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What a Wonderful World ~
Occasionally, the power of music simply astounds us and leaves us totally in awe! A few weeks ago, I was playing for an un-responsive hospice patient who had suffered a stroke. With his wife ......
the power of music
We are incredibly thankful for Brad’s music here at West Pines. Brad’s nylon string guitar provides a welcoming and healing environment for our patients and staff alike. When he plays, it ......
CAB hospice~
I visited an elderly gentleman who was transitioning (dying) with his family gathered at the bedside today. After introducing myself, I began playing soft, arrhythmic music. As I played, I ......
better medicine~
I am so amazed at the responses I see every week as patients, family members and medical staff respond to our gifts of music. A nurse told me last week “medicine and nursing can only do so ......
testimonials for MMI~
What people are saying “…the guitar playing is so beautiful. It sounds like bells and light” – Mary, hospital patient “…on behalf of the children, staff and board of directors, ...
silent night~
…the soft tones of this familiar Christmas Carol gently flowed from my guitar and seemed to wrap Carolyn up like a warm, soft comforter… “Holy Night” …her agitation eased, her furrowed ......
maria’s story~
I met Maria when we were co-workers. As we got to know each other better, she came to know that I was a songwriter and she asked about my music. I gave her a copy of a simple CD entitled, “Holy ......
anxiety attack~
Imagine this… Your phone rings and on the other end someone informs you that your son, your daughter, your mother, father or someone you love very much is “acting out.” Driving ......
dancing on the inside~
Her name is Elizabeth. The years have taken their toll. She’s missing a few teeth, and her hair is very thin. She had to move to the the Assisted Living Center because she fell and broke her leg ......
it hurts so bad~
It only happened a couple times when I was a little boy. But I remember the depth of the pain when it happened. The deep sorrow, my chest heaving, the darkness, a deepening sense of hopelessness. ...
