[Sandi]

Shelley, that is a beautiful story and I thank you so much for sharing it with us. I have done volunteer work with impaired children, and people like Michael who are so accommodating to these situations make such a big difference.

And as always, Amber, I thank you for your sweet words. Just as you say we'll never know what the fans have given to you and the rest of the family, you'll never know how much joy you have given us

[Amy_Sue]

Awwww, Amber thank you so much for your beautiful,loving words. It really is an honour to be apart of this Bublé family and to go on this ride with Michael.I'm so proud to say I'm a MB fan !

Much Love,
Amy

[tickles]

Hi All, Tickles from Australia here! THESE STORIES are amazing and the reason I keep tuning in to this board !!!Does anyone remember a moment during the filming of Michael's DVD, where he was sitting in the back of a cab? He was joking about "love" and that he had so much of it to give - so much, that he could "..turn this world around.." Well,it seems the stories on this thread are testiment to what he was talking about. Love from Tickles

[irene hope]

Mom Amber Buble'......

I knew that you were close by.......
I have spoken to you through my thoughts so many times......Every day in fact......Every time I mention Michaels name...you are there..........
I knew early on the important place that you occupy in his heart.......I remember during an interview.....A reporter wanting to know every single detail about him....asked "Michael.
.........If you knew you had only one day left to live....How would you like to spend it?"....
....Michael took about one second to answer ....
"I would run home as fast as I could.....Put my arms around my Mom....Hug her as tight as I
could and cry my eyes out."

I mean......How many Moms would give every thing they have to have one of their children feel that way about them?

The subject of Moms is very dear to my heart.....When I was a tiny little girl..and they asked us in Kindergarten what each of us wanted to be when we grew up?....I blurted out
"A Mom"...They put this on a slip and burried it in a box...And then opened it in 20 years...
It was amazing.....How many actually made
it to their goal......At that age.....And then
I can't help think of Michael.....There was
just no doubt he knew.......

I have often been amazed at the wisdom of these little ones.....I believe they are far
wiser than we know.....

And I can't help but think somewhere inside of them....They are driven to do certain things......I don't think I am far off on this one.....I think there are some that are gifted
far beyond what others are.....And I have always
thought Michaels gift was way beyond normal.....

That voice is absolutely unreal.........
An average person can be anywhere....in a grocery store.....in a mall.....And if his voice comes on......Your ears go into "alert
Mode".....You have got to know who that is....
You have heard these very experiences on this board.......I kid you not!........
And not only that......What is he singing
about?........Just a little tiny thing.....that is only the greatest power on earth..."LOVE"

I think when Michael was a little boy....
He knew what he was about!.....There was a force
inside him telling him this was his mission
by giving him this love that he had for this music.....And then his Granpa......This is a
little love story between he and his granpa
that is just precious.....

Let's get real here!......How often does
a young kid.....4 or 5 years old fall in love
with "Granma and Granpa" music?

It just doesn't happen.....And then he's afraid his friends will think he's a Nerd and
so he has to be a "Closet Crooner".....

But that doesn't even stop him!....For a young kid to go up against all his peers? and
still maintain that drive that he's had all
these years.........This is one heck of a story that should be told!......And then how this
story ends.....If it doesn't beat all!.....

This little boy who has been on his own
personal crusade since he was born.......To
be where he is at this moment........To fight as
many odds as he did.......Should be a testament
to young kids all over the world.........

Not only is he georgeous on the outside...
But I think because he followed his dream and
........He followed his heart......That it has all led to his becoming this beautiful son...
......That would make any woman in the world
Beam like a Light House.....

Please forgive me for going on.....But I'm
a Mom.....And I know how Moms are.....They spend half their time praying and the other half
nursing their sore knees......

We all adore Michael but there is only one that can say...."Yes...I'm his Mom"

I hope this wasn't too long.....But it comes straight from my heart....I can't help it I just had to tell you......Whatever it was that
you obviously did to instill within Michael the love that is there......I have tears in my eyes trying to express my gratitude.....

May Gods choicest blessings be with you
and yours......

Just a granma and lovin it!

[luvbuble]

Irene hope...you nailed it right on the head! What wonderful people the Buble family are as they have obviously left so much of themselves in their children.

MomBuble...I don't know if there are any more words to describe how incredibly grateful we are to your son for reinstilling the "hope" of love. You really have an amazing family!! (and that's so hard to come by these days!!)

Much love!!

[MLB76]

You know, it's a great honour to be a part of the Buble family! I was already proud that Michael is a fellow Canadian, but hearing all the kind things people say about the Buble's and the Buble's say kind things about the fans is really moving.

It's great that so many people here have come together and share such affection for each other. Most message boards aren't like that.

So, I guess that I just want to say that I hope I become a member of the family. I'm still new, but I feel like I know you all already.

