On Your Way Back Home

Utah..beautiful...reinvention

[@josephoyanadel4184]

I am an 84 year old man... still working full time. I forgotten i used to play guitar. Now you made me pick it up again!
Thank you. You are God gift to all of us❤

[@user-ly4ou8no9r]

Good for you Sir,&the beat goes on🎶n 🎶on🎶🎶🎶🍃🍃🎶🎶🍃🍃🙏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶and on🎶🎶🎶

[@NYV-mi4wh]

É imperdoável esse esquecimento !🤨

[@oodles86]

Amazing!

[@wmanad8479]

A local tree guy is taking down our 80 ft tall, 4.5 ft diameter maple tree, his two helpers hauling off cuts to the chipper? His 18 yr old son and an 82 year old farmer who says "I just want to work." Kudos to you and to all those who just keep going. Best advice medical I ever got? Keep moving. Cheers!

[@MrBodyguard380]

Why not?. Everyone with a cellphone camera and a guitar are throwing up videos like they’re all celebrities these days.

[@emmabugsmama]

I'm not afraid of aging anymore if this is what it's gonna be like. Thank you, kind, kind woman. I struggle with that.

[@myfirstnamemylastname2994]

Yes I've got arthritis in my hands and I'm trying to learn guitar in my mid-60s. I often feel sorry for myself because my fingers are stiff and sore and here she is. Clearly gifted and playing for a long time but our bodies betray us and usually I would think most people struggle a little bit because aging makes everything our body does harder. But you wouldn't know what listening to her. Like others I feel comforted about getting older. Getting older is totally unfair and it's hell but it's the universal disease and things like this take my mind off of that frequent daily angst. She is still herself and she looks pretty damn good too. Thank you for posting this video I wish we were Neighbors.

[@DopaminedotSeek3rcolonthree]

@@myfirstnamemylastname2994 One doesn't make it to 60 if they haven't stared down plenty of challenges, I reckon.

[@hapwyatt4550]

❤

[@CosmicRainbowFlower]

I felt this so deeply. Thank you for sharing and for reminding me i dont ever have to actually grow up, just get older.

[@mansikkapoika]

​@@CosmicRainbowFlowerseconded ♡♡

[@beigekiwi6080]

I'm only 23 years old, and I feel like I've been bled dry. My best friend took his own life back in 2020. We used to play guitar together, share songs, etc. I still play guitar, I play to keep my spirits up, sometimes I feel like I play just so he can hear me up in heaven. I'm still trying to find my way in life without him, it's been hard, but I thank my lucky stars that I even got the chance to be his friend and share a song with him.
Even though my best friend is gone, I'm beginning to realize that life is beautiful again. For the longest time, I've been wanting a change in my life, whether it was major or minor; I didn't mind. But, for now I'm fine, there's a beauty in the dull and mundane. I think for the first time, in a long time, I'm excited to see what the future holds for me.

[@lmc2375]

You're on the road to healing. Wishing you much success in your life. Do what you love, that's half the battle won. See whatever you want to have, first in your mind to pull it in. 🙏❤💫💥

[@lyannawinter405]

Sending you love

[@honeybee_music]

man that's hard. but I'm glad to hear you're pushing onward and still finding joy and beauty in things. God bless you

[@cknm3100]

❤

[@melindacoombs2771]

I love you...take that and run headlong into the joy of creative immergence...in other words...I believe..in you.🎶💜

[@phyllisking977]

Enjoying this so much . 70 years old here, trying to find out who I am after being a wife , mother , nurse , grandmother and great-grandmother . Now that I am widowed , retired , all the kids grown and the grands largely as well . Trying to reinvent me and I understand so much

[@chrismaki5456]

That impressive as hell. From your perspective, do you find it rewarding or detrimental to spend long amounts of time ruminating on past memories?

[@kimdolly]

We're so alike. I'm 71, former nurse, great grandmother, and 4 years ago, my daughter and DIL sold our home and bought an RV and a diesel truck. We are visiting all of the states. We're at 42 and counting. I never in a million years thought that we would be doing this, but it's one of the best things I've ever done. I was staying home too much, and this has given me a new lease on life. Do something that you've always wanted to. I'm sending you positive energy to find your path.,❤🦋

[@stacy3531]

❤❤❤

[@101st_AB]

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
~Mark Twain

[@jacklynst.julien1775]

Yes, thanks for posting

[@ridgetimeline736]

Amen! I'm elderly as well... Was at the point of Death with Extreme COVID Jehovah, Abba Father, saved me
He said What I have Created I Will save...
Jehovah's love is for all-time
Like the singing n Guitar playing
Nice

[@karenknowles1537]

I just reinvented my 80 year-old self 5 months ago. I moved alone from CA to Cincinnati. I love my new life and my new me.

