Hello Dear Sisters (and Advocates),
I promised Dear Kaye, myself, and our Dear Little Soul that I would someday sing one of my all time favorite songs, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and continue to push myself out of my comfort zone. Then, I saw the current call for stories, From Poetry to Paintings, and thought "it's time." I hope you enjoy it! I feel like anything is possible when I sing it.
This is my original story about our Dear Little Soul that I wrote almost a year ago, for those interested: https://www.worldpulse.com/community/users/jlanghus/posts/92208
Thanks for stopping by!
Jill
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Dear Jill,
I enjoyed listening to you sing and loved your smile while singing...it is so soothing and so pure. The song that comes from the heart and goes to the heart. It is a year since you posted Dear Little Soul story and it is so beautiful to share and show the spiritual growth in my opinion. I am glad to be part of your journey and you are such a beautiful soul. It is an honor to know you and serve with you.
Shirin
Hello Again Lovely,
Aw, thank you:-) That's nice to know. I'm glad you felt, and saw that!
Yes! Quite awhile. I'm glad you're a part of it, too!
I feel the same way, dear. It's an honor to know you, too!
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My darling Jill, you are such a pure soul. What a soul touching song. I woke up late at night lost in thoughts as my husband had to go to court and then log on to world Pulse and listened to this beautiful song over and over again. Thank you so much for sharing this soul uplifting song. You are so beautiful Jill and I love the beautiful blouse you have on.
Thank you also for the beautiful smile which is a reflection of the beautiful heart you have.
Will love to hear more of your songs.
God bless you my dear
Aw, thanks, Love. So are you:-)
How sweet. Thanks for letting me know!
You're very welcome. I'm glad you liked it.
Aw, thank you so much for all your beautiful words and kindness, always:-) Thanks also for the encouragement. I have to work up more courage to do it again...ha:-)
I do hope you and your family stay safe, and well!
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Thank you for the music dear Jill, from my son and I :)
You look so peaceful singing it!
You're very welcome, honey:-)
Aw, I'm glad you thought so. I was rather nervous and had to do a few takes, and then I had to walk away and be okay with it...ha:-) I would still be doing it otherwise. I'm like, flat, nervous, and around again.
Dear Jill
waoooh you have the gift of singing in you congratulations for entertaining this community
Hello Valem,
Thanks so much for visiting, and for your beautiful feedback:-)
Hope you have a great weekend!
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Hello, dear JLo,
Wow! I have goosebumps while listening and watching this video. How brave, dear! I'm so amazed and impressed. I'm teary-eyed, maybe because I know the background story of this one. My first reaction was, "Is she the singer of the Wizard of the Oz?".
Beautiful voice. Beautiful woman. Beautiful heart. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I look forward to reading posts about your artworks, dear. Keep shining. This is the artists' time to showcase their talents and creation.
I am so amused because you always say you're shy, but you beat me in having a YouTube channel!Haha. Congratulations, love. I celebrate this milestone with you! More please.
Wuuuuuuu Jil I am so touched with the sweet song for the soul. Infact I can't express the rule that song has played in my heart. Having a little family issue and it came right in time and couple with the beautiful smile you added on it. Waoh my dear you are so wonderful.
Love Jill
Hugs xx
Hello Honorine, Love,
How are you doing? Aw, thank you! You're such a dear:-)
You're wonderful, too, honey!
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Hello Again Kaye:-)
Goosebumps... wow! Love it! Thank you for your beautiful, loving feedback. You always have the most loving, sincere feedback for everyone.
Ha. You're funny.
I think it's my favorite story call yet:-) But I suppose it would be!
Oh, I'm shy. You can hear the nerves, and I was having difficulty breathing which is a big problem. I wish I could do another one of my favorites, Ave Maria for Christmas, but hmm, probably shouldn't have told you this, as I'm writing it. The higher ranges are definitely the most challenging when nervous. The sound will just cut off. Perhaps one day. Ha.
I had to create a YouTube channel for some grants that I was applying for and for my Liluye video...ha.
Be careful what you wish for...:-) XX
Yes, please post the rest of your drawings, designs, etc! Looking forward to watching your Ave Maria video. Great then! I subscribed to your channel yesterday. Yes, wishing for more here. :)
I plan on doing one more, featuring my Behance portfolio.
