2020 Season of Light: $10,000 Matching Donation

An unprecedented matching donation was made by a friend of MHTP, which doubled the individual donations made through your virtual candle dedications by $10,000. We met and exceeded that goal. THANK YOU!

Your donations so far: $10,375
Donations matched: $10,000 WE MET OUR GOAL!

Total: $20,375

Just as the light of candles dispels the physical darkness, so can therapeutic music dispel physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual darkness. Your virtual candle donations help Certified Music Practitioners provide live therapeutic music to more patients, their loved ones, and the staff who care for them, especially during the pandemic.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2020 Season of Light. The virtual candle lighting ended on December 31. You can view and honor the dedications below. MHTP is a 501c3 tax-exempt educational organization in compliance with IRS regulations, and we welcome your tax-deductible donations.

In honor: Dedicated to Carol Spears and the 2020 Virtual Conference Committee for an excellent conference. Thank you! $100. —Sandy Gianniny, CMP — **In honor:** Dedicated to Carol Spears and the 2020 Virtual Conference Committee for an excellent conference. Thank you! $100.
*—Sandy Gianniny, CMP*

To send peace into the world: "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." —The Buddha — **To send peace into the world:** "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." —The Buddha

To send peace into the world. —Eve Watters — **To send peace into the world.** *—Eve Watters*

In celebration of Debby H and all the good work she does! $100. —Jeff & Nancy — **In celebration of Debby H** and all the good work she does! $100. —*Jeff & Nancy*

In memory of Ken and Mary Spears: who shared their love and joy of music with my sisters, Gail and Carol Spears and I our whole lives. Introducing us to the beauty, power and healing properties of music. I am grateful for MHTP for carrying the torch… — **In memory of Ken and Mary Spears:** who shared their love and joy of music with my sisters, Gail and Carol Spears and I our whole lives. Introducing us to the beauty, power and healing properties of music. I am grateful for MHTP for carrying the torch. —*Linda Spears Bozick*

For healing of Bob Schulman: May this candle light the way for Bob Schulman's health to be fully restored. —David and Teresa Ehrlich — **For healing of Bob Schulman:** May this candle light the way for Bob Schulman's health to be fully restored. —*David and Teresa Ehrlich*

In honor of all of MHTP's Area Coordinators past & present: In honor of those who made, and make, it possible for MHTP to offer classes all over the country. For your dedication to doing all the footwork, planning, hosting, welcoming and support… — **In honor of all of MHTP's Area Coordinators past & present:** In honor of those who made, and make, it possible for MHTP to offer classes all over the country. For your dedication to doing all the footwork, planning, hosting, welcoming and supporting of new students.
*—Melinda Gardiner*

For healing of Bob Schulman. —Bonnie Billingsley — **For healing of Bob Schulman.** —*Bonnie Billingsley*

To send peace into the world, to Just North UCC: to the most love-filled, warm, inviting, inclusive, justice oriented congregation ever. —Judy Rangeler — **To send peace into the world, to Just North UCC:** to the most love-filled, warm, inviting, inclusive, justice oriented congregation ever. —*Judy Rangeler*

In celebration: I dedicate this light to the Therapeutic Music Team of Northeast Georgia Health System. Together we continue to bring light, love and healing to all who hear us. What an honor to be a part of this!—Robin Prechter, CMP — **In celebration:** I dedicate this light to the Therapeutic Music Team of Northeast Georgia Health System. Together we continue to bring light, love and healing to all who hear us. What an honor to be a part of this!—*Robin Prechter, CMP*

In memory of Mom and Dad: For all those years teaching us how to play and enjoy music, and the many hours spent driving us to music lessons. —Mary Liz from San Francisco — **In memory of Mom and Dad:** For all those years teaching us how to play and enjoy music, and the many hours spent driving us to music lessons. —*Mary Liz from San Francisco*

For those in hospice care. —Kathy Dallaire — **For those in hospice care.** —*Kathy Dallaire*

For healing Mark M. in Scotia, NY. —Donna S. from Ashburn, VA — **For healing Mark M. in Scotia, NY.** —*Donna S. from Ashburn, VA*

For healing of Bob Schulman: To Bob who brings light into the lives of everyone he knows.—Beverly Williges — **For healing of Bob Schulman:** To Bob who brings light into the lives of everyone he knows.—*Beverly Williges*

In celebration of Debby's 70th birthday. —Sandy and Jeff — **In celebration of Debby's 70th birthday.** —Sandy and Jeff

To send peace into the world. $25. — **To send peace into the world.** $25.

