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Friday, December 26, 2008

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"My Buddy"
Song sung by Turtle, Video made by Joey


by Turtle
aka Kahonugirl


Throughout my life my Mom had talked about a song. She was never able to remember the Title or the lyrics. A couple of years ago she had a brain bleed and when she got better her memory from the past had become sharper….go figure.

Last year for the holidays she made her annual migration to the Islands to spend the holidays as she had done for many years. My laptop had died and I purchased a new one, I was uploading data and music that the computer company was able to recover from my old laptop. As I was uploading music I casually asked her about the song. She then started to rattle off the lyrics. I got on Google, found the lyrics, got on iTunes found the song and hit play. My Mom started to cry. The song was “My Buddy” and my Great Grandmother used to sing this song to my Mom when she was a young girl on Sunday mornings.

So last year I asked some very good friends of mine that are Performers here in Honolulu if they could perform this little ditty. They learned the song and that was my last present to her last year. We sat at a table where my friends perform and when they began to sing the song she instantly knew. It is one of the few times I have seen my Mom cry. I wrote a blog about it on my MySpace page.

So that brings us to this year. I was wondering just how could I top that? My friends (the same ones that performed it for her last year) suggested that I record it. I, at first said NO WAY. Then my good friend said he would help me. He is a master Pianist and Producer and invited me to his home studio to record it. So……I did. I was so so nervous and the first recorded track very much showed that. But my friend has a very calm demeanor and guided me thru the process. And yes it is me, and no there was not any manipulation of my voice. Like Carol mentioned on the blog, it is the voice that She and my Father gave me.

So this is my present to my Mom this year. I have shared this already with some of the Owls, so now I share it with you all.

I am just wondering how the hell I am gonna top this next year….lol.

79 comments:

JoeyfromSC said...

1st!!!!!! LMAO

JoeyfromSC said...

WOOHOO! lol..That was luck..I kept checking...Sorry Tina! haha

Wow turtle!! I am balling after reading the full story lol

Although I knew some of it, I really was touched by what you did! Thanks for sharing and it was my pleasure to make the video for you!

I am STILL in shock at your voice haha..AMAZING!! You need to do a full cd!!:)

I'll check back later..See the ending of yesterday's blog for the link to my Christmas photos and other stories!

Have a great day after Christmas Friday owls!

Thanks again for the yellow turtle:)

JoeyfromSC said...

Wake up y'all! haha

3!I'm still uploading pics to flickr!

JoeyfromSC said...

Is everyone still pooped from the festivities of yesterday? lol

JoeyfromSC said...

5!!(golden rings!!!!!!!!!!) lol

JoeyfromSC said...

Not trying to take the spotlight from Turtle's blog..Just wanting to share my amazing Christmas:)

FAMILY CHRISTMAS 2008

I will keep adding throughout the day..so please check back..I hope you all will share what you did yesterday..I would love to hear all about it!

JoeyfromSC said...

Is thinking about rattling some pots and pans! LOL

OR sing the song my Aunt used to sing to wake us up with the chickens LMAO

"..the biscuits in the army, they say they're mighty fine, one rolled off the table, and killed a friend of mine..." ROFLMAO!

I think I had too much sugar or alchohol yesterday lol

Tina~in_ut said...

good morning Joey~

kgrl~ one word~ FANTASTIC~

mwah~

i'm off to bed~

okay....so i fell asleep in the chair and just woke up....going to bed....

oh.....Zona's computer isn't working....she says to say hello~

Bebbilane said...

jeeez...k-girl, what an awesome thing to do. That made me cry! And you have a beautiful voice!!!!! Wow!

Joey, congrats on first!!

Going to look at Joey's pics. Glad you had such an awesome day Joey!!

Bebbilane said...

Joey, it says I do not have permission to view, that it is private.

goldie said...

Good Morning Hooters!!

Joey- congrats on 1st!

TURTLE- THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!
My mom and I are sitting here and listened together. She said that you gave an amazing gift to your mother and it almost made her cry.
You have a fantastic voice!!!!
KUDOS to you dear friend.

Ok, work to do- I'm on the babies are coming countdown. They should be here in about 7 hours!!!! Please say a prayer that they travel safely.

Bebbilane said...

I bet you can't wait Goldie! I hope and pray they make it safely!! :) Have fun!

