I am so happy to stumble across this thread! Joan was my godmother, and was very dear to me. Her tragic death (when I was nine) impacted me deeply.

My parents toured with Joan- they became good friends. When I was born, she famously came to the hospital dressed in a sparkly purple gown, with acrown on her head and a wand in her hand, declaring herself my "fairy godmother".

That is what she was.

She invested her time and love into my life, taking on a role of magical proportions in my mind. I really believed, deep down, that she was magic.

As I matured she became even more precious to me. I remember her stories with fascination, and I made it my goal to one day perform with her.

Even though that wasn't meant to be kn this side of eternity, I hope her gift of music endures. I have a similar tone and vocal range, and have made it a point to keel he songs alive.

I have often hoped that the MacIsaac family could find a way to get my Fairy Godmother's music up on iTunes. That way, the magic of her talent could touch so many more people.

Until we meet again, I can hear he singing to me, "I hover over your left shoulder..."