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Swarnali Mukherjee's avatar

Thank you for sharing this touching piece Ann. Your newsletter is like a fresh breath of bliss in midst of a very messy world. 🌼

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Ann Roberts's avatar

Dear Friend, thank you for your sentiments. Mmmm ' fresh breath of bliss'. such a lovely image. xxx

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Chris Everett's avatar

This is so lovely, Ann. I love getting to see you and your father together. Such a sweet soul, I can tell. While I have strayed from the church, hymns will always feel like some kind of spiritual home for me. These arrangements bring that sweet longing back into the music. And, so much more meaningful because it is a love letter to Billy's beautiful mom. Thank you for sharing with everyone.

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Ann Roberts's avatar

Yes, there is a home coming to this music that is above and beyond the ordinary. We are touching into the extraordinary that resides in a magical and often mysterious place. The gift from Billy and Dirje just opens this doorway to connection and remembering. Mmmm Thank you for journeying with us. xxxx

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robyn Krell's avatar

I will echo what Chris wrote below. While I no longer participate in organized Christian church, there are hymns that take me to a place within where sweet memories reside. “It’s a gift to be simple” is one. Spirituality has always been part of my life appearing in many forms and some invisible to the human eye and mind. Music floats over boundaries. Thank you to your friend and you for giving us this lovely music. X Robyn

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Ann Roberts's avatar

So appreciate your words 'where sweet memories reside', offering us a place to savour them in gentle repose. Yes music does carry over boundaries. Mmmmm

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Dirje Childs's avatar

Oh Ann—no words! So appreciate the sharing of our music! Such deep gratitude and joy to you and for your love. Lovely to hear about your dear Father....thank you dear friend!!!! Much love to you. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Ann Roberts's avatar

Love right back to you dear friend. What a wonder gift to nurture us to harmony and peace. Deep bow of gratitude.

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