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February 22, 2007
Letter from an Appreciative Roslyn Resident
Recently, we noticed that a long-time Roslyn resident and frequent patron of the library hadn't been coming in anymore. A staff member sent him a card, hoping that he was doing well. And, today, we received this letter in the mail:
To the Reference & Circulation Staff of the Bryant Library, our good neighbor,
Fifth seven years ago we settled in our beautiful Roslyn. My wife, an accomplished singer, piano player, and composer decided to take a position with Nassau County as a musical director.
With the help of Bryant personnel, she was able to secure documents and ideas to entertain thousands in seniors centers and nursing homes and charity organizations -- encouraging the helpers to sing and dance! It is not unusual for strangers to inquire about my wife and remark that "she changed my life for the better!"
My wife's stroke has made it impossible for her to walk, talk, read or write, but can still sing and play the piano with one hand! The husband, therefore, through research at the library, has brought in musicals, the best of Broadway and the Metropolitan Opera. Our evenings are filled with concerts -- and we both sing along.
Subsequently, her husband went through surgery and became homebound at 93 years of age!
Our good neighbor at Bryant Library offered to send us the research books from which I made made many excellent suggestions...
Life also has its brighter side when my wife was asked to put on a fund raiser for a charity organization, the script called for a horse and buggy on the stage. This was no obstacle for my wife. A horse and buggy was secured, the buggy was put on the stage, but the horse was disqualified as he could not sing!
You can use any part of this letter for printing... no names to be mentioned.
Fondly,
Mr. Anonymous Patron
Posted by Michele at February 22, 2007 11:18 AM
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