Pap, Granny, Steve, and Paul at Tipper’s Baptizing at the Maple Hole
Time Has Made a Change in Me
Time has made a change since my childhood days;
Many of my friends have gone away.
Some I never more in this life will see.
Time has made a change in me.
Time has made a change in the old home place;
Time has made a change in each smiling face.
And I know my friends can plainly see
Time has made a change in me.
In my childhood days, I was well and strong;
I could climb the hillside all day long.
I am not today what I used to be.
Time has made a change in me.
When I reach my home in that land somewhere,
With my friends who wait to meet me over there,
Free from pain and care I will ever be.
Time has made a change in me.
Time has made a change in the old home place;
Time has made a change in each smiling face.
And I know my friends can plainly see
Time has made a change in me.
Harkins Freye wrote “Time Has Made a Change in Me.” He was from West Virginia and published gospel music in the 1920s. The music above is Pap and Granny singing their version of his song.
Granny had a rough day yesterday. She barely got up from the bed. Late in the day when I went to see her she told me she’d been dead to the world dreaming all day. I didn’t ask her what she dreamed of, but wondered if it was the days when she was young and spry and could climb the hillside all day long.
No bad weather here so far, I pray it is the same for you!
Tipper
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Thinking of you all, especially Granny. Hope she finds peace & comfort.
Thank you for sharing this recording of Pap and Granny. Thank you too for sharing with us the beautiful expression of love your family shares. I am praying for dear Granny, and all of you!
That song was a blessing to me. Did you listen to the very end of it? A little one calls out to “mama”. Could that be you or Paul?
Susan, it was one of us 🙂 I’m pretty sure it was me.
What a joy it has to have been to be brought up in such a talented musical home. The lovely harmony and the news of Granny’s weakness makes me melancholy. I am sending up prayers for all of you and sending out love.
Oh Tipper, that song was wonderful! I just loved it. Praying for granny. She is so special. I sure do miss seeing her on the vlog.
Tipper,
We are glad that Granny was warm and able to sleep and dream all day. It is a hard to see a loved one so sick but she is receiving great care and you are able to talk to her. That is a comfort for all of you.
We aren’t having wind yet in our part of the Blue Ridge. We decided to move into the library. It has propane heat and is much warmer than the rest of the house in case the power goes out. We are running back and for the bathroom and food but we like to think of it as winter camping. We are warm, happy, and busy reading and listening to music.
We have enough ice here that I can’t stomp through it and the dogs aren’t digging in either. We are laughing that if this building runs out of propane we will move into Charles’ pout house. It has propane heat too! It is neat to be able to settle down and just enjoy the simple things of life like our ancestors did so long long ago in their little cabins in the hollers. Yes, we have our quilts and electric blankets in case we need them. Take care,
Kathy Patterson
Evenin’ Tipper and all you fine folks in the blogosphere. Happy New Year! I hope You know what You mean to so many, to hear someone “real” sharing from your heart, and those that respond with their hearts.
I have over 151 THOUSAND unread emails right now; cannot delete or unsubscribe fast enough, so I just look for the ones I want, and yours is one of 2 I look for daily. The other is from a Messianic Jewish site.
Went to a Celebration of Life for a precious friend today. It was God and Bonnie honoring. She’d struggled, like Granny and so many of us in different seasons of our lives, but the Lord struggled. How about pleading if the cup, the cross, could pass from Him? Nevertheless, He prayed, the Father’s Will be done. God’s Will SHALL be done. And if He decides to give one more breath, I’ll grab it! until there isn’t another one to grab. Philippians 1:20-21
Paul, thank you! I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.
In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you know.” Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Praying Jesus’s words bring you all comfort. Knowing He spoke the truth is worth the whole world! Sending you all love!
Praying for you all!
Just east of Charlotte and we’ve had some sleet and snow.
Hope to see videos of you having a ball sledding!!!
Granny has been on my heart and in my prayers the past few days. I hope she is having sweet dreams of days with Pap, with her family and friends, and the new little ones. We are buried in snow but we’ve stocked up and are all tucked in for the duration. We have heard of a snow slide a few miles away on one of our many mountain roads, thankfully no injuries reported so it just needs clearing up. May God have mercy on us all and allow this weather to pass as gently as possible. Prayers for Granny and all who lay in the path of the storm.
Tipper, I have been praying for you & your entire family, especially dear sweet Granny. I pray she will have peace & comfort. I pray for all the acorns who are in need of prayers that all their needs will be met, and that the Lord will hold their hands & heal them in all ways needed. Here in North Mississippi, we have had sleet, freezing rain & very cold temps. Tomorrow night & Tuesday nights we are forecasted to have single digits at night with wind chills at zero. Very brutal for Southerners-we are not used to this kind of weather. I pray I do not lose power since I am all electric & have no other way of staying warm if the power goes out. I am 74 & live alone, so if any of y’all don’t mind I would greatly appreciate prayers that my power stays on as well as my daughter’s home in Starkville, MS. God bless your whole family & every single one of the acorns.
