Musical Tales at Hospice: February 2011

Welcome!

Welcome to my new Blog! It is called "Musical Tales at Hospice" because that is what I do - create a musical "tale" at our local Hospice center, called Solace, by improvising a song on my flute. I visit each patient, "tune" into their spirit and energy, and then let that spirit express itself through my flute. It is THEIR song, coming from THEIR spirit, unique to each patient. I never know what the tune will be...I just allow it to flow.

I have been offering this service for almost 2 years inspired by the passing of a neighbor who enjoyed hospice musicians at the end of his life. Through this service, I have enjoyed bringing comfort, joy, and peace to those precious souls who are close to making their transitions. The purpose of this blog is to share some of these heart warming experiences, so that families and patients can know that this "end of life" can be beautiful and peaceful, and not something to be feared.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

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.