[@umiwakamaru6937]

My mom 65, she can't even tape a message on simple phone

[@nancykisser]

Wow! Impressive. That takes real guts. 🙌

[@andrewcampbell1135]

Welcome to Cincinnati! As a fellow former Californian, I think you'll find the community here diverse and welcoming!

[@karenknowles1537]

@@andrewcampbell1135
I’m extremely happy with Cincinnati! I’m so happy to be living here.

[@RevCeleste]

I'm 72 years old now and after my husband passed away in 2017, 17 yrs we had together, I ended up selling everything and I bought a house on the island of Cozumel Mexico and have lived here for a year and a half. I struggle with health problems but I still get out and snorkel about once a week and go out to lunch an overall love living here. I am in the process of putting in a swimming pool right now.

[@jenniebugs1]

This woman has given me confidence to start singing again. I am 78 years old now but in the past I composed several songs and sung them in different venues and these were made into four albums. Sadly, I haven’t sung for around 20 years having been overwhelmed by other things. People I used to know ask me why I don’t sing anymore. So it’s never too late to get the old vocal cords polished up! Thank you!

[@charlottehayward5943]

When you sing you pray twice.

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Step out on faith trust the Lord, and let the Spirit of God lead, keep Looking Up☝️🙏

[@CarolLiao]

That’s a great sharing❤
I’m just at the start line, I don’t know if I can singing well one day, but I hope the music I made will be powerful and let people feel God’s love

[@sisleymichael]

I'm 65. Still playing trumpet and trombone. I enjoy it. You must do things. Stay active. Find purpose. Aging is not for sissies. Stay in your faith and tell your family you love them often.

[@obosumba]

Having a purpose is key. You can lose your purpose at 39 and age a decade instantly.

[@wendyelliott150]

You're so right! Aging is not for sissies. Lol

[@mariadona3316]

APLAUSOS!!! DESDE MENDOZA ,ARGENTINA, BRAVO!!
MARAVILLOSA...

[@user-ep9nf8rd1l]

Wonderful advice! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@charlottehayward5943]

I'm 81 and an organist and soloist. I play for a Catholic Church and a Protestant Church. You go girl. You're only as old as you think you are.

[@hughlaverton8748]

You are wonderful. I'm 74 and have just discovered I have a gift as an artist and now I can't stop and have been painting every day for six months. I'm colour blind but it doesn't matter.

[@ZooZoo293]

Wow, that's amazing! Its wonderful to find something we love and are good at later in our lives.

[@karrie7685]

The joy of creation is so beautiful, I'm so glad you're allowing it to flow through your being 🌼

[@juliettebobcat704]

No it does NOT matter! How wonderful you've discovered this talent and joy!

[@user-fx9rh8sp5w]

Фильмы черно- белые тоже прекрасные. С детства

[@hummingbirdlife8723]

Paint on ...❤

[@holydaddy7327]

“The only hero you will find is a common man.”
That’s great songwriting.

[@koolaidcrust]

My cat had passed away tonight, this song made me sob and be glad she’s in a better place. Thank you.

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

❤❤❤

[@kwood9955]

Be well. I'm sorry you lost your friend. 💝

[@georgemaxwell4984]

So sorry. 😢

[@jaimetorraco8487]

Poor bebe ❤ kitties are so special

[@keepfocus1214]

So sorry about your cat.

[@BrianG3515]

I love you too, sister. Your music is as beautiful as your soul. May your days be filled with peace, love and happiness. ☮️❤️😁

[@olag2771]

My sister passed away February 19, she was only 29 and my best friend. When I can’t fall asleep, I listen to this. Thank you

[@karrie7685]

I am so sorry for your loss. The pain is so raw when the bond is so strong. Making space to grieve, in your own way, honours your bond. Bringing her joy to life via your being, may bring comfort, when you're ready. Being self compassionately is vital.

[@ladycharsw]

I am sorry about your sister😢. May God's Blessings be upon you🙏❤️.

