Hello Krew,
I wanted to give you an update on my parents. The phones have rung constantly and my email box has been filled to capacity with requests on their condition. Thank you so much for praying for our family. I haven't been able to answer all the daily emails so I thought I would bring you up to speed with this newsletter.

I stayed at the hospital last Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. As soon as Roger and Deb arrived back in Tennessee from their singing engagement, they came and I was able to go home for a night to get some much needed sleep! (that recliner in the hospital room ain't so hot) Then, I returned to Kingsport on Tuesday night to spend the night again. Because of the alzheimers, we feel that one of us needs to be there most of the time with her. Lauren came and sat with us for several hours on Tuesday night, but Mama didn't know either one of us. Tuesday night late, mama started jabbering and she jabbered, talked and drew circles in the air most of the night. She wanted the TV on, then off, then on , then off. I kept telling her to lay down and sleep but of course, telling her was useless.

Finally I decided I would sing to her. So at 2:30 am, I started softly . I sang "Where The Roses Never Fade" several times, then I switched to Amazing Grace", all four verses.....nothing seemed to work. Mama was still jabbering and drawing circles and hearing people talk! After three or four more old songs, I started singing a song that Mama has sung all her life, "No One Cares Like Jesus". All of a sudden Mama stopped jabbering, and started mouthing the words right along with me. She wasn't making an audible sound but occasionally she would grunt as she formed the words and even when she would grunt, she was on the same note as I was. I got to the end of the song, and mama said "lets go". So here I go again, singing the entire song again. By the time I was to the end of the song this time, I looked over and she was sound asleep. She slept the rest of the night and was still asleep when they took her down to Xray yesterday morning.

I was again reminded of the power of a Gospel Song. I have heard it said that the brain doesn't filter out music, like it does memory and recollections. I am so thankful that my Mom has known and still possibly knows the ultimate care of Christ. It certainly was a blessing to know that Mama knew what she and I were singing about in the middle of the night.

My Dad relieved me yesterday morning and I went straight to Morristown to record a duet with Lauren, "Faithful" which will be on my next project. I then went to Sevierville and changed clothes and worked at Tony's restaurant last night.

I talked to my Dad this morning and they have now moved Mama out of ICU into a private room. The goal is to get her strong enough to move her to a Therapy facility, where she will be for several weeks. The Doctors are not too concerned with the bleeding in the brain, they think that will clear up. The lacerated liver will heal itself in time as they were able to insert a tube to get medicine to it. The fracture in her spine will heal in time also with proper therapy and care.

Let me say THANK YOU to those who have emailed and called to check on her. It's been impossible to answer every call and email. But please know, the entire family appreciates our friends.

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The cruise to Cozumel and Calica is filling up. There are a few more cabins left, so if you haven't decided what you are going to give that special someone for Christmas.....go buy something nautical, and wrap it up along with a certificate of embarkation and put it under the tree. But call Dot at the office and get signed up first! Feb 11-16, we are heading for a week of relaxation, fun, sun, music, games, and wonderful food, and more food, and deserts throughout the day! There is info on the website......www.kirktalley.com Call Dot at the office 865 933 2100 to get signed up.

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Christmas Special

Since the devotional book, A YEAR IN THE NOW, has been so popular during the year, I decided to make it available in a Christmas Special. This book has inspired my life and many days, the devotional in this book has gotten me out of bed and ready to face the day. I know you will love it. So many of the Krew members have told me what a blessing its been to them. Normally the book sells for $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping.....
Also, the Talley Ho Ho Ho Cd has been a good seller this season, so I decided to put together a special for Christmas.

If you bought the two individually, it would be $35.00 plus shipping and handling. But as a Christmas Special, we are offering The book, A YEAR IN THE NOW, and my Christmas CD, TALLEY HO HO HO in a package, both for $25.00. Call Dot at the office to get your order placed. Remember all the people on your list who would benefit from the book.......


Well, Pootie is clawing on my arm with that desperate look in her eyes, as if to say "we better go soon".......
Will keep you updated.

Thanks for praying.


Kirk

PS Don't forget the upcoming dates

December 15, 2007 5:00 PM
Fort Worth, Texas
2nd Annual Southern Gospel Christmas Dinner & Concert
With Garry Jones and Praise Incorporated
Cultural District
Banquet Center (BK’s)
275 N. University Drive
Tickets $45.00 (reserved) and $40.00 (open)
Contact: Jeanne Smith 817-263-5231

December 16 / 6:00 PM
Lake Granbury Christian Temple
3755 Acton Hwy.
Granbury, TX
Contact: 817-910-9449

December 30, 2007 / 9:00 AM
Fort Wayne, IN
Three Rivers Wesleyan Church
1835 Spring Street
Contact: 260-424-7887

December 31, 2007 8:00 PM
Rock Spring, GA
New Years Eve Gospel Music Spectacular
Presented by Journey on Ministries
With Testimony Quartet, Ken Hicks from US 101,
Tennessee Harmony and special appearance by
Randall Franks (Officer Randy Goode from TVs
“In the Heat of the Night”)
Tickets info: 423-298-7235 or www.testimonyquartet.com

January 2008

January 11, 2008 7:30 PM
Taylor Michigan
Taylor Central Baptist Church
With The Greenes
Contact: www.Encoreproductionsonline.com

January 12, 2008 / 6:00 PM
Birmingham, AL
Metropolitan Church of God
2800 Metropolitan Way
“Two Concert Events in One”
With The Hoppers and The Talley Trio
Contact: www.curringtonpromotions.com or 1-866-403-6364

I am especially excited about this evening of Music. Lauren and I will be singing the new duet, "Faithful" and I am sure we will do some music that we did long ago when we all were with the Hoppers. Make your plans to come to Birmingham for this great evening of music and fun.