When you think you are going to get a week less busy after Dementia Awareness Week, Forget Me Notes makes sure that doesn’t happen.
On Monday I took a day to look at some admin work. I really needed to for my own sanity’s sake. I had so many bits that needed taking care of. At the end of Monday, I felt a whole lot better, I had managed to put myself in a position where just a few things were left outstanding. I even managed to get our funding application away to the Paul Hamlyn Trust; this is a trust that funds educational opportunities using music for children with additional needs. It will take about six months before we hear anything from them, but it would be wonderful to work with Prospect Bank.
Tuesday was a great day. Paul and I were delivering a session at Prospect Bank School. I came away buzzing and it felt so good to meet again with some of the children we saw in December and to see just how school was helping them take on learning experiences.
Kenny and I, following a session at Royston Care Home, had a meeting at North Edinburgh Arts. We were looking at ways of how we might be able to work together, and by the end of our meeting we were able to work out a way in which we could launch a group at the beginning of August.
Wednesday brought with it the news that we had been successful with a grant from Awards for All. This award will mean that we can invest in the growth and development of some sessions that will hopefully be helpful to a lot of people, so this was great news.
Thursday and Friday saw us finish of the week with Music Memories at Life Care, Stenhouse, Strachan House and Craighall, along with indoor choir.
At Forget Me Notes we sing a song that you will be all familiar with because Morecambe and Wise made it famous, Bring Me Sunshine. There are two versions with different lyrics. One of the lyrics which we don’t usually sing says “Life’s too short to have anything but fun”. It is a line that I am not keen on because it’s not true and we cannot be on top of things all the time. Life can change in an instant and I am aware that some of you may have had a very difficult week. We have friends who are great supporters of Forget Me Notes whose lives have changed this week, so Jean and I have been taking time to think of them.
I remember the very first film we recorded for Forget Me Notes. Paul spoke about how we stood together, alongside one another. At the most difficult times in life, we all need someone to stand with us. If you have had a good week that’s great, but always remember there will be someone who hasn’t, and may need a hand to hold, a chat or a hug. Whatever the situation we find ourselves, always remember the world is a better place because we are in it.
Speak to you soon.