Nashville Music Medics Meet the President……


Had you going there for a minute, didn’t I? 

No, not that President, but the new President/CEO at ALIVE Hospice, Kerry Hamilton. During our most recent July visit to ALIVE Hospice, Julie Davis, Volunteer Coordinator,  requested that we sing for the new CEO, just to give him an idea of the power of music for the residents there and how they are affected for good. 

We spent a good portion of our visit explaining what we do, where we perform, as well as singing a few selections for Mr. Hamilton. Yes, we were in the room where it happened (See what I said there). 
Of course we started with “The Name Song.” Pres. Hamilton was just short of blushing. After a few more songs, we shook hands, welcomed him on board and said we hoped to see him again soon.

Click here for The Name Song as sung to Kerry Hamilton

https://youtu.be/bTnWsvynPEk

And "You've Got a Friend in Me"

https://youtu.be/qF_yF89ijAY



And then, off to visit our patients before we ran out of time.

This time we visited two patients who were very active when we arrived at their rooms. It was a joy to see them sing along with us. We visited with Don, an Army veteran, who was quite moved when we sang America the Beautiful.

We finished up our day with a lovely 93-years young music teacher, named Bernice.  Needless to say, she got The Name Song, along with It is Well With My Soul. During that song she closed her eyes and just sang along, knowing every word. It was very touching.

We are so fortunate to have this ministry in our lives. We always come away feeling edified after every visit.

          
       
              

Authored by G. Wayne Jackson for Nashville Music Medics