In memory of Herbert L. Strauss. $25. — **In memory of Herbert L. Strauss.** $25.

For thanksgiving: I'm thankful for all the musicians who share their music throughout the world, bringing comfort and joy.—Julia Emley — **For thanksgiving:** I'm thankful for all the musicians who share their music throughout the world, bringing comfort and joy.—*Julia Emley*

In celebration of Carole Spears: Happy Birthday —Linda Friedman — **In celebration of Carole Spears:** Happy Birthday —*Linda Friedman*

In celebration. — Steve and Cathie Calhoon — **In celebration.** — *Steve and Cathie Calhoon*

In memory of our mother Patricia Daegele: for always having music in the house and love in her heart. We love and miss you so much. —Her grateful family — **In memory of our mother Patricia Daegele:** for always having music in the house and love in her heart. We love and miss you so much. —*Her grateful family*

In memory of my father Dominic & my mother Josie. —Connie from Athens, GA — **In memory of my father Dominic & my mother Josie.** —*Connie from Athens, GA*

In memory of My Dear Friend Roger: I am forever in gratitude for his wisdom and friendship. —Connie in Athens, GA — **In memory of My Dear Friend Roger:** I am forever in gratitude for his wisdom and friendship. —*Connie in Athens, GA*

In appreciation of Melinda Gardiner, R.N.: harper, singer, teacher, healer, and a founder of MHTP.— Sarah McKee, CMP — **In appreciation of Melinda Gardiner, R.N.:** harper, singer, teacher, healer, and a founder of MHTP.— *Sarah McKee, CMP*

To send peace into the world. $100 — **To send peace into the world.** $100

To send peace into the world. —Carole Mukogawa — **To send peace into the world.** —*Carole Mukogawa*

In memory of my Mother in Law, Laura: who set an example of giving to others, in many ways. —Kathy Morris — **In memory of my Mother in Law, Laura:** who set an example of giving to others, in many ways. —*Kathy Morris*

In memory of Randy York of Glendale CA. —Joan Sweet — In memory of Randy York of Glendale CA.
—*Joan Sweet*

For healing. $250. —Dr. Jefferson Svengsouk, Rochester, NY — **For healing**. $250. —*Dr. Jefferson Svengsouk, Rochester, NY*

**In memory of Richard, Hayes, Holly and Dean**

In celebration of Debbie Hix: Happy birthday! MY DEAR FRIEND.—Margaret — **In celebration of Debbie Hix:** Happy birthday! MY DEAR FRIEND.—*Margaret*

In memory of my father, Ralph Weiger: My father passed from this earth 5 years ago on December 1st. This is in memory of an incredible man and major influence on my life! He loved music especially harp music and New Orleans jazz!— Barbara W. Lepke-S… — **In memory of my father, Ralph Weiger:** My father passed from this earth 5 years ago on December 1st. This is in memory of an incredible man and major influence on my life! He loved music especially harp music and New Orleans jazz!— *Barbara W. Lepke-Sims*

In Thanksgiving for my mom: who has always taught us by example the love and power of all music singing and dance. And prayers for her healing at 90 yrs young, a woman of faith .We love you Mom. $50. — **In Thanksgiving for my mom:** who has always taught us by example the love and power of all music singing and dance. And prayers for her healing at 90 yrs young, a woman of faith .We love you Mom. $50.

In honor of the staff at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital: For their care and dedication in these challenging times. —Julie Sturm, CMP — **In honor of the staff at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital:** For their care and dedication in these challenging times. —*Julie Sturm, CMP*

Offering a prayer for Janet Witman: Thinking about and praying for you and your family during this tough time. Sending love and virtual hugs. $25. —Mindy Cutcher — **Offering a prayer for Janet Witman:** Thinking about and praying for you and your family during this tough time. Sending love and virtual hugs. $25. —*Mindy Cutcher*

In memory of my beloved parents, Gene and Annette Bardwell: who filled our family life with so much music and love. May the Music of the Spheres surround you in the heavenly realms, and may we three daughters feel you near throughout the holidays. W… — **In memory of my beloved parents, Gene and Annette Bardwell:** who filled our family life with so much music and love. May the Music of the Spheres surround you in the heavenly realms, and may we three daughters feel you near throughout the holidays. We miss you and love you always. You lit the Light in our lives. $50. —*Marsha Mannis*

For healing MHTP staff and volunteers who have faced illness in themselves or their families: May the people who touch MHTP and have had to care for themselves or others through health crises from COVID-19 to cancer receive as much care and warmth a… — **For healing MHTP staff and volunteers who have faced illness in themselves or their families:** May the people who touch MHTP and have had to care for themselves or others through health crises from COVID-19 to cancer receive as much care and warmth as they have given to others as CMPs. $25.

