Comment by Steve Vernon — October 26, 2009 @ 2:54 pm

  60. Loved your part of the Legends Concert in EP. Great voice, great writing. You were the highlight of the evening. I was re-united with several old AHS classmates. Had not seen them in 45 years, but amazingly we all remembered each other. I can’tait til next year and you MUST come back to MC and perform.

    Darryl Hunt
    Chaparral, NM

    Comment by Darryl Hunt — October 23, 2009 @ 1:19 am

  61. My baby passed away right after his birth on 10/17/09. Thank you for this song.

    Comment by Sue — October 22, 2009 @ 2:52 pm

  62. “Precious Child” What a lovely song. I lost my son, Ryan at 22 weeks and I miss him dearly. We now have a daughter Emily who we cherish, she’s our little miracle but the loss of Ryan is still very raw and is part of our lives forever - listening to this song allows me to remember him

    Comment by Joanne Bowden — October 22, 2009 @ 9:32 am

  63. thankyou for such a wonderful song our baby Ruby was born at 28 weeks and thankyou for the song as a tribute to her passing as a sleeping angel xoxoxo

    Comment by mike and mandy — October 17, 2009 @ 8:52 am

  64. Karen…
    You are absolutely AWESOME!
    Your talent of putting your
    spirit, humor and life’s journeys into words and music..
    captures my very soul!
    Thank you thank you thank you!
    I am so glad I met you! :) 2005 Marathon Key, Florida
    Karen Goad

    Comment by Karen Goad — October 15, 2009 @ 1:15 am

  65. Precious Child…makes me weep…I lost my son Alex at age 22. Beautiful, thank you for honoring your nephew and other children that left too soon.
    Karen

    Comment by Karen — October 13, 2009 @ 8:36 am

  66. Hi, i am from austria. My English is not so great, so i hope you don´t see the mistakes.

    I hear from you and your wonderfull songs from colin tipping. I bye all your CD´s and i put the songs on my MP3 player. So i can hear your healing music everywear.
    Every time i listen, i feel a very warm and peacefull heart. I am filled up with silence and i feel that your songs must be given from jesus or any other spiritual angel. I want to say Thank you very much and i wish you a happy life.
    Anita

    Comment by Anita — October 12, 2009 @ 10:08 am

  67. Just checking back in, letting you know I’m praying for you and that I really appreciate your song “Precious Child”. It doesn’t really pertain to me, other than I have twin boys, but it’s a song that’s probably touched me more than any song I’ve ever heard. I used to play in a hard rock/ alternative band, but appreciate all types of music. Just want to thank you for such a great song. Every time I hear it, it makes me appreciate the time I have with my boys, and lets me know not to take it for granted. Thanks again and best wishes to you and yours! The good Lord has truly blessed you with an ability to touch other people and I thank him for it,and thank you for using it.

    Comment by jason — October 11, 2009 @ 5:18 am

  68. Dear Karen, From the bottom of my heart and too others who have lost a child, I just want to say thank you for that beautiful and touching song “Precious Child” If anyone could ask me what it feels like to lose a child I would advise them to listen to that song. I first heard it at a service we had at our local hospital for women who have lost a child and there was a girl who sang that song and I couldn’t stop crying!!! I was 12 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child (fathers 1st) and I thought everything was ok when I went into the hospital because I had taken a fall and I wanted to make sure the baby was ok, then they took me for an ultrasound and that’s when they told me there was no heartbeat and they think the baby died when i was 6 weeks pregnant. That all happened on May 4, 2009 and then my mom died June 4, 2009. The baby would’ve been born October 22, 2009, it still hurts me and I will never forget that day, and if I could I would play that song to my little one knowing that he/she is missed and loved every day of my life. Our program we have is called HEAL (Help Endure A Loss). You are a true angel and an inspiration to me and I cannot praise u enough for you inspiring yet touching words!!! God Bless You!!!!!!

    Comment by Tracey Joesting — October 4, 2009 @ 8:07 pm

  69. Karen, I lost my first son on July 2, 2002. “Precious Child” has helped me grieve over the years. If I know I need to cry, I play it. When I am done crying I always feel better. I know someday I will be reunited with my Nathaniel, and that has helped me get thru the last 7 years… Thank you for sharing your own pain through song so that others can finally have the right words to describe how we feel… Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Comment by Heather — September 10, 2009 @ 1:01 am

  70. I am SO excited that you are coming to Unity of Sebring, FL. I have followed you around the country for SO many years - you’ll finally be in my hometown. Sure looking forward to it!

    Comment by Sunny Z — August 31, 2009 @ 11:00 pm

  71. Karen, I love your songs on the Radical Forgiveness 13 steps CD. I would love to have the instrumental sheet music for them. The one that hits me the hardest is “Real”. For so long in my life I have lived under expectations of others. Now I am waking up and discovering myself and finally jumping inot fulfilling my dreams. Thanks for such inspiring music that really hits home.

    Comment by Jenn Byrd — August 26, 2009 @ 12:24 pm

  72. I lost my beautiful baby boy Ertan on 7th August 2009 (2weeks ago), I was 38weeks & 6days pregnant when he was born sleeping, im totally devestated. I just wanted to let you know how wonderful I think your ‘precious child’ song is, i listen to it everynight and it sums up exactly how im feeling at the moment. xxx

    Comment by Seniz Inalpolat — August 20, 2009 @ 5:08 pm

  73. Dear Karen

    I came across 3 of yur CD’s I purchased from a home shopping channel a few years back. I sat and listened and cried all over again. Your words and music moved me because it is very revelent to me at this time in my life. I too am a strong women of faith and know that without the Lord, I would be lost.

    I just wanted to let you know that I plan on purchasing more of your music CD’s. May God continue to bless you as you bless others with your beautiful music.