Maureen

[Pati Colorado]

quote:

Originally posted by Mom Bublé:
How does one reply to all the love and warmth that is flowing from these incredible moving posts???? You all make us feel so wonderful, and you have once again moved me to tears!!!!!
I can't tell you enough, how we are so blessed that through this wonderful music Michael sings, he has brought us such beautiful friends and fans, from all over the world, how cool is that!!!!..... As I have said over and over...... you are all the best there is...... and that is why we love you all so much!!! Yes, I am proud of Michael, as I am of all my children, they are all so special, but I just want you all to know, that I am also proud of all of you, because of that something "special" that you have brought to us...also the energy, love and total support you give to Michael when he is on and off stage, and the way you all have become like a family with each other!!! With this board, and through all of you, I find out what Michael is doing each day, and it brings me closer to him when he is away,(which is always it seems). I love reading about everyones concert stories, reviews, and the funny things that happen to some of you before or after you go to the concerts!!
Anyway, I just felt that I needed to tell you all how we feel, it's the Buble's that want to thank you, because you have no idea how much you have given to us......God Bless you all....take care.....love as always, dear friends......Amber

tears of joy........, sniff sniff, group hug * Everyone *....
these are the Words that make Michael's Board so special........

[Porschej]

Pati...

I will join in on the group {{{{hug}}}}.

[abbyg]

hi all,
this being my first post, after I've read a lot of others already I know that you all feel how I feel about Michael. There is no way that I can top some of these stories. So I just wanted to say that I saw him live almost two weeks ago in pittsburgh and I was just in total AWE. Now for the past week or so all I can seem to think about is Michael and how terrific he is. I've watched the interviews online and he just seems to be such a genuine person.

My only thoughts nowadays seem to be of meeting him someday. If anyone has any advice on how to go about doing such a task, I would appreciate any/all the help that I can get. Especially since I really have no outstanding reason to meet him except that I'm in absolute awe. I am actually in college and trying to figure out my life, and just seeing that there are people who are INCREDIBLY passionate about something in life gives me hope that I'll find mine sommeday.....

again I would really really appreciate any help on how to even see Michael close up. I would give anything just to talk with him....


Well thanks, and keep on listening to Michael.

abbyg

[madame buble]

Please keep on posting MOM BUBLE. It makes all of us feel that his family is part of this board. I for one feel that I go on and on about MB but the only people who hear me are others that are in awe of him. It means so much that his family actually reads all this gush.

[abbyg]

as an addition to my earlier message...

I really don't want to come off sounding like a freak/stalker, because I really am not that at all. I think most of the people on this site understand my "addiction" to this singer.

Also I just wanted to say WOW!! to mom Amber. It is just so awesome that you think enough of people out there to keep everyone updated on your knowledge of your "baby" :-) Thanks so much for your time and congratulations on such a great son, it is evident how much he loves his family.

thanks, abbyg

[K__(uk)]

There is nothing I can say that has not already been said.

We are the lucky few who have experienced the magic of someone so passionate about the music he sings whisper in our ears from day to day, transforming our inner thoughts and making them soar, be they joy or longing or sadness.

We are the ones who have found a great network of friends from all over the globe who are willing to share thoughts good and bad, be tollerant of one another and have a great time at all times of the day or night.

We are the ones who are able to read great threads such as this one and be treated with such humility by total strangers who do everything they can to add that little extra joy in someone elses life.

We are the lucky ones. Thank you everyone. Thank you Amber.

Kirstine

[Ditto]

Wow!! What more can I say??

First to Irene Hope... For starting such a heartfelt thread. It's a pleasure reading it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting into words what we all feel!! It seems so easy for you. You are sooooo wise and soulful!! You touch me!!

To Shelley... Thank you for sharing that beautiful story about the blind woman!! It truly grabs my heart. I'm severely to profoundly deaf. Since my eyes are my ears, my worst fear is to become blind. But somehow, with your story, for a few moments, my fear was gone. I realize that there are other ways to communicate with others. We are soooo limited with our ways to communicate with each other nowadays. We believe that we only need our eyes and ears to talk. And not only that, we take our senses for granted. But it's remarkable individuals like Michael and Mom Bublé in touch with their humanity and their noble hearts (those words taken from you Shelley) that show us the way. We forget that we can communicate with our hearts and souls.

To Mom Bublé... When I met Michael in Montréal, I was at first nervous. When I finally admitted to Michael, Carsten and Steve that I was deaf, I was amazed at how they took in stride. Instead of focusing on my disability (negative aspect of my deafness), they were all in awe with my lipreading abilities. They even joked about it!! It was an amazing feeling!! I felt like their equal. It is then, that I started to relax and enjoy my evening with them. MICHAEL (Steve and Carsten) LET ME KEEP MY HUMANITY AND MY DIGNITY!! He could of made me feel like a monster or an outcast but he didn't. HE MADE ME FEEL SPECIAL AND UNIQUE!! He truly speaks with his noble heart and soul. He's touched me in ways that no one else has. This was no coincidence. It was meant for me to meet Michael (and his friends) that night. The results?? I came out of it empowered with my humanity and dignity as a special and unique person. I intend to continue Michael's work in that aspect. Even though I do not have "the voice" to sing and to reach out to the masses, I can communicate and sing with my hands, my eyes, my body, my heart and my soul. I can also reach out and touch someone in other ways. I made a promise that I would never let a day pass by without reaching out to someone and make them feel better about themselves just as Michael does. Thank you Amber!!

