I’m going to cut to the chase, because I am writing this with my left hand only. Well, Siri is helping too.
I had an accident on June 27. I fell and broke my hand and finger. There are multiple fractures in my ring finger of my right hand. I’m having surgery Thursday afternoon, July 13. While it’s a complex surgery, I am very confident in my hand surgeon, and have the utmost confidence in a full recovery. Obviously, my deepest desire is to regain my ability to play the piano at the level I have always been capable. My heart and soul wants nothing less.
The timing of this fall was particularly challenging, because it was three days before I moved homes. Angels appeared all around me and helped finish packing my belongings, while I did my best to supervise, because I was not able to pick up a box or even use my right hand at all.
So many from afar have asked what they can do to help, so here’s my request… If you read this in time, please listen to my piano playing sometime during my surgery between 12 PM and 2 PM PST on July 13. If you read this post-surgery, listen whenever it’s convenient. While listening, please envision my right hand ring finger (fourth finger to pianists) fully healed, healthy, vibrant, and strong.
There are many ways to experience my piano playing, even without purchasing it. Here are your options:
Listen to one of your pet’s favorite music tracks from Through a Dog’s Ear or Through a Cat’s Ear CDs.
Turn on your iCalmDog or iCalmCat.
Download music tracks on iTunes.
Stream your choice of 44 tracks of iCalmDog on Apple Music and Spotify or 42 tracks of iCalmCat on Apple Music and Spotify.
Listen to free sound samples from iCalmDog or iCalmCat.
Listen on YouTube here:
Or here for concert repertoire (for people)
Also, know that I’ll be listening as well. I showed the surgeon my iCalmDog. Since I won’t be fully sedated, I requested to play it during surgery. He said, very enthusiastically… Sure! (I did mention I liked him, right?)
I’ll be tuning into Sanchez’s Spirit by listening to our favorite song, Child Sleeping by Schumann. I played it for him on the piano on his last night with me. I just sent Gina off with my good friend and dog sitter Sheila. Gina is enjoying the company of three beautiful Goldens. I’m looking forward to her healing doggie kisses when she greets me post surgery.
Thank you in advance for your healing wishes, your listening time, and sharing this with others. I am truly blessed as I already feel your support contributing to my hand’s full healing.
With gratitude,
Lisa