    Fondly,
    Rose Ann
    Freehold, New Jersey

    Comment by Rose — August 15, 2009 @ 7:45 am

  74. Karen,

    I just wanted to say how much I love “Precious Child”. Our daughter was born still on June 2, 2009 at 35 weeks. When the funeral director asked what we would like played at the service, I wasn’t sure, but said I would find something for it. I searched for 3 days on the internet. I wanted to play the perfect song, nothing else would do. Finally, the night before her service, I stayed up until 3 AM searching when I finally came across your site. As soon as I listened to this song, I knew only this one would convey our feelings about our daughter that was so loved and wanted. Thank you for sharing your gift with others. You can’t even imagine how much you are appreciated by so many that have lost their children, young and old. God bless and please continue sharing your gift with others!

    Comment by Joey Finch — August 11, 2009 @ 6:30 pm

  75. Karen I just wanted to say thankyou for your beautiful words in the precious child song you wrote. I lost my 3 year old son suddenly within 12 hours of being admitted to hospital. He was my only child after 2 miscarrages, and 3 years of waiting I just want to express how much your song has helped me these past 3 weeks since he has passed away. I just get so much comfort from the words.

    Thank you for letting me play this at his service whilst showing photos of him during the ceromey. sp? hee especially for those who had not met my favourite little man who will always be with us no matter what!

    All he had was a chest infection an was due to go home after 24-48 hours. awaiting inquest.

    Many thanks
    Lucy Jones xxx (North Wales,UK)

    Comment by Lucy Jones — July 28, 2009 @ 8:35 pm

  76. Hi Karen. As a mother of 3 young children, I was so very touched by a beautiful 8 year old in the next town who was kidnapped and murdered by her friend’s mother. This song was played at her memorial and absolutely brought me and my kids to tears. It is beautiful and says what we are all feeling. Thank you for writing such a song that is helping so many families and friends deal with their losses.
    May god bless you!

    Comment by jennifer — July 25, 2009 @ 8:26 pm

  77. Karen, i love precious child. My son Dylan was stillborn on june 10th i was 5 months pregnant.. and its just the perfect song for him. The first time i heard it i cryed so hard it hit my heart, and it still does everytime i listen to it. We played it at his funeral..it was great. It is my favorite song ever. I just wanted to tell you how much this song means to me and your a beautiful singer. I read that the song was about your niece or nephew one..im sorry for your loss. Thank you very much!

    Comment by Erin — July 25, 2009 @ 3:46 pm

  78. hey my names christina and i just thought id say hi and also i think your awsome karen i saw you at a service at unity and keep up the good work ill always be a fan of an awsome singer like you
    christina

    Comment by christina — July 19, 2009 @ 9:10 am

  79. As I read through these postings I see so many who have lost very very young children. I the situaion with my wife and I, we just lost our 39 year old son. He was an extremely kind person; thoughtful and loving,and very close to my wife and I. We have been having a great deal of troubl coping with his passing. This morning, as we were going through his paperwor etc. that was left neatly in a briefcase, we came across a CD that was enclosed in his will that we had been keeping for him only had ONE song on it and that was Precious Child. We know that he had left this for us to help us cope with his passing. I don’t know what’s harder, dealing with the death of a young child or dealing with the death of an older child that is so very close to you. What I do know though is that after listening to the song this morning and after pulling ourselves back together, we know he wanted us to listen to the words of this so powerful and yet comforting song. Karen - thank you for writing this great piece of work and thank you Bob for giving it to us….Dad & Mom.

    Comment by Ed Szymanski — July 16, 2009 @ 10:34 am

  80. I just want to thank you for such a beautiful song!! My daughter was born stillborn on July 1. This song was recommended to play at her funeral, and I listened to it. There is no more of a perfect song than this! I couldn’t quit crying from start to finish. It is exactly how my husband and I feel about our daughter!!

    Comment by Stephanie Burr — July 3, 2009 @ 5:43 pm

  81. Thank you for your beautiful song, Precious Child. My daughter Charlotte was stillborn on 28 May 2009, the day after her due date. Your song touches my heart. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. God bless xx

    Melanie Smith - Hunter Valley, Australia

    Comment by Melanie Smith — July 1, 2009 @ 12:00 am

  82. Good to hear from you. Prayers and Blessing being sent to you, your Mom and family.
    Let me know when you are again in VA.

    Love,

    Bre

    Comment by Bre Kirk — June 25, 2009 @ 8:58 am

  83. Dear Karen, The song you have of Preciuos Child is the most beautiful song. As other parents like me that have lost a child knows you put our words together so perfectly. Everytime someone else goes through what I went through and the heartache that I still feel, I give them this song. Thank you for being so giving. Dee Milam Pinglteon

    Comment by Dee Pingleton — June 11, 2009 @ 11:08 pm

  84. Karen
    I just wanted to thank you and express to you how you touched our hearts Sunday at the Clearwater Unity Church. As I told you my husband is a writer, songwriter and singer. We have been torn on his calling - tired of the secular world and wanting to give back spiritually. He started a spiritual music project just a month ago. Still wondering if he should go for it. We came to Unity to find a local spiritual dwelling - not knowing what would hit us. There you were - with your songs and messages. It felt as if God was speaking to us through you. I cannot tell you how many tears flowed from us while you sang. I will tell you that you moved us, inspired us, and enlightened us to the future. We feel blessed by your words and motivation. My husband has no doubts now - he is GOING for it adn I am right there by his side supporting him!! Thank you so much - you are truly a blessing to all.
    Carol Noel Stevenson

