Paul Leaving Celtic Thunder--I support That.

Today is a sad day, I just found out that one of my favorite members of Celtic Thunder is leaving the group after the tour. I'm so torn between being heart broken and exceedingly glad. I absolutely love all the lads of the group and I will be so sad to see them leave. I knew one day they would part their ways, and I knew that each of them would take time to develop their solo career.

I just never expected Paul to be the first to leave. I figured it would be Neil or George to leave first. I don't rightly know when to expect Keith to leave since his solo album still needs put together. :) I am going to miss Paul's beautiful voice, and I am happy that I got to see him LIVE at least once before I heard the news.

I will support each and every one of the lads as they pursue their solo careers. I am like the fan that won't quit. I may not be a super fan, I may not be the fan at every single show, the one that always sends them stuff, the one that is always blogging, the one that is totally consumed....I am the fan that fell in love with each and every one of them during "It's Entertainment" and because I saw the potential in them, I am the one that will keep them in my prayers, keep playing the music, keep watching the videos, keep telling my friends about them, keep introducing my friends to each one's unique style, keep on posting little blips about them every so often.....

I want to always support each of the lads, and I will always love the way they sounded as an ensemble. But as each lad breaks off and spreads their wings to fly, I will be the one in the back, supporting them. Praying for them, hoping the best for them, singing their songs, playing them out loud for the world to hear, I will risk being the dork that plays music from 2010 way off in the future.

I can assure you today, Celtic Thunder and all of the lads will be something that I hold onto for the rest of my life. I will always love the guys, and I will always remember the moments I had listening to them, the moment I fell in love, the moment I shared them with my best friend, the moment I followed them on the social networks, the moment I learned all of their names, the moments on youtube, the moments I realized I knew the words to sing along, the moments I spent joking in an Irish accent, all the moments I shared with my loved ones talking about something said on twitter, all the nights dedicated to each of the lads, I will remember and cherish every single moment that contained a lad from CT.

Celtic Thunder, Paul, Keith, George, Damian, Ryan, and Neil will never die with me. I will share them with my family and with anyone who wants to be in my life. Paul will be remembered forever as a member of CT and as a Solo Artist.

Now with all that out of the way,, I am not obsessed like some people believe, I just have a thing for Irish folks. Because I am of Irish heritage, I instantly have a connection with the people. I may seem obsessive, but I feel the same way about certain members of Celtic Woman. I don't want to see Chloe leave, but if she or Margret ever choose to, I will feel the same way.

God bless you all and thank you for hearing my opinion.