Special Day with Native Flute

It's been awhile since I posted, but I've been steadily playing every week for these wonderful people. My sweet husband bought me a wooden Native Flute for my birthday back in March, and I've been practicing on it so I could play this at Solace. It has such a sweet, melodious sound that is soothing to the patients. Today I found that several folks really connected with the sound. One man who was an x-Marine who served in Vietnam said that "it made his day and made his life"! That blew me away. I forget sometimes just how powerful this music can be to these people. I am blessed to be able to share this gift with them. It WAS a special day.

Comfort

The word that came to my mind this week was "comfort". As I went from room to room, it seemed like my music was bringing so much comfort to either the patient or the families. Some patients would sit up, close their eyes and just smile as the music came forth. Others would sing along when I played Amazing Grace. The families seemed to be calmed by the music. I am so grateful for this opportunity to bring "comfort" to those in need.

Holiday musings

What a joy it was to play at Solace over the holidays. Patients would sing along with my flute to Christmas tunes they knew or they would light up just recognizing them. I diverted from my normal "improvisation" somewhat to spread some holidays music joy. This week was fun to wish everyone a Happy New Year and see what melodic tunes they expressed through my flute. While one man wanted "jazz", the tune that his spirit expressed was more soothing and melodic. With that, he just closed his eyes and relaxed...telling me later that "this is just what I needed, not what I thought I wanted". Wisdom for us all.