    Comment by Carol-Noel Stevenson — June 8, 2009 @ 8:34 pm

  85. Hi Karen,
    We have not met but you touched my heart at Unity of Clearwater today. Your message was so powerful and perfect for me at this point in my life. “Love note”- I did cry at all your songs! In a nutshell, I am a retired Army Sergeant after 23 years, but in the past 3 years or so I have been accomplishing dreams I have always had. I am an aspiring Actor and just got a speaking part in a film, albeit Low Budget Horror. Also, I just landed a Dream Career up in DC as a Park Ranger Interpreter at a Civil War site. My goals for the next year include taking on this new career, but also embarking on a writing venture about recovery from Mental Illness. Everything thing you spoke about touched my heart and it was magical. I got goosebumps!! I wanted to walk up to you, but you were quite busy. Maybe next time. Will you ever be in DC?
    You would not believe how much we have in common, like my recent audition for a Mexican Salsa dip. I actually choked on the product when I was trying to ad lib and sing their jingle!!
    I would love to hear anything from you as time permits. You are a special and vibrant Woman.
    Warm Regards,
    Jeffrey Reardon

    Comment by Jeff Reardon — June 7, 2009 @ 4:10 pm

  86. karen is awsome i think shes amazing :D

    Comment by christina — June 7, 2009 @ 1:37 pm

  87. I also have the same question as a girl earlier. I was just browsing through wedding songs and I fell in love with “If I do”. I was just wondering also if there is sheet music availible for this song and where I could find it. Thanks so much!

    Katie

    Comment by Katie — June 3, 2009 @ 6:53 pm

  88. My twins were born in January 2008 at 23 weeks after 6 months in hospital they evebtually came home but my daughter had been home for 2 weeks when she got pneumonia she was on a life support machine for 2 weeks before it was turned off on 27th August 2008 that day i died myself inside . My sister in law found this song for me whilst looking on the net i cannot explain how perfect this song was for my daughters funeral .My son came to the funeral and its really weird now but when my son is crying and very upset if i play this song to him it calms him down and sends him to sleep i believe that he knows thankyou so much for sharing this song .

    Comment by Amanda — June 3, 2009 @ 1:30 pm

  89. Our beautiful twin granddaughters were born on Christmas Day ‘08 in Canberra, Australia. They were far too early, and we lost one. The whole family was devastated. While helping to plan Cara’s funeral, I came across Precious Child. This wonderful song said everything we wanted to and we played it for Cara. I still listen to it and weep for my precious lost grandchild. Thank you so very much for giving us the ability to say what we felt in such a lovely way. Our other granddaughter, Jessie, is now out of hospital and doing very well.

    Comment by Cara's grandmother — May 5, 2009 @ 9:56 pm

  90. I just heard the song Precious Child and boy did it hit home. I lost my grandson at the age of 9 weeks 5days to SIDS. What a beautiful song

    Comment by Sonya — May 5, 2009 @ 11:51 am

  91. Dear Karen Taylor Good
    Many thanks for your great song - and believe me: I would have wanted with all my heart to accept your great offer - but I did not succeed - perhaps because I live in Switzerland and the access to the ordering site did not work….
    However, if it will not be possible to receive your wonderful CDs and books (payment by Credit Card if necessary if the postal costs will not be too high), I will at least enjoy your Website and newsletter. Many thanks that you have been like a ray of sunlight today by watching you on the webinar ;-) - and wishing you all the best,
    yours with a hug from far away,
    Claudia Winter
    Speerstrasse 6
    CH-8633 Wolfhausen Switzerland

    Comment by Claudia — May 5, 2009 @ 9:43 am

  92. I am in need of a copy of the musical accompaniment for Precious Child for a memorial service for my grand daughter to be held this Saturday. I have offered to sing the song at the service because I love the words and it is important to our children, even though it is truly beyond my ability. Does anybody know where I would be able to download it or do you have a file you could send?
    I have currently purchased the sheet music and have the words but not time for live instruments and no electric at the site. It looks like a battery boom box and CD with piano music from the original track.

                                   Sincerely, Paul Kuhn

    Copy of email below sent to my son’s friends.

    I  know that some of you know that my son Kevin and he wife have lost their second baby at birth. The first was Elias and a little over a year later this past January, Elianna. They are planning a Memorial Service on Saturday afternoon April 25th in the Lancaster PA area. I don’t know if any of you would be interested in attending but I am sure that he would appreciate seeing any KYC friends there. I you are, let me now and i will provide additional info. I have deleted Kevin from this email. Paul

    Comment by Paul — April 23, 2009 @ 7:41 am

  93. I ran across this song while browsing a myspace page honoring a young child who was killed by a drunk driver. I’m more of a hard rock/ alternative guy, but I must say; this song has so much meaning. Hard to listen to without shedding a tear or two. What a beautiful song. Congrats on your well-deserved success and God bless!

    Comment by Jason — April 16, 2009 @ 2:49 am

  94. Karen,
    I just purchased your new CD. It is absolutely wonderful and every song has that beautiful Karen Message. I miss seeing you Kansas City was the last time when you wrote Color Blind ( 2007). I know we will see each other when the timing is appropriate. How about a Whale or dolphin journey in 2010?!!!!!!!!.
    Blessing, joy and peace to you always, Linda

    Comment by Linda Kozak CLW Unity — April 15, 2009 @ 8:04 pm

  95. Though it’s been ten years, and I’ve had two babies since, and have another on the way, I stumbled across your tender, sweet song “Precious Child” and at first it was a little tear here and there and then I could hardly breathe til I just gave in and let the tears flow and allowed myself to remember the details of my babies short lives again. I lost quintuplets (born alive, but too soon) Nov 25-Dec 13 of 1998. Though the pain is familiar and I’ve learned to walk despite it, your song brought me to my knees again and forced me to acknowledge how much those babies are still a part of me and how much I miss them. Thank you for your song, it was a gateway to visiting them again.

    Comment by Jennifer Carlson — April 12, 2009 @ 11:36 pm

  96. Hi Karen,

    My name’s Kathleen and I have been listening to your music when I was 12, ever since I heard you at the Kerville Folk Festival in Texas eight years ago. I absolutely love your songs, particularly the album - One Mile Apart. I know you have a piano book available, but these songs aren’t in it, and I was wondering if there was anyway to get ahold of these songs, as they’re my favourite:

    Mama’s Song
    I’ll Be There For You
    I Am a Woman
    How Can I Help You Say Goodbye
    One Mile Apart

    Thank you for being such a wonderful artist!

