Wiregrass Seniors Magazine March 2018 APRIL ISSUE | Page 19

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But in church this past Sunday morning, our preacher
delivered a wonderful sermon. And what he said was
almost exactly what you just said.”
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“Really?” I asked, looking for further explanation with
my raised eyebrows.
“Yes,” she answered. “He told the congregation that
all people on this earth are damaged. Some of us
know we’re damaged. Others, don’t. But we’re all
damaged. We all need help.”
I was speechless. Unusual for me, I’m afraid. But the
more I thought about it, the more I realized that my
experiences performing had taught me that same
lesson, though in different words.
“You know,” I told her, “your pastor is so right. Hearing
his words, spoken by you, I’m reminded why I enjoy
these performances so much. They’re very
therapeutic. For everyone. Including me.”
At that, she smiled, took the gentleman by the hand,
and walked him back to his room. Perfect time for me
to pack up my gear and head home. Before I could,
though, she walked back to speak with me, this time
without the gentleman at her side.
“Your music helped him immensely tonight,” she
confided.
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“I’m glad. Thank you.”
“You see,” she continued, “this is his first night alone.
His first night here. But sharing your gift was so im-
portant for him. As you saw, he’s very confused. But
at least he knows he confused. He just doesn’t know
why. Yet.”
She hugged me gently before returning to her duties.
I had so many questions flooding my thoughts. Had
his wife just recently died? Or, had she placed him
here, knowing she could no longer care for him alone?
Then again, did the answer really matter. In the scheme
of things?
© Jeff Resnick 2018
Over the years, this true story has generated so many
heartfelt comments that I decided to turn it into a work
of fiction. After all, truth is often stranger than fiction,
right? In this case, though, the fiction takes readers into
an even stranger reality.For more information, visit
www.JeffResnick.com
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