I really do believe in miracles

paysonites

My wife has been needing a surgery for over a year and a half. Finally her big day is only nine days away. We got married eight months ago. We spent a full year working 15-18 hour days working our landscaping business to pay for our wedding in full due to the fact that we had no help from the family. Since the loss of there home on one side and poor health on the other. Our business sky rocketed during this past winter and even though we have a hired hand I still can't seem to get ahead working the continual 15 hour days. I've had a day off every two months. In addition to that our families have moved away from our small little town in the recent years. Plus we had to let go of our friends around a year or so ago do to new found knowledge of their hidden drug use.We've been clean from using for over 16 years and believe our children need better examples than what those friends had to offer.Our children bless their hearts have been so inspirational through this. The sunshine seems to radiate through them even when the clouds seem to have taken over. Talk about stress and lack of support. I've resorted to this forum just to get it all out. I mean really besides my incredible wife and loving children the only support out there is the music. Back to the point. I would have not been able to make it here if weren't for Pearl Jam through the days and nights.The amount of inspiration that comes from this band is incredible. Recently I came across a song called I Believe In Miracles"acoustic version". Its been blasted in my truck which has a damn good system, with the windows down; six times a day easy for the past week. Wow! is this a great song. I've heard it before but it seems whenever you need that special song during different points in your life that song always seems to find you and jumps out like there's no tomorrow. Not only does Eddie capture the full extent of vocal excellence but the bluesy, well defined manor in which it's sung is amazing. The band, Wow! they are complete, as one. The music is utter maximum acoustic perfection at its best. This song is becoming an anthem around our house and it's beginning to bring me out of this place that I have let myself stay in for quite some time. Besides my family, Pearl Jam has been the greatest inspiration through this incredibly difficult stretch. There music has touched my life in a way that has been God sent. Best of luck Pearl Jam in this special year. Keep on Rockin and enjoy the ride. Your biggest fans. By the way if anybody wants to suggest a song feel free

WaveRyder

sounds like you could use a drink...jk. PJ is the best for rainy days, sunny days and all days in between.

paysonites

WaveRyder wrote:

sounds like you could use a drink...jk. PJ is the best for rainy days, sunny days and all days in between.

Yeah the weekends still are the best time to cut a little loose. You have to unwind man. Good beer Good music

marcos

I agree, they always seem to get me up and going whenever I'm in a bad spot more so then any other, it's just amazing that even after 20 years, they still get it and still reach me. I didn't think that would be possible probably when songs like Black and Why Go really spoke to me. In some ways though I suppose it's a little sad that I'm still screwed up or whatever. I maybe imagined by this time I would be listening classical bull music, you know the orchestra all dressed up or happily skipping along to see Elton John or Billy Joel with that significant other. Oh well.........

WaveRyder

No matter where you are in life, no matter how "figured out" you've got it or how lost and confused it all seems, there are always some form of problems in your life. It's the human condition. Everybody has different ways of coping with it.

I think whats so great about Pearl Jam is that they were able to evolve. I am not the same person I was when I bought, actually stole, Ten from a drug store when I was 12 years old. Just as you are not the same person you were when Vs or No Code or Yield came out. And that band wasnt the same and the music wasnt the same either. Pearl Jam has stayed within themselves, stayed true to music and themselves, and aged and evolved gracefully in a mature and delightful manner.

I'd only hope to get stay as pure of a person. Sorry for ranting. I just don't want anyone to think that just because life hasn't taken you where you expected it to, it doesnt mean you dont have an awesome life.

Red_Dot

I love this song too. It's amazing how much this band impacts so many people in different ways.
They never cease to amaze me.
If you want a bit of inspiration I suggest getting yourself and your wife to an Eddie solo show.
Thanks for sharing your story, I’m sure some good karma is coming you way. Best of luck!

StillHere

first off..good luck to your wife with her medical needs.

and agreed...pearl jam is a band for all seasons. the absolute right lyric or musical genius seems to always hit you right when you need it most. how eddie (and the guys) manages to write such poignant lyrics that make you feel as if he was a fly on the wall of your life is beyond me, but so he does. so glad those words are helping you now (although I Believe in Miracles was written by Dee Dee Ramone if I'm not mistaken) but it sure sounds great when PJ does it!

continued good luck and miracles.

sorry for the isolation you have from your friends and family. maybe that will change for you too.

paysonites

marcos wrote:

I agree, they always seem to get me up and going whenever I'm in a bad spot more so then any other, it's just amazing that even after 20 years, they still get it and still reach me. I didn't think that would be possible probably when songs like Black and Why Go really spoke to me. In some ways though I suppose it's a little sad that I'm still screwed up or whatever. I maybe imagined by this time I would be listening classical bull music, you know the orchestra all dressed up or happily skipping along to see Elton John or Billy Joel with that significant other. Oh well.........

You know there is nothing wrong with Elton John and classic orchestra. Pearl Jam is just one of those unique musical opportunities that luckily arrived during our era. Black and Why go home still touch the heart strings when needed. The great part about being there through the whole 20 year deal is listening to the music. Adjusting to it along with the band and watching their amazing transformation. I sincerely appreciate all of your kind words and it's up to you to keep the music alive. Hope you have a great evening.

paysonites

Red_Dot wrote:

I love this song too. It's amazing how much this band impacts so many people in different ways.
They never cease to amaze me.
If you want a bit of inspiration I suggest getting yourself and your wife to an Eddie solo show.
Thanks for sharing your story, I’m sure some good karma is coming you way. Best of luck!