    Comment by Kathleen Saylor — April 12, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

  97. I love the song “If you do;” it is such a beautiful wedding song. I originally found the song on another site, but I am searching for the sheet music, so that it can be sung at my wedding. Is the sheet music available?? If so, let me know please!

    Comment by Nicole — April 3, 2009 @ 3:31 pm

  98. Your song ‘Precious Child’ is the most beautiful song I ever heard. The first time I listened to it I felt like you had read my mind. Every word in the song is what I feel for my son Matteo who passed away 8/26/08 at 4 1/2 months old. We do not know why he left so soon but, he is never gone, he will be forever in our hearts. :) I recently made a slideshow in his memory for which would’ve been his 1st birthday 3/27/09 and that is when I came accross your song and I had to use it. It brings me comfort hearing your song and I just want to say ‘thank you’. I will be in the bookstore in the near future to buy your book and cd. Keep up your beautiful work. Thank you for being you!
    Sincerely,
    Nina Fiore

    Comment by Nina Fiore — March 30, 2009 @ 9:23 pm

  99. Yesterday (3/8/09) we had the wonderful honor of having you at Unity on the Bay in Miami, FLorida. This was my first time hearing Karen and i was SO BLESSED. Her song and messge just went straight to my heart.

    I pray that we will see you more. You deliver the message of god in such a beautiful way….MUSIC!

    God Bless and thank you for coming to Unity on the Bay!!!

    Comment by John C. — March 9, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

  100. Karen

    Thank you for your song precious child, somebody told me about it today, and its bringing lots of tears to my eyes, my daughter was born sleeping on 25 September 2008 and I miss her so much the pain at times is unbearable, music is a real help to let my grief out and your song is just so meaningful, thanks for sharing with us, I’ve added it to my playlist for my daughter Emily.

    Love Annie xxxxx

    Comment by Anne Lightowlers — February 28, 2009 @ 5:15 pm

  101. Hi Karen~
    I was in a Seminar today give by Sex Crimes Det. Shawn Murphy and he had a copy of your song “You Can’t Hurt Me Now” that was give to him by Al Gore’s daughter who sat next to on a plane ride back fron Seattle, any I live in NJ and I am cuurently in a 40hr Training Course for certification as SVA, I am also a Survivor of childhood abuse in all facets of the term. Since coming home I have tried to find the song and can’t seem to find it anywhere. Music has gotten me through 49 yrs of my life and this song has to be added to the collection of songs that relieve my pain. Is there anyway you can let me know where I can find this song, I would truly appreciate it from my heart.
    Thank you sincerely
    Rhonda
    ps, Happy Valentine’s Day

    Comment by Rhonda Coppola — February 14, 2009 @ 6:55 pm

  102. Dear Karen,
    I´m from Germany. The first time I heard your voice I must cry. I listenend to precious child.I was looking for songs and lyrics for a special album for my daughters 16 birthday and my sons 18 birthday. So I also find ” colorblind”. I was searching for the lyrics, but I can´t find them. It would make me very happy if somebaody can tell me the lyrics. Colorblinds lyric are so true and simple: skin is only skin. It doesn´t matter what the color is.

    Your musik is so wonderful
    Susi

    Comment by Susi — February 10, 2009 @ 10:45 am

  103. i’m sorry I meant to say The Life That’s Chosen Me

    Comment by debi — February 7, 2009 @ 2:41 am

  104. Hi Karen
    Thank you for the great songs you write.
    I purchased your song The Life Chosen Me.It touches my
    heart.I would like to get the lyrics to this song.Would
    you send them to me please.

    Comment by debi — February 7, 2009 @ 2:29 am

  105. Thank you Karen for “Precious Child”. I lost my grandson to SIDS in September. My daughter-in-law sent me this song and I feel that it expresses my very thoughts. It is such an emotional song and it touches me deeply.

    Comment by Deborah Shepard — February 5, 2009 @ 2:36 pm

  106. Dear Karen,

    I cant tell you how much I appreciate that you have your song ‘Precious Child’ available for download. I am trying to make a memorial cd for a friend of mine who was recently in a car accident and lost his 13 month old daughter. It showed up online a lot as a perfect song for a memorial for a child and after I read the lyrics I was really moved. He is still in really bad shape himself, although his fiance and family are with him and he improves every day.

    Thank you again,

    Sincerely,
    Ruth Lamb

    Comment by Ruth Lamb — January 30, 2009 @ 11:41 pm

  107. Thank you for your songs. Listening to your voice helped me to release the tears that were needed right now. The sounds and vibrations of the notes seem to find my hidden grief. With much love to you and your success.

    Comment by C — January 29, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

  108. Hi there , I am the English guy you met and sang a song with at the Staff and u , up in Michigan…Phil kindly put me up a few days…I sang “she danced on the water “…ring any bells.. long hair…anyway, just wanted to say hi and I loved your cd`s you kindly gave me. I have released a few more albums myself and will gladly send you them over if you`d like to have a listen,. I find your songs stick in my mind…loved Gods fridge and beautiful man ,beautiful boy, which you sang on the night.Time flys by so it was probably about three years ago…give my love to Phil and family and love the site…keep happy…God bless, Richard Keogh

    Comment by RICHARD KEOGH — January 25, 2009 @ 8:25 pm

  109. Thank you, Karen, for the beautiful song, “Precious Child”. Your words are mine. Thank you….

    Comment by Denise P. Shea — January 18, 2009 @ 5:22 pm

  110. Hi Karen,

    My 6 year old autistic daughter goes to Princeton House in Orlando Florida. I just watched your video from your song
    “The Life That’s Chosen Me”. It was such a touching, beautiful song. The song actually opened my eyes and made me realize the importance of being there and giving more emotional support to the mother of my daughter. Thank you so much.