In memory or Mary Margaret Simons Spears To my dear Mother, who brought music into my life. —Carol Spears — **In memory of Mary Margaret Simons Spears:** To my dear Mother, who brought music into my life. —*Carol Spears*

In memory of Marty Beckman Friend: A source of light to all you encountered. We miss you. $50. —Chuck Beckman — **In memory of Marty Beckman Friend:** A source of light to all you encountered. We miss you. $50. —*Chuck Beckman*

For healing. —Margaret Sneddon CMP — **For healing.** *—Margaret Sneddon CMP*

For thanksgiving: Giving Thanks for all who founded and have led MHTP to be the healing force it is today! —Linda Bunyard, CMP — **For thanksgiving:** Giving Thanks for all who founded and have led MHTP to be the healing force it is today! —*Linda Bunyard, CMP*

For healing: Praying for a speedy return to vibrant health for Bob in 2021! —Much love, Mary — **For healing:** Praying for a speedy return to vibrant health for Bob in 2021! —*Much love, Mary*

In loving memory of all those we have lost during this extraordinary year: especially dear friends Terry, Libby, Lucy, Bob, Bes, John, and Peg. Your lives were a light in our lives; now may Light Perpetual shine upon you. Your memories are a blessin… — **In loving memory of all those we have lost** **during this extraordinary year:** especially dear friends Terry, Libby, Lucy, Bob, Bes, John, and Peg. Your lives were a light in our lives; now may Light Perpetual shine upon you. Your memories are a blessing. —*Debby*

For Debby Hix and Bob Schulman. $250. —Marie Paget — **For Debby Hix and Bob Schulman.** $250.
—*Marie Paget*

To send peace into the world. $100. —Sue Wohld — **To send peace into the world.** $100. —*Sue Wohld*

For healing of Bob S, Blacksburg, VA: Sending our most "fervent hopes" for your recovery and looking forward to a weekend together. $50. —Much love from Barbara and Martin, Fort Ashby, WV — **For healing of Bob S, Blacksburg, VA:** Sending our most "fervent hopes" for your recovery and looking forward to a weekend together. $50. —*Much love from Barbara and Martin, Fort Ashby, WV*

In honor of Aline Benoit. $100. —John and Betsy Steward — **In honor of Aline Benoit.** $100. —*John and Betsy Steward*

In memory of Professor Doug Pierce, California Polytechnic State University: Your work brightened the lives of all of your students. Sometimes depression is so insidious that no treatment can work. Doctors who address life-threatening physical malad… — **In memory of Professor Doug Pierce, California Polytechnic State University:** Your work brightened the lives of all of your students. Sometimes depression is so insidious that no treatment can work. Doctors who address life-threatening physical maladies are up front with the chances of success for this or that therapy. We don't believe that kind of honesty is acceptable with regards to mental illness. Maybe we should.

Offering an intention: May Your Journey Bring Harmony. $200 —CMP in Oregon — **Offering an intention:** May Your Journey Bring Harmony. $200 —*CMP in Oregon*

In memory of Gert White. —Cindy Lewellen, Morgantown, WV — **In memory of Gert White. —***Cindy Lewellen, Morgantown, WV*

For healing: I light this candle with the hope of healing for dear friends who are ill, and suffering right now, whether it be physical or emotional. May the music you offer provide healing, hope and health. Thank you for the beautiful gift of music… — **For healing:** I light this candle with the hope of healing for dear friends who are ill, and suffering right now, whether it be physical or emotional. May the music you offer provide healing, hope and health. Thank you for the beautiful gift of music. —*Teresa Ehrlich*

In memory of my father, Mario. —Linda Macfarlane, Rutland, Vermont — **In memory of my father, Mario.** —*Linda Macfarlane, Rutland, Vermont*

