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First One w/ Son : fellow fans say "hi" (GA WRIGLEY 20th)
I'm not a big 10C forum poster or troll. I usually hate these types of posts and feel pro-actively disingenuous dropping this note, expecting the usual troll bait ("b: not having an act is your act"). I'm not seeking favors: I'm just a fan since the 90's and getting to as many shows as I can (I think Wrigley will make it ~#27). Somewhere on this long road I had the privilege of becoming a dad to 3 boys. I love Pearl Jam. It is the soundtrack of my life - and I've shared it with my kids. Hopefully a 10C fan out there reads this, can relate, and can make my son's day @ Wrigley on the 20th.
In early 2016, my youngest son started having multiple seizures a day - ranging from doctors call "normal" to "severe"- and which I call humbling, scary, and paralyzing. We spent a lot of months in and out of the hospital and guessing -- and we've thankfully and blessedly finally gotten them under reasonable control thanks to doctors, meds, a lot of patience I never knew my wife and I had, and a ton of guts from a little kid.
His request : "I wanna see Pearl Jam with you. I want to hear them play Alive". So - we'll be there. GA in the back somewhere, in line as much and as long as we can. I'll be there with my 8 year old. If you think an 8 year old is too young - save your post. He's earned it. If you want to say we're misinterpreting "Alive" by turning it into our own inspiration, save your post. He's earned it.
We're blessed : compared to others we have nothing to complain about. But - Simply: If you see a thankful parent with a happy 8-year old in Wrigley GA - feel free to ask if he's Cooper. If so, just say Hi. Congratulate him on his first show.
In early 2016, my youngest son started having multiple seizures a day - ranging from doctors call "normal" to "severe"- and which I call humbling, scary, and paralyzing. We spent a lot of months in and out of the hospital and guessing -- and we've thankfully and blessedly finally gotten them under reasonable control thanks to doctors, meds, a lot of patience I never knew my wife and I had, and a ton of guts from a little kid.
His request : "I wanna see Pearl Jam with you. I want to hear them play Alive". So - we'll be there. GA in the back somewhere, in line as much and as long as we can. I'll be there with my 8 year old. If you think an 8 year old is too young - save your post. He's earned it. If you want to say we're misinterpreting "Alive" by turning it into our own inspiration, save your post. He's earned it.
We're blessed : compared to others we have nothing to complain about. But - Simply: If you see a thankful parent with a happy 8-year old in Wrigley GA - feel free to ask if he's Cooper. If so, just say Hi. Congratulate him on his first show.
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Have a blast, and may your son remain healthy.
Hope you enjoy it with your son. Can't wait until my kid is born, and gets to an age where I can take him to PJ! I'll have to settle for in the womb this weekend.
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2006 - 5/22 - Auburn Hills, MI
2007 - 8/5 - Chicago, IL
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2016 - 4/16 - Greenville, SC; 8/20 - Chicago, IL; 8/22 - Chicago, IL
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As a fellow father of three boys, I'm really looking forward to taking my oldest to his first show...hopefully in 2017!
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To the security guard that helped with Coopers meds...
To the sober and inebriated that helped us during the concert...
To the security manager that looked the other way when Cooper stood on the barrier...
To the couple that offered to let Cooper use their seats as he tired very very late in the night..
To the countless high fives...
To the band - that made the night memorable and rocking....
if you saw a happy eight year old ROCKING on my shoulders just inside GA - that was us. Perfection.
Thank you 10C and community!!!