    Steve McMahon

    Comment by Steve McMahon — January 14, 2009 @ 1:51 am

  111. I wanted to thank you for writing your song, Precious Child. I have found my own voice through the words that you wrote, and they have allowed me to express my grief over the loss of my infant son. He was born a twin, and he passed away 3 weeks after his birth from Trisomy 13. Thank you for giving me a voice, and for giving parents like me a way to express the love and loss we are experiencing.

    Comment by Allyson Cushing — January 5, 2009 @ 3:32 am

  112. Karen:

    Love “Tenderness Place” and “When the choir stops singing”. We talked a local DJ out of a sample 45 they (WTOE in Spruce Pine, NC) ran a few years ago and just got a 45 player so we could hear it again and again and again!

    Thanks!!

    Jon & Kathryn Beatty

    Comment by Jon Beatty — December 29, 2008 @ 6:18 pm

  113. Hi George….
    Yes indeed, that was me….however….lets not have the world thinking I’m REALLY REALLY old….it was a 45RPM record, and not a 78!!!!
    Just had to clear that up!
    Thanks for writing…
    xx
    ktg

    Comment by Karen — December 28, 2008 @ 9:14 pm

  114. Are you the Karen Taylor-Good that made “Tenderness Place”?
    You must be. Thank You–I have loved it since i first heard it on the radio
    Once,and i couldnt belive my luck when i got the 78 rpm vinyl!!! TNX Again.

    Comment by george serbedzija — December 28, 2008 @ 8:52 pm

  115. Karen,
    I just heard your “precious child” song and loved it! My little girl was stillborn the end of August and your song is very helpful in the healing process. Thank you so very much for writing it.

    Comment by Kelly Engquist — December 27, 2008 @ 11:29 pm

  116. Karen,

    I first heard your music in the radical forgiveness workshop and I have been a fan ever since. Your songs are beautiful. They are so powerful that one even touched my 6 yr old daughters spirit as i found her silently crying to herself to the song, teach me how to say goodbye. Thank you for songs for the soul. You are awesome~

    Comment by Keesha Wood — December 27, 2008 @ 6:47 pm

  117. Hi Karen,
    This is your air line partner on your flight to Wausau on Dec 13th. Did you ever get out to Makeing Waves to see JoAnn? I really enjoy your new CD you gave me.
    Thanks,
    Sue

    Comment by Sue Droste — December 27, 2008 @ 3:02 pm

  118. Karen,
    Received your Song Guru CD as a Christmas present. AWESOME!!! May God continue to use your in might ways!

    God Bless You and Merry Christmas!
    Cynthia
    Dallas, TX

    Comment by Cynthia — December 25, 2008 @ 11:49 pm

  119. Karen, Your website is TREMENDOUS! UpLIFTing and BRIGHT!. I appreciate connecting with you via Unity and the opportunity to know more about your life’s work via the website. Thanks for the Christmas morning message that guided me here.

    Comment by JoAnn Melton — December 25, 2008 @ 11:06 am

  120. Hi Karen,
    Just wanted to let you know that I recently viewed an angel baby’s slideshow for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep in which you song Precious Child was used. I thought I already had my favorite song for my NILMDTS slideshows, but yours is very special. VERY special. Just wanted to let you know I will be using it for a slideshow i’m putting together for Baby Makayla (born still on December 19th) memorial service this weekend. Thanks for giving us permission to use this wonderful music.

    : ) Didi
    Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep affiliated photographer
    http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

    Comment by Didi — December 23, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

  121. Karen,
    Your songs are beautiful. I want to thank you for the song “Precious Child”. I read that you wrote it to honor your nephew, I am sorry for your loss. I will use it for my son Danny’s website. Danny died in a car accident 9-13-99. Thank You so much for sharing your talents with us.

    Beth Judd

    Comment by Beth Judd — December 20, 2008 @ 10:52 pm

  122. Hello Karen Ihope you had a great Thanksgiving and you have Merry Christmas and a happy 2009.Let me know when your coming back to Indy next year Teresa

    Comment by Teresa Patrick — December 16, 2008 @ 1:40 am

  123. Dear Karen, my name is Melanie and I was pregnant with twins and they had twin to twin transfusion, one of my sons was a stillborn and the hospital gave a cd with your songs on it last year.I’m just now listening to it because just last Thursday my other son Ke’Shawn died, his twin name was De’Shawn. Ke’Shawn was only 1 years old. I played and it made me feel so much better about the time that I had with Ke’Shawn and also thnk about what my life would’ve been like with De’Shawn here with him.
    Thanks,
    Melanie Adams

    Comment by Melanie — December 12, 2008 @ 10:58 pm

  124. Dear Karen,

    I hope this finds you well. I am a long-time fan!

    I just had to write you because I just last night heard the premiere of “Special Needs”. :-)

    I will find out in the next few days if and when I may have one or two more surgeries, on top of the 60+ I’ve already had, due to a birth defect called Spina Bifida and being confined to a wheelchair. I am currently on bedrest due to pressure sores…

    And then, last night, “The Life That’s Chosen Me: Special Needs,” found me…!!!!

    WOW, Karen, what a song!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing that song to flow through you. It has touched my heart more than words can possibly express. I have bought it to give to my parents for Christmas. They, too, will thank you, I know.

    You make such a difference in the lives of SO many people, your music touches hearts & lives, and I can’t wait to meet you face-to-face one day!

    Thank you for being you. Thank you for sharing your God-given gift! Thank you again for all you do, Karen! The song is gorgeous…and, yes, you did sing your butt off on it!!! “Bless Your Heart!” :-D

    What a blessing it is to so many that this is “The Life That’s Chosen YOU”!!

