A Meditation for the Fast - Red Grammer

Red Grammer = Teaching Peace

At least that is how I first got to know him when #2 and #3 sons were little.

#3 son and I learned all the words to "The ABC's of You" and "Barnyard Boogie" was #2 son's favorite song - which we sang hundreds of times every time we rode in the car.

In 1992, Hurricane Iniki slammed Kauai - a few weeks before Red was scheduled to make a concert tour of Hawaii. We were scheduled to photograph the Big Island Concert and were able to do that- toting our infant and toddler along.

I can still see Red on stage- singing what is still my favorite song - a song I cannot sing without tearing and choking up. It strikes a resonant chord in me. It is about being ONE FAMILY.
I still can see active young Andy Grammer running around with Red's beautiful wife and creative partner Kathy keeping a watchful eye.

This morning as I was in the midst of prayers and listening to the Youth of Shiraz singing the Prayer for the Fast, my email inbox pinged receipt of a new message. It was from Red.

With his permission, I share this with you:

Much loved ones,

Hi! I was saying my prayers this morning and came across a passing in a prayer... thinking

of a dear friend I am sharing the Faith with. I picked up my guitar and what came out

seemed to be a sweet meditation for the Fast.

"Verily, Thou art our Lord and the Lord of all things. Into Thy hands do we surrender ourselves, yearning for the things that pertain unto Thee." The Bab

Much love,

Red