[@Thehealingrose87]

Im so sorry for your loss . My sister passed as well 2/20/24 . I feel your pain hang in there ❤

[@toka4392]

Sorry for your loss, give yourself all the time you need to grieve and I hope it heals your wounds

[@TJPoppy]

I’m sorry you know this pain, my sis passed in 2015, I was struggling so much I said to my husband that I needed a few days to myself, he understood and off I went for a week in a camping ground ( a safe one) off the grid, I hiked in the morning with a dog that would not leave me alone in the mountains, I believe he was taking care of me, I just talked to GOD, I just needed to grieve, when I was home I was trying to hard to stay strong for everyone until I just couldn’t, after I allowed God to heal me, I remember my sister every day but without pain, I’m just so grateful for the memories and because she’s not here, it doesn’t mean that she doesn’t exist, I pray you’ll find peace too. 🤗

[@a8x739]

Thank you, not only for you beautiful playing and singing, but for your words too, love ya you beautiful person

[@stevewoods293]

Lovely words with meaning of love thank you for sharing😅😅

[@NancyJJones-tl9ik]

Just love it-God Bless!

[@Vfransouza]

True

[@julietellsthetruth4811]

I'm hitting a major age milestone this year. Within the past 10 years, I have separated myself from a toxic narcissistic family and escaped a violent marriage. And "at my age" I was afraid that I got old without noticing and that my life was over without ever having actually begun. I have been so blessed to realize that that simply isn't the case. I have moved across the country, found work in one of the most beautiful places on earth, built a home, and have traveled to several continents. I'm in the process of reinventing myself yet again, but this time, not out of fear or desperation, but out of joy and a sense of adventure.
Eat right, exercise, use your brain and your talents daily. Then getting old will take longer and won't be nearly as terrifying.

[@YvonneMelvin]

That’s really a good thing you did.
The real truth is, WE DO NOT HAVE TO BE PERFECT. I got that at 50 years old. I’ve been so free for 10 years. I’m not looking back. I know have a messy house. Mom in heaven, it’s ok. 😂😂❤❤

[@StValentineStudio]

31 years old and profoundly disabled here. It gives me a lot of time to meditate and listen to music like this. I feel I am learning a lot of beautiful, hard, God-sent lessons that most people don’t learn until they are old. About who I am, and what my purpose on this earth is. Life is a gift and we each must do the best we can with it. Love whenever you get the chance. You are perfect as you are.

[@namtellectjoonal7230]

I have alot of issues with UA-cam's algorithm, but sometimes it sends me gems like this that I wouldn't have found otherwise and I'm really grateful for that

[@lindaandersen6897]

Spirit’s more powerful than UA-cam…😂🙏🏽

[@Sweet-Aloha]

Same❤

[@BB-nz5sk]

Anyone else in tears from the message and beauty of this woman!

[@christinegrundmann1901]

Meeee! 💝

[@MelissaR784]

YES! From the comments too that are pulling at my heartstrings.

[@karlynnelangerak4549]

Indeed!😊

[@Bohemian-Nilda]

A breath of fresh air! A breath of fresh thinking! That’s what this beautiful lady instilled in my heart! Thank You! I needed this moment!❤

[@dalemills7926]

Yes me too..a 73 yr old grandmother...tears too..love and hugs to this lovely woman whom I'd love as a neighbor ..she is amazing my hubby too plays the guitar❤ he'd love hearing this as well

[@lauracarstiou3505]

I left what was home at age 55 and went 3000 miles west. I left California when I was 72. I found home in the rolling hills of Virginia. Turns out I had ancestors from the same town. I love your music. I'm an artist so traveling was important to me. I have learned to live my dreams with very little money. You just have to be brave.

[@Lucidity__]

This is so beautiful. I was feeling so discouraged and empty, and hopeless about the state of society and humanity and then I found this. The world needs you and your music, thank you for being here.

[@FishTillYouDrop]

I came for the guitar and stayed for the love. ❤

[@ronlitz9055]

what a beautiful way to express your appreciation.

[@thrivinpsilocybin7652]

🥲🤍

[@annapayanskaya6862]

I'm from St.Petersburg, Russia, 47 years old. Listening for this song and crying. Thank you for your beautiful voice and guitar. The world is still one.

[@inbetweendreamsteresaalves]

[@lidiakorovkina9972]

Истину глаголешь)

[@EmbraceYourselfBaby]

This comment made me cry 🥹 spassiba Anna ❤️

[@higgaroc]

Sending you love, far-away friend

[@EmbraceYourselfBaby]

@@higgaroc 🙏✨💖✨🙏

[@ladikmk]

Life is short everyone - and tomorrow is promised to no one, so live for today. What a wonderful blessing that you showed up in my YT feed this morning. In the process of reinventing myself in my early 70s. Getting ready to sell my home of 23 years, buying a smaller rv, taking my sweet dog and hitting the road to see this huge, wonderful country of ours while I can still fish, hike, swim, and get around on my own. Thank you Melinda - Someone knew I needed this.

