**shiver** Krista what an awesome story and Andi Im sorry people are such jerks


For me ( and I know you hate this song sorry Andi) its Let it go. Theres a reason its in my signature. It really means a lot to me.



There are very few GBS songs that dont have some emotional tie for me.

I smile every time I hear General Taylor too because that is my dh's favourite song and I always remember driving down Ala Moana Boulevard in Waikiki in a convertible blasting the song LOL

It was great!


Also come and I will sing you my youngest DD is special needs and that is one of her favourite songs she calls it the " Backwards song" we were told at one point that she wouldnt talk and not to expect much in the way of normal learning and behavoiur . She knows EVERY word of that song and sings it at the top of her lungs!

BTW, she is doing really well now and just got 100% on her geography test! She is in Kindergarten!

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Wow, Krista! What a cool story! Andi - nothing brings out the yuck in a person like envy of someone else's talents. All of you - I'm really enjoying reading these!

Love, Columbine

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Great stories everyone. Krista, that's so awesome that they did that during the show for you. I was a mess just reading that. WTF is with me and crying lately? Andi, if you need some arses kicked, I'm your guy; I fight dirty.

I have so many songs that whack me in the noggin. I'm stupified how much GBS music has become part of my life, b/c I was a bit resistant at first. Mainly b/c it would distract my attention from Andrea Corr (she's so yummy....mmm...Andrea.....). I find myself singing GBS tunes to myself on the subway when I'm running from point to point, never on time, and doing 3 more things in a 24 hour period than I should be able to do. The subway riders just love hearing Captain Kidd, especially, considering I can't carry a tune w/ a wheelbarrow.

My faves in terms of ones that get me perhaps a bit too emotional at times are: Graceful & charming, Something Beautiful, and Let it Go, as well as Lucky Me. They've got me through SO many days of trips to CT to visit my Dad in the hospital and the nursing home. Let it Go especially kicks me arse, b/c I am notorious for keeping my own worries and emotions under wraps (except for the fun, stupid, silly emotions), and when I hear that song for some reason, especially after I've just seen Dad getting his arse further kicked by the MS or when I've just paid another bill of mine that I really can't afford, I end up losing control of things and crying me arse off. It's probably not a bad thing since I usually keep it all in 95% of the time. Ah, the proverbial tears of a clown (Always good to have a Smokey Robinson reference). It also makes me hope that things will come to an end at some point in terms of the streak of nothing but bad luck I've had and made for myself. I actually sang a bunch of songs sitting in the hospital while Dad was laying there over the holidays. It probably wasn't a bad thing that he was unconscious; he would have been all over me for being off key. Oh Jeez, Let it Go just came up in the playlist on my media player at work. I have to wrap this up, and wash my face before my colleagues show their faces.

The ones that pick me up big time are SoNC, Captain Kidd, Stumbling in, Paddy Murphy (I love it, and my roommate from college actually likes it, too) Sally Ann (it reminds me of my goddaughter, who's six, the absolute best gift EVER given to me), and any of them my g/f expresses interest in when I'm playing a CD while cooking for her.

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Andi, if you need some arses kicked, I'm your guy; I fight dirty.

Awww, thanks, TJ, that's sweet. How's your dad doing? I hope much much better.

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WOW! These are some amazing stories!

I agree, it's hard to pick just one song, but, if I have to, it would also be Let it Go. It sounds stupid, but, I'm having to deal with cancer for the second time in 3 1/2 years and when I hear that song, it just makes me bawl like a baby. It makes me realize that it's one day at a time and that I have to let it go, think positive and enjoy everyday, as much as I can.

My one song, that either makes me happy when I wake up cranky, or changes my bad mood from having a miserable crappy day is "Ordinary Day" everytime since the song was released I actually listen to it at least once a week.

The song that makes me cry everytime is "Something Beautiful" just has a wonderful sentiment and although it makes me cry it's because I think of how lucky I really am.

Russell Crowes's song Raewyn makes me cry now too.

When I want to just dance and make house work easier it's "When I am King " I can't stnad still when that song is on. Just picture the girl in the video Shines Right Through Me.. that's me to GBS songs !!

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This thread is making me cry. In a good way. I am so moved by everyone's stories and in awe of how much GBS means to all of us. Krista, your story just about did me in! (where's my kleenex when I need it...)

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I agree, it's hard to pick just one song, but, if I have to, it would also be Let it Go. It sounds stupid, but, I'm having to deal with cancer for the second time in 3 1/2 years and when I hear that song, it just makes me bawl like a baby. It makes me realize that it's one day at a time and that I have to let it go, think positive and enjoy everyday, as much as I can.

music4ever, don't ever think it sounds stupid. I have been dealing with cancer in my family (my dad) and the only thing that got me through some days was listening to Let It Go and Lucky Me, even though they reduced me to a weepy mess every time. Something Beautiful has helped me pick up the pieces and go on. Something about those songs gives me the strength I need. I wish you the same, and the best for beating that cancer. God bless ~

Cheers,
Anne B.

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Cheers!

~ Anne B.

