*Updated* Joshua - The Love Boat Captain

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  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    Last night was such an incredible experience. I am still trying to let it all soak in.

    Joshua doesn't know, but we will be there again tonight!!!!

    I cried so many times. Of course because of the LBC dedication. But, what really amazed me was Joshua. He was so tired from the long hours traveling here, but hung in there like a trooper.

    Joshua normally has heightened senses, he startles easy. But, none of that phased him once the band went on. He was so amazed and captivated by the show.

    I have some pics and videos to come I will share soon!!

    We're onto night two!!! Much love to you ALL!!!!
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,340
    stina1118 said:

    Last night was such an incredible experience. I am still trying to let it all soak in.

    Joshua doesn't know, but we will be there again tonight!!!!

    I cried so many times. Of course because of the LBC dedication. But, what really amazed me was Joshua. He was so tired from the long hours traveling here, but hung in there like a trooper.

    Joshua normally has heightened senses, he startles easy. But, none of that phased him once the band went on. He was so amazed and captivated by the show.

    I have some pics and videos to come I will share soon!!

    We're onto night two!!! Much love to you ALL!!!!

    awesome! :smiley:

    i met him briefly at the pre-party and i think your mother?
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  • MusicDude415
    MusicDude415 Philly Burbs Posts: 171
    Agreed. Such an amazing moment! Glad to have been a part of it.
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  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    A few pictures real quick!!!

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    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
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    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
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  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,035
    stina1118 said:

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    Beautiful picture....thanks for sharing :heart:
    Hope y'all have a great time again tonite at the show :rock_on:
  • Daron Oshay
    Daron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,592
    So wonderful.
  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    edited April 2016
    Well, Joshua definitely warmed up much more for night 2. He rocked out from beginning to end.

    Funny thing was...
    Joshua kept asking for Sonic Reducer all day, then they played it. He was so excited when it came on. Then Baba and YL was like heaven for Joshua.

    I said several times yesterday.
    I've never seen Joshua as happy as he was watching the band love.

    We're on our way home now. I will be doing a blog post about our experience as soon as I can process everything. All of the support and love has been so appreciated. Honestly every single comment means the world to us.

    I'm sad that it is over... Happy it happened.
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  • hsohi
    hsohi Posts: 1,033
    ...."I'm sad that it is over... Happy it happened."

    As we all are.
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  • PorchgirlCO
    PorchgirlCO Colorado Posts: 1,377
    So happy Joshua got his song and more!! Truly special moment for us all...
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me...

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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    PorchgirlCO said:

    So happy Joshua got his song and more!! Truly special moment for us all...

    ^^^ This. Sorry I missed meeting you and Joshua. Are you going to Wrigley?
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,139
    edited April 2016
    god damn I cried like a little baby when this song was played for him. I hope josh is a ok!
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    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    SD48277 said:

    PorchgirlCO said:

    So happy Joshua got his song and more!! Truly special moment for us all...

    ^^^ This. Sorry I missed meeting you and Joshua. Are you going to Wrigley?
    My husband and I will be at Wrigley both nights. Joshua will be sitting this one out. I don't think that venue would work out well for him, there's too many variables. Plus Mom and Dad have to get their PJ time in too. (Which involves a few adult beverages) haha

    Everything was so crazy this trip and we had to work around Joshua's needs. But, night 1 Wrigley we are taking a limo down early to drink and hang out all day. And we will also be at night 2. Both GA. So I would love to meet up with you, even though Joshua won't be with.
  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    edited April 2016
    Joshua basically uses his wheelchair to get around. We do have a new walking device to support him, but he's still building strength. So, after two nights of concerts, 12 hour road trip and all the things in between... To see this kid standing, with minimal assistance blows my mind. Pearl Jam is the ONLY thing that can get this kid to do this!!!

    https://youtu.be/_yS-ESDkn6U
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    stina1118 said:

    Joshua basically uses his wheelchair to get around. We do have a new walking device to support him, but he's still building strength. So, after two nights of concerts, 12 hour road trip and all the things in between... To see this kid standing, with minimal assistance blows my mind. Pearl Jam is the ONLY thing that can get this kid to do this!!!

    https://youtu.be/_yS-ESDkn6U

    Hands down LOVE that video!!! Fantastic to see you and Joshua, BOTH, rocking out. :rock_on: We will meet up at Wrigley!
    ELITIST FUK
  • on2legs
    on2legs Posts: 16,005
    Completely inspiring. Awesome story. Thank you for sharing with us and so glad you were there to see 2 amazing shows. KORITFW Josua :smiley:
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  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    @stina1118 - thank you so much for opening up to us strangers. Thank you so much for posting pictures and videos! Those 2 recent ones O.M.G.! I missed the Halloween costume! And the most recent video! Amazing just amazing! And the way Josh looks at you makes me cry, literally tear up and sob just knowing he has you and his dad -

    I'm so beyond thrilled and what 2 great shows to be at! I hope you all got some merch and the boots are on the way :smiley:
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  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    @SD48277 Absolutely!
    @FoxyRedLa Thank you! Thank you!! <3 He amazes me. We were very fortunate to have people donate merchandise to us, so we came home with lots of goodies. This experience has been surreal and we are so grateful!

    Thank you on2legs and everyone for their well wishes, comments and support. Honestly each comment means the world to us.

    We're so proud to be a part of this amazing community of jammers!
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    It's pretty damn cool how the embraces are given and received. Even from so far away.

    Enjoy the goodies, tangible and not :)

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