I have been around music since I was young and I appreciate music. I love it. Any kind of music. I love music because it makes me feel relaxed and it calms me down. And singing I am smiling and having fun and enjoying myself. I like the sounds of the bell. The sounds make me feel happy.

I was surprised when I learned how to play. I liked it and I never thought of me playing in the bell choir. The sound of the bell is just joyful.

I feel honored to be a part of the bell choir because I can show other people what Stewart Home is all about. It’s about caring, and showing people what we are and what we do. I have never had that feeling before and it makes me feel special. It shows who I am and they get to enjoy the music. Music is important because it touches people’s hearts. I feel honored to be in the choir and to be heard through music because it touches their hearts and it makes them smile and feel good.

The movie “Music of the Heart” makes me feel so blessed that I can do anything like that, like sing in the choir. I like the movie because it is touching and it has a true meaning of music.

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