Mark,
Thanks to you, LordSong and Stan for coming to be with us in Minnesota. Five years was well worth the wait! I was very happy to see how the folks here got the message and responded.

As I said in my blog, "The man can SING!" Say The Name at the close was amazing and I hope you record it!

It was also a joy to meet even more of this reMarkable community you've helped create.
Blessings to you, my dear.
Wendy V
St. Paul, MN

Mark,
I was at your concert in Fargo, ND, and really enjoyed it. My son even thanked me for bringing him. (He is the boy you shook hands with as you walked down the aisle. You really made his day!)

I asked you about Say The Name. That song really touched my heart. There were many times when I was growing up that my Grandmother used to bow her head and say His name over and over again. As a kid, I thought it was silly because, if she was praying, she should be talking to Him, not just saying His name. After hearing you sing that song, it hit me: When you pray and don't know what to say, just say, "Jesus."
Thank you,
Wanda Prothero
West Fargo, ND

Mark,
Your concerts in Waterloo, Des Moines, Fargo and Bloomington were fantastic! It amazes me how you're able to make each concert unique - even four nights in a row! You, LordSong and Stan bring so much to the experience... beautiful and powerful singing, an honest message of hope and love, as well as healing laughter.

God did show up and it was wonderful to experience His presence in that way. A big thank you to each of you for being so gracious each night. Great memories.
Chey in CA

Dear Mark,
Thank you so much for the Waterloo concert!

My family says I was born with ADHD (and, if you knew me, you would agree) but they were never willing to take me to a doctor because they didn't want everyone to know that their daughter was 'strange'. We lived in a small Iowa town and news traveled VERY quickly.

I would just like to thank you for making it okay to have ADHD. And, thank you for all that you do! God is working through you and doing great things. I know that my life has been changed.
God bless,
Shayleen O'Loughlin

Dear Mark,
We were so blessed to see you in Springfield, MO; thoughts of your show continue to pop up. This was my first time seeing your show in person and I was just amazed at your message. It was something I hadn't seen watching you on the Gaither shows.

Thank you for taking the time to meet me. Now I am so thrilled that my relatives in Fargo, ND, and Minneapolis, MN, are also able to see your show. I know they will be as blessed as I am.
God bless you!
Loretta Ostenso
Bella Vista, AR

Dear Mark,
I am still blown away with your fantastic concert in Louisville, KY. I've wanted to see you in person for a long time and my dreams came true with a neighbor-friend of mine who enjoyed the concert as much as I did.

When you were getting ready to sing Mary, Did You Know?, I almost couldn't stay in my seat. That is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. It always touches me so much and makes chills go all over me.

I purchased tickets for your March show and still had them. When I received the call that you were coming to Louisville, I was walking on clouds. I called my Mother in Mississippi (where I'm originally from) to tell her the news. I also called her as soon as I got home from your concert and told her everything I could remember. We were on the phone for quite awhile as you can imagine.

You are truly God's instrument because I was blessed more than I can say. I look at you and listen to God's words through you and I know there is hope for me.
May God keep His hands on you always and bless you every moment.
Margaret McFarland
Louisville, KY

Mark,
Louisville was the best. I know you think I always say that but it's true. Ya'll never cease to amaze me.

I was so glad to finally hear you sing Carry Me in concert but I never dreamed it would be so moving. And, then, to follow it with Isn't it Amazing?; how can one not feel His presence?

I brought my mom and a couple of friends. Normally when the concert is over and we are driving home, we talk about the concert and the things you said. This time, no one said anything for the first half hour. I finally broke the silence and asked my mom what she was thinking about. She said she just couldn't stop thinking about the second half of the show.

Rod said the music was right on and that Amber's husband needs to be commended for the job he did with the sound.

