On Your Way Back Home

Utah..beautiful...reinvention

[@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]

❤

[@LolaEichler]

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]

​@@LolaEichlerseconded ♡♡

[@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 ...❤

[@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.

[@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🙏❤️.

[@rosealmazan5914]

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. 🤗

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@liana_splashy]

@CliffBuell1.

[@101st_AB]

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

[@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 🙏✨💖✨🙏

[@SolLucia6]

There’s a part of you that’s free There’s a part of you in change 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

[@marionbeguet7775]

Gratidão 🙏

[@rocketta.chique5761]

Thank you ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@namtellectjoonal7230]

I have alot of issues with KZbin'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 KZbin…😂🙏🏽

[@Sweet-Aloha]

Same❤

[@holydaddy7327]

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

[@user-sh1de8vb7q]

Мне 68 стукнуло, недавно. Есть желание научиться играть на гитаре, но меня одолевают сомнения. Теперь послушалавас, прекрасная девушка, и все сомнения пропали, буду учиться играть, а потом и петь. Спасибо вам, 100 лет живите и пойте, а потом как сами захотите! 😊😊😇

[@user-vw6vy3rj4l]

Вы такая классная и обоятельная , в вас столько жизни и духовного богатства ❤❤❤❤❤С любовью из России ❤❤❤всего вам самого наилучшего!!!

[@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

[@abbielyons9202]

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.

[@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

[@medinabekirova6295]

Читала комментарии людей и поняла о чем такая ритмичная песня. Всем слушателям она в чем то помогла и подсказала пути решения. Благодарю такую милую, молодую Душой женщину, исполнительницу. Это просто здорово слышать, хотя я и ничего не понимаю. Не надо бояться старости, а надо гордиться ею и ее мудрость и опытом прожитых лет. Буду искать перевод песни на русский. Музыка творит чудеса и объединяет сердца.

[@laurielambert4269]

Thank you, God, for the spirit of this beautiful woman, for her magnificent generosity. This is a transformative gift!

[@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

[@MMacAttack]

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

[@MMacAttack]

SUBBED!!

[@bssbss1752]

Agree ❤

[@Svetlana_Zacharova]

Спасибо вам. Мне скоро 60 лет. Я профессиональный охранник. А нашла себя на Ютубе. Жизнь продолжается. Привет из Санкт-Петербурга.😊 Из России с любовью.💞

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.😊🎸

[@UTAH100]

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.

[@user-lc9lb6de1f]

Я русская, понятия не имею о чём песня 😂. Но красивая женщина, песня, горы.... Щедеврально ❤❤❤❤

[@genghis_connie]

I’m a 53 yr old singer/guitarist/ songwriter… It’s 2 months since this was posted, and I just happened upon it and clicked: sometimes the most beautiful songs never find their way to be heard). How lucky am I? Thanks for reminding me that I’m more than a series of “once-was’s.” We all were, are, and are yet to be.

[@FishTillYouDrop]

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

[@ronlitz9055]

what a beautiful way to express your appreciation.

[@thrivinpsilocybin7652]

🥲🤍

[@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

[@ishanath2023]

Love you, Grandma 👵 ❤️ 💗 💕 💙 💓 👵

[@annasmith1875]

I'm 74 and you are such a sweet kind lady. We need people like you in this crazy world. Thank you so much

[@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.

[@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! 🙏🙏🙏💥💥💥

[@oceansams5886]

I'm 70 years old and love the life I live now. Sure, my life line is getting shorter. But that doesn't mean I have to stop being happy, joyful and free. Life is beautiful and wish young people would understand life is precious. Drugs and alcohol will give you a much shorter life. Live free and love who you are, God doesn't make junk.

[@amandaamorim1208]

I'm an eighteen year old Brazilian and you made me cry on a Wednesday afternoon!!! thank u !!

[@carolmartin4413]

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

[@fedrickwilliam153]

Hey Carol

[@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]

❤

[@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. 😂😂❤❤

[@AgnieszkaJanowska-hi3hs]

From a Polish heart thank You to You Dear Faraway Friend

[@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!❤

[@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. 🙏🙏🙏

[@katesmith3034]

Oh Wow ! I’ve never been so inspired by both her music and her easy chat. I’m almost 70 year old woman and I’m off now for a little reinvention 🙏💕

[@victor-ol7eb]

Огромная благодарность вам за замечательную связь песни и природы,души и мира!Будьте здравы и радосты!

