Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11

Subject: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: GUEST,Frug
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:09 PM

Mudcatters, some time tonight my dear wife of 25 years will pass away. My beloved Sarah had a massive brain haemmorrhage this morning and will not survive. Her wish for organ donation means that for us there will be a long and difficult vigil because of the protocols and procedures that will be needed to prolong her physical life although her brain function is minimal. My two sons Sam and Dom and myself will sing to her in her passing. She is a remarkable woman who has tolerated 3 male musicians with associated habits and quirks................she was a wonderful singer and loves music which is why I post to a music thread. Please join us in singing her away.....please.

Frank

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: Joe Offer
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:11 PM

Bless her, Frank - and bless you. Yes, I'll sing for the both of you tonight.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: Megan L
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:14 PM

Thinking of you all my dear give her a wonderfull send of.
strength and peace be yours.

Meg

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: Crowhugger
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:15 PM

Will do, with love.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:17 PM

My heart breaks to read this, and there are no words that can make it any easier. Your generosity to participate in organ donation may make it seem all the harder now, but you'll be grateful later that you and she did it.

Take care, all of you.

Maggie

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: Bobert
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:17 PM

I am so sorry, Frank.... You must be absolutely devestated...

Prayers and, yeah, I have a song for her that needs dusting off that I wrote a long time ago entitled, "Dancing With the Angels"... I'll dust it off tonight for Sarah...

B~

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:20 PM

Rest in Peace
(unfortunatley I can not cut out the brief introduction)

I will sing part of Requiem for her tonight. mg

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: Beer
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:21 PM

I am singing at a coffee house this evening. I will do a song for Sarah.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:25 PM

I'll sing a beautiful little song I know which will be full of love and peace for you all. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May her passing be peaceful. What a generous person she is to donate and that you and your sons support her wishes with such beauty and comfort. On some level she knows you are there and the singing will bring her much peace, I am sure.

Love, Light and {{{{hugs}}}}

kat

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight
From: ClaireBear
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:30 PM

I will sing and sing...and wish I could do more.

Fair seas, a following breeze, and safe harbor at last.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: KT
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:32 PM

I will join the chorus, as well, Frank, for your sweet Sarah, and for all of you. Wishing that you may find some comfort in such a sad time.
KT

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Willa
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:34 PM

Add my wishes and a song to those posted above.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: DrugCrazed
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:45 PM

You have my voice as well.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:50 PM

I wish there were more that we could do.........I send my best thoughts for all of you Frank........and also a song.

Pat

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Sugwash
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:51 PM

Of course, it will be an honour. All the very best wishes.

Andy

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: maeve
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:58 PM

Singing here. Thank you.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 05:59 PM

I am so sorry to hear this Frank. I don't sing, but I will be thinking about you all.
I wish you all great strength.
Les Worrall

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 06:01 PM

I'll sing her spirit with you Frank

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 06:02 PM

My thoughts are with you at this terrible time.

I will sing a new song unto thee; with the harp of ten strings will I sing psalms unto thee.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Big Ballad Singer
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 06:25 PM

Typing this, then logging off and playing/singing for you and your Sarah.

I have been with my wife for 17 years now and could not imagine life without her. My heart aches for you.

With deepest sympathy,

Big Ballad Singer

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: GUEST,slowerairs
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 07:30 PM

Your sadness is now ours, don't stop singing to her. God bless

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Janie
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 08:06 PM

Peace be with all of you, Frug in such a time of love and heartbreak. It will be a privelege to sing for Sarah.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Genie
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 08:12 PM

Such a heartbreak, Frug. Bless Sarah for donating her organs and bless you and Sam and Don for being there with her to sing her spirit home. I will join you and the rest of the chorus tonight.    Peaceful journey, Sarah.

Genie

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: saulgoldie
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 08:25 PM

Will do, Frank. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Saul

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Jeri
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 08:34 PM

It's already tomorrow in the UK, where I believe Frug is. Still singing here, though.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: GUEST,mg
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 09:09 PM

Could we all do the circle be unbroken..9:30 EST 6:40 PST in US. mg

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Jeri
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 09:16 PM

Sure could.

--Nitty Gritty Dirt Band lyrics here--

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 10:09 PM

Frank, I don't know what pulled me to this thread tonight. But the same thing called me to sing Amazing Grace for all of you. The tune, softly sung and hummed, has always brought me such comfort both in death and in birth.

You are none of you alone. Thank you for inviting us to share your vigil.

Humbly,

Dani

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Joe Offer
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 10:16 PM

I sang at 6:40, and it meant a lot to do that, especially since we also laid my friend Harland to rest today and sang him home.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Dharmabum
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 10:59 PM

Went through the very same thing with my first wife over ten years ago.
We found a great deal of solace,knowing that her organ donations helped others.

My condolances to you & your family.

DB.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: JedMarum
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 11:03 PM

Bless you both ... my voice joins you in sad celebration!

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 11:22 PM

I echo the 'Bless you all'. In Alaska we're a bit behind the designated hour but I will call KT and ask her to sing a song to me over the telephone. She has just the right one always.