In honor of Debby Hix: to our beautiful, amazing friend whose sharing of her harp brings calm and grace. Happy Birthday, Debby.— Pat & Bill — **In honor of Debby Hix:** to our beautiful, amazing friend whose sharing of her harp brings calm and grace. Happy Birthday, Debby.— *Pat & Bill*

In honor of John and Harriett Salles: In thanksgiving for making music a major part of my life and supporting my music habit. — Stacy Salles — **In honor of John and Harriett Salles:** In thanksgiving for making music a major part of my life and supporting my music habit. — *Stacy Salles*

In celebration of Carol Spear's birthday. —Brenda from Ohio — **In celebration of Carol Spear's birthday.**
—*Brenda from Ohio*

To send peace into the world. —Connie from Athens, GA — **To send peace into the world.** —*Connie from Athens, GA*

In honor of my dear friend, Martha Lewis: Always an example of love, openness, respect and caring. $25. —Sandi Bartelt — **In honor of my dear friend, Martha Lewis:** Always an example of love, openness, respect and caring. $25. —*Sandi Bartelt*

In memory of Fay Mills: In memory of my mother, who unfailingly supported my journey in music and without whom I could never have arrived here. Thank you. — Carolyn Mills — **In memory of Fay Mills:** In memory of my mother, who unfailingly supported my journey in music and without whom I could never have arrived here. Thank you. — *Carolyn Mills*

In memory of my Father, Eric Van: Dad so loved music, singing with his church choir into his 80's. Sang silly songs, folk songs, ribald fraternity songs, etc. to his children and grandchildren at the drop of a hat. Miss him so much. —Cheryl Zabel — **In memory of my Father, Eric Van:** Dad so loved music, singing with his church choir into his 80's. Sang silly songs, folk songs, ribald fraternity songs, etc. to his children and grandchildren at the drop of a hat. Miss him so much. —*Cheryl Zabel*

In celebration of Debby Hix. —Hix family — **In celebration of Debby Hix.** —*Hix family*

In honor of Debby Hix on her birthday :) $50. —Rosemarie Payne — **In honor of Debby Hix on her birthday :)** $50. —*Rosemarie Payne*

In celebration of Debbie Hix: Happy Birthday. $25. —Joan Bellis — **In celebration of Debbie Hix:** Happy Birthday. $25. —*Joan Bellis*

Offering a prayer for Debby Hix and Bob Schulman: Debby, enjoy being 69 (again). To you both, enjoy each day. $100. — Love Michelle, Kevin, Trey, Finn, Keeley and Leighton. — **Offering a prayer for Debby Hix and Bob Schulman:** Debby, enjoy being 69 (again). To you both, enjoy each day. $100. — *Love Michelle, Kevin, Trey, Finn, Keeley and Leighton.*

For thanksgiving for Debby Hix: I am so grateful for our enduring friendship over these many years. Sending you many heart-felt wishes as you embark on another trip around the Sun. —Josie Reed — **For thanksgiving for Debby Hix:** I am so grateful for our enduring friendship over these many years. Sending you many heart-felt wishes as you embark on another trip around the Sun. —*Josie Reed*

In memory of my mother, Eleanor Marshall-White: My mother loved Christmas music and this time of year. I dedicate this candle to her memory and love of beauty.— Barbara W. Lepke-Sims — **In memory of my mother, Eleanor Marshall-White:** My mother loved Christmas music and this time of year. I dedicate this candle to her memory and love of beauty.— *Barbara W. Lepke-Sims*

For thanksgiving: For all the love and healing that our music has brought to our patients, their families, and our co-workers in healthcare.— Mary and Matt Peroutka — **For thanksgiving:** For all the love and healing that our music has brought to our patients, their families, and our co-workers in healthcare.— *Mary and Matt Peroutka*

To send peace into the world, our one earth family: a reminder of all the light the MHTP community focuses and gathers and shares with the world. —Alex Jacobs, CMP — **To send peace into the world**, **our one earth** family: a reminder of all the light the MHTP community focuses and gathers and shares with the world. —*Alex Jacobs, CMP*

For thanksgiving of Indianapolis health care workers: Thankful for your kindness and dedication to so many and at great risk, missing you, and wishing I could serve you with therapeutic music through these challenging times. —Sabrina Falls, Indianap… — **For thanksgiving of Indianapolis health care workers:** Thankful for your kindness and dedication to so many and at great risk, missing you, and wishing I could serve you with therapeutic music through these challenging times. —*Sabrina Falls, Indianapo*lis

