*Updated* Joshua - The Love Boat Captain

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  • darthvedder
    darthvedder Posts: 2,672
    stina1118 said:

    darthvedder said:

    Thank you both for sharing Joshua's story. Pearl Jam is no stranger to kids with special needs, as they've played Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit Concert plenty of times over the years. Two years ago, Pearl Jam couldn't make it to Bridge, so some of the Bridge School kids came to their show instead, and this happened. One of the greatest concert moments I've ever witnessed. Mike McCready was even moved to tears after the song was over.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyOdGYS9sE

    Thank you so much for sharing that video. That was so beautiful, I'm sobbing! Those are Joshua's peeps!!

    I don't know what I loved more, the bands interaction with the kids, or watching those kids enjoy the heck out of the music. It was a beautiful moment and you were so lucky to experience that! I hope Joshua can have something similar some day. Taking him to bridge school show is definitely something we have considered for down the road. Thank you again, a great way to start my day!
    You are very welcome. The band has a very special relationship with the young lady in the video, Maricor. They met her at one of the first times the bands played the Bridge School Benefit, when she was attending the Bridge School. Every time they went back, they reported on her academic progress. She eventually graduated and attended UC Berkeley, where she has received two degrees! Her favorite song is Last Kiss. Even though it's not a "Pearl Jam song," they always play it for her when she's in attendance. There are plenty of youtube videos of Pearl Jam playing Last Kiss for Maricor at the benefit, and she's always beaming when they play it.

    I wish everybody had the resources that the Bridge School provides. If nothing else, it provides a support group for the parents. Please don't ever feel like you are alone.
  • pearlgirl52
    pearlgirl52 Posts: 666
    Such a lovely first post Josh. What a special little family you guys are.
  • weddingparade
    weddingparade Posts: 1,179
    Joshua, KEEP ON ROCKIN'
    indeed!!
  • ehbacon
    ehbacon Posts: 1,972
    Icuraps said:

    My name is Josh, I am Joshua’s Dad. I very rarely post anything online but my wife and I have both been extremely overwhelmed and appreciative of all of the kind words and PJ goodies for Joshua.

    Sometimes we can feel isolated because its is difficult to get out as a family when you have a child with special needs. It is easy to think your going at it alone sometimes and not realize how many good people are out there. I want to sincerely thank all of you for posts, comments, and words of encouragement.

    To the people that sent Joshua some things, I can’t even begin to tell you how awestruck I was of your thoughtfulness of a child you have never met. Although he is awesome. We are so appreciative and want to say thank you. We have been trying to explain it to him and while I’m sure he doesn’t understand he did seem excited.

    Sincerely
    Josh

    And while I know they aren’t PJ lyrics, I’m sure you wouldn’t mind Uncle Neil’s words;

    I feel your love
    I feel your strong love
    I feel the patience among conditional love
    I feel a strength
    I feel your faith in me
    I'll never let you down no matter what you do
    If you just walk with me and let me walk with you
    I'm on this journey I don't wanna walk alone

    Walk with me

    first album I ever bought (I'm only 15)

    cheers! Keep the love strong!
    Listen to some of my music here (if you want to): [url="My soundcloud"]
  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    We appreciate all the love!!! ✌
  • Bladamus Maximus
    Bladamus Maximus Paris TN Posts: 277
    Thank you for sharing Joshua's love for the band. It's stuff like this thread that make me proud to be a fan for over 20 years. Hope to see you guys at a show one of these days!
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  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    I'm so excited to show you all Joshua's Halloween costume!!!! Coming soon!!!
  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    Bladamus Maximus said:

    Thank you for sharing Joshua's love for the band. It's stuff like this thread that make me proud to be a fan for over 20 years. Hope to see you guys at a show one of these days!

    Yes!! Can't wait to meet you and the rest of our new friends (hopefully next year!) at shows! Thanks for the support!!
  • primussucks
    primussucks Posts: 2,365
    Beautiful story! Congrats on a wonderful son! Would be awesome if someone at 10 club showed this to the band and they agree to meet him someday!
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  • stina1118
    stina1118 Illinois Posts: 152
    Well, after about some hours of construction... We made Joshua the ultimate Halloween costume. Here he is ladies and gentlemen, your Love Boat Captain.

    youtu.be/qJFF7xLT-WA

    Happy Halloween!
    Love the Swansons
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    ^^^ That is awesome!!!! I hope he had a great Halloween! :jack_o_lantern:
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  • pearlgirl52
    pearlgirl52 Posts: 666
    Brilliant! This just made my night. Happy Halloween you guys! Thanks for being awesome.
  • wasa1971
    wasa1971 Calgary, Canada Posts: 2,144
    Wow!! That's is awesome. Have a very Happy Halloween.
  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    :clap::clap::clap: well done. Happy Halloween!
  • Bladamus Maximus
    Bladamus Maximus Paris TN Posts: 277
    "Love.....love....love". Beautiful! Happy Halloween!
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  • darthvedder
    darthvedder Posts: 2,672
    That is fantastic! This thread makes me smile every time I come back to it. Happy Halloween!
  • cmalisze
    cmalisze Posts: 2,636
    Awesome!!!! Happy Halloween.
  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    Sent something small (2 items) for Josh, should be there today from OH...
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    stina1118 said:

    Well, after about some hours of construction... We made Joshua the ultimate Halloween costume. Here he is ladies and gentlemen, your Love Boat Captain.

    youtu.be/qJFF7xLT-WA

    Happy Halloween!
    Love the Swansons

    Sweetness!

    Love to the Swansons.
  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,913
    that is awesome.

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