I would have to say my parents! I didn't get to spend much time with my dad though, because he died when I was eight years old. My mother was my rock! She spent many hours caring for me when I was sick, and she never left my side. She would do without things she needed, just to make sure I was ok. I guess that is why I miss her so much! May they both rest in the arms of the Lord!
LYNN's Details
Status:
Married
Here for:
Friends
Orientation:
Straight
Hometown:
Cookeville, Tn.
Body type:
5' 4" / Average
Ethnicity:
White / Caucasian
Religion:
Christian - other
Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
Children:
Love kids, but not for me
Education:
Some college
Occupation:
Professional Musician
LYNN's Schools
Walker High School
Walker, LA
Graduated: 1987
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: General Studies
Clubs: Industrial Arts, Football, and Basketball Team Trainer for three out of four years.
About me: I would like to share some things with you all that many people dont know about me. At the age of 17 months old, I was diagnosed with a form of cancer called Neroblastoma. It was found when my left lung had collapsed from bronchitis pneumonia. The doctors told my parents that I was born with the cancer and that if I had been two years old or older when they discovered the cancer I would not be living today, because it would have been to far gone to have been treated. Not long after I was diagnosed with the cancer, I was sent to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee for surgery. In December of 1969 I underwent some major surgery where they removed the cancer from my left lung. The cancer was a film like coating over my left lung, and they also had to remove parts of my 3rd, 4th, and 5th ribs along with some of the muscles on that side. I do have both lungs still, but they are equal to the size of a 5 year olds lungs. In January of 1970,there were eleven kids including me, that underwent an experimental procedure that used cobalt, radiation, and chemotherapy. Out of the 11 kids total that went through this experiment, I am the only one to survive it. All other ten kids had unfortunately died during the treatment experiment. As I got older, I had some complications from the radiation, and again went under the knife to remove ulcers from my esophagus. This was in 1977 when this occured, and needless to say was not a good year for me. Two weeks before my birthday, my father unexpectedly passed away at age 49. One month from my father's death, my grandpa (mom's dad) passed away, and the very next day one of my musical hero's died. It was Elvis Presley. One month after that, I had the surgery to remove the ulcers. Needless to say that was not a good year for me...lol. In 1983, my family moved to a small town in Louisiana called Walker. Before moving there I had been taking guitar lessons, but never got to continue because of the move. Anyways, my family had found a home church to go to and that is where I met some people that helped me musically. A dear friend of mine by the name of Jerry Parkerson told me something that held on to me. He said.."son if you want it bad enough, then you will do what it takes to get it". Which is true for any situation. I was interested in the bass guitar and he only showed me where all the notes were, and then told me "it is up to you to figure the rest out". So I would sit many nights (after homework and driving my mom crazy) listening to records, 8-tracks, and cassettes. Pretty soon I got to doing fairly well and started playing for my church. While I was in high school I was asked by several gospel groups to play for them, but I wasn't old enough yet to travel and besides mom would always say NO..lol. So I finished high school, and we moved back to Tennessee. I went on to college in Nashville, but my mother had gotten sick, so I had to stop college and help her. After she got better, I moved back to Nashville, and started playing professionally for southern gospel groups. Over the years I have played for several southern gospel groups and traveled all over the country performing. I would also learn other aspects about the business which helped me to continue in southern gospel long after a lot of the groups got rid of their live bands and went to track music. During all this time though I met my wife Crystal. We have been together for 15 years now and married almost 13 years. She knew I was a musician and was ok with me being gone for days at a time. I guess that is one of the reasons I love her so much...very supportive of my dreams. Over the years traveling as a musician, I was very fortunate to pick up some endorsements by some musical companies. I am currently endorsed by Samick Guitars, GHS Strings, Swirly Gig Industries, and just recently with Maxline Custom Cases. For a couple of years I was part of the research and development team in bass amplification with Peavey Electronics, through a gentleman by the name of Mark Hayes in whom I met at the summer 2000 NAMM show. Around that same time (summer of 2000) my mother moved in with us so we could care for her. In Oct. of 2003 she fell at our home and broke her ankle. She was placed into a nursing home ( against mine and my wife's wishes) for rehab. Honestly folks, don't ever let any of your loved ones go into a place like that unless you really do some hard looking at that type of place. Needless to say they was not very good to her. In Jan. of 2004 I signed her out of the nursing home and brought her back home. On Feb. 20th of 2004. I came off the road to help my wife care for my mom. She had became totally bed ridden from her nursing home ordeal. Unfortunately, in July of 2005 my mother passed away. It was a hard blow to me because we were so close. She was all I had after my dad died when I was 8 years old. I was the only child they had together, but I have some brothers and sisters from my dad's first marriage. Well I hope that this will tell you a little (actually a lot...lol) about me. If you ever want to drop me a line to say howdy or whatever, please feel free to do so. Thanks for taking your time to read this!
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"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential." ~Ellen Goodman
"Whatever else be lost among the years, Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing: Whatever doubts assail us, or what fears, Let us hold close one day, remembering Its poignant meaning for the hearts of men. Let us get back our childlike faith again." -- Grace Noll Crowell
Love & Blessings to you and yours this Christmas!!
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. ~ Albert Schweitzer
Though we want to put it behind us because of the pain it has caused- it is impossible because of all the horrors of that day...
"All of a sudden there were people screaming. I saw people jumping out of the building. Their arms were flailing. I stopped taking pictures and started crying." --Michael Walters, a free-lance photo journalist in Manhattan.
Hey, I have show Thursday night at 3rd and Lindsley With Thompson Square and Kip Moore. It's gonna be a great night of music. I have a few new songs I am trying out so come out and let me know what you think. Thompson Square 6pm Kip Moore 7pm George Ducas 8pm Hope to see you there!! George
Hey Lynn, I've not forgot about about ur event I was talking to you about. I had a busy week and a busy weekend coming so, I will get the venue set next week. Praying you feel better.I will get back with you on it next week. Take care. Theresa
