One of the nurses was surprised yesterday that Megumi was at the hospital even on a day when there was no ICU visiting time. She has been going every day with her Mum and Dad, while I have been attempting to do something useful at work, and going to the hospital during visiting times. Yesterday was the first day that Megumi went to the hospital on her own, as her Dad had to fly back to Tokushima for a couple of days for work.
Anyway, the nurse talked to Megumi for a bit, and suggested that, on the days when we cannot talk to and sing to Rosie, the nurses could play her a tape of our voices. Since we do not own a portable tape recorder, we went to buy one, then spent the evening recording ourselves singing and chatting away to Rosie. I'm sure the sound of our voices will comfort our baby, although I'm not quite sure what the nurses and doctors will think when they hear me croaking my far-from-melodic version of Yellow Submarine.
Posted by Gary at August 17, 2004 10:56 AMAs someone who has heard you sing (if that's what you can call it), I'm sure it may be difficult for some of the hospital staff. But as you know, it will be nothing buy Love that Rosie hears. Hang in there guys. I wish I had something more reassuring to share. Jeani & I continue to keep you in our thoughts, and try to send whatever positive energy is possible Rosie's way.
Love, respect & peace.
Will & Jeani
Posted by: William Bragg at August 17, 2004 11:05 AMThey will probably think "I thought all Britts could sing? and this one doesn't even look like Hugh Grant, man this sucks!!"
As long as you stayed away from the "Backstreet Boys" you should be Ok.
Cheers to the Good idea though.
Posted by: Paul at August 17, 2004 11:10 AMWill, all I can say is that you have a great memory if you can remember my harmonizing from, what, 1998! I can remember Yatesy and Parker singing at various different places, but don't remember much about the musical abilities of the rest of the 'old-school' Jets.
Posted by: Gary at August 17, 2004 12:39 PMgary,
the spirit of lennon and mcartney will give your little girl a boost.
i'm here, ready to help with your harmonies.
dave x
Posted by: dave at August 17, 2004 01:17 PMThe Beatles are always a good choice for songs to sing to Rosie.
Hang in there.
Posted by: Jessica at August 17, 2004 02:35 PMGary, we're doing something similar for my grandmother, who is recouperating in the hospital. First it was classical music, then pre-war children's songs. The classical is ok. The children's songs get old fast, but she enjoys them.
Posted by: gen at August 17, 2004 02:43 PMif your beastie boys is anything to go by, your yellow submarine melodies will be fine for wee Rosie!
glad to hear you're all hanging in there, it must be so tough.
kia kaha (stay strong) as we say here in NZ!
em*
Posted by: Emma at August 17, 2004 06:18 PMGary said:
" you have a great memory"
Like an elephant, the problem is that I CAN'T forget it! ;)
You & Meg hang in there.
Will
Posted by: William Bragg at August 17, 2004 06:31 PMHang in there!
I'm sure your recording efforts will be encouraging to little Rosie.
I think of you!!
Katarina
Posted by: Katarina at August 19, 2004 03:19 AMAlthough the idea of Gary singing is truly frightening,I am sure it will be of great help for Rosie as she tries to get stronger.Best of luck with everything.
Pete
Gary
Thats alright about the poor singing Gary.
Rosie knows you aren't John Lennon, and knows you can't play soccer like Beckham (actually...maybe you do after Euro04), but absolutely no doubt she knows you and Megumi are the greatest Mum and Dad she could wish for...
Hang tough there
Dave & Yosh