[@Прохоровъ]

Это роскошно! Браво! Привет с Северного Кавказа, Россия❤

[@melindahoward6479]

I'm 67....my name is Melinda too. With life and all the heartache, guess there's still hope. Maybe I'll go get a guitar again and start playing after 40 years. Your are inspiring. Thank you!

[@TheBearcat1957]

Melinda, I'm 85 and after not playing for 30+ years I'm taking it up again, we can do this.

[@krirksakwong5642]

แสดงให้เต็มที่เลยครับ

[@izzifragner]

please do it !

[@user-gz5yk4me8j]

Most definitely....go for it........why not........

[@1madcracker]

I’m 61 and recently started my third career, as a musician! I’m in a big band and do regular solo gigs, age is painful but enlightening as hell, go for it!

[@BernadetteMazur-nn3nh]

I'm 23 and have been out of a job for 4 months, struggling to find security in friends, a job, life-- It's an everflowing state of transition. But on my journey to find inner peace and happiness, I tripped over this song along the way. I want to thank you for giving me the strength to find patience with myself and life through your beautiful melody.

[@melindacoombs2771]

My love to your strength and courage to perservere...it helps others to keep going too...🎶💜

[@rebeccawitmer2415]

Please have patience and loving kindness for yourself. I'm 58 and remember my twenties as being a time of feeling so much pressure to know who I was. Trust me, you can drop the pressure to be a certain way; there are more ways of being than we can comprehend. ❤

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Be the storm.🧃

[@TiffanyT-LaDolceVita]

Drop all the fear and road blocks of negativity. Live with an open heart, joy and love and paths will open. Follow your passion…❤️

[@dianedoncheski2302]

Youth does have its struggles Bernadette. You'll make it! Just keep sucking until you do succeed like all us older folks have!

[@cboy5oc]

Profound thought. Now in my 70's, I have transformed from controlling, judgemental, anxious, and more to learn to be who I was meant to be. The revelation came when I began to allow God to do the work instead of trying to do it myself. My Bible and the fellowship and prayer of those on the same path are all that is needed. Much grace and many blessings.
Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun in you a good work will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil. 1:6
For to me, to live is Christ...Phillipians 1:21a

[@ishanath2023]

Love you, Grandma 👵 ❤️ 💗 💕 💙 💓 👵

[@carolmartin4413]

77 and this woke me up....there's still so much living left to live! Great musician 👌

[@fedrickwilliam153]

Hey Carol

[@user-bm8lc5ov8r]

I really like this song.

[@tonyvalle794]

WoW! A Beautiful Woman singing a beautiful song with a beautiful backdrop.❤❤❤

[@lor3999]

And, a beautiful voice.❤

[@user-zy9ks7bp5n]

ОЧЕНЬ КРАСИВАЯ!

[@ineshoffmann6141]

🤗💚👏🌻❣️

[@user-dq5nw8wu2u]

А какая превосходная игра на гитаре!

[@user-dq5nw8wu2u]

К сожалению, я не всё понимаю.
Но, первое, что мне захотелось, глядя на вас, так это так же играть на гитаре и петь для славы Господа!
Это величайшее счастье!
Только мне уже 60, и я боюсь, что время ушло.
Спасибо вам за песню и за гитару! 🙏🙏🙏💥💥💥

[@juliechen8727]

Thank you so much for singing this song and the 5 min life lesson in the end! I am so glad that there are still kind and wonderful people like you who are loving this world in your own way.

[@torchbird]

you came across my page on a day that God knew i needed to hear this. you are a beautiful soul. thank you for your song. i love you too

[@MMacAttack]

Just turned 60 and needed to hear this message and see this beautiful lady play guitar. Carpe Diem!

[@MMacAttack]

SUBBED!!

[@bssbss1752]

Agree ❤

[@lindacarter4891]

Beautiful song, beautiful music,and a beautiful lady. Beautiful voice.

[@LindaJeanElder]

What a lovely video.... I am 67 and live in Cape Town in South Africa... the words and guitar sounds really touched my heart. Thank you! Very inspiring! ❤

[@emiyuu5112]

"i never know where i am, i just find myself there" that's a really nice line. i liked your singing and playing

[@SolLucia6]

There’s a part of you that’s free
There’s a part of you in chains
While you’re here on your way back home, life is your own
Oh there are some things that you’ve got to see
And there are some places you’ve got to go
KEEP GOING
While you’re here, on your way back home
Choices are your own
The only hero you will find is a common man
Or the one living in your mind
And after all of this is said and done
It’s you you’re trying to find
The only clue is love
The only tool is learning that
While you’re here, on your way back home
Really not alone
The only hero you will find is a common man
Or the one living in your mind
And after all of this is said and done
Well it’s you you’re trying to find..
Huh, the only clue is love
The only tool is learning that
While you’re here, on your way back home, really not alone
While you’re here, on your way back home, not alone

[@medinabekirova6295]

Благодарна Вам за перевод этой замечательной песни. Все верно "ТОЛЬКО ЛЮБОВЬ" наш путь и истина.