In honor of Susan Casler: Gratitude, support and safety for Sue as she continues her work in Palliative Care with veterans at Albany, NY, VA Hospital. $25. —Robin Russell Gaiser, MA, CMP — **In honor of Susan Casler:** Gratitude, support and safety for Sue as she continues her work in Palliative Care with veterans at Albany, NY, VA Hospital. $25. —*Robin Russell Gaiser, MA, CMP*

For thanksgiving: “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.” Psalm 92:1-3 — **For thanksgiving:** “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.” Psalm 92:1-3

For healing our friend's sister: You are in good hands! Trust that your sister wants you to be cancer-free as much as you do yourself. It's going to be a rough journey, but you have a staunch advocate. Look for the peace that she is offering, and le… — **For healing our friend's sister:** You are in good hands! Trust that your sister wants you to be cancer-free as much as you do yourself. It's going to be a rough journey, but you have a staunch advocate. Look for the peace that she is offering, and let a little of the weight be carried by her. $25.

In honor of Rosalie Fridell: My grandmother was one of those people who thrived on chafing against things that she couldn't control. If she was in Florida, she griped about hurricanes. If she was in Minnesota, she griped about snow. But her parting … — **In honor of Rosalie Fridell:** My grandmother was one of those people who thrived on chafing against things that she couldn't control. If she was in Florida, she griped about hurricanes. If she was in Minnesota, she griped about snow. But her parting words by letter, phone, or in person, were always a joyous "take care of each other!" This, truly, is our only mission in life. You can't pour from an empty cup, so the first step is to take care of yourself. And then: TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER! $25.

For thanksgiving: We are thankful for our family near and far, in America and beyond! —Dwight & Patti Mater — **For thanksgiving**: We are thankful for our family near and far, in America and beyond! —*Dwight & Patti Mater*

In memory of my mother, Dorothy: who was my first piano teacher and my first choir director. —Linda M from Oregon — **In memory of my mother, Dorothy:** who was my first piano teacher and my first choir director. *—Linda M from Oregon*

In honor of Virginia Bethune and the zany, caring folks of the Harrisonburg cohort. Cheers, good buddies. Carry on! —Kristin Andes, the North Carolina contingent — **In honor of Virginia Bethune** and the zany, caring folks of the Harrisonburg cohort. Cheers, good buddies. Carry on! *—Kristin Andes, the North Carolina contingent*

**In gratitude for all who have contributed to this Season of Light so that we have reached $10,000.00, and for the generous anonymous Friend of MHTP who will match these donations! We did it!**

In honor of Martha Lewis of Houston, Texas: For her many years of dedication to this ministry. —Linda Astala — **In honor of Martha Lewis of Houston, Texas:** For her many years of dedication to this ministry. —*Linda Astala*

In celebration of Junipter Ray Fitzmaurice: In celebration of Juni's birth during the pandemic....named for her Great-Grandpa Ray Haidet who died two days before her birth. She is a Ray of sunshine and hope for the future. In Gratitude for the healt… — **In celebration of Junipter Ray Fitzmaurice:** In celebration of Juni's birth during the pandemic....named for her Great-Grandpa Ray Haidet who died two days before her birth. She is a Ray of sunshine and hope for the future. In Gratitude for the health of mother and baby. May those born at this time participate in a more just and beautiful world! $100. —*Kate Dean-Haidet & John Haidet*

Thank you MHTP: for the loving, healing work you do. With special appreciation for my wonderful family, parents Ken and Mary Spears and precious sisters Linda Bozick and Carol Spears, and all of my nieces/nephews. May we all live in a peaceful worl… — **Thank you MHTP:** for the loving, healing work you do. With special appreciation for my wonderful family, parents Ken and Mary Spears and precious sisters Linda Bozick and Carol Spears, and all of my nieces/nephews. May we all live in a peaceful world. $100. —*Elesa Gail Spears, Tallmadge, OH*

For healing The Village At Alameda. —Tom Romero — **For healing The Village At Alameda.** —Tom Romero

