Blake Shelton

Hello All, I am sorry I haven't posted again in a while, been crazy busy. Updates. Trevor is doing better, he is back to his active self. On another note, I got the word this weekend that my Grandfather passed away. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers at this time. It's been a very difficult time. We are not planning on going back up since we were just there in October.

Good morning all. I got an email this morning from our minister's wife and she talked to Trevor's dad last night and it looks like he's got Spinal Meningitis. However, they are saying they could send him home Saturday. So I don't know if they caught it in the early stages or what. So hopefully that is what's going on and they can treat him and he can go back to being the active little boy he's used to being. Thank you for your prayers. Still waiting on word about my Grandfather being moved into a nursing home from the hospital. My dad said he is declining fast.

Hi All, No new news on my family today, but I have a new prayer request. I got a call last night from the mother of my little Marcus' friend Trevor. Trevor has had a lot of health issues ever since his birth. They are still trying to pinpoint the exact diagnosis. He has been through as much operations and hospitalizations in his short 7 years than I have in my 36 years. He is in the hospital quarantined being tested for meningitis or lyme disease. He started to complain of a headache and backache and other symptoms. Michelle, his mom, said they may not know the results of some of the tests for 2 weeks. Michelle's family are missionaries in Africa and Larry, Trevor's dad's, his parents, he is not close to them. So the only "family" they have here is our church family. So any prayers I can get for this little boy and his family, I would appreciate very much. He is a very loving little boy, just like my Marcus. When someone else is sad, he wants to take care of them. Thank you.

Jenny

Hi All, Sorry I haven't posted more. Been busy with family, only had a chance to take the time to check email at night on the hotel's lobby computer for guests as I couldn't get my laptop to working in my room for some reason even though Wi-fi was available. Mom and I got back into Mississippi on Sunday evening. Been making phone calls and emails and unpacking and resting. My grandfather has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer. They have called in hospice care for him. He will be moved back home. They have decided because of his age and other health issues to not take any drastic measures such as chemo to prolong his life. He is in his 80s I believe, or late 70's. My Aunt's still had not told my grandmother as of the last time I talked to them because she is also in poor health and barely able to eat. I had a good talk with her and my aunts said she was eating better after our talk. I just tried to encourage her to take care of herself. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and thoughts. I will continue to keep you updated as I know more. Thanks. Jenny

Just to give everyone an update. Mom and I made it into Decatur, Alabama about 4 pm yesterday, about 2 hours ahead of schedule. We got settled into the hotel and went and had a good dinner at O'Charley's. Today my aunt, my dad's sister came up to the hotel and we went to the house to see my grandmother and my other aunt. We had lunch. Then we went to see my grandfather at the hospital. At the time we went to visit, he was not having a very good time, he goes in and out of lucidness. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. We plan to return home on Sunday.

Prayers for your family Jenny.
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THis is a really old thread that Jenny recently revived, and I haven't finished reading all the posts from it, but such a great topic. Of course, I've made it to the forum because of Blake, but I've really enjoyed the BSer's I've gotten to know. Twitter has really given us another forum to get to know each other, and having a great time with you all. I'm a fairly new member (June 09), especially compared to a huge number of you, but have gotten the chance to experience a little of the BSer friendships you all talk about in this thread.

From a couple of you reaching out to me by email, sending me all sorts of old or new information about our Blakester, someone sending gifts for me to take credit giving to Blake at a recent M & G, not to mention encouraging me to actually speak at said m&g, talking me into traveling to the other side of the country for a show, encouraging me to spend hours upon hours voting, offering to place a concert call, (Love those) there's got to be more.......

I just love all the BSer friendships I have developed so far, and I hope to make many more...

Thanks to all! We really are a dedicated group of fans, if I do say so myself!

Pearl

Find me on twitter www.twitter.com/pearlms1974 - might have to tell me who you are cause I block people that look like they are trying to sell something...