[@mechelleowens9503]

Thanks for the words so I can sing along.

[@drsandhyathumsikumar4479]

Thank you for sharing

[@maribeg7775]

Gratidão 🙏

[@rocketta.chique5761]

Thank you ❤

[@stphilipjns972]

Thank you so much for posting! I'm 67 and I decided to start playing the guitar about 6 months ago. You are a real inspiration for me.

[@sacredmoonemergence2533]

Me too, I’m inspired, I’ve started playing the piano more often and singing songs I ❤️ love

[@joysead]

Me too. I have a 6 and 12 string now, i wanna learn. Good luck. Keep with it.

[@ozzy8066]

not even a day ago my grandmother passed on due to Dementia, she held on for so long but it was her time. Its so bizarre how life seems to fall into perfect pieces that click so seamlessly, because so soon after her passing i find this video, and such a kind face attached to it. not only is the song name and the song itself really sweet, i can also say with 100% certainty that my grandmother and you would've been such good friends if you knew her

[@sunnyeun5818]

아름답고
멋지십니다
Wonderful♣

[@richardreedy8906]

Hi from New Zealand.
This year I turned 70, decided it was time to reinvent myself .
I then came across this video, a coincidence , I think not.
I love this song, and I play it over and over
My husband has dementia so part of me is free, part of me is in chains
Just love your music, your musical aptitude
Sending you much love ❤❤
J

[@juliaconnell]

kia ora sis - kia kaha - dementia is rough, tough, brutal
my dad was diagnosed when I was 19 (in 1990) - & passed in 1998.
arohanui, J

[@Smilingraincat]

Bless you, I wish you comfort and peace. ~Abbie ❤🇺🇸

[@richardreedy8906]

Kia ora Julia. Thx for your reply. Its a case of taking one day at a time We are doing ok ❤

[@richardreedy8906]

Thankyou ❤

[@Kolmaryn]

I don't know if you have heard of this, but recently many scientists studying dementia have discovered that music often helps alleviate the dementia fog in people. If you play music that they listened to and loved when they were younger, they become lucid and can communicate a lot better than before. Hope this helps.

[@nancynelson1212]

I am 56 years old, also in Utah. I asked for and received a guitar for Christmas, and i have my fourth lesson tomorrow. My son took his own life 5 years ago at age 31. He was an amazing guitarist and i feel closer to him when i hear guitar, so i decided to learn.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful music and words of love and wisdom. Your gifts are many, and you are obviously inspiring others as you have inspired me. How extraordinary to put yourself out there and bring such light and beauty to the world.
Thank you, and God bless you ❤

[@nickiehartmusic]

Ahh, I 'm so sorry to read about the loss of your son. Maybe your son will help you learn the guitar and then maybe you can write songs together with him channelling either the music or the lyrics to you or both.😊🎸

[@MOAB-UT]

TrueFire is a great source for lessons online and it will be cheaper $99 for the year...when on sale (often.) What are you learning now? Are the lessons coming along?

[@nancynelson1212]

@nickiehartmusic my hopes and expectations exactly! ❤️❤️❤️ already feeling his help 💕

[@nancynelson1212]

@UTAH100 thanks for the info, I will look into it! I actually searched far and wide for the instructor we had for both our boys. Finally found him, he had moved! He was/is incredible and I was amazed how much my boys learned in such a short time! I also like spending time with people who've been a part of my son's life...makes me feel closer to him. I've got an up and coming grandson who would like lessons, so yes, cheaper may be a good thing!

[@kinjouta]

God bless you. from japan.

[@i_dream_of_memes]

You a special lady.
I love dem mountains too

[@lyndallfisher7117]

Your guitar playing is awesome, enjoyed your song very much.
And the mountain behind you is a great background. 👍🙂🐾🐈🕊💖

[@TheBearcat1957]

I'm 85 year old man who played bluegrass some 30 years ago but gave it up. I have now started to learn again, you are an inspiration, that was fantastic. Thank you.

[@DrummerGrl001]

Yes! Music is eternal!👏👏👏

[@user-bp3xp3mx7x]

블루그래스를 하실 실력이면 아주 잘하시것네요
계속 연주해서 많은사람들에게 감동주세요

[@ericthompson3982]

Good on ya, brother.

