Reader comments: Life-giving expressions: Pianist Paul Cardall celebrates life as he awaits heart transplant

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MoJules | 4:36 p.m. Oct. 5, 2008
I wish you the best Brother Cardall, I went to your website and I love the music, it reminds me of when my daughter would play, it was so moving. Music can be such a spiritual experience and be done for good. I do hope that the transplant will come through for you, we just don't know what the Lord has in mind, but two things The talks these last two days in conference will help you and all of us to endure through our trials. I look at your picture and think, how young he is, I am sorry that you have to be experiencing health issues at such a young age, but it is a refiners fire. My first husband also went through physical trials and limitations at a young age, his blessing quoted vs. 5 of How Firm a Foundation, he has passed on, but I still gather strength from those words. Good luck to you, I would like to get one of your CD's, but so many to choose from, thanks again for your gift.
Larry Willis | 5:02 p.m. Oct. 5, 2008
I love Paul's music and the authenticity with which he plays. Love ya Paul!
Travis | 12:49 p.m. Oct. 6, 2008
This article caught my eye because I served as a missionary with Paul in California. This is the first I heard of his most recent health problems. I enjoy his music very much. I put it on when I need to push away the loudness of the world. It is very peaceful. Paul, if you see this, know that we are praying for you.
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Debbie | 7:49 a.m. Oct. 8, 2008
I just recently discovered your music and it has become my favorite Sunday playlist. I am so sorry to hear of the struggles you are having. But the Lord does look after us in ways that we don't often recognize until we have come through our trials. He is watching over you and your family. Know that your music is touching the lives of many people. It's a beautiful gift that I am so grateful you have shared with us.
Julie | 1:19 p.m. Oct. 9, 2008
Paul's music has given me immeasurable pleasure. I treasure my Paul Cardall CDs. If you're reading this and you haven't heard Paul's music, you must do so. I pray that he gets "the call" for his new heart soon and that everything goes perfectly. My best to Paul and his family...
Bobbi | 10:40 p.m. Oct. 9, 2008
We are serving a mission in Adelaide, Australia and I have been able to give your music to over 100 people. They use it here in church meeting, funeral services and firesides. It brings a smile to me to walk into a home and hear your music . You have a touch on the piano keys like no one else. You were born with this wonderful talent to play and have touch so many lives. Places and people that you have no idea of. What a wonderful missionary tool. What a great talent you have to share.
We continue to pray for you and your beautiful family and hope all goes well for you.
Wendi C. | 9:50 p.m. Oct. 14, 2008
What a great article. Our family is praying for yours. Although I don't see you and Lynette as often as I used to, I am still a fan. Thanks for sharing your music with me... my mornings go so much better when I listen.
Shawn | 6:13 p.m. Oct. 21, 2008
Paul, your music has been and will always be our favorite - inspiring, peaceful, healing. You and your wife are true heroes.
Marti and Robert Johns | 3:23 p.m. Oct. 26, 2008
Our daughter Angie just provided us your blogspot and I have been reading and listening. I want you to know that our prayers will be with you and your darling little family and Mom and Dad too. It's been long time since you lived in our neighborhood, but you and your family will always be remembered.
We have fallowed your music success and it's wonderful that you have this talant to share.
Our prayers will continue for you and your family.
Love Marti and Robert Johns

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"I've never done a whole CD that is so personal," pianist Paul Cardall says of his new autobiographical album, "Living for Eden." (Stuart Johnson, Deseret News)
Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
"I've never done a whole CD that is so personal," pianist Paul Cardall says of his new autobiographical album, "Living for Eden."