! Originally posted by MacStripeyThe eve of Feb 28. I stood outside the hospital awaiting surgery next morning. All emotions running wild inside me,a dominant fear of life. One thing though was outstanding, I haven't told anyone before. I stood there in the cold, all alone. My iPod hammered U2 into my brain for hours. Then the Capetown bootleg came up,and from that the version of Stand by me. And as Bono and this lady start into the song,something happened. You know I carried all your well wishes,hopes and prayers with me,my dear dear u2start family, I was and am never joking when I say you carried me through. So there comes the chorus and you hear ten thousands U2 fans sing in the night,and to me it was everyone of you who was with me that moment,in thoughts and prayers. And then the second time that crowd sings "stand by me" it's even more powerful. And I stared up into the night sky,so very very scared, feeling so very very loved by my friends,by you. This was my outstanding moment. It still takes me back there whenever I listen to it. It is so strong,it is your song for me. There you go. Haven't told anyone before. Now you know. :-)
