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LOL! Your dad's a hoot, Hunter.

I actually have the Najee cd that song is on and it IS beautiful!
I love it. Fabulous choice and you did a fine job singing it m'lady.
Great choice for your wedding song, too.

Here's Breath (2AM) if you are interested.
I'm thinking once you hear it, you'll recognize the song.

Life's like an hour glass glued to the table...
Another of my fave lines from that song and so true!

Hunter wrote:

My Dad always told me I should sing Solo........."So low nobody could hear me."

Sugah wrote:

Great choice for your wedding song, too.

Great song choice, Hunter, and you sang it well!

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My Dad always told me I should sing Solo........."So low nobody could
hear me

Well I think you did an excellent job and great song choice. I am going to put that one on the ipod.

Sugah wrote and Elle agreed

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Great choice for your wedding song, too.

I was going through some of my cds tonight and found my Sarah McLachlan one. I love her beautiful and haunting voice.
I remember this song from Message In a Bottle - Kevin Costner & Robin Wright Penn. I think the lyrics are very touching.
Ok here goes...

I Love You

I have a smile
Stretched from ear to ear
To see you walking down the road
We meet at the lights
I stare for a while
The world around us disappears

It's just you and me
On my island of hope
Breath
between us, could be miles
Let me surround you
My sea to your
shore
Let me be the calm you seek

Oh but everytime I'm close to you
There's too much I can't say
And you just walk away

And
I forgot
To tell you, I love you
And the night's too long
And cold here, without you
But I grieve in my condition
For I cannot find the words to say
I need you so

Oh but everytime I'm close
to you
There's too much I can't say
And you just walk away

And
I forgot
To tell you, I love you
And th' night's too long
And
cold here, without you
I grieve in my condition
For I cannot find
the words to say
I need you so bad
I need you so bad

Sarah McLachlan

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Sarah McLachlan ... I love her beautiful and haunting voice.

I have always been a fan, too, Jen. You did a fabulous job with a really pretty song.
The lyrics ARE so haunting and sad and Sarah's voice is always so distinctive and pleasant to listen to.

Thank you for singing to us, m'lady. I enjoyed it. Good choice!!!

Sugah wrote:

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Sarah McLachlan ... I love her beautiful and haunting voice.

Beautiful song, beautiful performance Jen.

I'm a tad late on this - but it holds true any day of the year.

Jen wrote:

I love her beautiful and haunting voice.

I love her, and this is one of my favorite songs. Her Surfacing disc is my favorite, with my two all time favorite songs by her: Adia and Building a Mystery. I just love her.

Hunter wrote:

I'm a tad late on this - but it holds true any day of the year.

Gotta love Boyz II Men and pretty much anything they choose to sing.

Those are two of my faves, too, Elle.

Hunter, great job on a beautiful song. I agree with Lady E.
I love almost everything Boyz II Men has ever done.
They were always one of my absolute faves when they were making hits.
What a great sound!

And A Song for Mama is greatness!
My daughters have played and dedicated that song to me in prior years and it never fails to make me all verklempt.

Thank you for stepping up to the mike, m'lady.
Excellent choice!

Elle wrote

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I love her, and this is one of my favorite songs. Her Surfacing disc is my favorite

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Hunter wrote:

I'm a tad late on this - but it holds true any day of the year.

I love this song Hunter, excellent choice my dear.

This song has always been a fave of mine. It's romantic and I love the words and melody.
The guitar playing is beautiful as well.

I started thinking about it again when, on American Idol, the contestants did a duet featuring this song last weekend.
It's from the movie Don Juan DeMarco starring Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando.

I hope you like it!

Have you Ever Really Loved a Woman by Bryan Adams

To really love a woman
To understand her - you gotta know it deep inside
Hear every thought - see every dream
N' give her wings - when she wants to fly
Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms
You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman you tell her
that she's really wanted
When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one
she needs somebody to tell her
that it's gonna last forever
So tell me have you ever really
- really really ever loved a woman?

To really love a woman
Let her hold you -
til ya know how she needs to be touched
You've gotta breathe her - really taste her
Til you can feel her in your blood
N' when you can see your unborn children in her eyes
You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman
you tell her that she's really wanted
When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one
she needs somebody to tell her
that you'll always be together
So tell me have you ever really -
really really ever loved a woman?

You got to give her some faith - hold her tight
A little tenderness - gotta treat her right
She will be there for you, takin' good care of you
Ya really gotta love your woman...

Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms
You know you really love a woman
When you love a woman you tell her
that she's really wanted
When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one
she needs somebody to tell her
that it's gonna last forever
So tell me have you ever really
- really really ever loved a woman?

Just tell me have you ever really,
really, really, ever loved a woman? You got to tell me
Just tell me have you ever really,
really, really, ever loved a woman?

Just before my mom passed, we came up with a "signal" that would let me know she was with me during the bad times. I always hear it on the radio or TV whenever I have a problem or am worried about something. I have been having some health problems lately and was worried as it does not seem to be improving - but I heard it last night on the radio - so I know everything will be fine. I thought I would share it with you.

I'm sorry you've been in poor health lately. I relate and sympathize.

That is a beautiful song and I'm very happy that you heard it last night though. I believe in signals - especially when it comes from family members that are or were close.

Thank you for sharing that song with us and for singing it so beautifully. Even more, thank you for sharing something so personal of yourself.

Sugah, I really love that song. It is my all time favorite Bryan Adams song, and I thought that Casey and Mike did well with it. Good choice, my lady.