    Namaste’…

    Love, Light, Peace, & Blessings,
    Ann :-)
    IL

    Comment by Ann Pogue — December 11, 2008 @ 9:05 am

  125. Dear Karen,
    you realy found very deeply words for showing feelings. Thanks.
    Edith Germany

    Comment by Edith Burger — December 4, 2008 @ 5:06 am

  126. Hello Karen my name is Teresa I wanted you to know how much it meant to me to hear from you and to hear your music at Unity of Indianapolis My grandma who 86 years old is very sick she never been to a doctor found out she has colan cancer and the song How do I help say goodbye help me a lot and get a bigger pan.Please let me know when your coming back to Unity of Indianapolis so I can hear wonderful message and music. Have a great Thanksgiving.Teresa

    Comment by Teresa Patrick — November 23, 2008 @ 6:04 pm

  127. Hello Karen I was at Unity of Indianapolis on November9 2008 and I love your music and serman im your fan Teresa

    Comment by Teresa Patrick — November 16, 2008 @ 1:32 am

  128. Hello Karen Im a member of Unity of Indianapolis I was there on November 9 2008 Ilove all your song and sermon I love get a bigger pan and what if Gods refridgerator. Im a fan now can,t wait until you come back Teresa

    Comment by Teresa Patrick — November 16, 2008 @ 1:25 am

  129. i have just listened to your song “precious child” its an amazing song, i have used it on a memory site for my daughter who was still born in 1987, thankyou so much for allowing people to use it, its just perfect xxx

    Comment by Ellen — November 13, 2008 @ 7:25 am

  130. Karen,
    It was very enjoyable to play a few tunes with you on Monday night in Rhinelander. I’m glad our quartet practice went well, otherwise I would have felt extra bad needing to leave early. I must complement you on your soothing voice and calming delivery of the songs that night. I’ll try to make myself available longer next time if I’m invited back. Thanks for making the trip to visit us in the Northwoods. I hope your trek back home was uneventful.

    Comment by Pete Centner — November 12, 2008 @ 5:52 pm

  131. Hi Karen;
    Our administrative staff just attended the Ministry Hospice fundraiser in Rhinelander, WI (11/10/08). We own & operate 2 residential facilities for the elderly in Rhinelander and we have a Hopsice contract with Ministry. For this year’s event we invited the daughter of one of our residents that had recently passed away. We had “partnered” with Ministry hospice care so that M.N. could stay at our facility for end of life care. M.N.’s daughter and her husband were very moved by the entire program, but especially your music and words. What a neat experience for all of us to share together. Thank you for your caring commitment to hospice.
    Sincerely,
    Carole Eldredge
    JJC Homes of Rhinelander, Inc.
    (The Josephine Haus and The Alice Haus)

    Comment by Carole Eldredge — November 12, 2008 @ 3:24 pm

  132. Hi Karen and a great big Céad Míle Fáilte from the emerald isle of Ireland!

    I came across your website through an old friend of yours (Rick Kern, http://www.musiciansofelpaso.com)I have to applaud you for your beautiful songs. When I sat and listened to them, for the 10 minutes or so of listening, it was a very enjoyable relaxing escape from everything going on around me. I have Rick to thank, because thanks to his website it has brought your music into my home and I will now be checking in on your website alot from now on :)I am a musician myself and have been gigging on the road for 30 years. Unfortunately I have never been in the right place at the right time for ‘Lady Luck’ to shine, but even to this day I still live in hope :) Well anyway, thank you once again for sharing your God given talent with the world for us to enjoy :) Take care, God bless and kindest regards…Sean McGeeney (Ireland)

    Comment by Sean McGeeney — November 7, 2008 @ 7:30 am

  133. I met you last night at the PosiPaloosa! concert in Hamburg, New York. You signed one of your cards for my granddaughter and I want to thank you for your unselfishness and gracious and humble attitude. you are truly blessed as we all were listening to you and the rest of the group.
    I am currently going through a very rough time in my life right now, and your songs brought me some hope and inspiration.
    Thank you again for your contribution to humanity.

    Rick

    Comment by Rick Tober — October 18, 2008 @ 8:36 am

  134. Karen,

    I used your song, “Precious child” on my website that I created in memory of my daughter, Kaitlin, who died of a heart defect 12 years ago at ten weeks of age. Your song appears on the home page of the website. If you’d like to see it, the link to my website is h2h_homepage.home.comcast.net. thanks for writing such an amazing song. It truly captivates what we feel when we lose a child. Thanks again Karen…

    Melissa

    Comment by Melissa — October 9, 2008 @ 12:58 pm

  135. I just heard your song “Precious Child” for the first time while viewing a video montage for a baby that just passed away. After watching it over and over for the past couple of days, I decided to find the beautiful voice that perfectly vocalizes the powerful lyrics of the song and alas I found you. I must say I am shocked that you are not an international star by now with a voice like that!

    But anyway, I just wanted to thank you for letting others who are in such pain after loosing a child download and use your song for free. There are so many greedy musicians in the world, it overwhelms me–a nurse– to find someone so compassionate. Please see how beautiful your song has been used in honoring 17 month-old Lucas, who passed away last week and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your voice for him.

    http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=71305d1e09323075205391&skin_id=701&large&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=embed

    Love,

    Nurse K

    Comment by Nurse K — October 9, 2008 @ 12:40 am

  136. Karen,

    I recently returned from the Unity Women’s retreat where you so graciously treated us to a weekend of your music. Every morning I wake up singing the rounds with “I am the rich child. . .” and “I am so loved”. What a wonderful way to start each morning. And in the car, I have listened to Colorblind about 20 times now. I pray that song gets released into the universe for all to hear. You are such a gift and I am so blessed to have spent a weekend with you.

    Comment by Cathy Atkins — October 7, 2008 @ 9:40 pm

  137. Dear Karen,
    I first learned of you thur your Mom and Dad at the residence they reside in Nashville. They are very proud parents, I bet you did not know that!! I am also a very good
    frined of John A. Mulder, MD that trained me in hospice/Palliative Care. Today, I was listening to a song on You-Tube…”How to say good-bye”…..it really touched me
    since I lost a childhood friend on Dec 13, 1969 at 12 years of age, and my mother helped me to grieve and say good-bye. Little did we know….the following year Dec 22, 1970 it would be her turn….I drew such comfort in knowing how she “loved me thur my friends death…and taught me that grief is something that comes with living, it comes because of the joy we have been given…and for everything there is a season and time does lessen the sadness.

