Tipper, Granny, Paul, and Steve
Last week Paul uploaded the beautiful old song “Angel Mother” in honor of Granny’s birthday. She was such a good mother to Steve, Paul, and me. We all are missing her terribly, but are very thankful we had such a mother to raise us to be who we are today.
Here’s what Paul shared in the description of the video.
“G. Henry, F. Powell, and F. Greenfield wrote this beautiful song. It was recorded by Jim and Jesse on their 1966 gospel album, Sing Unto Him a New Song.
This song also appears on a live album of Pap and Ray, the Wilson Brothers. It’s available for purchase in the blindpigandtheacorn Etsy shop.
Unfortunately, the heater in Granny’s living room kicked on just before Jamie and I finished the song, but hopefully, the noise won’t be too disturbing for listeners. It seems like there’s always some little something to detract from an otherwise perfect recording or capturing of a moment.
Acorns who are watching closely will notice that I angled the camera so that it didn’t show the kitchen table, something Granny always requested when we did our videos together, though a couple of times I failed to ensure it.
Since she has passed, I find small bits of joy or satisfaction in doing little things the way she always wanted them done. For example, before I throw away any unwanted piece of mail with her name and address on it, I always remove that part and rip it up. It isn’t that I think anyone will be going through the landfill to find and somehow exploit that information; it’s just that’s how she wanted it done. Of course, mail will eventually stop coming for her, but it is my hope that if I do the small things the way she would want them done, then I will be more likely to do the big things the way she would want them done. Jesus said, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” Luke 16:10. It’s my prayer that such will be the case in my life.”
I hope you enjoyed Paul and Jamie’s version of the old song as much as I do!
Tipper
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Miss. Louzine, This tribute song was so perfect for you. Paul and Jamie did such a good rendition of it. Thank you for sharing it with all of us Acorn fans. Your forever friend from South Mississippi. J
What a beautiful song I have never heard that song before, thank you Paul and Jamie, you both sang it so beautifully. It was so sweet of you Paul to honor Granny’s wishes in doing the small things that she would have wanted. May the Lord God keep you all under his wing AMEN
Beautiful Song, wonderful to tribute to Granny. Happy Birthday in Heaven, sweet Granny.
Granny was a Blessing to us all, thank you all for sharing her with us.
I do the same thing with the mail, as my sweet Mother did. Traditions taught and carried on.
I too have an Angel Mother in Heaven, Blessed to be called her daughter.
What a Beautiful Song! I had never heard that one before. And the guitar was just as pretty too.
Such a beautiful song!
Tipper,
What a wonderful way to remember your mother. I am taking some time to remember my mother and the things she did and taught me. Many of them are so intertwined in daily life I can’t separate them from what I do each day. Much love, Kathy Patterson
What a loving tribute to your mother. I was especially touched by the last paragraph—remembering Granny in the small everyday things as well as the big things in life. Bless you all.
That heat coming-on didn’t distract MY listening, a bit! The song was finished, before I remembered your telling about it coming-on . . .beCAUSE I was enthralled by the song! Your two voices blend BEAUTIFULLY! I wish that you two could have more opportunities to sing together and to share those songs! Thank you for this beautiful recording, bringing to mind sweet pictures of Granny and of my own mother.❤️
I am so thankful to the Lord for memories of my Mama, all of those common everyday things she did that are so precious to me today and will remain with me until I meet her again in heaven.
I love the way you’re honoring Granny in the little things.
wow beautiful song thanls so moch paul and jamie
Hi Tipper and Acorns. I listen to the song when Paul posted and again here. I’ve always heard the Jim and Jesse version. TY for the links. I saved them all to my youtube and to my Pinterest. I keep y’all in my prayers. Love ya.
Beautiful!!!!