In celebration of Debby Hix: In celebration of the birthday of Debby Hix and the light her music brings into the world.—John Tedesco & Tony Ringold — **In celebration of Debby Hix:** In celebration of the birthday of Debby Hix and the light her music brings into the world.—*John Tedesco & Tony Ringold*

In honor of Debby Hix. —Laurie W Shepherd — **In honor of Debby Hix.** —*Laurie W Shepherd*

For thanksgiving for Debby H of Blacksburg, VA: For your music and your generous soul, we give thanks. $50.—Much love, Barbara and Martin, Fort Ashby, WV — **For thanksgiving for Debby H of Blacksburg, VA:** For your music and your generous soul, we give thanks. $50.—*Much love, Barbara and Martin, Fort Ashby, WV*

In honor of All those who bring Light into the world: On this Winter Solstice, longest night of the year, celebrated by humans for thousands of years as a day to help bring back the Light, honoring and remembering the kind hearts and loving intentio… — **In honor of All those who bring Light into the world:** On this Winter Solstice, longest night of the year, celebrated by humans for thousands of years as a day to help bring back the Light, honoring and remembering the kind hearts and loving intentions of people who care for the Earth and all its living beings. —*Carol Spears*

For healing of Robert Schulman: To Bob, you are strong and we are right behind you to help bring healing. —Rex & Rieky — **For healing of Robert Schulman:** To Bob, you are strong and we are right behind you to help bring healing. —*Rex & Rieky*

For healing of Bob Schulman: May the love and caring of friends and family comfort you and accompany you on your path toward healing. —Verna and Arnold — **For healing of Bob Schulman:** May the love and caring of friends and family comfort you and accompany you on your path toward healing. —*Verna and Arnold*

In honor of Debby Hix. —Steve and Glenda Woodman — **In honor of Debby Hix.** —*Steve and Glenda Woodman*

In memory of our neighbor Vivian. —Jeff and Sandy — **In memory of our neighbor Vivian.** —*Jeff and Sandy*

In recognition of Carol Spears’ outstanding leadership of, and dedicated work effort for MHTP. $250. —Dividend — **In recognition of Carol Spears’** outstanding leadership of, and dedicated work effort for MHTP. $250. —*Dividend*

To send peace into the world. $50. — **To send peace into the world.** $50.

For healing: Peace and healing for the world—Denise Maczura — **For healing:** Peace and healing for the world—*Denise Maczura*

To send peace into the world. $200. —Brennan & Lee Family — **To send peace into the world. $200. —***Brennan & Lee Family*

To send peace into the world: Dedicated to the memory of my selfless Mom Ruth Peterson who made it possible for me to start taking harp lessons at the age of 10, and then supported me tirelessly for the next 8 years of lessons. —Lynn Wetherbee — **To send peace into the world:** Dedicated to the memory of my selfless Mom Ruth Peterson who made it possible for me to start taking harp lessons at the age of 10, and then supported me tirelessly for the next 8 years of lessons. —*Lynn Wetherbee*

For healing Mother Earth: That she may be treated with respect and begin to heal. —Connie from Athens, GA — **For healing Mother Earth:** That she may be treated with respect and begin to heal. —*Connie from Athens, GA*

Offering a prayer: Praying for the safety, encouragement and endurance for all the healthcare heroes caring for our friends, families and neighbors in the midst of this pandemic. You are truly angels of mercy! $2,000. — **Offering a prayer:** Praying for the safety, encouragement and endurance for all the healthcare heroes caring for our friends, families and neighbors in the midst of this pandemic. You are truly angels of mercy! $2,000.

For healing of Jane Morris: My mother taught me that the beauty of this world is just as important, if not more so, than the facts of this world. In her late 80s she has nearly no cognitive abilities, yet knows the words and melody of How Great Thou… — **For healing of Jane Morris:** My mother taught me that the beauty of this world is just as important, if not more so, than the facts of this world. In her late 80s she has nearly no cognitive abilities, yet knows the words and melody of How Great Thou Art. —*Jim Morris*

In memory of Peg Robinson: who passed away this week. —Lynne from Indiana PA — **In memory of Peg Robinson:** who passed away this week. —*Lynne from Indiana PA*

For healing of Cindy P. from Holley. —LB from Waban — **For healing of Cindy P. from Holley.** —*LB from Waban*

