Kathy Nelson sings I Am Here, from the CD Breathe.

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In 1990 I was invited to play an original song at a christening of a baby boy named Noah. 18 years later I was contacted again to play the same song for Noah's memorial service.
Upon hearing the news of his sudden death (drowning), my thoughts went immediately to the parents and how hard it must be for them to lose their son, so young in life, and my heart went out to them.
Then I thought of Noah. Who was he, what was he like? I never knew him. And yet I have the honor of being included in both his christening and his memorial. Did we have a spiritual connection? Where is he now? What's it like there? Thoughts flowed, spirit, formless, free, home. Acknowledging his spirit, I innocently said, "Hello Noah, how's it going?" Suddenly I felt a big, expansive, happy, excited presence in my midst or in my mind or in my mood, I couldn't tell. Suddenly I was having thoughts about writing a song, co-writing a song with Noah. And the words: I am here, kept running through my mind. Was this the spirit of Noah or my imagination? I couldn't deny I felt inspired. And what does inspired mean but to be in spirit. And if a spirit was to communicate to me, wouldn't it be through thought and inspiration. It would be fun to co-write a song. But I also felt a lot of resistance and began to mentally voice them as if I was talking to Noah's spirit. This is the short story of that conversation:

Me: The memorial service is tomorrow. I've never written a song in so short a time frame. Then I have to perform it. I don't like to perform new songs unless I have a lot of time to practice. I have other things I have to do. I have to wash my hair, go to the store, I need to do some yoga, make dinner, etc. There's not enough time. I don't think I can do this.

Noah: Don't worry, I'll supply the ideas. It will be short and simple. The ideas will come as you're doing other things. Stay open and just write as the ideas come. Be spontaneous. It will be short and simple enough to have time to practice.

Me: What's the title, theme?

Noah: I Am Here! It will be a re-occuring theme throughout.

Me: I was only invited to play one song. What if your parents don't want me to play another song? What do I say to them: Oh your son who I never knew wants me to play this song we co-wrote yesterday?

Noah: Yes. This is the message I want them to hear. They are grieving and can't hear me right now and I want to re-assure them that I am here and that I love them. Don't worry, they won't think you're crazy. Speak to my mom before the service begins. She will agree to include the song.
Suddenly a couple lines of verse came to me and I wrote them down. The wording didn't sound like the lingo of an 18 yr old nor something I would write, but an eternal spirit might phrase it that way. I tried re-wording it but something inside me said "Let it go." I felt inspired to pick up my guitar and immediately started playing a chord progression and humming a melody. I tried the words out on the melody and they fit perfectly. Well, maybe this won't take so long, I thought. Okay, what's the next verse? Nothing came. I decided to wash my hair and another line came. I memorized it till I could get to pen and paper. In short, every line of the song came to me while I was doing other things and the final lines came as I was driving to church for the service the next day. I had enough time before the service began to find a quiet corner to practice the song and feel comfortable performing it. Everything happened just as Noah said it would. Later when I spoke with Noah's mom, Deb, I learned that I was not the only one Noah's spirit was messaging and she relayed many stories that were unmistakably communication from his spirit.
I would like to thank Noah's spirit for the beautiful message and inspiring me to give it a human voice.
If you have found this video and if it has comforted you, please pass it on to others. It is meant to be shared.
And if you would like to purchase this song you can download it at my website:
http://www.kathy-nelson.com/store/

Blessings,

Kathy Nelson

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Life after death
• hope
• spirit
• spirituality
• life eternal
• heaven
• eternal love
• near death experience
• transformation
• grieving

[Stevenljanssen]

Kathy:

Your songs are a great solace in my sorrow and grief in losing my bright light and only son.  All I can add is: "God bless you dear heart!"

Love and Peace Out, Noah's Pops.

[nelsonkathy]

Thank you Steven. It is Noah's deep love for you and everyone he knew that inspired this song. Always know that!

Love- Kathy

[haroldsays]

Kathy - so beautiful. I have been blessed. Thank you for being a blessing. Now may you go today and be blessed. "LOve wins!"

[nelsonkathy]

Hi Harold! Thank you! And many, many blessings to you. Love, Kathy

[debrockson]

this song continues to bring great solace and love.

[mysongsonlyleftme10]

beautiful. I so need to believe the words of your song. My daughters funeral was totally disgraced by her inlaws. It wounded and hurt her Mother deeper than words could tell. I miss her so much.

[archane]

very beautiful would love to hear more songs like the abraham song as a matter of fact if you put together a cd would definitely buy one thank you so much it is so hard to find loa songs that consistently raise vibrations yours did it!

[DMB31122008]

wonderfull!!!

AMAZING VIDEO

GREAT TRACK!!

THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!

Loved it 10/10

x

[marijayne1956]

As always, you have made your family very proud.....

we love you

[Carpediem77777]

Nice song. Very nice song. Thanks for adding this as a video response. I sub your videos.

[DyingToLive2008]

Hi Kathy

Thank you for watching my 'Dying to Live'

documentary promo.

Love your song.

Can I use it as backing for the episode on losing a child?

Trish Duke