Scenic Roots

Recordings

Quiet Sunshine

This project has been a long time coming. I started planning to record a solo album several years ago, but it never seemed to work out until now. It has been quite the journey to get to this point. I started playing mountain dulcimer when I was seven, and it quickly became a very important part of my life. I won the National Mountain Dulcimer Contest in 2004, graduated from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Academy in 2005, and went on to study music in college. Then, on August 6, 2007, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and music took on a whole new meaning to me. My family and friends were a constant support and my faith gave me the strength to get through each day, but music was my place of refuge. Whenever I played my dulcimer, my worries and pain drifted away as I became absorbed in the music. I finished my last chemo treatment on January 22, 2008 and am now free of cancer! Praise the Lord!

This CD is a collection of my favorite songs, songs that carried me through the difficult days and brought a smile to my face. It was recorded by JF Stover in Hill City, Kansas in March 2008. The title comes from my website, www.quietsunshine.com, where I chronicled my cancer story.

There are so many people who played a part in bringing me to this point that I could not possibly list them all. There are, however, a few who deserve special recognition:

Mom for always supporting me, making me get things done, and unlimited hugs
Dad for getting me started with music and showing me the Father's love
Sister for being my best friend, someone to talk to, wait on me, and kick me in the butt when I need it.Dr. Beck, Carol, and all the chemo nurses at Tammy Walker Cancer Center who helped me get well.
John Fuchs for creating Quiet Sunshine, and all the Fuchs family for just being there.
JF Stover for recording this project and being a wonderful encourager.
Ben Piper for "I Rest In You and singing on this CD.
The many musicians who have taken time to teach, mentor, and encourage me through the years.
My friends all over the world who have been praying for me this year. I have been overwhelmed by your support.
In loving memory of two of my teachers, Mrs. Walker and David Schnaufer.
Dedicated to anyone who's life has been impacted by cancer in some way.

-Enjoy Life-

Psalm 57:l-"Yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast."

Songs linked below link to mp3 samples.

Fiddle Tune Medley

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

In the Bleak Mid Winter

Spotted Pony

Elk River Blues

Arkansas Traveler

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Dill Pickle Rag

Julie's Waltz

Popcorn Behavior

Childgrove

Shenandoah Falls/Gold Rush

LePetit Negre

Be Thou My Vision / Come Thou Fount

I Rest In You

Cherokee Shuffle