I was going to go to my Dad's house in Tennessee today but I woke up with a bad back ache and it is raining all day. I don't think I could sit in the car 3 hours. Maybe I will feel better tomorrow.

Bebbilane said...

Good morning Tina, Hello to Zona through you. I hope her computer gets fixed soon.

Well, I have things to do and sitting here hurts so I am off. Tink: I know what you mean now with the back ache!! OUCH!

Lynn D said...

Morning Glories!

Joey Congrats on 1st!

Kgirl there is no topping that. What a beautiful tribute to your Mom! How very brave to sing and record and what amazing results! Just Gorgeous. I am in tears after listening to it. Kudos!

Tinkatia said...

Happy Boxing Day.

K-Girl - That was absolutely beautiful. After I 'get my bearings', I will be back. Just let me cry for a while.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas. After all my worrying I did too. I will tell more later.

JoeyfromSC said...

Thanks for the congrats:)

Oh, sorry..I'll make the pics public for a while...Try again! lol

East Bay J said...

Good morning!

Kgirl, that was AMAZING. You have a lovely voice, and I am still in tears. What a beautiful, thoughtful gift for your mom.

Maybe you can perform it live for her??

Anyway, thank you for sharing your gift with us.

Congrats on first Joey! I tried to look at your pic of Jasper but it says it's private, so couldn't see it.

Is that the doggy you were telling me about after my Lilly died last year? I think you mentioned that he was a Shih Tzu. I'm so sorry for your aunt's loss.

I hope everyone had a nice day yesterday! Christmas here was low key. Today we will go visit my parents, and spend the day with them.

Goldie have fun with the babies, I can only imagine your anticipation waiting for them to arrive! Have a wonderful time!

HI ZONA!!!

Hi to Tina, Bebbi, Tink & Lynn D.

Have a nice day everyone!

JoeyfromSC said...

Oh hey EBJ..I keep forgetting I don't have many of them public due to a stalker situation haha

Going to change Jasper's right now..just changed the Christmas ones!

East Bay J said...

Kgirl I was wondering how you presented the song to your mom yesterday?

I bet you were soooo nervous!!

Hi MEK!!

Joey I will check out the pics!

night.owls.sb said...

Joey!
Congrats on first thru seven :O)

I will view the pictures 2nite, it sounds like your Christmas with your family was great. I am so happy for you!

Thanks so very much for your help with Turtle's song, if not for you we could have not posted it.

So, Thank you! :O)

night.owls.sb said...

Hello to...

Tina, Bebbi, Goldie, Lynnd, Tinka, Ebj and Mek!

And to all who follow this post!

night.owls.sb said...

Today's Blog is Turtle's First ever! And what a blog it is

night.owls.sb said...

Turtle:
Your voice and that song is just so very sweet. I am thrilled that you would share such a personal effort with us. When I first heard it, I got the spingle chills. I am glad that your Mother loved it, as I knew she would. Kudos to you for making something so special for your mom!

:O)

MEK in AZ said...

Happy Friday!!

K'girl - congrats on your first blog - AMAZING - thank you for sharing it with us....

Joey - thank you for helping and congrats on FIRST!!

waving howdy to joey, Tina, Bebbi, Lynn D, Goldie, Tinka, EBJ, Jodi, cpgem and all who land!!

It's raining cats and dogs here - good day to stay home!!! I see on the news that most people got hit with tons more snow - BE SAFE!!!

i hope everyone has an excellent day!!
:-)

night.owls.sb said...

I will check back later..

Hope everyone has a great day!

Goldie:
Sending lots and lots of good wishes, you family will be there soon. :O)

night.owls.sb said...

Turtle:
Congrats on your first blog!

:O)

night.owls.sb said...

Zona:
I am thinking of ya! Computer issues are the worst..

Happy blue

night.owls.sb said...

Donna:
Thinking of you today, in hopes your dad is resting comfortably..

iteach said...

Turtle, I so loved your song today.

You have a very pretty voice and the lyrics to the song made me tear up.

I had never heard of that song before, I love it!

iteach said...

Next year maybe you get those lyrics personalized onto a blanket, so that she can always snuggle with it.

Bon'O said...

Iteach~~What a great idea!

K'girl~~I bet you'd think that, after listening to this several times over the past few weeks and talking about it by phone, I could hear it today without tears streaming down my face...WRONG!

Joey~~Somehow I know you'll understand if I say "You are one of the BEST moms I know. Special hugs for all you've done for your 'brother/sons'. You SO deserve the joy you're feeling this season!

