It's all in the notes

It's so interesting how we as humans struggle with our memories, and how we differ in this regard. One person will remember the name of their waitress at a restaurant last year, while the next will not remember the guy's name who pumps their gas every week (I tend to fall into the later category). Still for others, they may remember little, but when the words are put to a song, they will keep it word for word.
Dawson's a lot like that. Years ago when he was small, for example, an occupational therapist taught us this concept, and we began using it for when it was time for the toys to be cleaned up. We could tell Dawson ten times over, that it was time to clean up, but as soon as we began the "cleanup song", he jumped into action (Opa still gets a kick out of it). Something triggers in his mind when music is introduced. We use the same method now, for things like his Bible verses. We want him to learn scripture, but normal memory would be very hard. Now, each verse is put into a melody, and he nails it.
It's so neat to see a wonderful thing like music touch so many people around the world every day. This concept becomes even more meaningful, when we see it benefit someone like Dawson in an even deeper way.
God bless you, as you enjoy the music.....-t