I know I haven't posted in a while and I am sorry. Things have just been so crazy, I have so many irons in the fire. I know that the fans mean a lot to me when I posted that I was going to be in the hospital for an extended period of time about a year ago, several of you posted messages to me and a lot of you called and checked on me and that meant a lot to me. Anytime I asked for prayers from the group, you came through. I am asking for prayers again. My grandfather is very ill. My mom and I are leaving for Alabama tomorrow morning to go see him and my grandmother who also has a lot of health issues. This may be the last time I see them while they are living. Because of a lot of family history because of issues with my now estranged father, I am just now getting to have a relationship with my grandparents. So this is an extra hard time for me. I will also probably have to see my dad, whom I have not seen in person in about 5 years even though we have spoke on the phone and corresponded via email. So that will be hard. My mom is nervous about taking the trip just her and myself. So if you would please keep us all in your prayers. I will be back in time to take Marcus to the Disney show that is happening on the 16th which is the same night Blake is at the IP in Biloxi. So anyone who is going to that show. Tell Blake hi for me and I hope to see him again soon and give him a big hug. Thanks and Love, Jenny

lol connie you are so funny..

Job done, Got a hat, vote everyday on GAC, and requested my 2 stations yesterday.
May I remind you that I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee Blake

Claire ********* BLAKE SLEEPS WITH MY QUILT

I'm reminded this time of year how awesome BSers are with our charity drive for Blake's birthday. To see the money raised through the auction and cash donations -- from hundreds of dollar donations all the way to those of you that donate even $1.00. It's true that it all adds up. We've had BSers that mailed in 1.00 or 5.00 and we knew they could certainly use that money at home -- but huge hearts prevailed. With THIS economy -- a $1.00 is a lot to ask for! It always gives me hope when my cynical side takes over.

So thanks to those of you that donate with your hard earned money to Blake's charity choice.

And I certainly don't want those of you that can't afford to donate this year to feel like you are dropping the ball. Money is tight. So instead of a money donation -- head over to GAC and vote on a video or call your radio station and request "I'll Just Hold On." That means a lot, too. :) And keep watching, we might do a "raffle" where you can buy a chance for a small amount. We try to do that every year -- so I'm hoping there is something put back for that. We'll see. :)

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I was at work yesterday getting something ready to mail off to Cindy Lou on Friday so she has something to pick her up when she starts the hard stuff Monday. My boss was in my office with me and I was rattling on about Cindy (my boss already knows about ya from months ago Cin) and how this will make her smile, and my boss said "I just can't get over how you people on that message board take care of each other, I've never heard anything like it." (she knows about my trip to Nashville, she had to approve my vacation!)

I told her we were special! LOL (and she made me smile, because we do have each other's backs!)

No one at work knew who Blake Shelton was until they met me, now when they see something in print, they bring it to me, or if they see him on TV or whatever, they will ask me if I saw such & such a show.

HI CONNIE THIS GREAT THREAD
I AM GLAD TO BE IN THIS FAN CLUB
GREAT ONE GLAD TO SEE SOME OF FAMILY
BERS ON HERE I THINK GOING TO TRY
TO GET USE TO IT I AGREE WITH EVERY BODY
SAYING ON THIS THREAD WE ARE GREAT FAMILY
WITH DIFFRENT PERSONAL AND IDEAS WITCH
MAKES SO MUCH BETTER TO BE IN THIS FAMILY
I HOPE SOMEDAY TO MEET LOT OF YOU
I AM TRY TO GO NEXT YEAR FAN CLUB PARTY
HAVE GREAT TIME IF GOING THIS YEAR

HI CONNIE THIS GREAT THREAD
I AM GLAD TO BE IN THIS FAN CLUB
GREAT ONE GLAD TO SEE SOME OF FAMILY
BERS ON HERE I THINK GOING TO TRY
TO GET USE TO IT I AGREE WITH EVERY BODY
SAYING ON THIS THREAD WE ARE GREAT FAMILY
WITH DIFFRENT PERSONAL AND IDEAS WITCH
MAKES SO MUCH BETTER TO BE IN THIS FAMILY
I HOPE SOMEDAY TO MEET LOT OF YOU
I AM TRY TO GO NEXT YEAR FAN CLUB PARTY
HAVE GREAT TIME IF GOING THIS YEAR

