''Climb Every Mountain''
Despite everything ...22 total reviews
Comment from w.j.debi
Julee-ann shows that anything is possible if you do what you love. She is successful at conducting because she loves what she is doing. I love the description of how the T.V. contest show went. I would like to have seen the look on the judges' faces. Wow. She is amazing.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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Julee-ann shows that anything is possible if you do what you love. She is successful at conducting because she loves what she is doing. I love the description of how the T.V. contest show went. I would like to have seen the look on the judges' faces. Wow. She is amazing.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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Thank you very much Debi. Lovely review.
She said later she was nervous as well because she wasn't sure if she was in the right position on the stage and facing the audience appropriately. So many extra things to consider for someone blind.
Wendy
Comment from Spitfire
Church choirs are a place where a lot of singers got started. For example Susan Boyle. Fascinating story of how blind Julee anne directed the choir. I went on to find her on YouTube singing Climb Every Mountain. What a range! Thanks for writing about her.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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Church choirs are a place where a lot of singers got started. For example Susan Boyle. Fascinating story of how blind Julee anne directed the choir. I went on to find her on YouTube singing Climb Every Mountain. What a range! Thanks for writing about her.
Comment Written 06-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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Thank you very much Shari. A lovely review, and I greatly value the six stars. I am glad you enjoyed reading about her. I haven't seen you for a while, so I hope you are okay?
Wendy
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I'm okay. My muse left me for awhile.
Comment from lyenochka
What a inspiring story! Thank you for sharing about Bell and how she overcame so much and how she's blessing so many with her gifts! I will have to look her up!
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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What a inspiring story! Thank you for sharing about Bell and how she overcame so much and how she's blessing so many with her gifts! I will have to look her up!
Comment Written 06-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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Thank you Helen. Yes, she must be extraordinarily gifted with music, and memory.
Wendy
Comment from LJbutterfly
Julee-anne is phenomenal. I never realized, or even thought about music being written in braille. During my lifetime I've been a member of several large choirs, and know how important it is to keep your eyes on the conductor, who might not do the exact same thing every time a piece is performed. I can't imagine following a conductor who follows the music with one hand and conducts with the other. Thank you for bringing us this amazing story.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Julee-anne is phenomenal. I never realized, or even thought about music being written in braille. During my lifetime I've been a member of several large choirs, and know how important it is to keep your eyes on the conductor, who might not do the exact same thing every time a piece is performed. I can't imagine following a conductor who follows the music with one hand and conducts with the other. Thank you for bringing us this amazing story.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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She is truly an extraordinary young woman. Thank you for the lovely review, with your personal insight, and I am very pleased you enjoyed the story.
Wendy
Comment from Pantygynt
You have the knack of selecting the most interesting characters and then writing about them in the most engaging way. This biographic piece was no exception to that rule.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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You have the knack of selecting the most interesting characters and then writing about them in the most engaging way. This biographic piece was no exception to that rule.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Thank you for this high praise. I am so glad that you continue to enjoy these stories.
Wendy
Comment from royowen
I think I would have seen her on the cpvouce, but I can't remember her for the life of me. But that's a marvellously courageous thing to do. Out of our gospel group years ago, we were two families with mostly children as performers, but our from that group produced two choral directors, my elder child with school choirs, and Helen who is music director with a local suburban, we attended a marvellous concert last night. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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I think I would have seen her on the cpvouce, but I can't remember her for the life of me. But that's a marvellously courageous thing to do. Out of our gospel group years ago, we were two families with mostly children as performers, but our from that group produced two choral directors, my elder child with school choirs, and Helen who is music director with a local suburban, we attended a marvellous concert last night. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Thank you for reviewing. She is certainly an extraordinary woman.
Wendy
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She is indeed
Comment from Liz O'Neill
y nephew and his wife have their sons part of the local Catholic Church choir. I am sure it builds their confidence in public presentations in a contrast with sport events. This is a strong point: "Being blind only means you can't SEE anything, not that you can't DO anything." This is a great tribute to a person whose courage will put any of us to shame.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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y nephew and his wife have their sons part of the local Catholic Church choir. I am sure it builds their confidence in public presentations in a contrast with sport events. This is a strong point: "Being blind only means you can't SEE anything, not that you can't DO anything." This is a great tribute to a person whose courage will put any of us to shame.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Yes, I am sure it does build self-esteem and confidence. She has a wonderfully positive attitude and a lot of determination not to let blindness stand in her way. Many thanks for a lovely review.
Wendy
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***Smile***
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Wendy,
wow, that's quite the story. I will never understand how people who are considered handicapped by those who have all their faculties have developed such a wide range of talents. Thanks so much for sharing this incredible story.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Hello Wendy,
wow, that's quite the story. I will never understand how people who are considered handicapped by those who have all their faculties have developed such a wide range of talents. Thanks so much for sharing this incredible story.
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 03-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Yes, there are some quite extraordinary "handicapped" people, who often by sheer grit and determination achieve amazing things. Thank you for such a positive and encouraging review.
Wendy
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a very moving and inspiring story! It's incredible what people can achieve when they're truly motivated, no matter what mountain they have to climb in the process. It's as if the challenge creates a bigger result in the end because of all the focus and work gone into it. Thank you for sharing such an example with us, Wendy. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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What a very moving and inspiring story! It's incredible what people can achieve when they're truly motivated, no matter what mountain they have to climb in the process. It's as if the challenge creates a bigger result in the end because of all the focus and work gone into it. Thank you for sharing such an example with us, Wendy. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 03-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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Thank you Debbie - you are absolutely right. She?s always had to do more than most because the playing field is not level. She later admitted to being nervous re whether she was in the right position on the stage and facing the audience correctly etc. - things sighted people never have to worry about. I am so pleased you enjoyed this story. A lovely review.
Wendy
Comment from GWHARGIS
Wow. I was overcome by the story. Just the image of her reading the room was amazing. Then I had to shake my head at the thought of her standing alone in complete darkness, unable to see the judges who had all turned. She faces the day with guts and a little extra. Gretchen
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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Wow. I was overcome by the story. Just the image of her reading the room was amazing. Then I had to shake my head at the thought of her standing alone in complete darkness, unable to see the judges who had all turned. She faces the day with guts and a little extra. Gretchen
Comment Written 03-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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She does indeed. She said later she was nervous even at not knowing if she was in the proper position on the stage and facing the audience properly. Quite extraordinary. Many thanks for your thoughtful and beautiful review.
Wendy