[@danielperroni3884]

Listening, learning and thinking about "how to re-create this troubled life I'm living now... Surrounded by self-centered, irresponsible people who depend on me, and fighting against unfavorable circumstances that have made my life difficult for a few years... I ask God for the strength to start over again. Thank you very much for posting this video with this beautiful song..! Watching from São Paulo, Brazil..!🙏

[@HMohr]

Tamo junto, Irmão! Força na caminhada

[@madammycol_OG]

Same here. Praying for you!

[@kosmickreation]

✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@branddrivenipad4772]

I walked away and all the people who ‘needed me’ found someone else. Now I am FREE. You can be too.

[@mikaellindblom8436]

✌️👌🛐🕊️🙏❤️Mikael from Sweden just now..❤😊

[@benjamminundertheehickoryt2129]

Wow that thing sounds Amazing. Like the clicky pick sound 2. ✌❤🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@delphinidin]

Thank you for going right back into it after you stopped playing. It's so refreshing to remember that everybody makes mistakes, and it doesn't make our art any less beautiful.

[@tcstlp200490]

Talk about reinvention... yes, after losing the love of my life and still mourning, I am in the process of doing just that at age 75! I moved to another state, joined two choirs, resumed my guitar lessons. Thank you, Melinda, you touched my heart! God bless you richly!

[@sealyoness]

Exactly; I've had to reinvent myself a couple times after abrupt losses, change of fortunes... Glad you are sticking with your music!

[@connorhart7597]

You're doin great, young lady! 👏 I know 60 year Olds who've tapped out.

[@susanmcgill7048]

I lost my love 3 months ago 💔 I'm just running on faith. I'm going to be happy in my new direction s

[@sealyoness]

@@susanmcgill7048 You are ready to move beyond it, but recognize Grief might ambush you in unguarded moments. It means you are healing. Don't countenance people who might tell you how long you are 'allowed' to grieve. I SO wish you strength when you need it! XO

[@mel375]

I lost my honeycomb 3 yrs ago and, still grieving bc I miss him all the time. But, I can handle this loss much better now... time works wonders. 🙏
Re-invent? The only constant in life is change. So, I'm always re-inventing! 😂
God bless you dear.
🙏🙏🙏

[@MG210]

Thank you! What a sweet, uplifting break in the news about the Trump trial, the war in Gaza, and so much else that's disturbing. Your guitar, voice, and words are true and kind, very clear. I'm 70, and much about my life is uncertain. You reminded me that there still is love, joy, and beauty in people. Bless you. ❤

[@bloodtruck3554]

Its not meant to be a break, but a lesson to carry along with the rest of it.

[@AgnieszkaJanowska-hi3hs]

From a Polish heart thank You to You Dear Faraway Friend

[@kikilaurentino7659]

Linda demais, parabéns, obrigada por nos mostrar tanta beleza.🙏🙌👏👏👏💥

[@sheh4846]

.....found this after picking up my mandolin tonight at 71....must be a sign:) God bless us and let us love each other as much as He loves us !!

[@Tzinacacihuatl]

I also got this video on my recommendations after picking up my guitar today that I hadn't played in months! Definitely a sign

[@ephramevezi48]

Age is never a barrier to a passion.
Thumbs up to this woman of substance.

[@rocketta.chique5761]

Thank you for sharing this.
My dad died when I was 17. As a young woman, I’ve often missed listening with him to his favorite 70s songs, which this reminds me so much of. This song breaks and heals my heart simultaneously in its simple truths. He would have loved this. Tysm for sharing ❤️

[@OlethaWilson-qh9kr]

Love is a mighty gift from only one God. Bless you and your music. Great program

[@nadinehogg6373]

Beautiful mountain
Beautiful guitar playing
Beautiful lyrics
Beautiful lady
Love you too ❤️ thanks you, I really appreciate it!!!!

[@cheryls7118]

Thank you. We love you too. God bless!❤

[@olenasas2290]

Every your word like a precious seed, drops to the soil of the soul. I'm crying, but tears are healing. Hugs and love from Ukraine.

[@hapwyatt4550]

❤

[@esthervanwijk9494]

You are a beautifull woman and inspiring

[@Mattjki]

Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@mikedavis4851]

Love to Ukraine may peace come soon to you guys.🥰😍✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@silkeharvey]

That is a wonderful song! Thank you for sharing your gift with us ❤

[@swordferntrail]

Melinda, a Willie Nelson match, :) feels good watching and listening to you. Soothing words, voice and music, just so lovely. Love the mountains too! You are awesome. See you later!

