Dottie Rambo funeral
Posted: May 19th, 2008, 5:13 pm
I had an unbelievable experience today. I attended the home going celebration of Dottie Rambo.
Words can not describe the worship that was experienced there.
I was so overwhelmed with everything. Of course, Bill Gaither was a big part of "gathering" the singers.
It was a true send off for the "Queen of Gospel Music'.
Many things stand out in my mind about this 3 hours of celebration...but I will name the hightlights to me....
1, No one will ever sing "He Looked Beyond My Faults" like the Lee Singers did today. They were positioned in the center of all the "gospel folks" and when they stood up and moved together , they sang this song "acapella". It was the best I have ever heard ........and I have heard some singing.
2. Many sent letters, but the most important one to me was from the President. He said that her music had helped him during his stuggles with alcohol, He sent the flag that flew over the White House on mother's day. It was very moving....
3. My favorite of all was the finale......Sandi Patti sang "We Shall Behold HIm" .... they will now have to replace the roof on that building because she took the roof off.
And as about 2500 bid our friend farewell......they sang "I go to the Rock" for the third time ....
I had a great day....Thanks Dottie .....I will miss you.
Words can not describe the worship that was experienced there.
I was so overwhelmed with everything. Of course, Bill Gaither was a big part of "gathering" the singers.
It was a true send off for the "Queen of Gospel Music'.
Many things stand out in my mind about this 3 hours of celebration...but I will name the hightlights to me....
1, No one will ever sing "He Looked Beyond My Faults" like the Lee Singers did today. They were positioned in the center of all the "gospel folks" and when they stood up and moved together , they sang this song "acapella". It was the best I have ever heard ........and I have heard some singing.
2. Many sent letters, but the most important one to me was from the President. He said that her music had helped him during his stuggles with alcohol, He sent the flag that flew over the White House on mother's day. It was very moving....
3. My favorite of all was the finale......Sandi Patti sang "We Shall Behold HIm" .... they will now have to replace the roof on that building because she took the roof off.
And as about 2500 bid our friend farewell......they sang "I go to the Rock" for the third time ....
I had a great day....Thanks Dottie .....I will miss you.