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Monday, October 13, 2003
More news about my g'ma (Helen)-- this one an update from the woman that runs the home where she lives: We have a new music therapist ( the first one took a full time job) who is absolutely wonderful. On Thursday everyone engaged with the music and the movement (some even with their eyes closed). Her sessions are very interactive in terms of movement and getting everyone to touch each other, shake hands, play instruments. For me to see how the music reaches everyone makes my heart feel good. Jackie and any staff who is working participate so that we can help everyone to stay engaged. Lou tapped her feet and played a basket instrument. Ila Rose whispered that her feet wanted to talk; Gertrude got everyone dancing; Mary smiled so wide and clapped her hands, and Helen banged her tambourine and stroked Mary's face whenever Mary started to fall asleep. Its moments like these that keeps us going as well. The beauty of connection, as fleeting as it can be, always fills me awe. We have music on Tuesdays and Thursday at 11:o'clock. |