Redstreak 6,653 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Maya, Ronan's mother wrote this on her blog: Ronan. I haven’t slept much in the past few days, but not because of the usual insomnia that I have struggled with since you died. I haven’t slept much due to the most unexpected surprise from a girl named Taylor. I know you know which Taylor I’m talking about. That girl named Taylor who fell in love with your beautiful blue eyes so many years ago and made me aware of her love for you when she invited me to her Speak Now World Tour, the Red Tour, and now her 1989 Tour. That girl named Taylor who wrote a song for you and simply called it, “Ronan.” That girl named Taylor Swift who continues to sprinkle her magic everywhere with her heart of gold and selfless acts of kindness. Once we arrived at the concert to the best seats ever, or so I thought, we were soon whisked away by Taylor’s Tour Manager to sit somewhere else. That somewhere else being the back pit area where Taylor’s parents sit. Taylor’s dad, Scott, immediately recognized us and gave us the warmest welcome. We chatted with him as he caught us up on how the tour was going, how life was going, etc… He is always so much fun to talk to and always has the most interesting life lessons to share. He then goes, “Have you seen Taylor yet?” I told him we hadn’t. He then told us he would be right back as he was going to check in with her. We happily waited. Poppy was so entertained by the lights, the crowd and the music that she was keeping me more than busy by twirling her around. A few minutes later we were greeted by a really nice man who said, “Come with me, Taylor wants to see you now.” Taylor’s dad reappeared and told us that Taylor wanted to see us before the show because she knew if she waited until the concert ended at 11:00, Poppy would be asleep. Smart little cookie. We waited for backstage for Taylor and soon she came walking out, her eyes twinkling as she scurried over to give us hugs all around. Her mom was with her which I was so happy about. I’ve been wanting to give her a hug for the longest time as we all have been keeping her very close to our hearts. We chatted for a bit. Snapped a picture. We said our goodbyes as Taylor had to run onto the stage to start her show. She grabbed me for one last hug and I felt her hug me extra tight. I thanked her for everything as much as I could without bursting into a big pile of mushy tears. We headed back to our seats as we waited for Queen Tay to take the stage. Once Taylor appeared and the music started, it was on like Donkey Kong. Poppy a.k.a Pearl (my lovies who follow me on Instagram will know what I’m talking about))) was on fire. I wasn’t sure how she was going to react to all the lights, loud music and thousands of people, but she turned that Taylor Swift concert into her own personal dance floor. I was dancing with her, twirling her about for a good 40 minutes when I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I looked back and it was Taylor’s Tour Manager, Erica. She had her cell phone close to her face and goes, “Taylor wants to know if it’s alright for her to sing, Ronan tonight. As soon as she said those words, tears sprang from my eyes and I yelled back, “YES!!!” I turned around to you brothers and daddy who had just watched the whole interaction. Your daddy goes, “What??” I told him what Erica had just told me and his eyes fell to the floor. He looked up at me and goes, “How are you going to handle that?” He knows I can’t listen to that song without sobbing hysterically. No matter how many times I’ve heard it, no matter how many times I listen to it, I ALWAYS cry. I told him I didn’t know, but the moment to me just felt so right that I did not even hesitate to say yes. At the time, I did not understand what it truly meant to have Taylor perform that song again. I had always just assumed that she never would, therefore I had not even had time to make up an imaginary seniro in my head of what it would be like if she did. In other words, I was in no way prepared for what was about to happen. I stood with her dad after hearing the news. He didn’t know how Taylor was going to get through it as she had such a hard time singing it the first time. He didn’t know how I was going to get through it. He went and made sure the pit area was full of Kleenex. I wandered up to the front as I heard Taylor start to talk and the crowd become earily quiet and respectful to the words she was saying. I felt Taylor’s mom grab my hand. The next thing I knew, Taylor was talking and she was talking about me, about you, about the brutally heartbreaking world of childhood cancer. I think my body floated above me for a while as I could hear what Taylor was saying, but I was in such a state of shock that I could not process her words. My entire body was covered in goosebumps, but I felt like I had the softest, safest blanket wrapped about me which can only be explained as being you. I felt you everywhere. I swear I felt your little hand inside of mine as Taylor’s angelic voice started to sing your song. Guess what happened once she started to sing? My eyes welled up with tears, but I didn’t cry. Instead, I sang right along with Taylor the entire time. I didn’t cry. You would think in the most