Extra hugs to Donna; & happy sugarplum hangovers and safe travels to all Owl Families today.

JoeyfromSC said...

Carol and MEK: It was my pleasure to help!! I am still so touched by turtle's story and her amazing voice!

Awww, BONO, you're gonna make me cry!! I TOTALLY "get it"!! Thanks SO much for those sweet words! It means a lot!

sacBarb said...

Turtle, The tears started before I even started the video and now I am practically sobbing. I can't imagine how your Mom even got through the whole video. You did an amazing job. And you have a whole year to think of next years gift.

I haven't read the comments but I will be back later. Happy day after Christmas everyone.

Jodi said...

TURTLE - I was honored that you shared the story and the song with me when you recorded it. What a thoughtful thing to do for your Mom. My guess is that she LOVED it!!! It still brings me to tears. You have a beautiful voice....:O)

Waving a wing @ JOEY, TINA, ZONA, BEBBI, GOLDIE (thanks for the support this morning!!), LYNN D, TINKA, EAST BAY J, MEK, CAROL, ITEACH, BON*BON, and SACBARB!!!

Jodi said...

I survived the mall today!!! I also took GOLDIE'S advice and actually spent some of my Christmas money on ME!!! I found a new purse and wallet at JCPenney's!!!

My puppies are tired and I have a buttload of laundry to get started on!!! I'll BBL!

Jodi said...

ITEACH - Maybe TINA could crochet that throw, and could x-stitch the words!!!

Lani said...

This is just a quick stop, as I woke up with a very stiff neck today. I at least want to say how touching TURTLE'S video was to her mom. If I feel better in a while I will be back.

Tina~in_ut said...

Well hon....i played this for the kids....they loved it....especially my daughter~ Very impressed with you~ Thanks for sharing it~

JoeyfromSC said...

I see now how my QOTD could be interpreted as dirty! ROFLMAO

Only whabbear went there probably haha

JoeyfromSC said...

Hey Jodi, Lani, Tina, Carol, iteach and the others I missed lol

Everyone must be recuperating from yesterday..quiet here lol

Hope you feel better Lani!

iteach said...

I'm sending out a S.O.S.

Anyone want to come over and assemble tons of toys?

Jodi said...

ITEACH - I so do not miss those days!!! My boys are old enough to assemble whatever they need to. Oh, and they're also old enough to mow the lawn and shovel/snowblow the driveway!! I tease them all the time that this was the reason we had kids!!!

Jodi said...

Still working on laundry, but the boys want me to try my hand at the new Guitar Hero Aerosmith they got today. Wish me luck!!!

Sandie said...

Just stopping in quickly.

Turtle, that was so beautiful! Your voice is lovely. What a very special gift you gave your Mom. I'm guessing your Mom doesn't need that to be topped.

When does the CD come out? :)

Congrats on first, Joey! Can't wait to go look at your pics!

sacBarb said...

Just back from seeing "The Day the Earth Stood Still." It was OK. It ended kinda abruptly, IMO. We also braved the mall for Black Friday 2. I would never have done it, but Todd wanted to buy Sketchers and he was driving. I stayed in the nice toasty car with the dog and we both took a snooze.

Joey, thanks so much for helping with the video so we could all enjoy it.

Tinka, Happy Boxing Day back atcha. I hope your back is all better.

Donna Hart, Still sending up prayers for your Dad.

Zona, Sorry about the sick computer.

Goldie, The babies should be there by now. I know how much you will enjoy having the whole family there.

A big hello also to Tina, Bebbi, LynnD, EBJ, MEK, Jodi, and all the other Owls who land later.

MEK in AZ said...

OH MAN, it snowed JUST north of tucson - and east of us - we JUST missed it by 21 miles!!!!!!!!! BUMMER!!! BUT - it's only 37 degrees!!!!! it feels GREAT outside!!!

Let's see who landed after me this afternoon.......


Iteach, Bono, SacBarb, Jodi, Lani, sandie!! and anyone who lands tonite!!

Iteach - I would LOVE to come help you out!!

MEK in AZ said...

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Shirley(NCC-1701) said...

What a special gift! Thanks for sharing.

Congrats on 1st Joey.

Hi to everyone else.

JoeyfromSC said...