[@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

[@audreybenson6346]

Hello beautiful Melinda... I love this song of yours, as I love your other songs. And I always look forward to your words of love and wisdom in your musical videos. I discovered your KZbin videos very recently, like about a month ago, and I'm so happy I found you. There are no earthly words to describe how much you have brought to my life since I found you online. I thank God for that. When I was 22 (I'm 67 now), my beloved brother tragically took his life due to chronic depression. He was only 26. I was the one who found him after he shot himself, and I've never been the same since. My brother was a warm, funny, brilliant person. He was a self-taught phenomenal guitarist, songwriter and singer. He loved nature and hiking and backpacking in the mountains. I see and feel him in a lot of your songs. I love you, Melinda. You are a beloved gift from God to all who have discovered you, online or otherwise. Much Love, Audrey from Southern California ❤

[@christycarpio647]

Audrey - 'I love you' for the beautiful person you are. 💗

[@RenayVildhjarta]

Oh Audrey 😍thank you for sharing your story🙏 it will help so many...like it has me💘 Sending Great Gratitude & Appreciation, Big Blessings & LOVE, Many Mercies & Compassion and All the Luck & Joy🍀✌🏽❤🙏🇨🇦May All be Free from Suffering

[@elkehelmuth7133]

Melinda is a Light worker! I hope she realizes that truth...

[@jb4358]

❤

[@toniruthrivers9234]

Seems the songs and messages are a healing balm for you. Hope you shine bright and rise above the trauma. Live you best life, in memory of your brother.

[@user-bb3dw9bc7k]

Она поет...., а у меня в памяти юность, хиппи, рванные джинсы и кеды... Да, и это тоже Россия, детка... Тогда мы любили вас....

[@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.

[@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…🙌🙌🙌🏄‍♀️🌸🏝😉😆

[@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

[@OlethaWilson-qh9kr]

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

[@vickymcnulty5144]

Thank you for that beautiful song! Our whole family enjoyed it very much. We love your spirit...keep the music coming and thanks for sharing your great talent

[@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.

[@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..❤😊

[@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 ❤️🧠🥰👍🙏🇺🇸 !!!

[@user-jc3om5yr7n]

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

[@son_zemli]

God Thank you I'm 25 y.o. from Saint-Petersburg. This song will stay with me for the rest of my days.

[@lindacarter4891]

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

[@amyniemann9564]

Thank you Im 70 and needed to hear you sing and see the beautiful mountains. Life can be tuff and lonely even in a crowd.

[@MarinaMannino]

I am from Rome, Italy. Thank you for inspiration e happiness you send to me with your songs

[@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!!! 😊

[@ephramevezi48]

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

[@MariaBaronova1984]

Привет всем нашим (а Наше Отечество - Всё Человечество!). Давайте будем счастливы и будем заботиться именно об этом. Чтобы были счастливы мы и все наши близкие (помним: сначала маску на себя, а потом на ребенка)

[@shelbysmith7817]

“I never know where I am, I just find myself there and this guitar.” I felt many meanings in this sentence alone. Thank you Melinda ❤

[@WWJDSandyLynn]

As a performer of 55 years: Your candor is tops! 1. never apologize when you do not do things to your liking 2. Never let them know you have done multiple takes 3. Always act like anything you did was just part of it: if you do not react negatively, few will know the difference -especially on original works.

