My Story

We all have a story to tell. We have shared experiences based on the ups and downs, joys and losses on this journey we call life.  For me, the past several years have been unlike any other years in my lifetime.

Grieving the loss of my beautiful daughter, Kait, in the prime of her life at only 23 years old in 2018 is something life never prepared me for.

I never imagined NOT singing or performing anymore – something that has always been like breathing to me. As my friends say – not forever but for now.

But I can write. As the fog in my brain slowly lifts, the stories call out to be told.

And so, pen in hand, it begins.

Newest Story

A Note to My Kait

Six years ago my little spark flew off to celestial skies to be among the stars, the supernovas, nebulae and the mysterious black holes where she promptly lit up the purple night sky with her special glow.  She and I talked long into the night so...

Let’s Go Play!

Artwork by Jessica Bell and her 2 sons,, Aiden, 11 and Isaac, 8.   Welcome to Episode 12 in my 2024 Monday Music Matters “Song-A-Week”series of stories in memory and in honour of my daughter, Kait Today’s featured song is an instrumental song...

Dreamwalk

Artwork by Jessica Bell and her 2 sons, Aiden, 11 and Isaac, 8. Welcome to Episode 7 in my 2024 Monday Music Matters “Song-A-Week” series of stories in memory and in honour of my daughter, Kait. Today’s feature song is “Dreamwalk”, an original...
Mon premier spectacle en 5 ans
Mon premier spectacle en 5 ans

Après que ma fille, Kait, est décédée en 2018, j’étais convaincue que je n’allais plus chanter.  Je me sentais comme si j’avais perdu l’esprit de la musique.  Je n’avais plus le coeur à chanter. Je crois que c’est pour une bonne raison qu’on dit: «il ne faut jamais dire jamais ». J’ai reçu un...

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First Concert in 5 Years
First Concert in 5 Years

After my daughter passed away in 2018, I was sure that I was never going to sing again.  I felt like I had lost my spirit for music and I just didn’t have the heart for it anymore. Kait Shannon @2011 Picton, ON Well, I guess there is a reason why they say “Never say never”.   I received a call in...

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Gone But Never Forgotten
Gone But Never Forgotten

Today marks 5 years since Kait started on her new journey.  She visits me regularly and has her own ways of making me notice her presence.  It’s usually something unusual which is totally her.  Makes me smile. I miss her madly  I am getting use to our new way of travelling together but 5 years...

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New Beginnings 2022
New Beginnings 2022

Welcome to my new website!  A new look for a new direction in my life - writer/songwriter/creative. I have to admit these past 4 years have been the toughest years of my life since losing my daughter in the prime of her life. Read more here:  Kait's Comfort Kits It’s taken a while to get to this...

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Pie Jesu by Kait and Jeanette
Pie Jesu by Kait and Jeanette

Pie Jesu - a mother/daughter duet sent as a song for peace to Ukraine It’s been a long time since I have been able to listen to my daughter’s voice without breaking down into a great big puddle on the floor. It has been hard for me to get back to music ever since she lost her courageous battle...

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Jeanette Arsenault in Montreal

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