I just received this thank you note (see below) from a 7 year old girl with cystic Fibrosis.
I played for her at St. Joe's Hospital.
Laurie Riley (founder of the Clinical Musicians Program) stated:
"Colleen is the epitome of a good bedside musician."
"Colleen seems to have an intuitive knowledge of how to handle every situation."
"Colleen is such a wonderful Clinical Musician. I wish all could have the heart and innate understanding for it that she has. She is setting a shining example. I am so happy to have her as an ambassador for my program and for this work in general."
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Sue Belden, and I am a Hospice Nurse. I have the honor of knowing a very talented, caring and special person by the name of Colleen Politi.
She comes into our facility and plays the most beautiful, heaven sent music for our very ill patients.
At times, when we have a particularly fearful patient, Colleen's music calms them and leaves them with the most peaceful look on their face. She is truly our gift from God, and we consider her one of our angels!!
Colleen is dependable, and has gone to great lengths devoting her talents and time to our patients. I feel blessed to know her.
If you should have any questions, you may contact me at: BELDENSAZ@MSN.COM
Thank you,Susan Belden
Note from a post surgical patient:
"I can't begin to thank you enough for coming to my rescue. I wish I had known about you years ago when I had other surgeries. I have always believed in the power of healing through music and now I have experienced it for myself. You have definitely found your calling in life."