A day at work

I have a new patient at work. She is a wonderful lady who is always so pleasant and positive. I had heard from a little birdie that she is an excellent piano player, so today I took her down to the dining hall where there is a piano. She played all kinds of songs and even asked for requests from me (she said nothing too new, though). I asked for a song from "Sound of Music." That's all I could think of right off, so I need some suggestions if you have any.
Anyway, a couple songs later she played a very upbeat song that I recognized, and a gentleman was walking into the dining hall for lunch with his walker. He stopped by the piano and danced for us; walker and all! It has to have been the most precious thing I have ever seen while treating patients. You could just see his face light up! Even patients that are not usually very alert were paying attention and enjoying themselves. It is really amazing what music can do. It is moments like this that make my job worthwhile. Later in the day I had the pleasure of meeting her great grandchildren. Seeing her with them reminded me of my great grandmother, and I think the two of them would have been great friends. I have been blessed with knowing some great examples of how to stay young at heart and I hope to stay just as positive and encouraging as I go through life.