Sing Me a Song
Music is an interactive art form. Not only are you able to hear and take in a performance, but you are also able to participate by singing, humming, or dancing. When it comes to senior citizens, they love to participate in musical programs. In fact, at 99% of my performances, the seniors will sing along with just about every song. Yet, at a recent show in Potomac Falls, VA, I was witness to something that will remain with me for years to come.
It was a relatively large crowd at my performance this past Friday at Falcon’s Landing. Since last year, I have hosted a number of “Simply Timeless” programs. This day, however, a number of seniors had the company of their children and grandchildren.
As the program continued, I moved into a highlight of songs written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
Then I began to sing “Moon River.”
The words went something like this...”Moon River, wider than a mile. I’m crossing you in style someday.”
I then looked out and saw a daughter singing these words to her aged mother. As I watched, I could tell that these two had spent many moments together enjoying music. I haven’t a clue as to what kind of memories they shared, but I knew that these two had remained close through all the years of life. While the daughter continued to sing, the mother couldn’t help but smile. I must admit; I smiled, too. Here was this daughter, who had been given so much by her mother, giving back to the mother through song.
Beloved, our parents have given so much to us. They have sacrificed and given when it seemed there was no more to give. They have loved us when no else would or could love us. They have done so much for us all because they loved us. They have given us so much; it is time that we somehow give back to them.
Think of the influence of your parents. How has their example enriched your life? How can your life make them proud? How can you give back to them?
It was a relatively large crowd at my performance this past Friday at Falcon’s Landing. Since last year, I have hosted a number of “Simply Timeless” programs. This day, however, a number of seniors had the company of their children and grandchildren.
As the program continued, I moved into a highlight of songs written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer.
Then I began to sing “Moon River.”
The words went something like this...”Moon River, wider than a mile. I’m crossing you in style someday.”
I then looked out and saw a daughter singing these words to her aged mother. As I watched, I could tell that these two had spent many moments together enjoying music. I haven’t a clue as to what kind of memories they shared, but I knew that these two had remained close through all the years of life. While the daughter continued to sing, the mother couldn’t help but smile. I must admit; I smiled, too. Here was this daughter, who had been given so much by her mother, giving back to the mother through song.
Beloved, our parents have given so much to us. They have sacrificed and given when it seemed there was no more to give. They have loved us when no else would or could love us. They have done so much for us all because they loved us. They have given us so much; it is time that we somehow give back to them.
Think of the influence of your parents. How has their example enriched your life? How can your life make them proud? How can you give back to them?
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