Special for the Armenian Weekly
A lesser-known fact about me is that I’ve played piano in church off and on throughout my life. These days I play at a small church in Minneapolis whenever I am in town over a Sunday.
I appreciate many things about it. It can be easy to live in a bubble with people of the same age and educational background and socioeconomic status and a host of other defining characteristics. I prefer the opportunities that real diversity brings. Not lip service to divers
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Good Story Kristi!
Very moving. Thank you Kristi!
Kristi–you are such a sensitive, observant person. The world needs more folks like you! Thank you for sharing a personal moment.
Blessed are the Sams of the world that sing cheerfully and bring a little joy to the world, even at 90. I am sure that many of us have an elegantly dressed sweet Sam in our family. Dementia is often not kind to its victims.Thank you for embracing and sharing this tender moment with us, Kristi.
After reading your bio, I can only imagine all the pain and suffering you have been exposed to. I wish I could hear your duet…
My husband and I had “Morning Has Broken” at our wedding — sung by my cousin with guitar. Kind of a rocking Cat Stevens version. I love the old hymns and I get melancholy thinking that someday they won’t be around.
I love this story and the way it is written. My 104 year old father has had trouble getting to church in last years and now trouble hearing on the phone, and so when we can’t converse, I just start singing Amazing Grace and he sings all the words along……………
Kristi,you and Sam inspire me with your enthusiasm. As a 90 year old myself, your story is good for the soul of its every reader. Thank you for sharing your musical talent and reflection. Percy
Շնորհակալություններ Քրիստի Ջան.
Մեր բոլորին նորից հուզեցիր:
Wonderful to read this! Warms the heart to know more people are understanding dementia and sharing loving momemts!
Thank you.