Ha. I knew you would say that about Ave Maria. I'll think about it. It's very daunting.
Okay, dear. Thanks for being so supportive, as always:-)
Hope you're doing well, and having a good weekend!
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Let's hear it for Ave Maria! How about a virtual concert to raise funds? You're welcome, dear. :)
All is well. Have a great week a head!
My fans will have to wait until I'm ready...ha:-)
Who would go and what cause would I support first... hmmm.... interesting idea, though.
Great to hear! Thanks. Hope you're having a good week, too!
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For funds for Liluye, of course. :) That requires a lot of planning, though, but why not? You're welcome! You, too!
Hmm. Yeah. I'm not sure about that. Who would attend? Ha.
Thanks!
Wow Jill, SO BEAUTIFUL! <3
Thank you for gracing us with this amazing song! Truly touched my heart. You have such a great talent, I would love to hear more!!
Thanks, Manasa! Appreciate it:-)
You're very welcome! Aw, how sweet is that:-) Thanks for listening and for your kind and lovely feedback.
I think I have to work up to it...it does make me ever so nervous, and I have a tendency to see the flaws:-)
Hello Jill,
Oh what angelic voice that I did not understand the content of the song; It really is a work of art!
Thank you also for giving me the opportunity to re-read your story on "OUR DEAR LITTLE SOUL" which had left me in suspense.
Have a good weekend dearest.
Hello Seka Love,
How are you and your family doing, honey?
Aw, thank you:-) You're so sweet!
You're very welcome. Thank you for stopping by and listening, and for your lovely compliment, too:-)
Hope you have a good weekend, too, Love!
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FYI, these are the lyrics translated:
Quelque part au delà de l'arc en ciel loin la Haut
Il y a une terre dont j'ai entendu parler une fois dans une berceuse
Quelque part dans le ciel arc-en-ciel sont bleus
Et les rêves que tu oses rêver se réalisent vraiment
Un jour, je souhaiterai une étoile
Et réveille-toi là où les nuages sont loin
Derrière moi
Où les ennuis fondent comme des gouttes de citron
Loin au-dessus des cheminées
C'est là que tu me trouveras
Quelque part au-dessus des oiseaux bleus arc-en-ciel volent
Les oiseaux volent au-dessus de l'arc en ciel.
Pourquoi alors, oh, pourquoi pas moi?
Jill, This is amazing. Keep up
Thank you very much for listening, and for your compliment, too, Julie!
Dear Jill,
Hearing you sing filled my heart, and a huge smile is now on my face, from the happiness I felt just watching and hearing you sing this song. You have a beautiful voice and such a loving spirit. Thank you for this gift!
Much love,
Tam
Hello Again:-)
Aw, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Thank YOU for listening, and for your lovely feedback!
You're very welcome!
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My dearest Jill,
What a lovely gesture. Definitely, yes I do recall your little star. Beautiful my dearest. Thank you so much once again for your soothing lovely piece.
sending you lots love and hugs,
anjana
Hello Love,
How are you and your family doing? Thank you!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Right back at you, dear!
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Dear Jill, you sing so beautifully. I really loved this! Thanks for sharing this song with us as well as the amazing story behind it. I do hope we get to hear more songs in the future :)
Hi Kike,
Thank you very much:-) You're welcome!
I'm already thinking about it...ha:-)
Hope you have a great week!
Dear Jill,
Thanks for making my day. I really needed someone to sang such song to me and you just did, congratulations.
You better go join Celine Dion for a release of a new album. Great singing and it was peaceful, honestly I enjoyed it.
Hope you are doing very well?
Hugs
Liz
Hi Lisbeth,
How are you doing? You're welcome!
Ha. Wouldn't that be awesome:-)
Thanks for your lovely feedback!
I'm doing well, thanks!
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Jill, that's beautiful. Lovely voice.
Thank you, dear!! Appreciate you listening and commenting:-)
Wow nice!
Hi Achia,
Thank you:-) XX
Bravo!!!!!! I love it Jill. How sweet of you to sing it. I can imagine you wearing one of those beautiful gowns that you post on FB and singing it onstage. What a pretty sight.
