Judy’s Retirement Luncheon

Earlier this week we enjoyed a wonderful luncheon here at Joni and Friends to honor my friend and executive assistant, Judy Butler – being British, we all broke out into the song “Rule Britannia” as she entered the room. Many reflections were shared: in 1978, she helped me during the making of the “Joni” movie in Burbank when I was only 27 years old… she helped me start Joni and Friends in 1979… and of all the many places we’ve traveled together, the highlight was in 1989 when we went to Budapest, Hungary where I spoke at Mr. Graham’s Crusade (Judy accompanied me alone with no other help; amazing)! For those of you who have emailed congratulations to Judy, thank you – she was touched deeply by so many well wishes (and you can still shoot her a line of congratulations at [email protected]).