LauraJ Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 If you didn't see this on the news - it's wonderful. http://biggeekdad.com/2010/01/the-harmonica-man/ My dad played clarinet/sax in school and recently he went on Ebay and purchased over a half dozen used clarinets, fixed them up beautifully. I just gave them to the music teachers that I used to work with as a donation from my dad. To be used by kids who can't afford to rent/own one themselves. Paying it forward. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks for sharing this Laura. It absolutely made my day. What a joy that must be for him...and a blessing for the kids. And thank you and your dad for paying it forward. With so much that is "not good" these days, it's heartwarming to know there's actually a lot of good going on also. Bless you... Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 That's fantastic. Your dad is a very generous man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieG Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 What a great story! You and your dad should be proud..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyllis Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Laura, thanks for posting this. It makes me feel so good to know that people are paying it forward. That man is amazing and so is your dad...give him a hug for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Imagine if each of us was being such a blessing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 What a touching story!! Thank you for sharing his story, and yours. By the way...I know where he lives. I've been to see that lighthouse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thank you for this beautiful story. Loved watching it. The kids adored this man. I can see you are proud of your Dad for doing this too for other kids. May God bless them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Wow! What an inspiring story and a special man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 What a great thing to do! You never know, one of the kids that benefit from this may become the next greatest musician because someone cared enough to do this. Very inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 That is a wonderful story, Laura! My daughter is a tenor and bari sax player--those horns are EXPENSIVE! And most of the time the schools just don't have the money to buy good horns. I applaud your Dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 That is just a heart warming story!What a joy and a gift. thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 As big supporters of our schools band program, I think this really is a heartwarming story! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Wow! If we all only would look at life this way. That is really giving from the heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Your Dad is really a very special guy! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I also liked the story of the harmonica man. Quite touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Yep, you bet my dad is special. My kids were both in band - daughter on the flute and my son.........a drummer. Drummer's are a different breed, anyone who married one or who had one can relate. He used to use the fork on the table drumming away while chewing his food until we would kabosh him. When I saw the harmonica man, I thought of all the quilters who give community quilts and other quilts to so many. Good people abound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Aww such a sweet story about this harmonica man giving all that he has to these kids. Spending his final years living a simple life in a motor home. I am sure he is leaving a legacy. More than music, he is teaching these kids that it's not about "stuff" and "money" it's about what we do to make this world a better place. Your father is just like the harmonica man by fixing up the clarinets; making them useful again and donating them back to the schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Thanks for sharing this story of Andy, the harmonica man. He is amazing. God is certainly using him...just as He is your Dad for doing something similar with the clarinets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted April 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Why my dad is special....wasn't going to share this, but the quilters on this forum are wonderful people who always support and encourage each other. He was diagnosed three weeks ago with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Bone marrow stuff. Incurable and people (usually when they are over 70 get it) can continue to live a long life. It can even go into remission. None of us have an "expiration date", so we are hoping he can keep on keeping on, remain healthy and continue doing his wonderful things for others. I realize how special and a blessing it is when someone gives of themselves either by simple words, giving to others, making things for others, and even sharing a ride to quilting classes (Meg!). Let's keep passing it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted April 11, 2010 Report Share Posted April 11, 2010 Awesome! So uplifting and really brings tears to my eyes. That Andy has made such a difference in so many lives, it's amazing. Bless your dad for paying it forward too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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