As
a reminder the main thrust of the music therapy/childbirth lecture is
to support moms (and dads) as they put together their own music
listening playlists or CDs to support rhythmic breathing, act as a
positive diversion from pain and stress, etc., to be used during
labor and delivery.
Also,
I'm looking forward to recording my second music album this spring or
summer. This is music for child development, autism and special
needs. As a reminder, one song, “High 5,” from David's Basics in
Education (music album #1) is still a free download for a limited
time.
This is part seven of my blog posts where I describe music therapy interactions I've had that are indicative of why music is so meaningful, enriching and sometimes life changing!
This
post, like the previous one, is not about any one particular music
therapy session. This post describes an event I was asked to be part
of with Odyssey Hospice. Odyssey is one of two hospice agencies I
provide music therapy for.
The
event was a veterans “Honor Pinning.” This is where we at Odyssey
Hospice, including a Chaplin, marketing professional and myself and
the wonderful staff at Pt. Place Care and Rehab honored veterans at
this nursing home/rehab center. Our time consisted of bringing
certificates and a pin for each veteran at the facility and
acknowledging them individually. Before, during and after there were
prayers, music and many thanks.
The
reason I am talking about this is because of how honored I felt being
a part of such special celebration. This feeling caught me by
surprise because earlier in the day all I knew was that I had to “be”
at this event, not knowing what to expect. When the individual male
veterans' (and wives of vets, there were no female vets at this
facility) names were called many cried. I realized many of these men
and women have never been formally and publicly honored for their
service. And I know for many veterans, their time and experience in
the military is the most significant, most important aspect of their
lives, often never being acknowledged or even known by others.
So,
for these veterans, many of whom are now past their prime of their
lives and some very sick, I was honored and humbled to be able to
provide (patriotic) music for their special event. I found myself
becoming very emotional, as I said, when their names and service
branch was announced. Thanks Odyssey... Thanks Pt. Place Care and
Rehab... AND THANKS YOU VETERANS! Your service to our country must
not be forgotten.
So, "Why
music??"... because music is often such an integral part of
ceremonies. I could do many blog posts (and I might in the future)
about funeral services I provide music for. Those are always “the
best church” times... And as described above, honoring our
veterans was very special. I feel very blessed to have been a part of it providing patriotic music.
In
upcoming posts I will continue with other
music therapy/health and wellness related blog posts.
Also,
go to my website www.musicfromthestart.com,
and choose the tab at the top "Wounded Warriors Patriotic
Music." If you purchase a patrotic song for $.99 all the
proceeds go to The Wounded Warrior Project.
My
prescription this week???
Sing or listen to some (USA) patriotic music. YouTube some titles
like America The Beautiful or God Bless America. Be proud, feel
blessed, thank a veteran and
enjoy!!!!
AND!!!! Please share with others, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter ... Thanks