Labcat, I am sorry to hear you have been feeling poorly and I wish you better days ahead. A sign from a loved one is always positive. Thank you for sharing it with us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sugah - excellent song choice m'lday! I just love that one by him, it is so pretty and he has an amazing voice.
Labcat - I am so sorry you aren't feeling well, sending well wishes and prayers for you! I too believe in signs and that is a positive thing!

LC, I am so sorry to learn your health has not improved much, but agree that it is a good, positive sign.
I believe in that sort of thing as a part of the synchronicity of life.
I hope you start feeling better soon and am sending big hugs and well wishes your way.
That's a good song, btw. I've always liked it.

And as Hunter has said, thank you for sharing something so personal about yourself.
Be well, dear Deb.

About my song choice...
Thank you, ladies. I have always loved that song.
It's tres romantique!

I'm so glad everyone liked my song. Funny how it happens when I need it, as this is not a song that is played anywhere that much. God does indeed move in mysterious ways. There always is a light at the end of the tunnel, sometimes it just take a while to get there. If I have learn anything from this experience it is: 1. Go and get things checked out - what you think are just normal aches and pains can be something quite serious - take care of yourself, as well as others. 2. Enjoy each day as it is given; you never know which day will be the last. and 3. Be thankful for the small things - the big things are nice, but it is the small things that make our lives richer - like well wishes from good friends!

LabCat wrote:

1. Go and get things checked out - what you think are just normal aches and pains can be something quite serious - take care of yoursef, as well as others. 2. Enjoy each day as it is given; you never know which day will be the last. and 3. Be thankful for the small things - the big things are nice, but it is the small things that make our lives richer - like well wishes from good friends!

AMEN to that!

I would like to dedicate a song to you Labcat, if I may.

A few years ago I went through a horrible break up with a man that promised me marriage, children and forever - and instead he disappeared for about a month with no explanation. He spent Thanksgiving with me and my family and promised me FOREVER. After that I couldn't get him to talk to me or see me until right before Christmas. He needed time to himself and to decide what he really wanted. He and I went rounds and went on with that nonsense for several more months. I played the fool. I finally ended it and refused to let him play with me and my heart anymore. About the same time I was told I would probably never have children because of a surgery I was about to have. During the time I was in the hospital mending from my surgery - I listened to one particular song on my IPOD over and over and over. I literally would listen to this song on repeat for hours, often falling asleep to it.

I would like to dedicate that song to you. It is Mariah Carey's "Through the Rain". I hope you find something in the lyrics that I did. I left that hospital stronger, wiser and determined to be happy. I am happy today, despite new health problems and still unsure of whether I will ever bare children. I am happy. This song is for you.

OMG That is a powerful song. I needed a box of tissues for that one. I printed it and have it beside my computer. I will look at it often. Thank you for the inspiration.

Words of wisdom from LC ... Amen to that, sista, is RIGHT, Hunter!
It's interesting that you should post this, in particular, Deb:

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Be thankful for the small things - the big things are nice, but it is the small things that make our lives richer - like well wishes from good friends!

I have been thinking of starting a new thread in which we can post perhaps three things we are grateful for and/or feel blessed about each day.

Hunter, what you shared was so personal and inspirational. Thank you for letting us peek inside your world as you have.
You are such a strong, wise woman with an amazingly positive outlook, my friend, and I remain honored to know you.
Thank you for dedicating this incredibly beautiful, inspiring song by Mariah to Deb.
What a wonderful, compassionate gesture!

Oh what a beautiful song Hunter, thank you so much for sharing this!

Oh Hunter how brave you are to share your story with us. My heart just broke when I read it. You are so strong and brave and it sounds like you have a wonderful man now and for that I am happy for you.

Oh ladies, everyday I come here I take so much from all of you.

Hunter, you are right about that song being inspirational, but you, my dear, are an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing that piece of yourself with us.

Deb, you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you see better days soon.

I don't want to become redundant, so I will just say that I echo all the sentiments expressed in this thread today. I have always appreciated you ladies, and everyday I do so more and more.

Lady E wrote:

...so I will just say that I echo all the sentiments expressed in this thread today. I have always appreciated you ladies, and everyday I do so more and more...

Lady J wrote:

...everyday I come here I take so much from all of you...

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

This thread is really great. So many good songs and sweet dedications.

I'm sorry to hear your health problems aren't improving, Labcat. How neat that you heard the special song you shared with your mom, when you were needing encouragement. That reminds me of a book I've been reading a little bit of the last few days, it's about coincidences like that, that are like signs from God. My husband's friend gave it to him a few months ago.

It's amazing how songs or lyrics can really speak to you during times in your life. I'm so glad that Hunter had that song to help encourage her and that things have gotten better for you since then.

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Oh ladies, everyday I come here I take so much from all of you.

I think that's so great. I've been meaning to tell you, Jen how much I've enjoyed the fb status you share. I think you've had some inspiring thoughts and have given a lot back to the other members of the forum as well.

It's great that there is so much love and encouragement from everyone here.

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It's great that there is so much love and
encouragement from everyone here

yes Em it is, that is what makes being here so great!!

Thank you for the sweet comments dear!

Autumnelle wrote:

I have always appreciated you ladies, and everyday I do so more and more.

I am honestly just crazy about all of us who participate in this forum. I think we're a good bunch, and I think it goes without saying that we all do genuinely care and wish for the best for our fellow forum friends.

It's really an honor to know such an outstanding group of people.