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[truthspeaker06]

So I've been doing really good, at least that's what I thought until yesterday. So idk if most of you know but I work at a highschool here in NJ & I am in charge of this years Talent Show. So for the last two days we've been holding auditions, there's been nothing but horrible attempts to sing adele really & so I get a submission form from a young girl who says she is going to sing Whitney's "I Have Nothing" Instantly I think oh boy, this is surely going to suck! When she takes the stage I ask her why Whitney? & What do you know about Whitney? granted the girl was ONLY 16 but if that BLEEP didn't open her mouth and say "Whitney is the reason I even dreamed of singing, I've got to honor her, I've got to thank her & thank God for giving us her" & then it happened! She opened her mouth to sing & she sang the BLEEP out that song. No it wasn't Whitney but for a 16 year old girl, she has some serious pipes. All I could do was fight back the tears as she sang & the audience sang along with her. In that moment, I was feeling so many emotions, I had to step out to the bathroom & get myself together.

[NippyFanNy779]

truthspeaker06, on 21 March 2012 - 08:10 AM, said:

So I've been doing really good, at least that's what I thought until yesterday. So idk if most of you know but I work at a highschool here in NJ & I am in charge of this years Talent Show. So for the last two days we've been holding auditions, there's been nothing but horrible attempts to sing adele really & so I get a submission form from a young girl who says she is going to sing Whitney's "I Have Nothing" Instantly I think oh boy, this is surely going to suck! When she takes the stage I ask her why Whitney? & What do you know about Whitney? granted the girl was ONLY 16 but if that BLEEP didn't open her mouth and say "Whitney is the reason I even dreamed of singing, I've got to honor her, I've got to thank her & thank God for giving us her" & then it happened! She opened her mouth to sing & she sang the BLEEP out that song. No it wasn't Whitney but for a 16 year old girl, she has some serious pipes. All I could do was fight back the tears as she sang & the audience sang along with her. In that moment, I was feeling so many emotions, I had to step out to the bathroom & get myself together.

Oh wow! This is why and how Whitney will live on FOREVER because her voice her spirit what she brought to this world reaches beyond the scope of time. When we are long gone it will be our children's children talking bout this amazing voice that lived so long ago. I do believe that Whitney, her ability, her technique will be studied extensively.

That is so powerful, I know it hit you but I'm glad that it was you that this girl ran into because I know you will encourage her.

[ThierryValentijn]

I miss our girl so much these days. I keep thinking about her, I'm singing her songs, changing lyrics into Whitney, like I'm singing her songs towards her. I wish/hope she can feel our love. This bond we have is strong. And it's because of her. She's out of our live, though, not out of our hearts and minds.

[artchannel]

I'm in LOVE, and today, it's a happy day jammin' to "I GOT YOU"! from ILTY

[truthspeaker06]

NippyFanNy779, on 21 March 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

truthspeaker06, on 21 March 2012 - 08:10 AM, said:

So I've been doing really good, at least that's what I thought until yesterday. So idk if most of you know but I work at a highschool here in NJ & I am in charge of this years Talent Show. So for the last two days we've been holding auditions, there's been nothing but horrible attempts to sing adele really & so I get a submission form from a young girl who says she is going to sing Whitney's "I Have Nothing" Instantly I think oh boy, this is surely going to suck! When she takes the stage I ask her why Whitney? & What do you know about Whitney? granted the girl was ONLY 16 but if that BLEEP didn't open her mouth and say "Whitney is the reason I even dreamed of singing, I've got to honor her, I've got to thank her & thank God for giving us her" & then it happened! She opened her mouth to sing & she sang the BLEEP out that song. No it wasn't Whitney but for a 16 year old girl, she has some serious pipes. All I could do was fight back the tears as she sang & the audience sang along with her. In that moment, I was feeling so many emotions, I had to step out to the bathroom & get myself together.

