Just Breathe has helped me with the loss of my father

I've been a huge fan of anything pearl jam has done since the beginning. I was 10 when I first heard their stuff in 91, have never missed a show in Ohio and cannot wait to see what the future holds for this band. Four and a half years ago my dad was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. He battled valiantly up until the very end of 2010 and sadly he passed away just a few days shy of his 53rd birthday this past Feb. My world was turned upside down...I mean, I knew his passing would be inevitable but we had grown so close since he had been diagnosed. I traveled many times with he and my mother to treatments at the Cleve. Clinic - listening to Pearl Jam on my iPod thru the car stereo every trip, so much so that he had begun to become a fan. I would play a lot of live stuff as he loved live shows. We had hoped to go to a show together until the disease took over late last year. I've slowly begun to gather myself and dig out of the depression that had taken over since the beginning of the year but hearing Just Breathe or The End still really gets me. I'm heading off to see Eddie this Sunday in Detroit - I have a close friend in Newport Beach who saw him in CA last time around and its said the show was life changing. I cannot wait as I'm hoping this will be as inspiring for me, I could use a giant pick me up. Thanks for listening fellow fans, and allowing me to open up to the band and all of you, See you in Detroit and East Troy!
-George, Canton OH
-George, Canton OH
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(((hug)))
I hope you have a wonderful time in Detroit. I know you won't be disappointed.
positive vibrations......
My thoughts are with you. I too am a long time fan of PJ. I too have lost my father to a rare cancer. I lost my dad a while back in January of 2006, just a couple of months before his 50th birthday.
I was in a pretty dark place for a few years after his death and Pearl Jam's music seemed like the only thing that gave me comfort, Release was certainly one song that really got to me through those times. However, upon the release of Backspacer, Just Breath and The End have really helped me move into a better place. Something about these songs brings hope. That probably sounds the wrong way around, but there really is a positive message in these songs. I now have lyrics from release and just breath tattooed on my chest as a tribute to my dad, and to the music that has helped me through these times.
Thank You George for your post. This is my first post, but you have made me feel like I am not the only one. I know that there are many, many people, who unfortunately go through these times. It is great to have amazing music to fall back on.
I was lucky enough to see Ed play in Melbourne earlier this year, and it was emotional to say the least. Hearing The End live with just Ed was pretty special. I hope you enjoy the show, it will certainly lift your spirits.
Take Care
Aaron, Melbourne
thanks for sharing
pj has helped me through some dark times
the power of music!
Thanks for sharing as well. Its nice to find comfort knowing there are others who have felt and still feel the pain I'm going through. As for Release, its easily one of my fav's. I've found it almost too hard to listen to lately, as it evokes such emotion, but what I wouldn't give to hear Eddie sing it Sunday night in Detroit. I know the show will be amazing, been looking forward to it for some time. Sunday nite can't come soon enough.
Just Breathe seems to be such a a special song. It has become my song for Sammy...my seven year old son with leukemia. I sometimes sing it to him when we snuggle and inside I am willing him with all my might to stay strong, just breathe, and hold ME in his arms when I die....as the natural order should be. I cannot imagine it being the other way around.
Thank you for sharing your stories, music really can help.
Katy x
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My heart goes out to you and I will certainly keep Sammy in my thoughts and prayers. Lyrics are so powerful and so incredible in so many ways.
Thank you..and my love to you and sending you strength.
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George, my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
the couple weeks after the funeral were bad, but i was still in a haze of sorts..
When Backspacer came out on Sept. 20, I was happy and naturally listened to it with great amazement, then I hit Just Breathe..
All the emotion of the past weeks hit me like a ton of bricks. all those nights at the end. the last day in the hospital, begging for him to remain here with us. the song absolutely crushed me. It was as if Ed wrote it for us. It defined the moments so clearly. Every word, describing how he lived, how i felt about him, just right there. I still well up every time I hear it.. The picture painted so unfortunately perfect
sorry to hear of your loss George, but you are never alone
Matt
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
Sending positive vibes from the low countries....