| "You are a very fine performer, good musician, personable... funny!
It was quite an event, I went expecting a concert and found a
community... you all should be proud of what you are doing.
Keep making music!" "The concert was really wonderful. You are amazing. The people you played with are amazing. The Choir too. The planning and coordination that went into the music and the event planning had to be just incredible. What an invaluable experience for all the FBLA kids." "Thank you all for your contributions to the Concert for Life. You all are making a difference in the world - Congratulations. You are so very talented and entertaining. Thanks for sharing your gifts. The concert was awesome and I always leave feeling better about the world." "I always look at that concert as a tune-up for my spirit and soul. I am so very proud to know you and to watch you grow and mature. I'm so glad that you are nurturing your God-given talents." "The concert on Sunday was great. I've never felt so moved at a CFL before - $21,000 is amazing! The way you spread God's Word has helped strengthen so many people's faith - it's awesome!" "I loved the concert and, as usual, I cried through a lot of the first half. I am especially moved when you do God's Chosen Ones and have everyone stand who is either a survivor or currently battling cancer. I still deeply miss my Dad and it still feels like he could just walk in the room at any moment even after two years. Anyway, the concert was awesome! And you are quite the comedian! You just cracked me up." "This certainly was your best concert to date!" "My thoughts on your shows being wonderful have not changed ... I will say that I thought you sounded about as good last night as I have ever heard you (if you want a technical comment), but again, moving, lovely, tear-inspiring, and all of what we've come to expect from a CFL plus added new funness." "I was glad that I could finally make it to a CFL. And I can assure you that your dad is the happiest one of all and proud of the way you are forming the direction of your life. He had a great father himself - someone I looked up to for advice and direction, and deeply respected. I am honored to be a member of the family. You guys (your mom, you, and your siblings) are doing so much good for the Church and for the world - and you never stop! I admire your passion for music and for sharing it with others, and I admire your unpretentious way of sharing yourself with such a large group of people - and the energy you bring to what you do." "WOW! Awesome show!" "Wow! I can't believe we broke $100,000! I actually got 9 newbies to come to the concert this year... I can't believe how popular it's become! I encouraged a friend of mine to come after the recent passing of a classmate from cancer. She brought her mom, and when they got there, they not only saw other people from their community (Lake Zurich), but her classmate's mother was there too! Word is spreading! Congratulations to you & the Warren FBLA on another successful year!" "The couple in front of us had never seen you before. She went at intermission and bought all your CDs. She asked if I knew you and I told her your story . She just loved you. It was fun to talk to someone that had never seen you and see them getting joy out of your music. And the song for your Dad is just awesome." "Great job last night as usual! I think it's safe to say that we are all pretty impressed by where this concert has taken off and the fact that you've been able to raise as much as you have, well...leaves ya speechless I think." "Congratulations on the concert yesterday!! $21,000 is amazing. I was more moved last night than I ever have been at a CFL. The love, support, and prayers in that church were incredible. I get goose bumps even today just thinking about it. Thanks for your work spreading God's word in such a powerful way." "I just wanted to tell you again how great of a job you did last night. It amazes me how you can get up there and do that you do. But again, a great performance!" "One of the things that makes this concert so neat is to see everyone involved, especially the FBLA kids. They give so much of their time and energy when there are a million other things they could choose to be distracted by. They're amazing and so inspiring! And you joked that they could easily replace you but don't cut yourself short. It would be pretty hard to find someone with the same unique combination of talent, generosity, and heart." "WOW! That was an awesome concert. This was my first experience with a CFL and I have to say, I will be back for more (so you better not be retiring anytime soon). :) Your music has always been and continues to be beautiful to listen to. Everyone involved just pulls each piece together so nicely. It was truly an amazing concert and experience." "What a WONDERFUL concert tonight! It was such an immense pleasure to see you play live. What a tremendous gift you have. Thank you so much for sharing it! And the time that you take during your show to inform and educate is so valuable. What a blessing you are to so many - those who are fighting, those who have survived, and those who's memory we honor for their time among us." "Cancer has touched my life in many ways through loved ones still here and not here anymore. So sometimes, other than donating money to the Cancer Recovery Foundation, it is refreshing, cleansing, provocative, and soul wrenching to attend something like this Concert for Life and feel something with other people together. Additionally, I need to tell you that you are an amazing person. Not just the fact that you do this for no pay, but your personality! Your wit added to your amazing music is such a treat to experience." "It was great to see your concert this past weekend. You always manage to inspire me and bring a smile to my mother's face as well, which I love to see." |
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| letters (read what people are saying about my music) FAN REACTION FROM THE 2006 CONCERT FOR LIFE march 12, 2006 | gurnee, IL |