A Special Letter

I received this e-mail yesterday, and it really touched my soul. Jasmine is an extraordinary person. She proved to us, how special Leehom is, how wonderful music can be, and most of all, she is an example of the most beautiful miracle.

Dear Leehom fans,

Hello, my name is Jasmine. I am 15 years old and I am from Hong Kong. I would like to tell you my story.
I am a big fan of Leehom, for the same reasons as all of you, I love his music and his talent. But there is something else. Because of Leehom, I learn to play the piano. Maybe all of you will say "no big deal!" After all, I'm sure that a lot of Leehom fans can play the piano well. But perhaps, I'm different from most piano-playing Leehom fans, because you see, I'm blind. I have been blind since birth.
Can you imagine what is like to live in a world of total darkness? Never seen any colours? I cannot even imagine what grass looks like, what green is like. Black is the only colour I have ever known.
I lived 15 years, with no real purpose in life. I was constantly upset. Maybe I seemed weak, but it's so hard to be strong.
Then, one day, I heard music. Music by Leehom. A song called "Forever's First Day". I will never forget the second I heard his music. It was filled with hope and song. It was pure music, so beautiful. I was inspired, and touched deeply by his music. So I said to myself, I wanted to make music, too.
I took play-by-ear lessons. It was so hard at first. I can still recall I frequently broke down while trying to practise. I cannot play well. How can I? I'm blind. I cannot see. But often, I will think of Leehom's music. He gave me the strength to continue.
Till today, I'm proud to say, at least, I can play the piano. After all, Leehom had taught me, while playing, we don't use our eyes. We feel the music with our hearts. He's right.
I will never forget what Leehom and his music has done for me. He gave me hope, and a goal in life. He inspired me to make music, and for those few moments, I can "see". His gift was a precious one, and one that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Jasmine Lean May Au Yeung,
18th November, 2000

Written by Cammelia Lay May Au Yeung
On the behalf of Jasmine Lean May Au Yeung

I strongly encourage all webmasters and webmistresses to put this very touching letter on all your respective pages.
All fans may e-mail Cammelia to give encouragement or share your thoughts with Jasmine.