May peace profound attend you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: LadyJean
Date: 30 Jul 11 - 11:37 PM

I took care of my mother during her last illness. I am aware of the hell you're going through. So, I sang for the lady, just a short song. God be with you. You need all the help and support you can get.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Max
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 01:32 AM

Loud as I ever. I'll Fly Away.

All of my heart is with you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: BrooklynJay
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 02:55 AM

I only just now checked in and saw this thread.

I truly know the tragedy and sadness you're going through. A stroke/brain hemorrhage took my wife five years ago as she was battling inoperable lung cancer.

Carole King's "Way Over Yonder" will be for your dear wife.

Jay

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: My guru always said
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 03:04 AM

So very sorry to hear this and bless you and Sarah for her organ donation. I shall sing in our garden for you all this morning.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Bugsy
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 04:36 AM

I'm not very good with words at times like these and I can't imagine the pain that you are going through at this time.

I'll sing the song that, though not my words, I feel (from what you said in your original post) sums up a wonderful partnership.

WE BOTH HAD A VERY GOOD TIME
(Derek Brimstone)

How mamy miles have we wandered side by side
laughing and talking, sometimes we even cried
well the long long road has ended to baby dry your eyes
come here let me kiss you, you know I'm going to miss you
and we both had a very good time

how many bar rooms, how many cities and towns
how many faces - how many sights and sounds
and how many places did you hear me sing my songs
Well laughing or grieving we broke about even
and we both had a very good time

well remember all the good times, forget all about the bad
you know I really really really loved you - i gave you all I had
didn't I always tell you some day this time would come
well I'm sorry my dear, but now that it's here
we both had a very good time

This ain't no time for sadness, It ain't no time for tears,
For happiness just fades away, then it disappears,
You've got many more years than I have - that's why I set you free
So be glad that you met me and baby don't forget me
And we both had a very good time.

So then how many miles, have we wandered side by side,
Laughing and talking, sometimes we even cried.
But the long long road has ended, so baby dry your eyes.
Come here let me kiss you, you know I'm gonna miss you,
And we both had a very good time - I mean
We both had a very good time.

With love

Bugsy

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: GUEST,Hawker (without cookie )
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 04:56 AM

Frug, May she now be at peace and her passing have been eased by all our singing. God bless.x

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: fat B****rd
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 05:28 AM

Please accept my condolences and sympathies. May your good lady rest in peace.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: DrugCrazed
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 05:38 AM

You got a Bright Morning Star from me when I woke up (time difference made it difficult to do so last night).

You're in my thoughts.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 07:06 AM

Singing now, for you all and for the recipients of your family's generosity.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: alanabit
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 07:29 AM

What Charlie said.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: scouse
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 07:59 AM

Will sing a song for Sarah after this posting.. my thoughts are with you at this sad time..Though glad to here her organs will go to help someone live.

As Aye,

Phil.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Big Mick
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 08:06 AM

I read this thread last night and for once just did not know what to say. I took the old Low D and headed to the hill and played for all of you. God be good to her. And bless you and the family.

Mick

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Maryrrf
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 08:10 AM

God bless you all.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 08:39 AM

One of the most tragic and at the same time heartwarming threads I have read in a long time. My heart goes out to all who are suffering the loss of a loved one.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 08:40 AM

Bless you, Frug, as you go through this very sad time. And bless you that you are sharing your wife's organs that others may live. I came to this late, but know that I was singing all day yesterday at a workshop that included many healing and meaningful songs. Since time and space are relative, I dedicate them all to you and Sarah.

Please let us know how you are doing, when and as you can. We care.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 10:27 AM

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning.

You and your family have my thoughts and prayers.
Mary

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 11:04 AM

Thinking of you and your family.

(((hugs)))

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: GUEST,THummer
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 12:12 PM

My voice is not one that should send anyone off, so I will sing in my heart for her and for you the song i hope someone sings for me one day--Dream a Little Dream.

This thread confirms my long-held belief that musicians are some of the finest folks I'll ever know.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Barbara
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 12:13 PM

Angels Hov'ring Round for you today. ".. to carry the loved ones home".
Blessings,
Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: kendall
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 12:21 PM

I'm no longer able to sing but I can send my fondest best wishes to you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Barbara
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 01:06 PM

Angels Hov'ring Round for you today. ".. to carry the loved ones home".
Blessings,
Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: buddhuu
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 01:09 PM

I am late, as always, but I will sing anyway.

I am very sorry for your loss. I wish you all peace and comfort.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Janie
Date: 01 Aug 11 - 01:16 AM

May all of you know and feel the love, compassion and Light of the care and concern that surrounds you now and in the days to come.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: Colin Randall
Date: 01 Aug 11 - 02:05 AM

Just wanted to agree with those who have found this thread sad and uplifting in almost equal measures. My thoughts are with Frank and sons and there'll be a song, too.

Subject: RE: Obit: Please sing your hearts out tonight 30July11
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 01 Aug 11 - 06:49 AM

Update here.
Keep singing!