07/09/2018
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping that this message finds everyone in good health and spirit as you navigate your way through the summer.
As of today, I am retiring as Director of the Redeemer Youth Chorale. It was an extremely hard decision, and one I didn't reach hastily or without a lot of prayer and thought. Every time I thought about how much I totally adore the kids and everything about being around them and leading them, I'd lean towards staying. I'd look back on twenty years of music and memories and lean towards staying. Smiles and giggles, and I'd lean towards staying. I'd think about how they were always ready to improve, learn difficult music, and how they could understand how a simple song could become the most heartfelt of prayers. The newfound recognition of what we are and why were there. But I also had to acknowledge that it was time for someone else to take the lead. There are many things going on in my life right now ranging from my uncertainty with employment to the health of my mother. There were many other considerations too, but when I added it all together, it ended up with me deciding to move on. It's time.
I am not closing this door behind me and nobody knows what the immediate of long-term future may hold. The word "retirement" holds a unique meaning in RYC...
To the "Grandma's": I love you all. The memories of fun, giggles, silliness, tears, cupcakes, and your unique special gifts are all something that I'll never let go of or ever forget. The photos on this page will ensure that! ou have not only been a true and fascinating blessing to me and my family, but also to the thousands of people that have heard you. As I've told you, I've always hoped that when you were old, that you could come back to Redeemer and hear RYC still going. I believe that after 20 years, that Redeemer wants to keep it going as well in some form.
..and Grandma's as always, if you ever, ever need me for anything, don't hesitate. I'm right here. Don't hesitate.
To everyone, thank you for all of the support that you have shown the group and me over the last twenty years. When I started the RYC, I didn't know what would happen or where it would go. I just put my trust in God and held on.
But again, I'm not closing the door...
Peace&Love&Blessings
Roger