tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post8481942454616605461..comments2023-10-15T05:44:42.599-04:00Comments on Judy's Corner Stories, Thoughts and More: The Gift of MusicJudy's Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-12312945747795229232011-02-07T21:51:01.688-05:002011-02-07T21:51:01.688-05:00Will be praying for your Dad's complete recove...Will be praying for your Dad's complete recovery from the stroke. I'm sorry to hear about that, it sounds promising that he is home already. My grandfather had a massive stroke when he was 48, he lived to be 88, always walked with a limp but he walked miles every day up and down the hills of San Francisco where he lived. Anyway, just want you to know we are thinking of you and wishing you and the family the best.mixednut555https://www.blogger.com/profile/11115726963756699756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-45500701738205355802011-02-06T20:04:25.552-05:002011-02-06T20:04:25.552-05:00Gorges, I'll be reading the post you reference...Gorges, I'll be reading the post you reference later this evening. That is amazing that your Grandmother taught herself to play at age 65.<br /><br />Thanks!Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-77392024284055087832011-02-06T20:00:15.011-05:002011-02-06T20:00:15.011-05:00Thanks Kat. I find it interesting that you all pl...Thanks Kat. I find it interesting that you all played the violin, as that was my first "official" instrument. One of the most cherished experiences of my youth is that of going every Saturday into Washington, DC with Dad where we made violins, violas, cellos, viol d'amore and guitars, under the tutelage of Willis M. Gault. I played violin every day of my life from 9 years old until I broke my elbow 20. After that, I was never able to get above the 3rd position, and playing violin took back seat to playing guitar, which I still do today.<br /><br />Dad had a stroke on Wednesday. He was released from the hospital yesterday and will continue to improve and recover fully (I hope) at home.<br /><br />I love the story of Rachel whistling...Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-38670938632624647192011-02-06T19:54:16.078-05:002011-02-06T19:54:16.078-05:00Thanks Sharon. He came home from the hospital yes...Thanks Sharon. He came home from the hospital yesterday and will continue to recovery there.Judy's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240066353842966887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-1776439501162337702011-02-05T21:41:57.030-05:002011-02-05T21:41:57.030-05:00What a wonderful tribute to a still living and lov...What a wonderful tribute to a still living and loving father. My immediate family wasn't musical (see my post this past spring called "Why I Don't Sing in Church"), but my maternal grandfather taught himself to play the piano after he turned 65! God bless you.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-19445888469331084982011-02-05T18:02:17.865-05:002011-02-05T18:02:17.865-05:00Thank you for sharing that again, Judy. It was bea...Thank you for sharing that again, Judy. It was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. How fortunate your family was to have that music. My parents didn't sing or play instruments but they made sure each of us five kids took music lessons. I haven't played anything in a long time but Rachel and I and U'i are all going to take up lessons. U'i wants to play violin, which is cool as both Rachel and I played violin. Rach and I also played cello and Rachel played upright bass and bass guitar as well. I can't carry a tune but lucky for me Rach and U'i both have beautiful voices and are blessed with being able to carry tunes! Rachel could whistle before she could talk, I'm talking whistle tunes, how cool is that? I always know all is right in her world when I hear her whistling. Anyway, I don't know what is up with your Dad, but I'm sending prayers and good energy that direction.mixednut555https://www.blogger.com/profile/11115726963756699756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9221682415876691468.post-91123028579959673572011-02-05T13:24:12.410-05:002011-02-05T13:24:12.410-05:00That was really nice Judy, I wish we had been a mu...That was really nice Judy, I wish we had been a musical family, genetics simply did not permit it though.<br /><br />I hope your Dad will be well soon.<br /><br />XXXSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.com