Greg McDougal

 Hello, my name is Greg McDougal. These days I enjoy introducing myself as a
“recovering musician”. There was a time however, when I was writing songs for
EMI Nashville and pursuing a record deal (I was working with Henry Paul of
BLACKHAWK as my producer and with Tim DuBois of Arista records.) I even had a
song recorded by Atlantic Recording artist John Michael Montgomery.


I soon discovered though, that God had a different plan than the one I had so
carefully laid out. It was about this time that our first son was born with a
hole in his intestinal tract which required surgery. He was subsequently
diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder which affects the mucus
membranes in the body, primarily the lungs, liver, intestinal tract and
pancreas.


Looking back, I can see that in times like these God does His greatest work.
Priorities change and life takes on a whole new meaning! Without going into
details, I know that God, by His grace, mercy and infinite wisdom, caused me to
walk away from what seemed like certain success in the music business.


Since then I have been working as a self-employed home repair contractor and
I marvel at God’s perfect orchestration in our lives. We now have four beautiful
children, three of which have been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and each one
of them is God’s gift of miracles to us.


The motivation for this letter is my children. Due to recent complications
with our oldest son’s health, I need to provide them an allergen free house.
During the past seven years of raising these children, my wife and I have become
somewhat the experts in respiratory health. We’ve learned the hazards of
allergens, such as mold and bacteria, in carpet, improper duct work and
ventilation. All of this leaves me with some special needs for my kids that I
could financially manage in three or four years, but that could prove to be a
detriment in our situation.


Therefore, according to what I’ve learned about stewardship and multiplying
my God given talents, I have begun a project that I hope will help others and
ultimately benefit my family. I am recording 12 songs and once the CD is
finished, I’ll offer it at a fair market price on my web site and other
appropriate venues. Part of the proceeds will go to the Nashville Chapter of the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the rest of the money will go to building a house
for my kids.


Jon Conley, who has been the guitar player for Lee Ann Rimes for the past
three years, has agreed to co-produce and perform on the project along with
providing full use of his all digital “Pro Tools” recording studio near Music
Row. I also have other musicians ready to participate such as Angelo Collura
(drummer for Lee Ann Rimes) and Tere Bertke (former bass player for Blackhawk).
This project idea has taken on a life of its own and in so many ways God is
blessing our efforts. Once the project is complete, I am hoping that I can get
you and everyone else I know, to go to the web site and purchase this CD, then
tell all your friends and family to do the same.


Thank You and God Bless!

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