April Morning by Dorothea Waddington

Описание: April Morning — Written by Dorothea Waddington

This song is a tribute to a remarkable pioneer farm mother whose life was rooted in faith, family, and the land. April Morning was written by Dorothea Waddington, born in 1894, who raised twelve children on a farm in Central Illinois. Her words capture the quiet beauty of daybreak on the farm—birds singing, horses in the pasture, coffee on the stove, and the promise of a new day.

Dorothea’s family heritage traces back to English settlers who came to North America in the 1700s, later migrating through Canada before helping pioneer the Illinois frontier. Through hard work, deep Christian faith, and devotion to her family, she helped build a legacy that continues through generations.

This musical version brings her handwritten poem to life as a frontier-style folk hymn honoring the strength, humility, and grace of a farm mother whose greatest work was her family.

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