ActUrAgeMomma said:

For 4EverPaisley, Leslie and 4 those of u with a heavy heart 2day.

Hope they atleast made u smile.

[Edited 7/17/16 20:10pm]

They sure did

what is THIS from?!

For GH

graciebabiie said:

leslievette said:

Jeez, first FP and now me.

I'm in my room on my laptop minding my own business listening to P. My Dad walks by my room and casually says "It's time to let it go" I don't think he realizes how much that just hurt me. Wtf. Don't you think I would if I could? Let it go, sure. Just goes to show that nobody understands other than my family here on the org. That just set me back. Why can't P just be here? Why do we have to go through all this? I feel like I'm questioning my sanity on a daily basis

I hear ya leslievette! Some days I can function just fine as things around here have been crazy and giving me the distractions I need to get by. Then it is at night before I go to bed, when everything is quiet and my mind is trying to quiet down too that I start to hear his voice singing his sweet songs... my heart stops and I close my eyes hoping I can see him in my minds eye. I know he's there so I wish him love and God's light. I wish at times I could forget...the sadness that weighs in my heart is troubling and I don't want to lose my sanity, but I can't. No one understands, not even my sister, only you beautiful org fam knows the sadness that lingers in our hearts. Don't worry lovey, we will be here for you.

I take the time right before bed to do the same. It's been really hot here lately, so I've been sleeping with my window and shutters wide open. My bed is right next to it, so it's super peaceful to just look up at the stars and reflect on everything. Of course, everything I've had to reflect on lately has been him.

SpinsterSister said:

leslievette said:

Jeez, first FP and now me.

I'm in my room on my laptop minding my own business listening to P. My Dad walks by my room and casually says "It's time to let it go" I don't think he realizes how much that just hurt me. Wtf. Don't you think I would if I could? Let it go, sure. Just goes to show that nobody understands other than my family here on the org. That just set me back. Why can't P just be here? Why do we have to go through all this? I feel like I'm questioning my sanity on a daily basis

Ladies, I completely understand and face harsh criticism too. My mother told me late last week, "It's not like you KNEW him or anything - you're getting obsessed". Hmmm, well actually, we do know him, to a point, through his music. We have eyes and that special female sense that sees what is turning in his head (at times). The emotional turmoil, it was painfully obvious he was incredibly lonely despite what he or his camp may say. We may loving "lust" over the man on this thread and secretly in our dreams - but - given the chance to just "be there" for him to confide in, no doubt most of us would be there without needing reciprocation.

I know last night at the gym, I was feeling "alone" while listening to his music. Every once in a while, it does creep through and when it does, it is a pit in the stomach coldness that overtakes me. He didn't have to go this soon. He didn't have to be alone. Then I start blaming myself for not doing something - send a tea basket, send a basketball - heck, before all this started, just a darn card to PP. He may have thrown it out (as he said he does) but I really think he does not do. With all this shit going on in our country now, he could've been a voice of reason, education and comfort to us on the board, let alone the country through his music and words.

There was a thread started about the loss of P or is it the loss of our collective "childhood" that we mourn. I can't say I mourn the man because to me, it really has not happened - he is still here with us - just out of sight in PP as usual. I don't want to face it, it's not right - it is just not right. There are times, I hate God for allowing such senseless things to happen.

I agree 100%. Some people don't realize how much power music has. Just like P said, It's a gift from God and when used properly it can do many great things. We do know him. Maybe not physically, but we know him on a different level. Spiritual even, which music can be/is. Especially his.

ActUrAgeMomma said:

leslievette said:

Jeez, first FP and now me.

I'm in my room on my laptop minding my own business listening to P. My Dad walks by my room and casually says "It's time to let it go" I don't think he realizes how much that just hurt me. Wtf. Don't you think I would if I could? Let it go, sure. Just goes to show that nobody understands other than my family here on the org. That just set me back. Why can't P just be here? Why do we have to go through all this? I feel like I'm questioning my sanity on a daily basis

U are NOT going crazy. U are grieving. Remember that, k? Sometimes people can be insensitive and be very black and white about things... ur dad sounds like my dad. He also doesn't want u 2 be feeling the pain associated with... Anyways, I'll be here 4 u 2day and when my tears come u'll be there 4 me. We'll all be here 4 each other even if no 1 else 'gets it'.

Thank you He has mentioned before that he was worried with how I've been dealing with it. So I'm sure it came out of a loving place, but it didn't translate that way. He'll truly never understand, and that's fine. I'm glad we all have each other here

ForeverPaisley said:

leslievette said:

Jeez, first FP and now me.

I'm in my room on my laptop minding my own business listening to P. My Dad walks by my room and casually says "It's time to let it go" I don't think he realizes how much that just hurt me. Wtf. Don't you think I would if I could? Let it go, sure. Just goes to show that nobody understands other than my family here on the org. That just set me back. Why can't P just be here? Why do we have to go through all this? I feel like I'm questioning my sanity on a daily basis

That's awful Leslie! I'm sorry he said such a thing. Likely unintentionally but still a heartless thing to say. People just don't understand. To be honest, even I don't get it to the extent that it's consumed a lot of my thoughts, my mind and much of my free time. I wish that he was still here with us and none of us were going through this. It's just too much to deal with. I too question my sanity on a daily basis. At some point, life must go on as intended, and it IS - but just in an alter-paradigm off-kilter sort of way. *le sigh*

I have shocked myself with how hard I'm taking all of this. I hadn't been paying much attention to him these last couple of years, and I think that's where most of my guilt stems from. All the "why's" and the "what if's" start haunting me. It's almost like I'm just constantly numb

Yikes! Please excuse, can't remember what I've previously posted. All I know is that he is scrumptious.

mimi1956 said:

leslievette said:

Jeez, first FP and now me.