Oh wow! This is why and how Whitney will live on FOREVER because her voice her spirit what she brought to this world reaches beyond the scope of time. When we are long gone it will be our children's children talking bout this amazing voice that lived so long ago. I do believe that Whitney, her ability, her technique will be studied extensively.

That is so powerful, I know it hit you but I'm glad that it was you that this girl ran into because I know you will encourage her.

Yeah it was def a moment but I mean I was just so touched that this baby had such an appreciation and love for Whitney. That she knew what Whitney stood for & what she meant to the world, really warmed my heart. AND she has a beautiful voice as well, so it really just came together I suppose. I talked to her today and told her how I was a fan & how much Whitney meant to me & how proud I was of her for honoring Whitney.

[NippyFanNy779]

truthspeaker06, on 21 March 2012 - 01:06 PM, said:

NippyFanNy779, on 21 March 2012 - 11:50 AM, said:

truthspeaker06, on 21 March 2012 - 08:10 AM, said:

So I've been doing really good, at least that's what I thought until yesterday. So idk if most of you know but I work at a highschool here in NJ & I am in charge of this years Talent Show. So for the last two days we've been holding auditions, there's been nothing but horrible attempts to sing adele really & so I get a submission form from a young girl who says she is going to sing Whitney's "I Have Nothing" Instantly I think oh boy, this is surely going to suck! When she takes the stage I ask her why Whitney? & What do you know about Whitney? granted the girl was ONLY 16 but if that BLEEP didn't open her mouth and say "Whitney is the reason I even dreamed of singing, I've got to honor her, I've got to thank her & thank God for giving us her" & then it happened! She opened her mouth to sing & she sang the BLEEP out that song. No it wasn't Whitney but for a 16 year old girl, she has some serious pipes. All I could do was fight back the tears as she sang & the audience sang along with her. In that moment, I was feeling so many emotions, I had to step out to the bathroom & get myself together.

Oh wow! This is why and how Whitney will live on FOREVER because her voice her spirit what she brought to this world reaches beyond the scope of time. When we are long gone it will be our children's children talking bout this amazing voice that lived so long ago. I do believe that Whitney, her ability, her technique will be studied extensively.

That is so powerful, I know it hit you but I'm glad that it was you that this girl ran into because I know you will encourage her.

Yeah it was def a moment but I mean I was just so touched that this baby had such an appreciation and love for Whitney. That she knew what Whitney stood for & what she meant to the world, really warmed my heart. AND she has a beautiful voice as well, so it really just came together I suppose. I talked to her today and told her how I was a fan & how much Whitney meant to me & how proud I was of her for honoring Whitney.

You see! that is the beautiful thing about Whitney's talents and her spirit, one day all the tabloid foolishness will fall away all the crazy rumors and crap of the past and people will only be left with the beauty of Whitney.

[CoNcLusIveTrUthZ]

I really wish there was video of me singing IHN at 17 at a high school talent show. I didn't want to be part of the competition, it was in benefit for some students who got in an accident and passed away except the one I was closest to. I sang that song to her that night and I got a standing ovation that night. As much BLEEP! as folks wanted to talk, they had to give props and it was then I thought "hmmm, should i really pursue it?" because the kids that should be calling me names (and did any other night) were standing and applauding and giving me praise. When the host was trying to talk (my history teacher) they wouldn't stop clapping and he made a joke saying "Allright I'll just shut up" and turned to the side of the stage and just stood there and clapped. I wish I could find it to share it with you. That's when I could hit those head notes with ease. now they come out once in a while correctly, lol.

[26twin]

I find myself singing her songs now as if im singing TO her...I cant sing but I know my Whitneyisms down to a tee. Im often wondering if she's looking down on us, seeing our tears, our heartache, showing all the Love we had and have for her and how much we loved her so and just how much she impacted our lives. Then i look up and smile from time to time saying I love you Whitney, thank you for everything....