Cheryl, I will pray for you and your daughter to be safe!!
Cheryl, will certainly keep you in prayer.
I pray for your sweet mama often and for the rest if the family. It is very heartbreaking to see your loved ones sick. I am so thankful i found your and the twins channel. Since losing my husband yal have been a blessing to me.
Sweet Granny is in my thoughts and prayers! I’m glad y’all are close by to love on her.
As always praying for Granny.
Prayers for Granny and all of you. Enjoyed the song and how true it is. Time changes us all.
I am sorry that Granny had a difficult day yesterday. May her dreams be sweet and bring comfort to her in times of peaceful rest. God be with each member of your family.Continued prayers for all of your family.
Here in NW NC, we have had some snow, but mostly sleet. Continuing to sleet and forecast is sleet all day today with adding freezing rain later on tonight. Will not get out of the teens today and will drop to near zero tonight. I was hoping for snow, but this turned out to be an ice storm. God bless NCDOT, who is relentlessly working round the clock to try and clear roads.Power companies in from neighboring areas to assist. Praying power stays on and everyone can stay off the road until it is safe to travel.
Please give Granny a little kiss for me and tell her I love her!
Ed, I will 🙂
I always enjoy hearing Pap and Granny sing. It’s a real blessing. I am so sorry she had a rough day yesterday. We continue to pray for God’s will for her. Will also be praying for all of those mentioned here today.
We have ice here and will have another round of it later this afternoon or tonight. So far, we haven’t lost
power and that is a real blessing. My son called this morning to let me know he made it home from work. So thankful. Praying for all who have to be out in this that they will be safe.
When reading the lyrics, I immediately thought of granny. I felt an update would follow with a continued message of her decline. To hear she was dreaming all day makes my heart happy as she is no doubt readying herself for meeting all those she misses and soon she will tell you who has come to visit her; if it’s similar to our Mother Fay’s departure. I pray for her daily, as well as you, Tipper. You will soon become the Matriarch of Wilson holler. Lord Bless {{hug}}
Thank you for sharing this song by Pap and Granny – life is all about change – some changes are not easy, but we all will one day ‘be changed in the twinkling of an eye.’ (1 Corinthians 15:52) Praying for Granny and for you all.
Prayers continue for Granny and her family.
Oh I hope your mom is doing better, when I lost my mom last year I felt like a orphan at 59….Time is not making it easier
also we got pounded with snow and its 7 degrees here in Missouri
love you all
Thank you for sharing the song. The harmony Pap and Granny shared is so beautiful. It reminded me of my late father-in-law sitting on the sofa playing his guitar and singing. He was from Robbinsville and played and sang the bluegrass style music. I continue to pray for Granny that she can rest and only have pleasant dreams. Stay warm and safe.
Tipper, keeping you and your family in prayer. this may sound silly, but please tell granny that Merry-Lynn says hello and thanks her for being such a wonderful example to her family.
Merry-Lynn, I will tell her 🙂
Today we’d really like to have a wood stove like yours. Covered in snow and ice- of course it’s the ice we could do without. Praying power stays on. We have wanted to move to a better place within our county where we’d have protection from tornadoes, a wood stove, whole house water filtration, and enough land around us to not have to deal with inconsiderate neighbors & their animals. Not asking for much lol. Praying for all of you & the Acorns.
Aaran, I am blessed to still live on the old home place of 35 acres. It has been in my family for over 100 years and gets passed from one generation to the other. I have already deeded it to my son, if you search the tax records for me you will find I only own 3 vehicles and a mobile home, my son’s name with “or” between our names is on the titles for all of them. I am preparing for my future in a nursing home if I don’t die first and will have nothing they can take away from my family. I don’t have have a wood stove, don’t worry about water filtration – I am now on Greenville City water after being on well water for most of my life and still have many lifelong neighbors that are more like family, even though that is quickly changing with many outsiders moving in from up north and out west wanting to change things to be like where they came from. If they liked it so well where they were at, why did they move? Hardly a week goes by that my son does not get a letter from someone in other far off parts of the country wanting to buy this land. It is not for sale!