Ditto

[Foxy]

quote:

When I finally admitted to Michael, Carsten and Steve that I was deaf, I was amazed at how they took in stride. Instead of focusing on my disability (negative aspect of my deafness), they were all in awe with my lipreading abilities. They even joked about it!! It was an amazing feeling!! I felt like their equal. It is then, that I started to relax and enjoy my evening with them. MICHAEL (Steve and Carsten) LET ME KEEP MY HUMANITY AND MY DIGNITY!! He could of made me feel like a monster or an outcast but he didn't. HE MADE ME FEEL SPECIAL AND UNIQUE!!

Of course he did Ditto!!! He makes everyone feel that way! Look at this man's Mother! That's why we all love him so! I figured out shortly after joining this board that this is about much more than the music! And, by the way you ARE special and unique and you deserved every second of the time you spent with Michael and his friends. It was an honor for him to get to meet and get to know such a great fan, I am sure!

[ellenem82]

quote:

Originally posted by Ditto:
To Mom Bublé... When I met Michael in Montréal, I was at first nervous. When I finally admitted to Michael, Carsten and Steve that I was deaf, I was amazed at how they took in stride. Instead of focusing on my disability (negative aspect of my deafness), they were all in awe with my lipreading abilities. They even joked about it!! It was an amazing feeling!! I felt like their equal. It is then, that I started to relax and enjoy my evening with them. MICHAEL (Steve and Carsten) LET ME KEEP MY HUMANITY AND MY DIGNITY!! He could of made me feel like a monster or an outcast but he didn't. HE MADE ME FEEL SPECIAL AND UNIQUE!! He truly speaks with his noble heart and soul. He's touched me in ways that no one else has. This was no coincidence. It was meant for me to meet Michael (and his friends) that night. The results?? I came out of it empowered with my humanity and dignity as a special and unique person. I intend to continue Michael's work in that aspect. Even though I do not have "the voice" to sing and to reach out to the masses, I can communicate and sing with my hands, my eyes, my body, my heart and my soul. I can also reach out and touch someone in other ways. I made a promise that I would never let a day pass by without reaching out to someone and make them feel better about themselves just as Michael does. Thank you Amber!!

Ditto

Ditto, that really put a smile on my face today. you are such a special person and i'm so happy that you had such a wonderful experience with michael and his friends.

group hug everyone!

elle

[Ditto]

Thanks Elle and Foxy!!

I was inspired by everyone of you on this thread. You all make it soooo easy to open up and to share!!

This is the best inspirational thread ever!! Again, thanks to Irene Hope for starting it!! Irene don't ever stop!! You are very wise and soulful.

It is an honor to be sharing this with you and everybody else!! As Amber wrote it in an earlier post, we are all family on this board. We all support one another. I'm priviledged to be a part of it!!

Thank you all!
Ditto

[rockinrobin]

quote:

Originally posted by Ditto:
We forget that we can communicate with our hearts and souls.
Ditto

Oh D I T T O !!! How right you are. Its because Michael's music has such heart and soul that we are drawn to it. The fact that his family is amazing and he shares them with us too is a bonus, huh? I am facinated by the fact that 1)he knows who he is and 2)he isn't afraid of being who he is. I'm still trying to work through those things myself!!! My Mom passed away 4 years ago (cancer - she was only 55!!) and we were like best friends. The fact that Michael is so close to his Mom (and whole family...but especially his Mom) really moves me. When my Mom passed away I told my husband that "nobody loves you like a mother does". It hit me then, like a rock, the emptiness....but then I found comfort in Michael's music...and now I find comfort here, where I get to meet amazing people like YOU....you are special!!!

(sigh)...now i'm crying again. Time to go listen to Sway!

p.s. And my whole point, which I didn't exactly mention before (LOL) was that the WHOLE Buble camp makes you want to be a better person...and believe again in the love and kindness out there.

[Shelley]

I love this thread... We get to talk about what binds us together as people - not just fans.
I had a few significant realizations while reading these tender posts. Unknowingly, Michael and his band confirm and restore what we have been longing for in the human condition of today. They remind us of the importance of laughter and play in our lives. They give us a reason to celebrate who we are, not who we think we should be. That the spring of hope is only as deep as our hearts, and it fills up when we give it away. They spark the flint of love; and that it only exists in the world when we unconditionally express it to each other. Their humility and confidence are examples to us in how we may maintain our integrity through our daily lives - as they do through celebrity. Sacrifice is painful, but rewarding. And that we all are the lyricists of our hearts, and our families and friends are our devoted audiences.
Just a few things I have learned through observation...
Shelley

[Josephine]

SHELLEY, thank you for your thoughts that you expressed so beautifully! What you said is so very true. You summed it up perfectly. I wish I had your ability to do such a lovely post!

Take care!
Jo

[swooninggrany]

SHELLY, WORDS ARE BEAUTIFUL THINGS AND COME FROM BEAUTIFUL MINDS.THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL WORDS AND BEAUTIFUL MIND. HUGE HUGS, LORETTA SMILING AT YOU.