I am gonna change my pic so y'all can see my brother! He got all sharply dressed tonight to attend his work party lol

I had to tie his tie and he wore my Nautica shirt lol

Just wanted to share..He has grown so fast!
He's 22 now!

JoeyfromSC said...

Thanks shirley and sandi!:)

iteach said...

Shirley good to see you!

Joey, I love your brother's picture!!!!! How fun!

iteach said...

MEK, your on! Everything is twisted down to cardboard!

When the kids aren't looking I try to put some of their unopen toys away in the laundry room. I do this every year. Then in the summer I get them out and it is Christmas all over again.

Bebbilane said...

Hi Everybody!

I have been MIA a lot lately, but I hope that will change. My back is feeling a little better this evening. I want to share with everyone about this little blog entry I wrote about my Virgin Healthmiles pedometer. If you get a chance go and read it. I am so excited that they used it and am so proud of choices of getting healthier.

http://liveactive.typepad.com/healthmiles/

Thanks for putting up with my coming and going, I always am thinking of everyone here and love coming on to read comments even if I can't respond.

I missed a couple of days just because I was so super busy right before Christmas. I didn't have any days off and I worked, had to get stuff ready for Christmas and all. I know everyone else here is busy too, I just haven't figured out how you all do it!

Carol, I got your Christmas card today. Thanks for that and the poem. It made me laugh. I just love this place.

Bebbilane said...

Iteach: I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas with your kids. What a great idea about putting the toys away.

Bebbilane said...

Joey: What a nice photo of your brother.

Bebbilane said...

uh oh...i am feeling a march coming on.

Bebbilane said...

marchie warchie warchie wooo

Bebbilane said...

all the way to 2002

Bebbilane said...

Oh wait, sorry that is 2009...

Bebbilane said...

Well, really 69 would ...

Bebbilane said...

be.....

Bebbilane said...

just......

Bebbilane said...

fine....

Bebbilane said...

Oh, wait, three more

Bebbilane said...

just two for sure

Bebbilane said...

One more and I score!

Bebbilane said...

*lights up a smoke* Woah..that was nice. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

iteach said...

Bebbi you have been busy! :)

Bebbilane said...

Yes, I have. ;0

Bebbilane said...

Going to bed now..Sweet Dreams everyone!

whabbear said...

K-girl and Joey: I love my Mom too! Thanks for putting my emotions into song and lyric!

Jodi said...

BEBBI - Just read your post....kudos to you!!! This is something I have done for years. :O)

Just_Lin said...

Sorry, I wasn't able to stop in earlier. I hope everyone had an excellent Christmas. I wasn't able to send comments out to everyone but you have certainly been in my thoughts and I appreciate all the greetings I received on MS and by mail.

Maureen I hope you are having a wonderful Hanukkah celebration.

Turtle That was so very touching and beautiful. Thank you so much for letting us share in that. You really have a great voice!

Joey Thanks for letting us see your handsome brother all decked out.

Just_Lin said...

Slani I hope your neck is better.

kahonugrl said...

Hey Everyone:

Thank you for all of your kind comments. We we're at my brothers house on Christmas Day for dinner. When dinner was done most had congragated in the kitchen (why is that?) and my niece loaded up the song in the stereo and then called my Mom into the kitchen. I handed her a card and as she finished reading it my niece hit play. She instantly got very quiet and emotional. Thing was she did not realize it was ME singing...lol. That song is so close to her heart that just hearing it causes her to get teary.

When it finished playing my Sister in Law asked who was singing and I replied that it was me. My entire family was like huh? lol. They played it a second time and Mom was a little more composed and started to really take it all in. It was a special moment.

I want to thank Joey for putting it to video as all I had to send Carol was the MP3 version. And thank you to Carol as well.

I hope that all had a wonderful Christmas and Chanukah.

I have been gone all day. breakfast with Mom, dog sitting for my cousin, Dinner at my brothers and then I met up with my old softball buddies. It is after 2am and I am beat but several of you had messaged me to find out her reaction.

Thank you all for letting me share that with you.

Just_Lin said...

Joey Thanks for helping Turtle put together the video! :)

Just_Lin said...

80 to be tedious!

Maureen said...

TURTLE...what a heartwarming blog. I can only imagine what your mom was thinking and how she felt. You are a good daughter! Did your mom sing it to you when you were a baby? I think there is a connection closer to your own heart then you know.

And your voice is gorgeous.

I odn't know how you will top this next year, but I have confidence you will find a way!