Mom's favorite color is bright kelly green, so those who could, wore "her color" in her honor! Mom turned 89 this year!

This year we brought the Sing to Mom at Ewing Wing. After we sang for the Mariposa United Methodist Church, we gathered under the trees outside J.C. Fremont for a potluck birthday lunch, and then came inside to sing in the Ewing Wing dining room, peforming "Humble and Kind" for the residents who could be present. We got some great family group photos outside, such as these.




Here's some of those 2015 group photos...




IMAGES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS:

A recording of our performance of the 2013 song "Just Look Around" is available on YouTube HERE, featuring the Appling Family singers.

Who Was There?

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CELEBRATING IN 2016

SAY! Here's a quiz: do you know when or where YOUR picture was taken?

NOT THIS YEAR

Did I leave anyone out? Some of these pix are a little old. If by any chance you have a picture of yourself that you would rather I used, by all means send it to me! - Fran

1986 Morning Has Broken
1987 One Tin Soldier
1988 On Eagles' Wings
1989 For the Children
1990 From A Distance

1991 Give Yourself to Love
1992 Point of Light
1993 Seeds (In God's Hands)
1994 Show Me the Way
1995 Forever Young

1996 Lord of the Dance
1997 Heroes
1998 Love Remains
1999 The Litte Place We Stand
2000 All the Same

2001 Love Comes Tumbling Out
2002 Someone Worships Here
2003 We Raise our Voices Up
2004 Only Spirit Knows
2005 Listen

2006 You Raise Me Up
2007 The River
2008 I Hope
2009 There Are No Strangers in this House
2010 Bring 'Em All In

2011 Down in the River to Pray
2012 The Prayer (Facebook video HERE
2013 Just Look Around
2014 Composing Hallelujah
2015 Your Angels
2016 Humble and Kind

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2016 Lyrics

"HUMBLE AND KIND" (adapted from a song by Tim McGraw)

[1]
There's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the keys under the mat
Childhood stars shine… Always stay humble and kind

Go to church ‘cause your momma says to
Visit grandma every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time… Always stay humble and kind

[Chorus]
Hold the door, say please, say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don’t lie
You got mountains to climb… but always stay humble and kind

When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride… but always stay humble and kind

[2]
Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flying
Always stay humble and kind

Know the difference between just saying “sorry”
And “sorry” that comes from the heart
Let love be your guide
Always stay humble and kind

[Chorus]

[3]
When it's hot, slow down, take a moment
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind

Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin’ turn back around
Help the next one in line…
Always stay humble and kind

LISTEN HERE

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