My husband tears up the mail that has our names on it. He says it takes less room in the landfill! I told him about Granny also tearing up mail. Made him smile. Thanks for sharing
That was just beautiful and every word so true! Dear Angel Mother, I will see you sooner than later. I love you and will do my best to carry on the ways you taught me and make you proud. Hallelujah and Amen! You did Granny proud, gentlemen, and touched souls along the good way… thank you
What A Beautiful Picture Of Y’all,A Very Touching, Moving Song. My Angel Mother Used To Play Guitar, Sing Alto, I Sang Soprano, We Used To Travel,Sing At Churches,Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, Nursing Homes, Personal Care, Retirement Homes,Festivals,Lots Of Funerals. My Mother Loved To Give,She Couldn’t Stand To See Anyone Or Anything Hungry. She Used To Make Big Cat Head Biscuits.
This was a beautiful tribute to Granny. I enjoyed reading all that Paul wrote. I know you all miss her so much. She was a precious lady.
So precious. ♥️
Paul i enjoyed the song, God bless you very much,
happy birthday Granny , please continue to pray for my brother, God bless you very much
What a beautiful tribute to your mother. I especially like the blending of your voices and hope you will share more songs with us. Thank you.
It has always been clearly evident that you and Tipper loved and cared for Mrs Wilson. We never see Steve but I have no doubt he did the same. In my experience when you have done all you can when our loved ones pass away we can have our own peace that helps with their loss. We can look ourselves in the eye in the mirror. Concerning mail it may keep coming for years. My mom died 2008 and junk mail still pops up. Same with my dad and he died in 1980.
Such a beautiful tribute to Granny. As you gather today to celebrate Granny’s birthday, may it be a day filled with precious memories. What a wonderful family she and Pap raised. God bless you all.
Just a beautiful tribute to a much adored mama/granny. You could feel the love pouring forth as you sang. I still do the little things that my mom taught me or did in her routine and she’s been gone since August of ’21. It’s comforting and a show of respect, to me. I hope this weekend of celebrating Granny’s birthday with her family help bring a bit more solace to you all♡
My cousin Don McHan was playing guitar for Jim and Jesse in 1966.
Paul the love you have for Granny comes through in all the little things you do. The song was beautiful.
I had an angel mother to. Her nature was to serve others and she did her entire life. Over the years many people leaned on her, some very hard, but I can’t recall hearing her complain. I don’t know what it is but I find myself more and more looking away beyond this life toward treasures I have laid up. I think that is normal and natural for believers. It isn’t just that my mind turns; my heart turns to. My heart turns more, and more easily, than my mind. We don’t so much withdraw from the world as give it less concern and attention. It is both a grace and a flowering of our higher nature I think. I expect few leaving would tell those being left they are glad to go. It wouldn’t sound quite right to the earthbound. But we’ll know we will be released into a glorious freedom we’ve rarely ever had here. I think the phrase “into the glorious liberty” is in the New Testament. I’ll look and see.
ROM8:21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
I love the song and you both did a great job of it. I know Granny was listening and also approved of it.
Very beautiful video. Moving and emotional. I honestly don’t know how Paul could sing and play this beautiful song. It wad done of undying love of one person for another and with God’s hand holding him up. Thank you and bless you.
Such a beautiful tribute to Granny. A great deal of truth is contained in those words. Peace and comfort to each of Granny’s loved ones.
The song that Paul and Jamie sang was so sweet. I know everyone is missing your mom. May God bless and comfort you all with precious memories ❤️
Paul- You and Jamie did such a nice job with this song. It was a beautiful tribute. It’s the little things in life that mean so much.
Very nice Paul and Jamie. What a beautiful tribute to Granny.
Paul, the song you selected this morning is a beautiful tribute to Granny. Your honoring her by doing the little things that she always did (like the labels on incoming mail) shows the true love you had for your dear mother. Granny was a dear, sweet & loving person & I miss her. Prayers for the entire family.
I like this song. I too think my mother, mother in law, and both of mine and my wife’s grandmothers were all ANGELS. I guess I unconsciously think more of women being angels but I could also have added, farther, farther in law, and grandfathers. I think you are wrong about mail for Granny stopping, I still occasionally get junk mail for my daughter (2012) and my wife (2021). I also cut out or mark through my name with a magic marker before throwing letters away. Because of living where I do and being able to do this, I burn my old bills or anything else that might allow someone to get financial information.
I looked back on my comment, I definitely should have included my wife, what a blessing she was to me and our family.