Aug 27, 2013 - Email from Billie Harman to Barbara Ann

From: Billie Harman <bchbelize@me.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Subject: Re: Barbara Ann

 

Dear Barbara Ann, I treasure the memories of our last conversation, on our cell phones, when you were cutting flowers in the sunshine on the hill in Santa Cruz. And since then I have followed your blogspot closely. Also Rob has kept me up on how you were doing. His last description, not long ago, conveyed the same joy and love and peace that I experienced talking to you that day.

I was blown away though when one day, hanging out on your blog, I listened to you play "My life's been a pleasure".  I didn't recognize the shadowy figure at first, but then, as I watched,  I saw your beautiful flowing hands start moving so gracefully on the keys, and you were there, sitting next to me again, bringing life to your accordion. And grace to any of us fortunate enough to have heard you.  So young and so beautiful, so mesmerizing, so alive, so Barbara Ann.  

And then as I was already transfixed, you started to sing.   It was almost like nothing had changed. Except there was another dimension of wisdom and peace.   And there you were, that same beautiful voice, that music, that same love. That same joy.  And I cried. Tears of joy. I think that was the most beautiful song I have ever heard

I want you to know that I am with you in spirit, follow you on your blog, and I hold those memories of times we shared together over the years.  And think of you with love.

And I'm glad that you are in Soquel, where I've spent a lot of time. I think that is a very special place.

I love you very much,

Billie