Cindy....I'm happy to see your post this morning.
Rest up! We love you!!!
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You know Connie this is a good thread and you know I won't try to write a book! I joined last May but didn't get active with the board until July. I have followed Blake since before his first #1--after all he is an Okie! By the time I had became active on the board, I already had my first bout of lymphoma and was in remission and had just found out about the 2 blood cancers that had popped up. Chris joined for me and thought it would be fun to meet Blake. We decided to go see Blake in Thackerville 7/5--then he popped up with a concert in Grant 7/4--so I got to see Blake 2 nights in a row! The second night Blake announced Home had went to #1! Wow! Meanwhile, I got closer to my BS Family and Blake was coming to Norman, OK, I postponed a surgery to see Blake, only people that understood me was Chris and my BS'ers! Several of us from the Fan Club met and did group pics! Oh, and it was Carol and Larry's anniversary, I had to bring a gift to them for all their hard work.....w/out Carol, Larry and Patti, I don't think we would be a family! So the surgery in Nov, I had several friends.....but never really recovered.....then in Feb. of this year, things weren't going good, I found out my cancer was already back!
I received gifts, dinners, cards, calls and mostly support. Well, I had surgery to remove the mass and lymph node on 3/25--I received the call that indeed it was lymphoma that had returned, Chris had just left the house to try to return to work Monday.....I just melted--I had wished for the old board, so I went to my email to email my BS friends to help me! I was so devasted! Now facing radiation and or radiation/chemo treatments, I know Blakes music will get me through it all--that is what kept me going the first round! But now I carry my BS family in my pockets to go with me! You guys are my support group and my family, I pray for each of us each night and know there is not anything we can't do! It is all this that makes me want to sit and tell Blake alot of our stories, which I gave him a book with alot of our thoughts, I just don't think Blake realizes what a family he has made us and because of his true heart into his music which is so believable, we believe!
Will end there! Thanks for the support as I am not sure how strong I can be on this go-round!

Cindy, I'll Just Hold on for more BS

Indeed! That's what we're here for!
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Jessica

I agree Carol. Let's be Blake Bsers, support Blake, vote for Blake, and MOVE FORWARD

Claire 30 days 'til Biloxi

What do Blake's fans mean to me? There isn't
enough space here! If you love Blake, I love you!!! :)
If you don't love Blake, it's a deal breaker....we
can't be friends. Go Blake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Renae, I am glad you were able to write all the things above. I'm very proud that you appear to be forgiving of some of the things that have been thrown out there about us. I hope someday I can get there. But, right now, I don't think I can be that forgiving. Although I have enjoyed most of the people here for the last few months, I now feel completely beat down by the fact that I am no longer considered a good BS fan. Although, that could not be further from the truth! Like you, I also felt accepted for a few months but because I made some observations and expressed some opinions I am also no longer considered worthy of this board. I will get over it, but it will probably take awhile. Good luck to you!

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Sandi

Thanks a lot, Tom. I'm still kicking myself for missing that Chicago party last year. That one of you and Derek cracks me the hell up. And you and Jess just almost look like a sweet married couple. LMAO.

To that last one, though, all I can say to that last one is "Watch out for those HellRaisin' Posse girls. They're trouble!"

Awesome.

I've been thinking for days on what I want to say here and I can't really come up with anything really great. So when you read this just imagine that it's the funniest, sweetest thing with just a slight hint of sarcastic wit that you've ever read....

Even though I've recently been informed that I was never and won't ever be a part of the BSer love, I still feel like I have been and I'm grateful for it. I've met some wonderful BSers over the last year. From Ann whose warm, friendly smile will make you feel like you've just arrived home after a long journey (and her hugs are just as genuine as Blakes!) to Sarita whose quiet, shy demeanor almost hides the great wisdom she possesses to Jess who offered to let me hang out with her and Derek in the M&G line because I was obviously visibly nervous and didn't know anyone else there - even though they didn't know me either! - to Cindy who has become my "concert buddy" because we don't care if the people behind us are sitting while we stand - it's Blake they need to get up! (Right, Cindy? Hope everything is going well right now in surgery for you. Love ya!)

And I too, like many, feel like I've come to know some of you I haven't yet met. Ronie and her girls are definitely on my "Must Meet" list. They've been so welcoming and great to me. Tom, Can't wait for May buddy! BigKhanConnie - you've always been very generous and gracious with sharing things with me and I really do appreciate it. Probably more than you will ever believe.

The BSer family runs the gamut of people and personalities like these but underneath all the differences, at the core, the BSers I've met have been genuine, real, caring, compassionate, accepting, open, loving people. And really, that's what matters.

Dawgonit! I knew I forgot someone in my original post! While in MN I got to meet Dorothy and Linda! Two awesome awesome ladies who didn't have reserved seating for the SRO crowd for Blake's second night, I got a kick out of watching them cheering and jamming to Blake! And meeting Local Celebrity (Jamie) last summer!

