I had the pleasure of meeting a truly remarkable woman last week. Terry Carpenter is an 85-year-old woman who suffered a stroke several years ago. Before her stroke, she was an accomplished pianist and was incredibly passionate about music. Doctors told Terry she would never play again since the stroke affected her left arm leaving it unable to move. Terry persevered. Starting from scratch, Terry taught herself to play with her beginning piano books and strengthened her left hand to play again. When Mariana (reporter for the story) and I met with her at home last week we were treated to an amazing duet concert between Terry and her daughter, Karen. What an incredible bond for a mother and daughter to share.
Having grown up playing the piano, I was particularly interested in this assignment and felt a great connection with Terry. She reminded me of my own grandmother who has always impressed me with her gracious piano playing, but she is now dealing with arthritis and finds playing very difficult. I hope this story can be of inspiration to others or just give you that warm fuzzy feeling that we felt while watching it in the newsroom.
Click the link below for the audio slideshow!
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/legacy/slideshows/040908piano/index.html
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