[buddha]

CoNcLusIveTrUthZ, on 21 March 2012 - 08:40 PM, said:

I really wish there was video of me singing IHN at 17 at a high school talent show. I didn't want to be part of the competition, it was in benefit for some students who got in an accident and passed away except the one I was closest to. I sang that song to her that night and I got a standing ovation that night. As much BLEEP! as folks wanted to talk, they had to give props and it was then I thought "hmmm, should i really pursue it?" because the kids that should be calling me names (and did any other night) were standing and applauding and giving me praise. When the host was trying to talk (my history teacher) they wouldn't stop clapping and he made a joke saying "Allright I'll just shut up" and turned to the side of the stage and just stood there and clapped. I wish I could find it to share it with you. That's when I could hit those head notes with ease. now they come out once in a while correctly, lol.

You could make a new video and share that

[Every1lovesNippy]

I'm not sure where to post this, so I thought I'd put it here.

I just saw a story about a British footballer whose heart stopped for 78 minutes, before he was successfully revived. Fabrice Muamba is apparently recovering nicely. He collapsed in a stadium full of well-wishers and a cardiologist was on hand with medics. The worked on him continuously and it looks like he will be fine. It's one of life's miracles.

Check out the story here (some of the comments are really informative) http://msn.foxsports...s-bolton-032112 and think about getting trained in CPR or renewing training if you have taken a course.

Reading this story and thinking of Whitney, at first I kept thinking, 'what if,' but then I started thinking that I am going to renew my CPR training. It's been a very long time, and I figured I'd never, ever be called upon to use it (what are the chances, right). But then I thought about this guy's chances, and the one in a billion chances that created the one and only Whitney Houston, and I figure that life is full of one in a billion miracles, so I'm going to be as prepared as I can be if I am ever called upon to be someone's miracle.

I don't know, but somehow, reading this one guy's story renewed a bit of the faith I lost when Whitney died. The Lord does work in mysterious ways.

[buddha]

Every1lovesNippy, on 21 March 2012 - 11:32 PM, said:

I'm not sure where to post this, so I thought I'd put it here.

I just saw a story about a British footballer whose heart stopped for 78 minutes, before he was successfully revived. Fabrice Muamba is apparently recovering nicely. He collapsed in a stadium full of well-wishers and a cardiologist was on hand with medics. The worked on him continuously and it looks like he will be fine. It's one of life's miracles.

Check out the story here (some of the comments are really informative) http://msn.foxsports...s-bolton-032112 and think about getting trained in CPR or renewing training if you have taken a course.

Reading this story and thinking of Whitney, at first I kept thinking, 'what if,' but then I started thinking that I am going to renew my CPR training. It's been a very long time, and I figured I'd never, ever be called upon to use it (what are the chances, right). But then I thought about this guy's chances, and the one in a billion chances that created the one and only Whitney Houston, and I figure that life is full of one in a billion miracles, so I'm going to be as prepared as I can be if I am ever called upon to be someone's miracle.

I don't know, but somehow, reading this one guy's story renewed a bit of the faith I lost when Whitney died. The Lord does work in mysterious ways.

That's very remarkable...but his circumstances were different to Whitney's. What little knowledge I have of the subject, if Whitney had a sudden cardiac arrest, her chances of survival were extremely low. Death can occur within minutes.

[Zolas]

Every1lovesNippy, on 21 March 2012 - 11:32 PM, said:

I'm not sure where to post this, so I thought I'd put it here.

I just saw a story about a British footballer whose heart stopped for 78 minutes, before he was successfully revived. Fabrice Muamba is apparently recovering nicely. He collapsed in a stadium full of well-wishers and a cardiologist was on hand with medics. The worked on him continuously and it looks like he will be fine. It's one of life's miracles.

Check out the story here (some of the comments are really informative) http://msn.foxsports...s-bolton-032112 and think about getting trained in CPR or renewing training if you have taken a course.

Reading this story and thinking of Whitney, at first I kept thinking, 'what if,' but then I started thinking that I am going to renew my CPR training. It's been a very long time, and I figured I'd never, ever be called upon to use it (what are the chances, right). But then I thought about this guy's chances, and the one in a billion chances that created the one and only Whitney Houston, and I figure that life is full of one in a billion miracles, so I'm going to be as prepared as I can be if I am ever called upon to be someone's miracle.