Oh Tipper…my heart is feeling heavy for you this morning. Your mama’s voice in this song brought tears to my eyes. They sound so sweet together. Please know that I am praying for Granny and all of you. During his last few months on this earth, my daddy couldn’t walk anymore…but I smile thinking of him being free from the pain and strolling through heaven. I just miss him so. My mama is 84 and has lots of bad back and hip pain all the time. She loves us all, but is looking forward to seeing daddy in heaven one day. They used to take long walks on Sundays, and she dreams about them doing that together again. Please hug your mama for me.
Praying for Granny and for you! I know how hard it is to watch a loved one suffer!
Love you all!
I typed a long comment and proof read it. It seemed too grim for this day. I just deleted it and cheered myself up. I enjoyed the song. It brought back lots of memories. We have a small mixture of snow and ice now (maybe half an inch) but more is falling and the forecast is for it to continue most of the day. We have a generator and plenty of food. As long as we have propane to power the generator we should be fine. We’ll “go to church” online this AM.
Praying ease of pain, comfort and good rest for precious Granny. ♥️
Oh my how true the words are to that song! Thanks Tipper for sharing it with us. Snow is coming down here in south central PA with the temp at 10 when I got up. They say we are getting 2 inches per hour and I’m just praying we don’t lose power. Praying the Lord will keep Granny out of pain and let her rest easy and protect you all during this massive storm.
It’s still snowing here in WC IL but we dodged the ice and high winds…so far. There’s about 5″ of snow on the ground but that’s very manageable. Even though I’m on the puny side at the moment with covid, I was called upon to get my grandson to work yesterday at noon and 7. Well, the 7:00 trip last night was just that! A trip!! The beauty of the snow, as it muffles all sounds, is always a wonder to me. As long as everyone is safe I can take the time to drink in its beauty ♡
I’m so, so sorry to hear about Granny’s day. I hope her dreams were sweet and filled with happy times of her youth and of you 3 as “littles”. I go Tuesday to find out the results of my biopsy (taken on Jan 2) of lymph nodes near my kidneys. They’re going to do genetic tests to decide how best to treat me going forward. While I often long for a simpler time, I’m grateful to live in this moment of technology as I continue to battle cancer, much like what Granny has. She’s on my mind many times per day as I think positive thoughts moving forward.
A quiet Sunday, with the snow blanketed pasture out front, calms my soul as I sip some hot coffee (I can’t taste…thanks covid lol) in my warm, fuzzy red robe and reflect on how blessed I am. I’ve only got about 5″ of snow, but by golly, Tipper, I could find you a grand spot for some sleddin’! Take care all of you in Wilson Holler♡ & all of you acorns out there, too!!
Kim, I’m praying the news is good! Glad you are feeling better!
Beautiful song. Thank you.
Stay safe everyone. It is snowing steady in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Happy Sunday! In my neck of the woods in NC, which is near the greater Charlotte area, we didn’t get much ice. Thankfully! We did wake up to an icy powder that looked like snow, but only covered our roads and sidewalks. There is a little on the yards, but really not much. It’s just strange, but I’m just thankful we didn’t get all the thick ice they were calling for. It is cold around 20 degrees, so thankful again we haven’t lost any power so we can stay warm. I’m so sorry Granny is not feeling well. It’s probably the cold weather getting to her and keeping her in bed. Prayers continue for her. I can only imagine what her dreams were, but I’m guessing besides dreaming of her younger years, she was probably dreaming of Pap and her loved ones. My mom dreamed of her mom and dad a lot and truthfully, I do the same. Our hearts miss them and so we see them in our dreams, because for now that’s the only place we can see and hear them. Our deep memories of what they looked like and sound like all come out in our dreams. Don’t worry Tipper, and it’s okay to ask her what she was dreaming about. It doesn’t mean anything bad if she was dreaming of loved ones gone on, it’s just her deep memories of her loves keeping her company regardless if they have gone on or even those who are still living. I so enjoyed the song recording of Pap and Granny. They had such beautiful harmony together. Granny can still sing beautifully. The words to this song is so true. It’s word truly relate to each of us all once we become a young adult. We all change, our lives, character, looks, relationships and homes all change. So yes, time has made a change in me.
I pray for Granny and all those who suffer.”The LORD your God is with you,the Mighty Warrior who saves.” Zephaniah 3:17
Good Morning! Praying for all of y’all effected by this weather. Also praying for Granny. What a blessing to have her so near. Praying for you also.
That song is the only one my Grandma ever sang in church. Her life had a lot of changes in it. As a child I didn’t understand of course and didn’t think much of it. Now that time has made a lot of changes in me and around me – I get it. Time has been ringing its changes all along. But in its own time it also shall pass and its power to change will be forever lost.