emotional situation, I would have completely lost it, but I didn’t. I think the reason why is because I could literally feel your little arms wrapped around me. I have not felt your presence so close to me since you were physically still here on this earth. It was absolutely one of the purest, most magical moments of my life. Everything was so surreal. It still is. I am just so incredibly grateful for all the ways Taylor continuously gives her heart and soul to the cause of childhood cancer. She called me brave that night, but she is also brave. She has taken on a cause not because it is the “cool” thing to do or the easy one to take on. She has taken on a cause that NOBODY wants to talk about because of how heartbreaking it is. It would have been so easy for her to pick the “safe and sweet” cause where all she had to do was write a big fat check and call it a day. She didn’t do that. She followed her heart and it led her here and for that I will be eternally grateful. She is the real deal. She is not just talking the talk, but she is walking the walk. Not many people truly do that. She is the bravest soul who is not afraid to take on a little darkness in order to get to the light. Taylor’s light is the brightest light the world of childhood cancer has ever seen and it is about to catch on fire. You two make the BEST team and I am so beyond proud of you both. Little man. I have to wrap this up now and try to get a couple hours of sleep. I miss you. I love you. I hope you are safe.xxoo Taylor. http://rockstarronan.com/2015/08/20/never-in-my-wildest-dreams-did-i-imagine-taylors-special-guest-would-be-you/ What a Regina George in sheep's clothing Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaeUrAnus 15,555 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 She is a sweetheart.Haters step to the left. In my messy era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauser 1,262 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Surprised Taylor allowed this woman to publish this without being harassed and sued. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I love how her whole family is so involved and friendly. That paragraph about her singing along made me get teary eyed. And the last few comments are very accurate: (child) cancer is almost taboo because it's too confronting. I'm also thankful for Taylor in this regard, even though I didn't even know until now that she was making an effort for it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,997 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Surprised Taylor allowed this woman to publish this without being harassed and sued. This a pointless and useless post, seriously, after reading all of this touching story, all you think about is making a not so funny joke? ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauser 1,262 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 This a pointless and useless post, seriously, after reading all of this touching story, all you think about is making a not so funny joke? Except Im not joking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTV 12,574 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 awwwww... that is so sweet of Taylor.. totally w o r t h r e a d i n g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyerJ 2,160 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Clickbait thread title was unnecessary but this story was awesome. Taylor is a really great person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Except Im not joking. Talk about the perfect manifestation of off-topic flamebait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Child 18,997 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Except Im not joking. Even worse then, that means you have no heart really, this story is really touching and beautiful, I can't even understand how someone wants to throw shade at Taylor Swift after reading this. ‘If religion be the cause of disunity, then irreligion is surely to be preferred.’ ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Ambition 47,805 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Taylor is so sweet. I love her. She's extremely close with her team and you can see that if you attend her concerts. They're always roaming around the arena. ▌│█║▌║▌║ before I am Canadian, I am Chromatican ║▌║▌║█│▌ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbHawker 6,583 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 So beautiful. Her hearts in the right place.But seriously earth, buy gagas music too x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Even worse then, that means you have no heart really, this story is really touching and beautiful, I can't even understand how someone wants to throw shade at Taylor Swift after reading this. Well, he probably didn't read it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanko 9,860 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 shes sweet even if shes "evil" great read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 4,065 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Everyone has a good and bad side So kind of Taylor Swift right now... 00026 † 10000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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