"Got this fwd from the director of #makeemsmilehawaii from the staff at Shriners Honolulu about the party I played on Monday for the kids. Playing at the..."
I play at a lot of places for a lot of reasons. Playing at the hospitals is definitely at the top of the favorites list. I have been doing it for a little over a year now and I cant see myself stopping anytime in the near future. Seeing these kids who are going through some of the craziest and heaviest things can break my heart. I am constantly amazed by how much music can help release that burden, even if for a few moments. Seeing them have the ability to smile and face what they're facing the way they do, inspires me to be grateful for everything in my life and to not take anything for granted. They help me smile in situations and circumstances where i would have complained.
They said I really connected with the kids... I think the kids over the past year have helped me regain that open hearted child inside of me and the kids feel that. Its crazy how you think youre doing something to help or bless someone else but you get more from it than you ever thought you were giving.