I'm in my room on my laptop minding my own business listening to P. My Dad walks by my room and casually says "It's time to let it go" I don't think he realizes how much that just hurt me. Wtf. Don't you think I would if I could? Let it go, sure. Just goes to show that nobody understands other than my family here on the org. That just set me back. Why can't P just be here? Why do we have to go through all this? I feel like I'm questioning my sanity on a daily basis

That's exactly the thing. Do they think we want to sit around crying all the time, that we wouldn't love to move on. We can't, there is something between him and us that is keeping him very alive and we can't let him go. My husband is getting to the mad stage, always compling about this, and about he is all I listen to on the car radio. I don't understand why I, we feel like this, but there is something about him and us and his leaving this way. Like a building fell on us. And nobody but those on here get it.

[Edited 7/17/16 20:55pm]

Right. It's something much more than what others see on the surface. He connected with us on another level. Quite honestly, I believe all P fam have some certain quality within us that allowed us to open our hearts and our minds to him so completely. There are people who like his stuff; Purple Rain, and the usual "hits", and then there are people like us. Who somehow felt and knew that this man was so much more than your average musician. Wonder what that something is...

Ok. Let me shake that off and find some pics and videos




I'll leave u with these... he felt our love. Nite every1.

ForeverPaisley said:

what is THIS from?!

see damn it, he's alone in this pic - like he was stood up. He definitely looks to be fuming inside. was this taken during his #2?

leslievette said:

mimi1956 said:

That's exactly the thing. Do they think we want to sit around crying all the time, that we wouldn't love to move on. We can't, there is something between him and us that is keeping him very alive and we can't let him go. My husband is getting to the mad stage, always compling about this, and about he is all I listen to on the car radio. I don't understand why I, we feel like this, but there is something about him and us and his leaving this way. Like a building fell on us. And nobody but those on here get it.

[Edited 7/17/16 20:55pm]

Right. It's something much more than what others see on the surface. He connected with us on another level. Quite honestly, I believe all P fam have some certain quality within us that allowed us to open our hearts and our minds to him so completely. There are people who like his stuff; Purple Rain, and the usual "hits", and then there are people like us. Who somehow felt and knew that this man was so much more than your average musician. Wonder what that something is...

Perfectly stated and brutally honest. Personally, I am so damn tired of ALWAYS listening to PR or LRC whenever people or the media discuss P, like he never did anything else of interest and is the poster child for the 80s only. Shit howdy, give him the props and the respect that he deserves, not as some nostagla act for the aging Boomers and Gen X'rs. Plus the man is still fargin' handsome and very desirable as fuck. A few miles under the hood means the engine is broken in and ready to go. If he would've allowed himself to fall deeply in love (and with a middle age woman this time) no doubt he'd still be here, probably knocking up his wife too.

For Leslievette

Okay. I have seen the other ones that are close up with the hands from this same photo shoot: Like this one:

But I have never seen this one:

[Edited 7/17/16 23:08pm]

ForeverPaisley said:

Okay. I have seen the other ones that are close up with the hands from this same photo shoot: Like this one:

But I have never seen this one:

I have even seen this one before but not the one above. I know this one below IS a repeat but figured might as well put them all together - Besides, they are super mesmerizing

.

Are there any others? Or at least one of the middle one that's the same quality/clearer like the other two?

Time for me to hit the sheets

I might be a little MIA for a week. Headed to SoCal to lay our family member to rest, and spend time with my friends and family. I also take Mayte's class while I'm down there I'll pop in and out because I can never stay away for too long

Talk to you all soon

I see everyone was busy while I was gone today. You did inspire me to dig out Girl Extended. I have not listened to it in ages. I have been in a Prince funk this weekend and the convo and photos do help. Thanks

leslievette said:

Time for me to hit the sheets

I might be a little MIA for a week. Headed to SoCal to lay our family member to rest, and spend time with my friends and family. I also take Mayte's class while I'm down there I'll pop in and out because I can never stay away for too long

Talk to you all soon

Past my bed time too, just came in to say goodnight too. Take care of yourself and your loved ones during this difficult time. We will be thinking of you. I'm glad you have Mayte's class to enjoy while down there. Hugs&Luv!

bookwomen said:

I see everyone was busy while I was gone today. You did inspire me to dig out Girl Extended. I have not listened to it in ages. I have been in a Prince funk this weekend and the convo and photos do help. Thanks

Seems like it's hit a few of us. Glad the photos and the convo helped. It's therapeutic knowing others are feeling the same things. Happy Monday everyone!

Is it that time already? I told myself I would shut it down BY 11 because I have to get up at 6am

And here I am encroaching midnight.

Guess it's better than 2-3:30am like the weekend.

Sleep well fam!

FUCK, I just finished listening to Girl Extended....and I am blushing all excited out here.......I hope my email server starts syncing correctly because I NEED that song on my player! Nice ditty...