Now I am having LSS. I'll be singing it in my head till I become so sleepy.
What's your next favorite song?
Huggs.
Aw, thanks, Paulina:-)
How are you doing?
Hmm. I can see that...:-)
Perhaps Ave Maria. I can't decide:-)
Hope you and you're family doing well.
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Jill omg, this was wow. The candour and realness of your face, and the smile that washed over all of you when you sang a verse "that's where you'll find me". Thank you, this pushed me to share some art. Gracias and abrazos from fall in Montreal,
Adriana
Hello Dear,
How are you? Aw, thanks:-)
I'm glad to hear that it inspired you to share your art:-)
De nada. Hope you have a great week!
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You too dear and thanks for checking out the art! I watch it and feel aw, and feels different sharing it with others, takes a different feel!
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You're welcome:-) Yes, I agree.
Hope you're well and having a great week!
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Dear Jill,
Today is Sunday and I have been in my office studying since 8.30 am. It's 5.35 pm now and I must listen to your piece before I go home. Kudos for making the song and sharing it with us all.
Light and love
Marie
Hello Marie,
How are you and your family doing? Thanks for listening.
Hope you have a good week!
I went back and read Dear Little Soul before coming back to listen to the song. Truly poetic to connect the letter in our minds to this beautiful rendition. I will also try to sing my future self into existence. Thank you Jill for being so open.
That's a nice idea:-) Thanks for reading, and listening!
Let me know how it goes.
You're welcome! There's strength in vulnerability.
Hello Dearest Jill,
What a beautiful song. so amazing. You're full of talent.
You touch my soul always. Thanks for sharing your song to us.
Keep singing and entertaining WP.
Chidimma
Hello there:-)
How are you doing, dear?
Aw, thank you! You're so sweet. Thanks for the encouragement, too!
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Jill, i almost cry... your voice is as sweet as the water sound...
Thanks, Mae Ann... lovely metaphor:-)
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Dear Jill,
what a beautiful moment you made me have with your voice.
Thank you!
Hello Dear,
How are you? Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
Dear Sis Jill,
Thank you for sharing this.
I remember the story of Little Soul last year.
I couldn't hear you sing, but I could feel the joy and happiness radiating from you.
I love the dress you have on.
Hello there, Love:-)
How are you doing? You're welcome!
I'm glad to hear that you remembered it:-) I'm sorry you couldn't hear it, but it's lovely that you still got something out of it:-) Thanks for checking out my video and for the lovely compliments:-)
Hope you're doing well, and having a great week, dear!
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:) Felicitaciones, es de valientes salir de la zona de confort!
¡Sí lo es! ¡Gracias por escuchar y comentar!
Dear Jill, how calm and relaxing you sound.
Soft and sweet is the theme here. Just what we need at a time in our lives when there is so much stress and anxiety going on.
Surely we are praying for that rainbow of sunshine and hope and in the meantime it is a opportunity for us to move positively and seek to create the life and world you so gently sing about. When we move in this direction we help others along the way inspiring hope and prosperity. This is very nice my dear Sister. Sending you a big shout-out of thanks!
Mama Queen
Hello there, dear,
How are you doing? I feel like we haven't chatted in quite awhile:-)
Aw, thank you so much for the beautiful feedback, and for listening! Yes, I think so on hope and opportunities.
You're welcome.
Hope you and your family are well, and that you have a great week!
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Thank you too dear Sis (smiles), Likewise!
Cheers!
You're welcome! Thank you very much!
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Dear Jill,
Beautiful, beautiful voice. I had to play the song and over again. Beautifully sang by a beautiful soul with a beautiful smile!. Thanks for sharing Jill.
Aw, thank you so much, dear!
Oh, wow!
You're so welcome.
I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!
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Hi I'm new here and just listened to your singing. You have a caring and controlled tone. That shows experience and vocal training, I'm guessing? Loved your rendition of 'Somewhere over the rainbow" Happy Sunday to you, keep smiling and strong (•‿•)
Hello there again,
Thanks for stopping by, listening and for sharing your lovely feedback:-)
Yes! I've been in several choirs and have always loved to sing. I quite miss it now that I'm in Spain and am considering going back.
Thank you very much! I appreciate it. XX