I was contacted today on Facebook by a woman who’d heard me sing way back when. She asked about getting a hold of a song I’d recorded on my first album, or “cassette” (hello, date myself much!?) called Talk it Over Friend. I never sing this song anymore…..had almost forgotten its existence, but she hadn’t. Her best friend is getting married this weekend, then moving 3,000 miles away, and the song has special meaning to their friendship.
The cassette is out of print, and I don’t have any more copies. But somehow back in time I had the sense to get it transferred to a CD and imported into iTunes. When I e-mailed her an mp3 tonight I waxed a little philosophical. Crazy how all these years later this song still expresses something so meaningful to her–I’m grateful and humbled.
Here’s the thing I realize once again: the work we do outlives us. It will do what it was meant to do, with or without us. That’s a beautiful and awesome truth if you think about it. To me, it says we have to be diligent; we have to continue. We can’t let laziness, weariness or any other excuse keep us from the purpose that is uniquely ours. The little message in my inbox was a much needed reminder of that today.
I love that you were able to send her an mp3 of Talk It Over Friend. Our paster today discussed Psalm 1. I was singing in the choir so I missed the beginning of the sermon as I travelled to my seat. My husband leaned over to me during the sermon and said, “The pastor says he doesn’t know any songs recorded about this song. You should send him that one from that lady.” I responded, “Staci Frenes? Yes! That would be great but I only have it on tape.”
Would it be possible to get a copy of this song? I don’t mind paying for it. I searched itunes but I don’t see it there.
Lisa :)
I don’t know if I was that friend, but I know that my Matron of Honor who stood by my side on November 13, 2010 sent me a note w the lyrics and the mp3 just last night after we had one of those talks from across the country. My wedding day was a wonderful day that I waited 38 years for, but it was also the day I moved across the country. Staci, you ministered in our church and in San Mateo – my former home “a few” years back.
Yes, your work and gifting WILL continue to leave a Legacy of meaning and hopefully minister Jesus!
Sincerely,
A Friend