I will add, our weather is brutal right now. We are always prepared for snow and bad weather as we were raised that way. We made a big pot of chili to warm on the stove if needed. I’m fixing to make bread and a pone of cornbread. It’s the brutal cold that gets harder to tolerate. We laid in lots of wood for the stove and even loaded some dry in the back of the truck that’s covered in case this goes on as long as they say. My heart and prayers are with those in the mountains still struggling. It’s well below zero and the wind is very high. The snow had some ice in it last night and it’s still going strong. May the Lord protect all those in need during this time.
Time and Jesus has surely made a change in me. This is one of my favorite songs and I certainly love hearing them sing it!
I’m so sorry to hear Granny feels so poorly. I remember as my daddy got like Granny is now he would awaken us talking to the Lord. It was so real that one night I got up in the dark expecting to see Jesus standing there. I had never heard my daddy talk so tenderly in my life. It was the most precious thing and it made my faith even deeper. May Granny hear and see the things of Heaven and may our beautiful Savior be ever so close to all y’all!!
Paul’s britches are swingin! I love that picture!
I’m so sorry, Tipper, about Granny. Our hearts are with you all during this time. Praying for Granny and your entire family. I’m thankful that the weather has not been bad by you yet. Sending love and prayers. The song was absolutely beautiful.
I don’t know how much snow we’ve gotten, but we have a lot right now and it’s snowing. It snowed pretty much all night and it’s supposed to snow all day and into tomorrow.
Praying for your mom.
In Central Indiana and the snow is still coming down hard and heavy. Started snowing here around 4:00 yesterday evening and no end in sight. I’ve got until Tuesday to get dug out so I can try to get my husband to his neurologist appt. that we really can’t miss. It’s brutally cold out with up to -20 windchills. Very thankful that we’ve not lost power, so we are good and warm in the house. My prayers are going up for granny, all of you and everyone effected by this storm.
time has also made a change in me, I am grateful Lord, thank you for my blessings, the trees are still standing behind the house, not one has fallen on to the house , thank you Lord, it’s 20 something degrees and we’re experiencing a wintery mix here, its iced over out on the porch, I’ve looked out a time or two I did not see any snow, but there appears to be a good bit of ice, thank you Lord, please continue to be with us, keep a safe and well, in Jesus name, bless our friends family neighbors and animals, guard us protect us in Jesus name, Amen
Please remember me in prayer. I really need God’s hands on me.
I will pray for you.
Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus, today I pray for Kourtni, please touch this person, they are calling out for help God, they need you for some reason, please help them, whatever it is Lord, reveal yourself to them and extend a hand of help in Jesus name I pray amen
Dear Lord, only You know Kourtni’s needs. Please answer her prayers and fill her with the knowledge that You are with her always Amen.
Blessed Heavenly Father, we ask that you would touch Kourtni. God, you know the need and we stand in the gap. Where two or three are gathered there You are. We praise You Father that You’re going to meet every need according to Your will and we thank You. Amen
Healing thoughts ♡
thank you for the song Thank you for the story, thank you for the baptizing memories, today I’m going to pray for Granny, heavenly Father in the name of Jesus, today I pray for granny, Lord she is weak, l pray Lord you will comfort her today, give her peace love and joy, give her strength to endure, please bless her, please bless her family, I know that you will Lord, in Jesus name I pray, Amen
Very sorry to hear Granny had such a bad day. The words of this song are very true, especially for us older folks, I find myself often thinking of the past and how things use to be. It greatly bothers me to now have to ask others to help me do things I use to do by myself. I think I remember reading that Ken Roper liked this song, Ken knew what I now know. So far so good with the weather, the ground is white this morning but I don’t think the accumulation would amount to much, off and on freezing rain predicted for the next 12 hours.
A thought I just had about time, I drove a round trip of 70 miles Friday afternoon to get my grandson to spend the night with me and then drove 70 more miles to take him home by noon time Saturday morning. If this TIME, was measured by a money value it would be worthless, but the joy and happiness it brought to me was invaluable. Time spent with family and friends is the most valuable thing I do now at my age. At my age, I realize I probably don’t have much time left to enjoy being with my family and friends. I not ashamed to write and say, Friday morning a lady friend and I hugged and cried a little bit together in Dollar General crying on each other’s shoulder over losing my wife and her husband.
Friends are precious in these times.
Good morning Tipper, Matt and Acorns. TY for this beautiful song. I gotta go cry. Love ya.
I am happy to hear that you haven’t had bad weather. I have been thinking of your mother since our power briefly went off at 4am. [It is back on now and I hope it stays on We are not nearly as prepared as your family. ]
Sending love to you and your family. Praying that our Lord protects us all.
So far not bad at all. I was awaken at 12:30 last night by the heavy rain. Got up after a while and let our inside outside kitty in. It looks like we made it through with just rain. Safe and warm in Murphy. Praying for sweet dreams for Granny.