The bittersweet feeling for Wrigley...

My girlfriend, Rebecca passed away unexpectedly from a rare heart condition on September 5th.  She was 39 years old and we spent 5 wonderful years together. In those 5 years, I took her to all 3 Wrigley shows and we spent 2 unforgettable weekend's in Chicago. Rebecca's favorite song was Release, which seems to be a lock for Chicago shows over the years.  I remember in 2013, I guaranteed her they would open with Release as I had previously studied the past Chicago setlists. As we went in to 2016, we had the same exact conversation. She seemed skeptical of my guarantee that they would open with it night 1. As they opened with Low Light, I could feel her glaring at me with her look if disapproval that I earned fairly often. She wasn't actually mad, it was just a joke of course. Haha. I said "ok, well I guarantee they'll open with it Monday". Then of course, luckily they played it 2nd and all was good.  It's pretty tough to plan for these 2 shows and be excited at times, but at the same time.....I know I have to go. She would want me to go. Thinking about the strong possibility of seeing the song Release without her this time will be one of the toughest moments, as it will slowly be approaching a year since I had to say goodbye.  This will be show 16 and 17 for me, and I've never gone into the planning with anything less than excitement so this is going to be a far different experience. I can't say that I'm not as excited, it just feels like something is missing. Good luck to everyone that has or will enter the lottery! Should be some awesome shows!
Lexington 4.21.03, Chicago 5.16.06, Cincinnati 6.24.06, Lollapalooza 8.5.07, Virginia Beach 6.17.08, Camden 6.19.08, Camden 6.20.08, East Troy (PJ20) 9.3.11, East Troy (PJ20) 9.4.11, Wrigley 7.19.13, Pittsburgh 10.11.13, Cincinnati 10.1.14, Lexington 4.26.16, Wrigley 8.20.16, Wrigley 8.22.16, Wrigley 8.18.18, Wrigley 8.20.2018, Fenway 9.4.18, New York 3.30.20, Nashville 4.2.20, St. Louis 4.4.20, Bourbon & Beyond 9.17.22, Indianapolis 9.10.2023

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  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,172
    Wow.
    So sorry to hear about Rebecca's passing at such a young age.

    This weekend we rock Portland
  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,175

    I am so sorry for your loss. my wife's name is Rebecca. I will be thinking of both of you!

    I hope the show can help with the healing.

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  • Sirens4Sirens4 Posts: 543
    Sorry for your loss!!! Hope the music helps you heal!!
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  • Thank you all! I am surprised I got her to go back to Wrigley after the storm delay in 2013. Haha. She was always a pretty good sport.
    Lexington 4.21.03, Chicago 5.16.06, Cincinnati 6.24.06, Lollapalooza 8.5.07, Virginia Beach 6.17.08, Camden 6.19.08, Camden 6.20.08, East Troy (PJ20) 9.3.11, East Troy (PJ20) 9.4.11, Wrigley 7.19.13, Pittsburgh 10.11.13, Cincinnati 10.1.14, Lexington 4.26.16, Wrigley 8.20.16, Wrigley 8.22.16, Wrigley 8.18.18, Wrigley 8.20.2018, Fenway 9.4.18, New York 3.30.20, Nashville 4.2.20, St. Louis 4.4.20, Bourbon & Beyond 9.17.22, Indianapolis 9.10.2023
  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 7,640
    This is terrible. I’m so sorry. Life is so unfair sometimes
  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Really sorry for your loss. I hope the shows bring you some joy. Bittersweet, indeed.
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • hrd2imgnhrd2imgn Southwest Burbs of Chicago Posts: 4,860
    Prayers for you and her family.  I think it is bittersweet for Ed too.
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