I don't know, but somehow, reading this one guy's story renewed a bit of the faith I lost when Whitney died. The Lord does work in mysterious ways.

You've got a good point. I should renew my CPR training as well. It's been a few years... thanks for reminding me!

[Zolas]

Zolas, on 22 March 2012 - 03:39 AM, said:

Every1lovesNippy, on 21 March 2012 - 11:32 PM, said:

I'm not sure where to post this, so I thought I'd put it here.

I just saw a story about a British footballer whose heart stopped for 78 minutes, before he was successfully revived. Fabrice Muamba is apparently recovering nicely. He collapsed in a stadium full of well-wishers and a cardiologist was on hand with medics. The worked on him continuously and it looks like he will be fine. It's one of life's miracles.

Check out the story here (some of the comments are really informative) http://msn.foxsports...s-bolton-032112 and think about getting trained in CPR or renewing training if you have taken a course.

Reading this story and thinking of Whitney, at first I kept thinking, 'what if,' but then I started thinking that I am going to renew my CPR training. It's been a very long time, and I figured I'd never, ever be called upon to use it (what are the chances, right). But then I thought about this guy's chances, and the one in a billion chances that created the one and only Whitney Houston, and I figure that life is full of one in a billion miracles, so I'm going to be as prepared as I can be if I am ever called upon to be someone's miracle.

I don't know, but somehow, reading this one guy's story renewed a bit of the faith I lost when Whitney died. The Lord does work in mysterious ways.

You've got a good point. I should renew my CPR training as well. It's been a few years... thanks for reminding me!

And I just signed up for a training. Thanks again!!

[ILoveYouBack]

It finally happened. On the way home from work yesterday, the woman who sat next to me on the bus was talking at a decibel that could rival the space shuttle. I decided I would listen to my iPod. Now...up until this point...almost a month and a half since February 11, I had not listened to Whitney on the iPod. But for some reason, I decided at this point that I would just do it. I couldn't decide which Whitney to play. That always happened when she was with us, but it took on much more profound meaning now. Picking the right song/album was critical. Then I just decided to let go and let "Shuffle."

The first song: If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful. I was thrust back to my freshman year in high school. I've always loved this song. But listening to the fresh, clear, emotional, and powerful voice...I closed my eyes and pretended she was still alive and I was 14 years old again. And I began to lip sync to her parts of the song, onlookers be damned. She truly was a dynamic and wise-beyond-her-years interpreter. I used to think this was one of her easy songs technically, but no, I don't even think other professional singers could hit the peaks and valleys she hit.

Second Song: IBIYAM. The tears started streaming. The lyrics held so much more meaning now. iPod was choosing to play her most difficult songs.

Third Song: IWALY. Done. My head is down and I'm softly shaking and trying to wipe the tears as quickly as they come. My body starts to move to the rhythm of Whitney's delivery.

What I didn't realize is that I had my iPod turned up so loud, that people around me on the bus could hear me. I opened my eyes, and several people were looking at me. But...I swear...they weren't looks of ridicule. They were of understanding. They heard her through my ear buds; some smiled sympathetically. I took the unplugged the earbuds from the iPod and let her roar. No one lipsynced, no one sang along. We just listened. I was calmer, and I felt...welcomed. You know how it is to be ridiculed for being a Whitney Fan. Not on the back of this bus yesterday. They understood. They felt the loss. And for once, she got to soar over all the other thumpity-thump iPod music that usually dominates the bus.

She was at the climax if IWALY when I exited a bus. There was actually a guy who gave me a pat on the back as I left.

What the BLEEP just happened is all I wondered. This is exactly what I needed to experience in order to continue listening to her again. People really do get it. We've lost a treasure. But through her music she seems so, so alive.

[NippyFanNy779]

That's a wonderful experience