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Género: Ficción Histórical
El recuento de palabras: 100
SINFONÍA VISUAL
Carlos hunched over the piano, hands over his ears, tears stinging his eyes. “No puedo oír la música. Mi vida se acabó.”
“Mi hijo, you’re only fifteen. So you cannot hear so well. Your life isn’t over. It is just beginning.” Papa opened a case containing tubes of color and various-sized brushes. “Your art teacher says you show gran potential.”
Carlos rolled a brush between his fingers. “I will paint—everything!”
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51 years later, in 1958, Delilah Mérida beamed when the Guatemalan government honored Carlos’ artistic achievement with the Order of the Quetzal. “My husband makes music for the eyes.”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Inspiring!
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Thank you, Reena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Inspiration from adversity. Another motivating post Rochelle!
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Dear Iain,
I know of a woman, Joni Earekson Tada who had a diving accident in her teens, rendering her quadriplegic. She turned to art and paints magnificent pictures with brush between her teeth. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Loved the “my life is over” teen angst
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Dear Neil,
Teen angst indeed. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Your writing brightens my mind. Learning is growing
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What a lovely thing to say. Thank you, Michael.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a heartwarming story Rochelle
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“music for the eyes” – great phrase. Nice “origin story”, as usual.
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Dear Rochelle,
One door closes, another opens. It’s wonderful when a child’s talent is discovered and nurtured. His life was NOT over after all 😉
Shalom and lotsa art-filled love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I’ve often heard that when a door closes a window opens. Carlos’ window was mural size, wasn’t it? I wonder if he would have gone as far with the piano.
Thank you, my friend.
Shalom and lotsa colourful hugs,
Rochelle
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Indeed it does. And, if his heart wasn’t really in it, I doubt the piano would have given him such joy.
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Dear Rochelle,
This was a delightful and inspirational story. Good for his Papa for encouraging him and good for him for taking that leap of faith. I love the wife’s words, “My husband makes music for the eyes.” You can hear the pride and joy in her voice.
Shalom,
Adele
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Dear Adele,
Often a person has more than one talent, don’t they. Smart Papa to encourage his son. 😉 Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done Papa, we all have a place even if it’s hard to see during times of adversity.
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Dear Jen,
When we’re in the midst of a crisis it’s hard to see that anything good will come of it. Sometimes another person can see what we can’t. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A truly wonderful story.
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Thank you so much, Linda.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a great story. One can choose to change directions in life and be very successful even if it was not their original choice. He had quite a prolific career.
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Dear Jan,
I wonder if he hadn’t lost his hearing if his musical career would’ve been as prolific. Thank you, m’luv.
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A life-changing moment, and not just for him as time proved. A delightful story.
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Dear Keith,
Things don’t always go according to plan, do they? And this can be for the very best. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ach, have I truly been away soooo long! I’ve lost my time since this new job and schedule. Wonderful story… love the phrase “music for the eyes”… art often fees that way. Or, maybe, music is art for the soul…. 🙂 ❤
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Dear Bear,
I believe all of the arts have their place in our lives and all are necessary. Thank you for your sweet words. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle
Your story reminds us all of how we shape the children with whom we are blessed. Carlos could have moped – but papa had a strong enough love to be able to encourage him to succeed in a different field.
Shalom
Penny
xx
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Dear Penny,
As parents we do have a responsibility, don’t we? Good thing for Carlos his father was so insightful. Thank you for your insightful comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story, Rochelle. We all need to overcome adversity in our lives. I love the idea of art as “music for the eyes.”
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Thank you for that sweet comment, Nobbin. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Such a beautiful story, and told just right.
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Thank you so much, Lisa. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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I like how he did paint everything. Nice way to fit the photo into a story.
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Many thanks, Frank.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Here’s to music to the eyes! 🙂
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Na’ama Y’kara,
A chorus to music in the eyes. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂
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I think most gifted people have had to sacrifice something (not by choice). Checks and balances of the karmic world.
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Dear Tanille,
Often a person’s giftings are in more than one department, aren’t they?
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A lesson for us all there. When one door closes etc… Beautiful, Rochelle.
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Thank you so much, Sandra.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Such an encouraging story. Thanks for sharing, Rochelle.
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Thank you, Rowena.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done, Rochelle,
An interesting story made more so by the reality. For a music lover, hearing loss is devastating. But what a fine story.
Peace,
Bill
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Dear Bill,
I could only imagine what that must’ve been like for a fifteen-year-old. But that’s what fiction’s about, isn’t it? 😉 Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, Rochelle, it is. 🙂
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Thanks for the opportunity!
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Welcome aboard, Myrna. It’s the interaction of this challenge that keeps me keeping it going.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Another original spin to a historical event.
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Thank you, Neel.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s an inspiring story, brought to life so well here. What a wise Papa, but I’m really glad Beethoven didn’t take the same path.
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Dear Margaret,
Hm. Wouldn’t that make an interesting story? What if Beethoven had chosen another path? So many things to consider. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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another inspiring story that warms the heart. thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Thank you, Plaridel. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a wonderful supportive dad! Another lovely true story, indeed very motivating.
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Thank you so much, Gabi. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love the phrase “music for the eyes” 🙂
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Glad you did, Ali. Seems to be popular this week. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh I love a slice of art history. You tempt us into the story so well, we all learn something.
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Dear Laurie,
Thank you for such a lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I had to add an additional comment. Your verbal recording with the musical background was stunning. Your accent and language skills really added to the story. Everyone should listen to your stores well as read them.
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