[@fedrickwilliam153]

Hey Lynn

[@MNatalia67]

​​@@fedrickwilliam153 это приходит с опытом😊 Я не знаю языка, но я тоже знаю музыку. Мелинда очень мила,гармонично и в своих ошибках такая трогательная)) и это прекрасно!🎉❤

[@silviadietze522]

Es ist ein Wunderschönes Lied. Melinda vielen Lieben Dank für Deine Herzerwärmenden Worte Du bist ein Toller Mensch, es ist schön das es Dich gibt.💜

[@elkehelmuth7133]

Da stimm ich dir zu! 😌🧚

[@mdtilstra]

❤This was so wonderful to find in my feed today. I love being 76 and being free and at peace. I am learning bass guitar, ukelele and singing with the Tacoma Refugee Choir. Every day I wake up and feel grateful for my new life!! You are a brave treasure! Keep singing. ❤

[@user-ht9vj4cy7n]

멋지세요❤ 저는 55세이고 기타를 매일 연습하고 가르치기도 합니다 당신처럼 나이들고 싶어요 응원합니다 🎉🎉🎉

[@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 . 🙏🎶🐦🌷🌷🌷💗

[@aaaahron9408]

"I never know where I am, I just find myself there." This is how I've always felt, and it's also when I feel most peaceful. Thank you for sharing.

[@ourholiday9721]

Яка Ви чудова, харизматична, гарна! Дуже сподобалась Ваша пісня, сподобався краєвид. Всього Вам найкращого. Привіт щ України!

[@andreagray1677]

Finding your beautiful message this morning has been a blessing on my day❤️ You are a beautiful soul!! I love you!

[@user-ng2ky8fe9w]

Трогательная, красивая песня! Спасибо большое, Мелинда, за проникновение, за любовь! Я так благодарна Богу, что открыла тебя для себя! С Любовью из России, город Владимир.

[@us9112]

Russia is a terrorist state!!!

[@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.

[@bellastone-le9eb]

Loved this. I grew up in the folk generation and this was so good. Thank you.

[@whiteangel160]

Я не видел гитары красивее!!!! Ребята из Epiphone, что же вы мне душу наизнанку выворачиваете?!!!

[@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

[@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 🙏🏼🫶🏻👋🏻💜🤗🤍

[@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 ❤️

[@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! 🫶🙏💐

[@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 💘

[@tyrlothgenkan4599]

I'm 26 years old and I still believe that no matter how old are you, never it's too late for start something! don't drown in the fact because you're old you can't do things!!! kind regards from Spain, keep doing what you're doing

[@rachaelhales3419]

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

[@GoddessDivine2009]

So lovely 🌹 Beautiful voice beautiful lady beautiful soul 😍 keep going! 💖 Even the mountains love you!!

[@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!

[@ronaldtaylir9688]

What a treasure,God , please bless this phenomenal woman with long life and good health.

[@kathleencobb7896]

What a beautiful backdrop! Such pretty lady with soul. Music fills her heart❤ Thank you.

[@jimshaw9449]

Thank you Melinda, may you wake care free, allow the day to reviel new adventures, find yourself at other lakes in the noon, experience the night overtake everywhere and sing about all of it.

[@elizabethnovak4088]

This is why I'm proud to be 69 this year...this lady is simply adorable! I love this song and she's doing it so well❤

[@Iceland874]

I’m still working as an accountant and almost 68. My life was music until I gave up my music business to get 2 graduate degrees in finance and accounting while working full time in my 50s. I have always wanted to play the mandolin and bought one during covid. I was a music teacher a pianist. organist, flute, and oboe player but my 5 brothers all play guitar. Those mountains are gorgeous. I am a life long musician and hiker. Thank you for the video.

[@linha404]

I'm 17, from Brazil, thank you for this beautiful song, i love it! ❤

[@grannypattie]

So beautiful: the song, the scenery and the soul of this woman.

[@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]

❤

[@VerainSun]

Большое спасибо за прекрасную песню, за чудесное исполнение! Хотелось бы услышать больше песен в Вашем исполнении! Крепкого здоровья, творческого вдохновения, добра и Мира!

[@zigspik]

Google translation - Big thanks for the beautiful song, for the wonderful performance! I wanted to hear more songs performed by you! Strong health, creative inspiration, goodness and peace!

[@kathleenlang3747]

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

[@mistyrodriguez3775]

As soon as this popped up I got emotional.Reminded me of ME. Loving nature, playing my acoustic, getting older. More days behind than ahead. What really matters today? What always mattered, but we let life and mistakes fog our brains. I'm from Central PA and I've been away from my family for 7 years! I've been away from the grass, the woods, the streams, the snow. I'm now in Prescott AZ. Thank you for sharing. ❤️