And looking sooooooooo forward to finally meeting Juli in May and hangin' out with her!

Oh gosh Tom those are indeed fun times, spent with fellow Blake fans! Some "official" and some not but big fans none the less! That's what I meant in my post about my love for Blake not being confined to just this forum. Any chance to see Blake is a great opportunity to gather as freinds!!!!

You forgot about "road blocks in the fire pit" and "Jager gallons".
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Jessica

What Blake Shelton Fans mean to me:

One of the greatest things about becoming part of a forum is meeting like minded people
with common interest and forming bonds. While my musical interests are so diverse they cannot be contained in one genre, Country Music however, is by far my favorite, and Blake is my favorite male country artist!!!

While most of my BS’er friends are a bit more private in nature than some, we’ve rallied around each other during personal losses, and lost loved ones. We’ve endured battles with cancer in adults and even in little ones , endings of relationships, car accidents etc. and we’ve rejoiced in the celebrations of various personal accomplishments, new additions to families etc.

It’s comforting to know that all of my BS’er friends are only a phone call , or a text or email away! Even for the simplest of things, like a bad hair day, or something more major, or if not just so say hey I am thinking about ya!

There isn’t a birthday that goes by that isn’t acknowledged by the others. Even though my BS’er friends and I are miles apart geographically we come together through email/pm’s to “shop” together, each gift is selected with love and given special thought, we take turns being the purchasing agent, and it’s a group effort that we enjoy! We just recently celebrated Renae’s, Drytowner(Derek’s) and tominchitown (Tom’s)!!!!!

My BS’er friends are always looking forward to the next road trip that brings us together be it, a Blake event or for no other reason than to just enjoy each other’s company. I can honestly say that some life long friendships have been forged!

In March of 07, Blake was playing at Joe’s Bar in Chicago for the very first time. It’s a wonderful venue, very small and intimate, and it’s one happening place! It was a must do! A group of us got together to rally around Blake and show our support. So Iowafan (Jill) drove in from Madison, and karateguy (Craig) flew in from MN, hisbabygirl (Courtney), Nathan, and myself flew in from Az, and tominchitown (Tom) who was local was our host!!!!!!!! It was the first time I met Tom and we’ve been friends ever since! LOL I want to say that was Craig’s first MG, and it was so exciting introducing him to Blake that night! Nathan actually gave up his spot at the MG to help Tom save our places front and center so we could hoot and holler for Blake!

A true BS’er can never get enough of Blake! So in May of 07 we got together again
for another trip, this time to Minnesota for TWO consecutive nights of fun! This time
karateguy (Craig) is our host and shuttle! So Iowafan (Jill), hisbabygirl (Courtney) , Nathan and myself flew into MN for what turned out to be one of the most memorable weekend of Blake ever!

In June of 07 our Blake adventures found us in Nashville for the FC Party!!!! What a great time! Thank you Carol, Patti, and Blake!
This was my first time meeting Brandi another fellow BS’er! Such a delightful girl!
About 6 of us BS’ers buddies also attended Blake’s archery tournament that year!
I wish Brandi and Iowafan would post here again. It’s not the same without them.

Traveling and seeing Blake is unquestionably awesome, but meeting fellow BS’er
is the icing on the cake. During our stay in Nashville 07 I go to meet yet a couple of more
BS’ers! WOW who would have thought we’d have the opportunity to be at one of Blake’s video shoots! This was the first time I met #1BS’er (Renee) and Debbie. We met up early at TGIF’s for drinks, which seemed appropriate for a video titled “The More I Drink”!

The whole experience was just an awesome opportunity for a true Blake fan! Thank you Blake for this opportunity!

In Oct. 08 karateguy (Craig) flew to Arizona to attend the State Fair to see Blake!
There he is in the back!

Our weekend wasn’t complete without taking a road trip together to see Blake in Primm!
Another great adventure with fellow BS’ers!!!!

A few of my other BS’er friends Jess, Tara, and DryTowner (Derek) and I have seized other opportunities together to see Blake in various acoustic settings, it’s just all about sharing and enjoying Blake and friendships! Traveling almost any distance has never been an issue.

