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Dad, it’s hard to believe that that terrible night was four years ago! The fact that you ever survived that is so unlikely. I remember the number of people from NZ to the UK who prayed for you that night, and in the time after. The amount of blood that was lost alone meant that you should not have survived. There is no doubt in my mind that it was God’s intervention that preserved your life. What also seemed to confirm God’s involvement for me was the relative strangers who talked with you in the months afterwards – the old Maori lady who said that your Maker had a purpose for your life, the business acquaintance in Auckland who said that he had been led to pray for you.
What a gift that you can look back from a place of perfect health, and excellent spirit, as you mention here, and what a gift to us, that we still have you with us :)
Lots of love to you ox

It was exactly 4 years ago, that – in the dead of night – I ended up in Intensive Care at Wellington Hospital.

It is for some strange reason, that I feel compelled to draw a connection between my down-and-out situation in late Oct. 2005 and my situation now, 4 years later, according to which I am in perfect health, in excellent spirit and in the position to fully appreciate, embrace and enjoy your wonderful gift.

Could it be, that an inner relationship to such beautiful music amongst other factors can – sub-consciously – also generate some ferocious healing-power ?

And i still remember your and Michael’s beautiful lilac flowers, arriving at the Hospital in a dark cane basket. – At the time, I had the most powerful support. I am so grateful !

Love, Dad

I do love this piece. It soothes me.

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That’s part of the reason I love spending Christmases with Aunty Margret :), she and Dad are so alike with their traditions and love for music. I can’t wait ’til you can join us in Munich one year, Susanne. Love you xo

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Hi Aunty Lorraine, yeah that does sound familiar. But the LP I always went for at your place was The Piano Man – remember? :) Lots of love xo

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That’s so lovely, Carol, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, I’m very thankful for my parents, and for the happy and special memories like this one. Love to you ox

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That’s the perfect word Des, these memories are treasured :) xo

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So lovely you enjoyed it @ngie xo

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I know exactly what you mean, Rain. The ultimate Creator has gifted us with the ability to create in His image, and it’s such a beautiful thing to me, artists who entrust their gift back to God, and who use it to try and capture something of His beauty.
Lots of love to you Rain, I’ll be emailing soon :) xo