My Day Out with Cheerful Charlie!
Just had to tell you about the most amazing day I had with my 87-year-old neighbor, Cheerful Charlie, and his daughter, Linda. Cheerful Charlie is the happiest person I know. His wife, Loving Leena, is the gal we visited a few weeks ago at the care facility. It's been very hard on him having his wife who he's been married to for 60-some years not live with him day to day. Yet through this hardship, he remains positive and darling.
Charlie plays the organ for our church congregation. We also meet at his house for choir practice (I think I mentioned before that I'm the director). Every time I go to his home, he's watching and listening to the same DVD--a Christmas performance by Sissel (an amazing Norwegian singer) and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He loves the sound the Sissel's voice (as do I).
Last week I noticed that Sissel was in the country in Utah and would be appearing and singing on Tuesday on Good Things Utah, a local hour-long television show. I called my pal, Rox, who's one of the producers and asked if I could bring Charlie and Linda to the studio to be serenaded by Sissel. She loved the idea and the rest is history. I surprised Charlie (Linda was in on the surprise) and we had a delightful time.
Just look at these happy faces . . .
I'm excited too because I got to meet one of my idols (you must buy one of her CDs--simply angelic voice). For more about Sissel go to http://www.sissel.cc . . .
I also got to meet Michael McLean--an amazing songwriter. He wrote the wonderful Christmas musical The Forgotten Carols--soundtrack and all. If you're looking for a great new Christmas CD, this is the one. Go to michaelmcleanmusic.com for more information.
Cheerful Charlie called me Tuesday night to say he had such a great time that now he wants to take me on a surprise outing. He's picking me, Steve, Brecken and Sage up at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon for a fun little something. I'll take pictures and share with you what it is!
And thanks to Rox for making the Sissel experience happen!
New subject--as for the soldout stamps, I'm going to work today to see what the plans are for future production. I'll let you know.
Have a cheerful Thurday.
Lisa
Charlie plays the organ for our church congregation. We also meet at his house for choir practice (I think I mentioned before that I'm the director). Every time I go to his home, he's watching and listening to the same DVD--a Christmas performance by Sissel (an amazing Norwegian singer) and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He loves the sound the Sissel's voice (as do I).
Last week I noticed that Sissel was in the country in Utah and would be appearing and singing on Tuesday on Good Things Utah, a local hour-long television show. I called my pal, Rox, who's one of the producers and asked if I could bring Charlie and Linda to the studio to be serenaded by Sissel. She loved the idea and the rest is history. I surprised Charlie (Linda was in on the surprise) and we had a delightful time.
Just look at these happy faces . . .
I'm excited too because I got to meet one of my idols (you must buy one of her CDs--simply angelic voice). For more about Sissel go to http://www.sissel.cc . . .
I also got to meet Michael McLean--an amazing songwriter. He wrote the wonderful Christmas musical The Forgotten Carols--soundtrack and all. If you're looking for a great new Christmas CD, this is the one. Go to michaelmcleanmusic.com for more information.
Cheerful Charlie called me Tuesday night to say he had such a great time that now he wants to take me on a surprise outing. He's picking me, Steve, Brecken and Sage up at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon for a fun little something. I'll take pictures and share with you what it is!
And thanks to Rox for making the Sissel experience happen!
New subject--as for the soldout stamps, I'm going to work today to see what the plans are for future production. I'll let you know.
Have a cheerful Thurday.
Lisa
20 Comments:
Hi Lisa
What an incredibly sweet thing to do!! It is so neat to give someone something that is so meaningful - nothing that cost money - just an experience of a lifetime!
You are such an incredible person! Can't wait to hear what you do this afternoon!!
Cindy
That's the sweetest thing ever! Brought a tear to my eye. It says a lot about the person that you are... even though I don't know you personally!
Ahh... what a neat experience! And such a thoughtful thing to do for a friend. Thanks for sharing, it brought a smile to my face. (And Michael McClean...he's GREAT!) :)
Mimi
omg look how happy they look. What a wonderful thing you do for both of them... I'm sure a surprise they will remember so close to their hearts!!!!
P.S... Just made my first kit of the month purchase (the stamps) and I can't wait to start creating with them!
Thanks!
Kim aka MyEbella (around the digi comunnity)
Lisa, you are such an amazing person! I don't know where you find the time or energy to do so many good deeds for so many people. You truly are an angel! I hope you have a great time on your surprise adventure with Cheerful Charlie!!
Lisa - I just looked online about Sissel. I have never heard of her before. First of all, she is absolutely gorgeous! Second, her voice is magical! I just purchased two of her cd's for Christmas gifts. Thanks so much for sharing your story with me!!
Hi Lisa ~
Hope you enjoy your surprise outing!
Any chance that you'll give us a sneak peek at January's KOTM?
Thanks!
Hi Lisa,
That was such a heartwarming story about Cheerful Charlie..and he's too cute!! I was wondering if you would make a page of your time out with Charlie, and using your stamps that sold out? I bought them early,thank goodness. :)
Thank you,
Yvette
Hi Lisa,
What a neat story. I can't wait to hear what Charlie has planned for you guys.
It was great talking with you in Seattle. I really enjoyed the stories you shared, but especially loved the open pantry story. That really inspired me! Thanks for sharing.
Oh, thanks for looking into having more stamp sets made. I really missed out!
Many Blessings,
Lisa
That was so great. Sweet too. And I hope the stamps will be available again. My short story is I saw them on the website, called my sister to tell her about them and she told me,"you have plenty". The next day she was looking on Donna Downey's blog and called me.
She says to me" Don't kill me" but I just seen a project Donna created and she used Lisa's Stamps!! The stamps are Great but they are sold out. I'm sorry I told you you had plenty w/o looking at them. :( Oh well.. next time I'll call sister after I buy!! Alisa
Lisa,
You lucky duck! So glad that you could make cheerful Charlies day. Saw Good Things Utah that day. wish that I had been in the aduience that day. I need to call my friend Rox and see what she can do for me on a short notice. I love those girls. After the new year I will really need that help. Thanks you are the best.
daurenet
Please give us another chance to buy the stamps! I missed it too! Thanks for sharing the sweet story about Cheerful Charlie.
wow - what fun for all concerned. It's so great when you can treat your friends :)
I can't wait to hear of 'your' adventure with Charlie...and what's coming on KOTM ;)
Aw, Cheerful Charlie seems so sweet!
Please try and get the stamps back! I didn't get in on them in time because I had 3 sick kids and 1 sick hubby and wasn't able to get online in time. :(
Just wanted to let you know that my stamps arrived a few minutes ago via FedEx! They all came in perfect condition and look great. I can't wait to use them. I was a little worried because the package appeared to be opened and one of the inner packages was split, but all pieces were there! Probably a mail inspection. Thank you for great customer service and fast delivery (I think I ordered on the 2nd or 3rd). I've always had great luck with your products as well as CK.
Lisa
Thanks for sharing your wonder ful time. I watched GTU that day, and fell in love with sissel, and michael mclean has wonderful music as well. The forgotten carols are my favorite christmas tunes. Cannot wait for you to tell us what the surprise is!
liz
you are so sweet and thoughtful! It's easy to forget the older generation sometimes- what a way to celebrate the holidays!
future production of the dec. kotm stamps???
i don't want to be a scrooge, but i just finished watching your interview with scrap in style tv...and you said once the kotm is sold out, it's sold out. are you going to resell the other kits that are sold out?
Sissel is the best.
I used to be in cheerful Charlie's ward in highland and my family LOVED his organ playing before church. I remember him holding his wifes hand throughout meetings and loving her. He is so amazing!
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