[@AureliaIlva]

Your laughter in the beginning is so sweet ❤ your playing, your gentle voice, the heartfelt lyrics... Your way of being.
Im autistic just like you, and your singing brings me so much comfort. It helps me find peace when the world around me is so loud and cold...
Thank you so much ❤

[@benjibeatnik]

Echoing your comment 💯%

[@taramoonshadow7260]

AMEN!

[@taramoonshadow7260]

I LOVE your format: Warm greeting, beautiful music, inspiring message, and pleasant "See ya later!"

[@Nightwind-nn9wn]

JESUS MAKES YOUR LIFE WARM AND COMFORTED TOO.....GOD BLESS !!

[@editvartic1710]

❤

[@user-di9qm6qo4k]

Super! I'm 68. I'm from Russia. Peace and goodness to everyone.

[@Julia_my_dear]

❤

[@user-mo1zs5cp6s]

❤ WE shouldn't let everyone break out eart

[@silviagessner4197]

❤ für dich in Russland 😢❤❤❤❤!!!! Ich umarme dich in den bösen Zeiten und ❤❤❤❤❤ Silvia

[@us9112]

take away your sons from Ukraine, let them not kill people!!!

[@Excvositorum]

Долгой вам жизни и здравомыслия. Прекрасно, что в России ещё остались такие люди.

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

You make a heavenly sound between your beautiful Epiphone 12-string and your sweet soulful wonderful voice. I'm 75 years old and still playing guitar and loving music. You're an inspiration darling ❤️🧠🥰👍🙏🇺🇸 !!!

[@whenthecloudspart]

Amazing!! Such a beautiful song

[@veejo9535]

I’m so glad the lovely Jonna Jinton found you for me. It’s so important for the world now to have ambassadors like you spreading your unconditional love and light out to everyone. I love ya too Melinda and bless you x

[@davidnichols240]

You Helped me Find This Channel So Bless You Beautiful 🌞 Sun ❤

[@barbaralyn7019]

Jonna Jinton fan here! Guess that’s why this video showed up in my feed. I took up guitar again just recently at 67 and it’s so nice to see other women-and men share their skills and beauty with the world, not just the whipper-snappers…🙌🙌🙌🏄‍♀️🌸🏝😉😆

[@helenarosno]

I'm paraphrasing, but, "your only clue is love and your only tool is learning that you're not alone." I really like that message, thanks

[@EmrecanAlptekin]

Wow, that was a beautiful song that I listened to for a while.

[@millie7779]

Beautiful. After I lost my husband in 2015 I had to get away. I decided to move to Panama Central America. It was the best thing I could have done to deal with my grief. I was down there for about 4 years. They had a saying that Panama was a place to reinvent yourself. I loved it. Now I live in Missouri. I love my life here. I'm 70 now and not looking back. Oh and by the way I'm from GA too. Keep blessing us with your music.

[@Lanka-moni]

Удачи вам, милая женщина. Всё мы переживаем горе и потери всю жизнь и то, как мы с этим справляемся позволяет нам идти дальше. Наш путь только наш. ❤

[@Unkl_Bob]

♡♡ You and I share a similar life. ♡♡ Old high school sweethearts of grad '72 , my wife passed on in 2015. My reinvention was mired in retrospection, but I have taken many steps over these past 8½years. Now I'm in a different city in a different climate with new and different love interests . Change is GOOD

[@nealklein3181]

I had to smile. My wife died in 2017, and in 2020 I moved to Panama. (Boquete). Now I'm deciding whether to stay or to go back to the US or to go someplace else. I am also 70. Wish you well.

[@justall2618]

With God you're realize all. Just look at Bible. the main what you need it is a God's Love.

[@aidenbenjamin718]

Beautiful view, beautiful guitar, beautiful jacket, beautiful smile, beautiful jewelry, beautiful voice, beautiful words, and a beautiful song. I’m 19 and feel as though I just fell in love for the first time again, love makes no sense! Thank you for having such a wonderful soul!

[@fictionix9259]

Seeing older people enjoy life always makes me want to live more. Thank you 💜

[@davidionesi9207]

Beautiful song. Those guitar strings really touched my feelings. Thank you, ma'am, for bringing such beautiful collors to my heart ❤

[@geralddietz4577]

You are a gift from God.
You speak with the wisdom of the ages and you make that 12
string sing. Thank you.

[@MelissaR784]

With arthritis no less. 12 strings aren't easy to play.

[@cynthiaswain4070]

Thank you for another beautiful moving song. You are a sweet lady. Bless you

[@letsgrow6934]

Thank you for sharing your joy and landscape with us!

[@DruidofLa]

Beautiful Being. Thank you.

