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By: Light Friday Hit List: 12/31/10

Light Friday Hit List: 12/31/10 — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:02:04 +0000

[...] Music in the Madness by Billy Coffey (What I Learned [...]

By: Mary Aalgaard

Mary Aalgaard — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:42:34 +0000

Oh, yay. Music calms the soul. Heals the wounds. I’ve been to the ER about five times so far in raising my four sons. I still have several years to go!!!

By: Reads of the week – 2010 – 7 « Hope In Love

Reads of the week – 2010 – 7 « Hope In Love — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:18:02 +0000

[...] Music in the madness (What I learned today – Billy Coffey – @billycoffey) [...]

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:37:01 +0000

I’ve known the hospital more than I ever wanted to

By: Dianna Woolley

Dianna Woolley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:19:52 +0000

I’ve learned to always take along my “own” entertainment rather than leaf through those totally used, abused, and germy magazines:) An Ipod, the Iphone, a crossword, a sudoku – anything that will take my mind off of the wait. The music from a “grand” – what a wonderful diversion you were offered.

Prayers for happy shoulder again soon! Nice post. Would love to have you visit me at http://dwmindsieve.blogspot.com……….also recommend http://countyparson.blogspot.com – the parson has a nice metaphorical piece on surfing today and well, I, I just have a prayer to share.

By: Sandra Heska King

Sandra Heska King — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:41:01 +0000

I’m at home in a hospital. Every once in a while, an odor will trip a memory of my days as a student nurse. I’ve held hands with patients, prayed with them, had my gloved hand in their bellies. I’ve spent my fair share of time as a patient, too, and as a family companion. Yes, there is suffering and pain and drama. But there’s also joy and compassion and love and hope. And it’s a great place to learn patience.

I purchased a harp last year. My dream is to learn to play well enough to take it into the ER lobby, or critical care, or the OR waiting room, or the nursery, or the nearby hospice. Music is so soothing, so therapeutic.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:17:38 +0000

I CeLeBRaTe those whose gifts do not know the boundaries of hospital and sickroom doors!

I had the privilege of accompanying my husband to chemo infusions last summer and we were delighted on several occasions to find a pianist or violinist in the lobby, people brightening the days of others who had hard things in front of them.

By: jasonS

jasonS — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:41:36 +0000

I can’t imagine working in a hospital either, but as a pastor I’ve gotten more used to visiting them. As I read, I thought of the church and that some people conclude that life makes more sense outside the church without having to deal with everyone else’s pain and suffering. Interesting to note that we sing and make music there too… Thanks Billy.

By: laura

laura — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:22:36 +0000

the unit that i work on has it’s share of sorrow, it’s true, but there’s quite a bit of music going on as well.

thanks for hearing it, billy. i think you have a gift for that.

By: L.T. Elliot

L.T. Elliot — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:20:32 +0000

I was sitting here wondering how on earth you happen upon so many profound experiences when I realized that you don’t happen upon them–you recognize them. Well done, Billy.