    Continued blessings and thank you for all you do for hospice and being the voice for so many of us who love what we do….

    Warm Regards,
    Connie Forbes, LPN

    Comment by Connie Forbes,LPN — October 2, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

  138. Your new music is wonderful beyond words - but I have to tell you that Get a Bigger Pan is still the mantra around our house. I never let a day go by without listening to one of your CDs knowing that somewhere in there is going to be just the message I need - of hope, or love, or maybe just a reminder to lighten up a bit. Thank you so much.

    Comment by Karen Sell — September 27, 2008 @ 12:45 pm

  139. Hi Karen,
    I want to congratulate you on receiving the songwriters award at the recent new thought songwriters awards for the song color blind. It is a wonderful song. Even if the mainstream music business doesn’t recognize this, that really doesn’t matter. What matters is that those who are “awakened” so to speak hold the high watch for the transformation of the planet. I know that this is already happening. I was so pleased to be at the award ceramony at Unity Village, MO & to get to hear so many uplifting new songs. I picked up a copy of the pre release Color blind cd. I know I am moved by the title track, but I have to add two more cuts on the cd are very touching for me. The song about caregivers is one. I have worked in surgery for a little over 30 years. Sometimes it seems I may not be doing my part to change the planet. Your song made me think differently. Thank you! The other song is about the child I never had. I was not able to have children. I’m middle aged now & thought I’m over the pain that is associated with that. You song helped me to realize I just need to love more fully ever child, every person, & the child in me.
    Thanks & keep up the awesome work!
    Blessings, Love, & Light,
    Ruth Ann

    Comment by Ruth Ann Tannery — September 22, 2008 @ 7:49 am

  140. Hi, Karen! I was so blessed to hear you sing and speak at the Auto Owners convention on Sept. 10, and I have to say you now have a very special place in my heart. Your words and songs were so inspriational. The song “Real” caused me to look at how I’m living my life and how I want to be remembered by those people I love. I also loved the song On Angel’s Wings. I was raised by my grandmother who was a very feisty, strong-willed person and was always very sharp. I spent a lot of time with her, and then lymphoma struck. She amazed me with her positive attitude and the way she fought the cancer as if she had no fear. As the years went by, I watched her wither away in body and mind until she finally passed away, so I took great comfort in your song, On Angel’s Wings. I just want to say thank you for following your dreams and being such an inspiration to so many people. God Bless you!

    Comment by Dawn — September 20, 2008 @ 11:07 pm

  141. This ia a beautiful website and i love your songs. i have the precious child song on my sons website. He was physically and mentally handicapped his whole life but the song says so much about our life and how much we miss him. Thank you for your talent and inspirations for such beautiful songs.

    Comment by Dawn Kreuser — September 20, 2008 @ 2:02 pm

  142. My daughter was raped on January 2008, when she was 14 years old. She got pregnant with twins. On July 7, 2008 they were stillborn. We had to wait until July 13 to have their funeral, because of an infection of the uterus that my daughter had. In the hospital, our nurse’s daughter had recently lost her own infant and had played “precious child” at the funeral. She kindly supplied us with the CD recording of your song and we played it at Avery and Audrey’s funeral. Thank you so much for blessing the world with this song. It touches so many people.

    Comment by Brenda — September 20, 2008 @ 3:49 am

  143. Hello Karen!

    I am so grateful to find your site and this message board! A friend of mine gave me the CD from Collin Tippings “Radical Forgiveness” that contained 3 of your songs….The experience of listening to those songs was “soul altering!”

    I have purchased all your CD’s I have been able to get my hands on…and never been disappointed with any of them!! I’ve bought them for friends and family that I thought would be touched by your lyrics and music….your voice is so clear and perfect!!

    You are such a gift and the best thing of all is that you share it with all of us…God Bless you! I hope that someday you will come to my neck of the woods - I would love to hear you speak and sing in person - it would be a wish come true. Thank you for enriching my life and putting into words and music the thoughts we all share, and doing it with such flare and faith!!

    I adore your work!!

    Sharon Koestler

    Comment by Sharon Koestler — September 15, 2008 @ 3:37 pm

  144. I attended a memory service today at my local childrens hospice here in wirral,it is called Claire House my nephew passed away there in june this year he was sixteen years young far to young to die. The staff at the hospice were and still are wonderfull people,they made a promise to my sister that they would not forget her or the family,we were invited to the memory service which was very moving as each and every person there had lost a child or young adult. They played your song precious child and there wasnt a dry eye to be seen the words meant so much to so many people. I am going to try and download onto disc for my sister and myself as I belive that the words will help us both at this very sad time and also help us come to terms with our loss.Thank you Karen Sue/marie

    Comment by sue hill — September 14, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

  145. Hello Karen,
    Do you remember playing in Auburn Calif. at our restaurant Seasons of Joy?
    Larry introduced you us and you performed and it was a big hit in Auburn.
    Watching you actually write a song inspired me so much, I have you to thank for that. I am so glad you are doing so much good for people. You are such an inspiration.
    Jerry Allaway

    Comment by Jerry Allaway — September 1, 2008 @ 7:13 pm

  146. Karen
    I attend Unity of Olympia and so enjoyed your visit last Sunday. I purchased your book and CD (Angel’s Wings) and looked through it when I got home. I was amazed to find that you had written The 11th Commandment! I want to thank you for that song in particular. I hope you know how much good it is doing around this country. I work with Children’s Advocacy Centers and many of us have used the Collin Raye music video of this song (purchased through Childhelp USA) in our prevention training in the community. This song in particular reaches people in a way that all our words can not. I have watched it many times and still get choked up when I see it.

