Special Sings My Soul

Yesterday we had an unexpected "Sings my Soul" moment. We were told the concert was for the farewell of a particular person at the home we were going to, and we didn't know who the person was and  these sometimes occur when residents are moving to another home, but this time we found out when we got there it was the CEO of the whole of the organisation, covering homes throughout the State. He was going from one to another and being farewelled at each one and introducing the new CEO.

When we walked in the tables were set with the best  white linen and beautiful deep pink camellias and maroon table runners, and all the residents were there for the concert and they, pastoral care team, and  community care team were having lunch together, over 100 people, and we were invited as well. The activities officer and staff were a bit edgy at first, but when everything was ready they settled down and joined in our singing and enjoyed it, one of the biggest groups we have had. We played from 10.30 til nearly 12 noon when the CEOs arrived. They could only stay one hour and they had to eat lunch and do the speeches and receive gifts and hand out certificates to the community care team before moving on to the next home for afternoon tea on their round of farewells.

In his speech the outgoing CEO talked about The Holy Spirit as well as humorous remarks and then one of the staff led the CEO's favourite hymn

It was a privilege to be included in the day, and I hope we remember it for a long time.

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Love and Blessings,
Jan