In celebration of Debby Hix and Bob Schulman: Happy 70th birthday for Debby and continued recovery for Bob. Best wishes and thoughts for two wonderful and giving people. $100. —Rebecca Riley Blacksburg — **In celebration of Debby Hix and Bob Schulman:** Happy 70th birthday for Debby and continued recovery for Bob. Best wishes and thoughts for two wonderful and giving people. $100. —*Rebecca Riley Blacksburg*

For Debby Hix and Bob Schulman— Martha and Jim — **For Debby Hix and Bob Schulman—** *Martha and Jim*

This candle is dedicated to all those who are working to bring light and healing music to the earth.— Bev Boyer — This candle is dedicated to all those who are working to bring light and healing music to the earth.— *Bev Boyer*

For thanksgiving for Debby Hix: For the many years of friendship, love, memories and support...our girlfriend time has fed me beyond measure! I'm so proud of your gift of music and the heart you bring to your ministry. Much love on your birthday and… — **For thanksgiving for Debby Hix:** For the many years of friendship, love, memories and support...our girlfriend time has fed me beyond measure! I'm so proud of your gift of music and the heart you bring to your ministry. Much love on your birthday and always ♥ —*Deborah Collins*

For thanksgiving: In thankfulness for the courage and dedication of all health care workers, and for the power of music to bring beauty, light and healing into the world. $50. — **For thanksgiving:** In thankfulness for the courage and dedication of all health care workers, and for the power of music to bring beauty, light and healing into the world. $50.

To send peace into the world.—Debbie Oceanlyre — **To send peace into the world.—***Debbie Oceanlyre*

For thanksgiving of Ken Spears, aka Daddy, aka Punkin : ) In memory of my dear Father, whose love of learning and of the natural world guided my steps on my own life's journey. He was loved by everyone in our family's orbit for his humor and warmth.… — **For thanksgiving of Ken Spears, aka Daddy, aka Punkin : )** In memory of my dear Father, whose love of learning and of the natural world guided my steps on my own life's journey. He was loved by everyone in our family's orbit for his humor and warmth. I am thankful for the inspiration and nurture from both of my parents, and miss their presence every day. $50. — *The Baby Daughter, Carol*

In memory of my baby brother Fred Wilkie: who died of ALS but always filled everyone's life with wisdom, love, and the beauty of enjoying life to the fullest every single minute. $25.— Martha Lewis — **In memory of my baby brother Fred Wilkie:** who died of ALS but always filled everyone's life with wisdom, love, and the beauty of enjoying life to the fullest every single minute. $25.— *Martha Lewis*

To send peace into the world for all: To better see the path that lies before us, to bring hope when all seems dismal, and to celebrate us together in Light itself!— Lyndsey Blythe — **To send peace into the world for all:** To better see the path that lies before us, to bring hope when all seems dismal, and to celebrate us together in Light itself!— *Lyndsey Blythe*

For thanksgiving for Deborah Hix and Bob Schulman: Thanking you for all that you have done for MHTP over two decades. Holding you both in the Light of wholeness and peace. $25.—Carol Spears — **For thanksgiving for Deborah Hix and Bob Schulman:** Thanking you for all that you have done for MHTP over two decades. Holding you both in the Light of wholeness and peace. $25.—*Carol Spears*

For healing "Marie": May all of the healing that you have brought to patients in your mission be reflected on you as you walk your own path to recovery. $25. — **For healing "Marie":** May all of the healing that you have brought to patients in your mission be reflected on you as you walk your own path to recovery. $25.

In honor of Staff and residents of Coos County Nursing Home: “Look, there’s your mountains ...” We are so lucky here, surrounded by nature’s bounty. Mountains, rivers, woods. Life has mountains that seem impossible to climb, rivers that can swee… — **In honor of** **Staff and residents of Coos County Nursing Home:**
“Look, there’s your mountains ...”
We are so lucky here, surrounded by nature’s bounty.
Mountains, rivers, woods.
Life has mountains that seem impossible to climb, rivers that can sweep us away, and dark woods that can swallow us.
Thankfully, there are helping hands, shoulders to lean on.
Gentle support to carry us.
Look, to the light.
Thank you, staff, for keeping our residents safe.
Thank you, residents, for staying strong.
I miss you all and look forward to the day we can be together in person again!—*Angela Brown, CMP*

Let these lights bring you joy, infuse you with peace, and provide whatever your soul needs and hopes for. We wish you light and love this holiday season and always, and we deeply appreciate your support.