It was all just so moving. An absolutely unbelievable night.
You're the best!
Respectfully and sincerely,
Kate Dunavant

Hi Mark,
I was so blessed to see you again at High Street Church in Springfield, MO. I was not supposed to go (doctor's orders) but nothing could keep me away. As always, you were great and, when you sang Make It Real, I cried. I know that song was meant for me and all the illness I am going through.

My grandson was so happy to get your book with your autograph to him. I know everyone in his class at school will get to see this wonderful gift.

Please stay well and no more motor bikes for you... and no more haircuts either. Take care and may God keep blessing you with good health and much happiness.
Love in Christ,
Celeste Cacioppo

Dear Mark,
Eight of us from the Dallas area just returned from your Missouri concert at High Street Baptist Church. The eight hours on the road to get there were well worth it.

What a blessing to see you WALK onto that stage without even a slight limp! We saw you on that 'red buggy' in April and knew how you wanted to get off and move around. Well, you can surely move around now! Praise God for answering prayer!

We all just love it when Stan sings the bass part. He is a multi-talented guy. LordSong's Day Three sent chills all over us but, most of all, we always look forward to hearing Mary, Did You Know?

The motorcycle accident has certainly given you some new and marvelous stories to tell. What a blessing to our thirsty souls you are! In fact, we like your preaching and your stories almost as well as your singing. (Almost...)

Thank you for taking the time to visit with all of us after the concert. You were no doubt very tired and eager to rest but you put on that sweet smile and greeted us all!

We eagerly await your next concert in the Texas area!
Kindest personal regards,
Joan Few

Dear Mark:
My daughter and I attended your concert on Friday, September 29 in Springfield, MO. It was the first time we'd seen you in concert. I've seen you several times with the Gaithers and I've enjoyed the message that all of you put across to us.

My daughter has ADHD and she can relate to your concert and videos. She understands now that there are other people out there who are just like her. She was so excited to meet you after the show even though you were so tired. Thank you for all you do for us 'standard' Christians.

When I arrived at the church that evening, I was so down but, hearing the things you said on stage really boosted my spirits. I felt your message that evening was meant for me. Isn't God great? If it wasn't for God, I would be so totally lost in this world. When I started going to the Gaither concerts with my family and going to other Christian concerts, I felt like God had finally shown me where He wants me to be in my life.

God bless you and your family.
Joy A. Long
Joplin, MO

Hey Mark,
I bought tickets in advance to see you in concert in Springfield, MO, on 09/29. When the day of the concert came, I didn't want to attend at all. The last thing I wanted to hear that night was that God was crazy about me.

On Wednesday of that week, my dad had a test that will let us know if a spot on his lung is malignant or not. Needless to say, it had been a rough few days and I just wasn't up to a Christian concert.

I expressed my feelings to my husband but he was looking forward to attending, so we went. I normally attend a Christian function with great enthusiasm, only to face feelings of wanting to flee before the thing is over. Your concert was different for me, Mark. I didn't feel like attending but, instead of wanting to leave before it was over, I was shocked that the night went so quickly and that, all too soon, it was over.

I laughed hysterically with you and I found myself thinking profoundly for the first time in a long time over the things you said about serving God and - yes, even about the fact that God is crazy about me. Turns out that the thing I didn't want to hear at all was what I needed to hear the most.

I've been to a number of Christian functions where everyone keeps saying how they feel the presence of God during the program and I sit there and wonder what's wrong with me because I didn't feel His presence. Then, you started talking about how you didn't feel anything in particular at a previous concert but, that night in Springfield, I felt Him there.

We still haven't heard how Dad's test came out. And, while I'm still worried (some things never change), it felt good to laugh for a night. I'm still struggling with a lot of issues but for a brief moment in time, they all disappeared.

So, thank you, Mark. Thank you for being the conduit you spoke about. Thank you for making us laugh and thank you for setting our eyes toward the Creator instead of His creation.

By the way, I'm pretty sure that God is crazy about you, too!
God bless and keep smiling!
Karen M
Springfield, MO