[@michelbrooks6515]

Amen. We are only here for a short moment in time, so live life to it's fullest, never hesitate to share love and always save time for your passions... thanks for another beautiful song .God bless

[@user-vf9mq4ed5c]

良いね🎉ありがとう❤

[@catherinegrace7999]

Amen🙏 I believe L❤VE is the only way to Peace & Joy

[@RenayVildhjarta]

Oh Melinda 🤗it is such a WONDERFUL thing that YOUR LOVE is reaching THOUSANDS of More Hearts 💕HEALING & HELPING US ALL🌱💚
THANK YOU for sharing & making the WORLD a Better Place 💯
🙏may all the BLESSINGS come back to you 💘

[@rachaelhales3419]

Thank you, bright shining star for your gift of song and Elder wisdom 🙏🏼♥️ love you too 🥰

[@jameseugenerobertson]

I have the pleasure of looking at those very mountains each and every beautiful day.

[@lwoodstock1]

Beautiful. I like songs with a meaningful message. Since retirement, my husband and I moved back near our hometown. We downsized to a century-old cottage, and I'm very much a part of a music community. I play a tenor ukulele, and sing mostly folk and country songs. My musician friends and I play in the community, at street fairs, rest homes, and weddings...and it's a wonderful surprise and "reinvention."

[@MNatalia67]

💥🙏🎉🎊🌻

[@shawnleprechaun482]

When I start trifling over silly stuff, I remind myself there's a beautiful lady on a mountain somewhere singing a song. And this helps me a lot 💚

[@SixthSun]

Immensely profound! Thank you. 🌞🌿🌞

[@MariePommer]

🎶🐦🌧️☔🌷🌷🌷🌱🎶🎶🐦
I was in a Bookstore and bought myself a couple of drawing pads, assorted pencils and a travel size watercolor set. It's Time to take Up where I left off . 🙏🎶🐦🌷🌷🌷💗

[@ALittleBirdAndASunflower]

My lady, how wonderful you are ❤
Cheers and love to you from a down-under country (Australia).

[@Moon-sk8hr]

I'm 18 and in a few weeks I'll be leaving home for university, which is a scary reinvention, but I think I need it. To be somewhere else, beginning something I'm passionate about. I don't know how things will go, or how I'll adjust living somewhere different, but it'll be different and maybe that's all I need to know. Thanks for everything, I saw this video at the right time.

[@rickykey1175]

God sent you to my heart this morning god is love i really needed to hear this song. Old country boy here from VA ❤

[@terricoe7766]

👋

[@andreakondor]

❤

[@beatricepeter995]

A REAL Pleasant Lady 😊 with a Heart-warming Song ♥
Thank YOU !

[@vsatya4364]

What a fabulous way you play music and convey the most important message of living our life as we age. And you do it with such grace and wisdom! 🫶🙏💐

[@nancymcdaniel9474]

Bravo, Bravo,
Your voice/guitar playing The words evoke such meaning...
Thank You❤

[@mariadelcarmenrodriguez5346]

I am almost 74 years old and I will start learning to play piano. Thank you! I love too.


[@SarahDunkley-dz8mp]

Thankyou for your grace Melinda, your an awesome person and you have such a beautiful soul!!! ❤❤❤❤ keep spreading the love, joy and unity!!! 😊

[@miminoumea7212]

Such beautiful lyrics . Such beautiful instrumental set. 🙏🏽🙏🏽love and light from Paris (France)🌷✨️🥰

[@Sortmylife1206]

took my breath away ,god bless you ,n yea keep on rockin DADI (GRANDMA IN HINDI),Love n respect

[@lisa.govorit]

I'm 25 girl and I dream about the ideals you talking about will be saved by my generation. thank you, dear

[@user-rk2yo5kr2j]

Thank you, american woman.... Nice song.. Greatings from Germany 💙

[@cthanks8203]

This lady is great....more than great....geeeezzzzeee i cant put it in words

[@francoisventer7454]

Beautiful thank you, South Africa

[@catcalhoun9567]

Nearly 62 years and I'm finally finding my way to myself. Thank you. Made me weep sweet tears. Listening on repeat. I love you too.

[@FreeSpirit350]

You are such a special, special soul. We love you, my husband and I. You touch our soul every time we see you.
You share so much wisdom and truth.
Thank you. You are loved.
Waving at you from south east England xxx 🙏🏼🫶🏻👋🏻💜🤗🤍

[@kathleenlang3747]

I totally like everything about this song and singer I see and hear her.

[@losiamesa]

Love you Grandma. Yes your words of wisdom renews me.

[@jackiehamilton793]

So true about our lives here! Reinvention, love , people
Thank you