    Thank you so much - I’m sorry I didn’t realize you had written this song when I met you Sunday night - I would have told you in person what an amazing gift it has been.

    Comment by Maureen Fitzgerald — August 26, 2008 @ 5:15 pm

  147. vielen dank für deine wundervollen lieder, die mich oft zu tränen gerührt haben, und mein herz erwärmt. es macht mir mut in meiner phase der selbstständigkeit das ich geführt werde und loslassen kann.

    dir mein allerbesten herzlichsten wünsche
    ich hoffe noch viel von dir zu hören

    heike ruiter

    Comment by heike ruiter — August 26, 2008 @ 11:47 am

  148. My boyfriend and I have just lost our third child, she only lived for a short 50 min. She was beautiful. The song you wrote “Preciuos Child” explains so much about how we feel and love her. We are playing that song at her memorial service this Thurs. in memory of our beautiful daughter Brooklyn who died too soon. But we know she is in a better place and is with loved ones who have passed. Your song has helped us explain our love for baby Brooklyn.

    And for that we want to thank you Karen.

    XXX OOOOO

    Tanya & Rob

    Comment by Tanya Dearman — August 25, 2008 @ 11:00 am

  149. Hello Karen,
    I see you’re coming to Olympia. Marvelous. It’ll be good to see you again.

    Best regards,
    David Daverso

    Comment by David Daverso — August 11, 2008 @ 6:04 pm

  150. Karen, Are you ever in the North Alabama area ?
    I would love to meet you.
    Judy

    Comment by JUDY — August 8, 2008 @ 2:15 am

  151. Karen, I love your song “Precious Child”.
    My cousin was killed in a traggic crane accident last summer.
    He was only 29 years old. I’m useing your song in a slideshow for his parents.
    I have breast cancer for the 3rd time. It’s now in my liver. The doctor has given me a 20% chance of surviving the next 5 yrs. That was 6 months ago. I’m 49 yrs young. I can’t help thinking about my funeral arrangments. Have you got a song for me.
    JUDY

    Comment by JUDY — August 8, 2008 @ 1:52 am

  152. Karen,

    Thank you again for returning my call. You have entered my heart! I have listened to all three of the mp3’s on your site. You are a WORLD CLASS writer
    and singer. I love your voice and would love to see you perform some day.
    Would you like to perform in El Paso at the Plaza Theater? I would like to see that happen and maybe it will! Let’s please stay in touch. You have a God
    given talent and I would love to hear more of it!

    Rick Kern
    musiciansofelpaso.com

    Comment by Rick Kern — August 5, 2008 @ 4:28 pm

  153. I feel it is not strong enough to say, but I just LOVE and cherish your music. You sang at our Unity church in Farmington Hills in 2007 and I am so thankful I was there that day. I share your music people whenever I can and hope they get just a bit out of it as I have. Thank you, thank you Karen.

    Comment by Liz — July 30, 2008 @ 10:18 pm

  154. I just wanted to thank you for the song “Precious Child”. Before February 3, 2008 I had never heard your songs. On Feb 3rd, our son Zachary was born to us and lost to us. Your song was played at his memorial, and I honestly have to say, you didn’t leave a dry eye in the house. Thank you.

    Comment by Donnie Burks — July 29, 2008 @ 12:06 pm

  155. Hiya

    I lost my baby boy Joshua when he was 17 hours old, i just listend to your song ‘precious child’ and it totally sums up how it feels to be without your child. Thank you so much.

    Love Kirsty
    xx

    Comment by Joshua Hicks Mummy — July 25, 2008 @ 4:34 pm

  156. Good Morning Karen:
    Thank you so much for sharing your talents at last nights concert at St.Peter’s Church. It was a wonderful way to spend my birthday. I believe you should reflect the years gone by on each birthday and last night, you helped me to remember the good times and the not so good times, to cry a little and laugh a lot.

    You are a very special lady.
    Mary Ellen

    Comment by Mary Ellen Carroll — July 19, 2008 @ 7:28 am

  157. Karen: I play the organ at funerals and memorials and was searching for music when I discovered your site. I lost my son 20 years ago when he was 17. When I listened to “Precious Child” it spoke to me in more ways than you could ever imagine. Although the tears flowed as I listened, I was so comforted by your lyrics. They remind me of the strong belief I’ve had over these years that I’ll be with him again someday. It is no wonder this song was chosen by Compassionate Friends. What a wonderful song! Thank you so much for sharing your gift.

    Comment by JoAnn — July 17, 2008 @ 8:18 pm

  158. Hi Karen,

    I wrote to you way back after you had a wreck. I hope and pray that you are doing much better.

    I know that one day we will meet. I go to water aerobatics at the Brentwood YMCA (I saw your name on a list the instructor, Patty, handed out some time ago)and I sometimes attend Micah. One day our paths will cross and it will be a thrill for me.

    You are an incredible person and singer! The three CD’s I listen to most are Angel Wings, Lisa Silver’s Mosaic and the Micah Songs and Songwriters.

    My mother is celebrating her 80th birthday in Peoria Illinois the end of this month. We have some out of out of town company coming in to join in the celebration. I am thinking of making welcome bags for the visitors. I would love to include one of your CD’s. Would you have any older CD’s that you could sell me at a discounted rate?

    Your music has touched me; heart and soul. I can hear one of your songs and it always taps a memory or invokes a thought. You have an extraordinary gift . . . never, never let it go.

    Take care. God Bless
    Janet Rosenberg

    Comment by Janet Rosenberg — July 11, 2008 @ 4:53 pm

  159. The unthinkable has happened. Due to a server hardware error, we have lost literally hundreds of messages left by fans all over the world. Let this be a lesson to back up ALL your data, often!

    But we are back online now and would love to hear from you….

    - The KTG Team

    Comment by Anonymous — July 10, 2008 @ 8:21 pm

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