A few of my latest treasures that I’ve acquired from knowing Blake is JCayton (Julia), Renae, and olred (Wade)! All have become very near and dear friends not only to me but my family as well! Meeting Julia in Nashville was a true delight! We bonded immediately. Watching Wade evolve into a Blake fan has been fun! I was so excited to hear his first review!

While I haven’t actually met Renae, I’ve come to love her as if she were part of my very own family.
We’ve shared stories and pictures, and so many common interests, and I cannot wait until May to finally get to meet her and her husband! The anticipation is beyond great! I wish Sandi were going as well so I could meet her too!

Rarely do I ever attend a Blake event without having non fan club members in the mix, hoping it’s that exposure to Blake that reaps new fans! In addition to my BS’er fans following Blake’s success it has also always been a family adventure for my family and I which just makes it that much more fun! All together we vote, we attend concerts, we buy Blake’s music, we grasp any chance to see him on television or to promote Blake!

Who would have thought that one’s interest in AN artist’s music would lead to life long friendships that will endure through time?????? It’s aBSolutely amazing!!!!!!!! My love for Blake Shelton Fans reaches far beyond the confines of this forum!

well, I just wanna take bits and pieces of what the rest of you have said and put it together as my own post cause you all have covered it well...I love the BSers!!!

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I'm an Original, Hardcore BSer. Hey....Is it June yet??

I have really enjoyed the BS fan club and have made some good friends that I hope to have for life as a result of joining the club. I love reading all of the information about Blake that is always given to us here. I enjoy the concert sharing and reviews.......some kind BS'er is usually willing to share their pictures and reviews of concerts. That is a real treat.....to be able to know and see what is going on with Blake shows when I haven't been able to see a show for a long time. I love being able to keep up on all of the chart information and knowing where Blake will be on the charts even before the countdowns are played.

The voting support for Blake has simply amazed me! Blake is truly blessed to have fans that care so very much about where he is on the charts!

The support from fellow BSers to other fellow BSers has been amazing to me, also. I don't know that I have ever seen such a supportive fan club.......one that cares so much about the other members........whether it be a joyous thing.....or a difficult and sad time that someone is going through and just want to vent or share.

I also think Carol & Patti are wonderful!! They have been "up close & personal" with us. I know that they have gone above & beyond what other fan club presidents and company would do. ((((HUGS))))

------Melissa-------

I can't believe that I am going to meet Banger & Prez in less than 3 months- OMG! hahahaha You guys have been awesome to me! I am gonna squeeze the crap out of you, and I don't like to hug!

I like the stories! Nice picture, Bigkhan -- I had forgotten about the throw too! I can't believe so many of you joined the old forum so recently. It seems like you've been around forever!
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I started listening to Country music in 2001 (I think). I was hearing "Austin" on the radio a lot and when I finally heard the whole song beginning to end I almost had to pull the car over I was crying so hard. What a great song...it's still one of my favs! I had no idea who sang it and probably heard them say Blake's name on the radio but I knew nothing about Country music at the time so I didn't know who he was! I watched the ACMs for the first time and saw Blake's amazing smile when they put the camera on him when his name was announced as a nominee for the new male artist award (Horizon?). I was disappointed that he didn't win but seeing his face after falling in love w/Austin made me want to check out him out. I bought his CD the next week and went on his website for the first time and joined the fan club then started posting on the board.

I haven't been on the board regularly in the last couple of years but I've kept involved in what's going on with Blake, and Connie (Bigkhan) has been wonderful about keeping me informed (thanks Connie!). I've voted for him on GAC, etc. and gone to see him in concert whenever I could.

I have met some wonderful people on Blake's board and have been fortunate enough to meet some of them in person. The BSers are a wonderful group and care deeply about each other. They also know how to have a good time and are very witty and have a great sense of humor. You never know what some of them will say next! LOL I am thankful for being part of such a great group who really are dear friends and family to me.

Carol and Patti, thanks for all your effort to provide a great place for the BSers.

~~~Althea~~~

OH Connie! Thank you for posting a pic of the throw, again! I had totally forgotten about it! Funny how you do something, then time passes, and you forget- but then see later how it has made such an impression. A lasting one. You guys have all done that for me, even just in our day to day banter- we joke, laugh, cry, pick on each other, but the fact remains, we have each others' backs.

I don't think Blake really has any idea how much his fans mean to each other. No idea at all. I think that's pretty cool all by itself!

He just thinks we're whackjobs that get him hula chairs for his birthday. LMAO!