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Well, Andi, I'm selfishly grateful for your hearing "Own True Way" that night, because if you hadn't, I might not have that wonderful angel with the harp that you made for me!! She sits on my desk at work to help keep me on an even keel when I feel like I'm going to throw something at the next person who walks thru my office door to give me more work that I don't have time to do!

Glad you like her! And glad she can help you



Krista, THanks for sharing that, It's been a rough few days here and that story gave me back a bit of hope for humanity.

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"Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." E. Wiesel
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Imprudens est draconem vivum de consiliis tuis omittere.
Steet team Leader for NYS, OH and Southern Ontario.

It's so tough to pick one song, so I'll end up with a few.

Something Beautiful - For a long time, I could never bring myself to listen to this song. I can't explain why, and every time I did, I'd get so emotional over how beautiful it is. This song is just overwhelmed with amazing metaphores and things like that, that it's tough not to relate. Alan has a way of writing with optimism, and that's one thing I absolutely love about him. He thinks in positive ways even when the initial purpous is sad.

Something To It - I don't know if it's just me, but everytime Séan sings 'The moon is in the sky tonight...' I can't stop myself from singing. This song has such a peaceful air, and it's taken me through a lot of stressful times. Sometimes, you just have to let go and lose yourself in the music.

Sea of No Cares - I have a history with this song. This is the first Great Big Sea song I had on a CD, so I had many opertunities to hear it. I remember that I'd blast it on every time I felt the least bit down. It always cheers me up... It's just beautiful.

Fisherman's Lament - This song is beautiful to me, because me and my dad took up learning it. We absolutely love playing it. It's such a beautiful look into the hardships that the fishermen passed. Songs like that truly give you an honest insight into the thoughts and feelings of people you've never known. Good on you, Edward.

Stéphanie

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I am glad my story was able to make people cry in either a good way or sad. It just shows us all how great these guys are. Not only in music but in there hearts.
For those of us that are dealing with the heartache of either watching someone we love dying of cancer or if it is yourself that is dealing with it. It is sometimes hard to cope with a love one who is terminally ill, which I am myself dealing with right now.
But all we must remember is, "Live everyday as if it were the last." I have learned that through the ups and downs in my life. Believe me, I am a much stronger person for having to deal with illness. In someway or another it makes every person stronger.

Cheers,
Krista R

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whoa... this is a weird because I was thinking of starting a similar post tonight because...

I got in a huge fight with my mom, we never fight anymore but things have changed in our house (my brother his wife and their kid moved in) and I havn't agreed with a lot of what she has be saying/doing. She is getting upset over a lot of little things and generally creating a not so positive mood.
Last night I was so frustraited with her, I turned on my music and wrote in my journal. the first song that came on was Let it Go. I wrote out the lyrics, cryed, and turned it into a note to my mom.
Tonight everything was poured out, we both just said everything that has been on our minds the past month, and tried to prove the other's flawed logic. I felt like I had been hit by a truck.
To calm myself down enough to study afterwards, I put in my Great Big Sea cds, and this time instead of edging the tears out, the melodys quickly dried them up. The music drove that truck away.

@Bobbie, hopefully the music helped give u a clear image in ur mind to straighten things out with ur mom. Fighting sucks big time...hopefully things worked out

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Awww, thanks, TJ, that's sweet. How's your dad doing? I hope much much better.

Andi, thanks for asking. I THINK he's doing ok. My sister went this past weekend, b/c I was completely overwhelmed, and exhausted, so I decided my b-day gift to my own arse was to take the weekend off from going. I'm up for this Saturday, so we'll see then. He was physically good last time I saw him but having MASSIVE anxiety about adjusting to the new home and new nursing staff. My quick little 2.5 hour visit ended up being almost 6 hours, b/c he'd get so bent out of shape every time I went to leave. Day was 10 hours total, with 2 hours worth of commute each way. My poor girlfriend has a heart attack everytime I have a day like that but she knows it's what has to be done while he's still here. Gonna go listen to Captain Kidd and SoNC now to pick me up for the morning's work.

Being new to this board I can see alot of things happening...life deals a deck of cards from the bottom of the pile sometimes and when we have to make adjustments it can be painful...I can relate to having relatives move in (for whatever reason) my oldest sister changed her life when she came up here to Oregon and tried to restablish herself..she lived with us for a year...it was not easy..interfering and trying to help can be very difficult to separate when it comes to the daily activities of life..she passed away in May last year from ovarian cancer..I was her caregiver for the three years she was diagnosed to the day...The one conclusion I have come to is this..the love and support of friends is important when we have to deal with the heavy issues and trying to be the Lone Ranger is not good thing...I also managed a dementia unit for two years and I fell in love with my residents they became precious to me..and I saw the family members trying to cope with the separtion anxiety...if I can offer any comfort let it be this...the bonding does take place after a while
the emotional transfer happens on a daily basis and the burden becomes easier to let go of and the enjoyment begins and the relationships of family are strengthened..so be encouraged all of you who are carrying a heavy emotional load ...be good to yourself in the process...and continue to let your feelings be known.. it is a very healthy place to be...MB

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