Thanks so much for the comment about karma because we do a lot of charity work for homeless shelters and so forth. What comes around does go around. By the way, it's a sealed deal we're headed to Long Beach for Eddie's solo show. It's through the Ten Club so if Karma does us right it will be a blast. Have a great evening.

paysonites

WaveRyder wrote:

No matter where you are in life, no matter how "figured out" you've got it or how lost and confused it all seems, there are always some form of problems in your life. It's the human condition. Everybody has different ways of coping with it.

I think whats so great about Pearl Jam is that they were able to evolve. I am not the same person I was when I bought, actually stole, Ten from a drug store when I was 12 years old. Just as you are not the same person you were when Vs or No Code or Yield came out. And that band wasnt the same and the music wasnt the same either. Pearl Jam has stayed within themselves, stayed true to music and themselves, and aged and evolved gracefully in a mature and delightful manner.

I'd only hope to get stay as pure of a person. Sorry for ranting. I just don't want anyone to think that just because life hasn't taken you where you expected it to, it doesnt mean you dont have an awesome life.

I have to tell I was in a pretty deep and dark place due to lack of support but after I read your comment and a few others. I gave in and made some calls to my family and my "sister" in law will be flying our from Washington State to help all of us out. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comment. Especially the last line. Thanks man. Hope you have a great evening.

paysonites

StillHere wrote:

first off..good luck to your wife with her medical needs.

and agreed...pearl jam is a band for all seasons. the absolute right lyric or musical genius seems to always hit you right when you need it most. how eddie (and the guys) manages to write such poignant lyrics that make you feel as if he was a fly on the wall of your life is beyond me, but so he does. so glad those words are helping you now (although I Believe in Miracles was written by Dee Dee Ramone if I'm not mistaken) but it sure sounds great when PJ does it!

continued good luck and miracles.

sorry for the isolation you have from your friends and family. maybe that will change for you too.

Wow! I don't even know you but I know you've got a heart of gold. Thank you so much for your kindness, thoughts and sweet words. I had my wife read what you said and we were both very touched. I gave in and called my family in Washington State and the most wonderful thing happened. My "sister" in law is going to fly out and give us a hand for a week. Life has been pretty tough 15 hours a day for too long plus everything else but it sure is a lot easier with people out there like you. Thanks for your support and Yes Dee Dee Ramone wrote an incredible song. I looked it up on U tube and watched the video. Have a great evening.

StillHere

paysonites wrote:

StillHere wrote:

first off..good luck to your wife with her medical needs.

and agreed...pearl jam is a band for all seasons. the absolute right lyric or musical genius seems to always hit you right when you need it most. how eddie (and the guys) manages to write such poignant lyrics that make you feel as if he was a fly on the wall of your life is beyond me, but so he does. so glad those words are helping you now (although I Believe in Miracles was written by Dee Dee Ramone if I'm not mistaken) but it sure sounds great when PJ does it!

continued good luck and miracles.

sorry for the isolation you have from your friends and family. maybe that will change for you too.

Wow! I don't even know you but I know you've got a heart of gold. Thank you so much for your kindness, thoughts and sweet words. I had my wife read what you said and we were both very touched. I gave in and called my family in Washington State and the most wonderful thing happened. My "sister" in law is going to fly out and give us a hand for a week. Life has been pretty tough 15 hours a day for too long plus everything else but it sure is a lot easier with people out there like you. Thanks for your support and Yes Dee Dee Ramone wrote an incredible song. I looked it up on U tube and watched the video. Have a great evening.

That's wonderful news! I'm sure its just the very start of a new beginning for you and your family Good for you! Keep it up..somebody has to be the bigger person when it comes to family, right? Glad it was you. And keep on jammin'..it can only bring good things your way

AND i have to add...from experience after experience, that if you need support, in any area of your life...there couldn't be a better place to come to than right here. I see that you've only a few posts since you've been here, but hang around, get to know the folks on here, you'll believe this in no time: PJ fans are some of the most awesome people on the face of the earth...guaranteed

marcos

paysonites wrote:

marcos wrote:

I agree, they always seem to get me up and going whenever I'm in a bad spot more so then any other, it's just amazing that even after 20 years, they still get it and still reach me. I didn't think that would be possible probably when songs like Black and Why Go really spoke to me. In some ways though I suppose it's a little sad that I'm still screwed up or whatever. I maybe imagined by this time I would be listening classical bull music, you know the orchestra all dressed up or happily skipping along to see Elton John or Billy Joel with that significant other. Oh well.........

You know there is nothing wrong with Elton John and classic orchestra. Pearl Jam is just one of those unique musical opportunities that luckily arrived during our era. Black and Why go home still touch the heart strings when needed. The great part about being there through the whole 20 year deal is listening to the music. Adjusting to it along with the band and watching their amazing transformation. I sincerely appreciate all of your kind words and it's up to you to keep the music alive. Hope you have a great evening.

I didn't mean to infer that anything was wrong with Sir Elton or classical music. I think I just meant that I didn't think I would still be chasing Eddie and the boys around so much twenty years later. They still write and play songs that get to me and I didn't think they would be possible twenty years later from the rage I felt first listening to the Ten album. I just thought I would grow older and maybe forget the rage from that time and not seeking to feel so ALIVE at PJ concerts still. I just meant that Elton or classical music entailed a more mature behavior at their concerts as opposed to the imbibing, smacking hands with strangers, screaming (singing), and overall rocking that goes on at a PJ concert. Like you could get dressed up with your wife or girlfriend and go to a Elton or classical music concert I imagine. I have some Elton on my ipod and even classical music if you count the Rocky soundtrtack as classical music, Yo I'm from Philly, we got class and woooder ice!