[Bruce Brannon]

Cheryl I am so sorry for your loss. As a pastor I understand your pain on a personal matter but I have also spent time with families as they experienced such loss. I will be praying for you that God would give you peace that transcends all understanding. I love the prophet Isaiah when he was talking about the coming Messiah one of the names he called Him was the Prince of Peace. God bless you and keep playing your guitar for your grandpa.

[Bruce Brannon]

David it sounds like you have a solid plan. As far as strumming goes and strumming patterns I will give you the same advice that I have been given over and over again but practice practice practice. Before you know it your right hand will be keeping rhythm without even thinking about it.