06/19/2024
Hey y’all it’s Amy. I’m sorry it’s taken me this long to speak. I was with Elliott Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until he passed.
I owe Elliott big. So much. And so many times. It will take more than one post to covey. It’s much farther above and long past beyond. Some of the things he’s done for both me and my son. I’m literally still wrapping my brain around the last thing that he did. Please don’t mention if ya don’t mind that it was kind of me to help. Totally not your intention but it’s hurts so bad to hear. I didn’t even get started. Far as kindness repaid. I had so much more to pour upon him. But he left fast, just like he wanted. This part I had not considered, not at all. What life would feel like once he was gone.
I went down hard. I’m sorry it took me so long to get these words to you. He had something he wanted to say to y’all.
I got there Tuesday and he was at his computer. He was watching our video, biggest tears in his eyes. And he had the page up, and asked if I could help him write a post. I told him we would, I promise. First thing tomorrow. I had some needs to meet. And we need to get you off your feet. Get good night rest, and tomorrow I promise.
I threw everything i could think of at him. Some of that paid off, he rested and woke up feeling better. Honestly, you guys, I have never seen him more happy or content. Straight to the computer, watched the video. Read more comments. Smiled so big y’all. His soul came out different. I don’t know how to explain. Joyful. More joy than I knew my sweet friend could express. I fussed around, did some helpful things, some useless things, screamed into a towel, googled furiously to find something anything, to save him. Came back in, he asked if I had my piano. Yall know I did. Set it up while he napped. And after care, I played and it turned into a lesson as it always did. I had feverishly practiced that Lullaby in A he wrote. One he asked me to learn over a decade ago. Looks simple, but that’s the tricky part. Played it exact. That may have been the best thing I did for him that day, if care was measured by the smile that it brought.
The next day was that day he left. He woke up tired. But still wanted to go to the computer. He had something to say, to his students. And about the thing a the temple. Later on, he asked me to write it down. And post it for him when I could. I jotted it in nursing notes, but I got it word for word. Gonna post as I wrote no punctuation etc.
Okay kids, go get a tissue. This is beautiful. And he had some time to think. ❤️ Soon I will better explain how truly amazing I think y’all are. My face needs to hit the pavement again, gosh, losing him sure does hurt. I hope this brings some joyful tears. Yall did a real big thing for him.
I love you guys.
From Elliott
Please tell my students,
There is no ceremony, medal, or honor
from politicians or powers that be
That could hold a candle to what you did for me at the Temple Theater in Meridian, Mississippi
My legacy was never back in Hollywood or show business
My legacy was always you, my students
It was always you
So
Remember all I said
I hope you understand me better
And though it’s time to go
I go out on the highest note there is…
The Merrystreet Players is a theatrical performing arts troupe located in Meridian, Ms
