"When Phyllis Boyson first heard about the Threshold Choir of Napa Valley, she thought it sounded “a little morbid.” The Threshold Choir is a group of about 16 women who sing to the ill and dying. The women, who are all volunteers, sing in pairs or small groups in private homes, care facilities and hospitals when invited by family or caregivers. Boyson admitted she cried through the first several songs before she fell in love with the choir and its music, which she now calls “heart-opening.” She joined the choir three years ago, and one of the first clients Boyson sung to was a woman who was in a lot of pain but was still articulate and aware of her surroundings. “She told us what she was experiencing, and that (our singing) took away her pain,” Boyson said. “She could talk about how our songs were helping prepare her for her own death.” During each visit, the women typically sing 10 songs that are two minutes apiece. The songs are non-denominational and written for a different stage of dying." - Anne Bouey from Bookmarklet

<3 - Jenny H from Android

wow. - Marie

Once upon a time I would have found this creepy but I've been in a lot of nursing homes lately and this now strikes me as an amazing gesture of kindness and hope in difficult times. - Heather

Anne thanks you:) - Ramazan Çekiç