I Love Hank. (Also I'm back.)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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In which John celebrates Esther Day 2024.
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Hearing “Esther would have been 30” hit so hard. It’s wonderful that she is still remembered.
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I love Esther Day. I shared it with my dad maybe 8 years back now, and Esther Day 2020 was the last time I told him "I love you". The next day he was hit by a drunk driver, pronounced dead at the scene. Esther, you helped me have one last true moment of love with my father, thank you ❤️
THIS is why it's so important to say it, and often. We never know if it will be the last thing they hear from us. That is so sad about your dad, but you both knew you were loved. 🥹
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Sending you love. 💗
Oof. I’m so sorry for your loss.
To those who don't know and didn't understand, the quote is by Hank. Hank is the wise man.
Hank is one of our wisest men. ❤️
@@threecatsdancing no no. You misunderstand. Hank is THE wise man. The one and only. A sage for the millennium.
I didn't know that. Thank you for telling us. ❤
maybe it's because i've been here pre-esther day and all, but i find it cute how vlogbrothers has gone from not-trying-to-be-sentimental to full-on heart to hearts as a format. happy esther day, everyone
Happy Esther Day
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In a way we watched them grow up too. From burying love under a pile of ironic slag to smelting that slag into a pedestal on which to display it
@@zyaicob I love the way you phrased this :)
Same. We all grew together
"I deserve to be happy and functional" - I didnt plan on crying today but oh well
Oh man, I get it. I hope the crying was good! Happy Esther day
Yeah, I deserve to be -- but *can* I be? I've been having some good therapy sessions & while at first they left me feeling happy & hopeful, I've found myself sort of grieving lots of stuff I hadn't thought to grieve before. Hopefully that's a phase on the way to "happy and functional," right? (Although I'm *usually* functional; I have to be.)
Right there with you.
@@elainebelzDetroitI'm going through a stage like that, I think it's good to grieve these things we never thought to grieve before, I feel like they were always sitting there, waiting for us to notice them all this time, you know? But then when we finally give them our attention they and us can finally be more at peace than before. I hope things get better for you
@@AriaHarmony Thank you! That's helpful.
We love you, too, John...and Hank, and all the Greenies, and for all the awesome goodness that your hearts have birthed. Happy 15th Esther Day! -Esther's dad
Happy Esther Day, Mr. Earl! Thank you for sharing her with us 💚
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I cackled when John threw that Hank Green quote back at his face. 🤣 ALSO it’s one of my favorite Hank quotes and I have a note on my phone with it, because don’t we all need that as a reminder?!
It's a wonderful quote! When did Hank say this?
@@vanjaradovic4719 I'm not sure anymore when/where he said it. It was like four or five years ago.
saaaame lmao
Having known Esther, having her book unopened on my bookcase, having my enduring memory of her being the time she spilt cous-cous on her lap while we were trying to group-watch the Starkid HP musical:
To my brother, Wilson. To you John Green. And especially to you, Esther - the star that shall never go out:
I love you all. Ardently.
And I'm sorry that love forbids me from watching this video. Because it just hurts too damn much.
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Sending you love as well.
I know this is just a stupid yt comment but your words really touched me and I know how heavy grief can be to continuously wade through. Take care of yourself xo
Happy Esther day to you 💛. Also I want you to know that, as someone on a difficult grief journey myself, the way you just worded that odd way the grief can block us as “love forbids me from [doing this]” genuinely affected and helped me. So thank you.
This is so important, I lost my brother last year, and it was brutal. I am ever grateful, however, that the last words exchanged between us were 'I love you'
*care react*
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Aw. I'm both happy and sad for you. Take care.
Thank you for being here with us, and for sharing such beautiful last words with us, too. Happy Esther Day.
Decades ago, I was in a local diner and heard the waitress on the phone with one of her family. At the end, before she hung up, she said "I love you". That hit me hard, because it was the first time I had ever heard anyone do that. I started saying it to my family. It kind of freaked them out, at first, because it just wasn't something we had ever done. Everyone got used to it, though, and now we always end with some form of it. Since then, I've lost a grandmother, my mother, a brother and a sister, and every time, I've been grateful to that waitress for teaching me how important it is because, like you, that's the last thing we would have said to one another.
Welcome back John! And happy Esther day, we all love you and missed you.
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Lmao “anything weird happen while I was gone??” Weird is an understatement, my good (great) man!!
I love Hank and YOU too!!
John really did pick the best month to take off social media
“Anything weird happen while I was gone?”
Hysterical whimper ending in a giggle…
We’re glad you’re back, John, and that you’re feeling better than you were. Please keep taking care of yourself, it’s one of the most important Love messages you could ever send.
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He's lucky he's not British right now. We're having a bad week both IRL and on social media.
Yeah, the time travelers do seem to be back with a vengeance this year ;)
HAPPY ESTHER DAY I LOVE ALL OF YOU SO MUCH
and we love you right back
DITTO.
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Same to you Kimmy!
The way I *gasped* when I heard “good morning Hank” instead of John 😅 I missed you, John! We love both you and Hank! Thank you for being an amazing part of my growing up, even though I’m not quite there yet. ♥️
I think this community's longevity is due, in part, to the rituals that have been created and sustained. Especially when those rituals are attached to something as beautiful as remembering Esther.
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I just made the decision to enter an intensive outpatient program for depression, anxiety, and OCD. Then I opened my phone to see John's video. It feels meaningful to make that decision and then hear a message of how taking time to focus on mental health helped someone else. Thank you John.
you got this ❤
It's so, so important to make the choices to care for ourselves. I hope the program helps you to flourish and heal. I took time for my mental health this summer and it's been the best choice I've made in my 15 year-long diagnosis.
Wishing you the best ❤
what a brave and important step you’ve taken! 2 people in my life also voluntarily checked themselves into inpatient programs for mental health: one just got engaged & the other just got their dream job. this is only the beginning, and you have so much to look forward to!
Saw that title and went "is it Esther day already?" Welcome back John!
Same! I hadn't expected it now, time flies
My exact thought! It's like Christmas came early!
The reminder each year that Esther was my age is always both so sobering and encouraging at the same time. I worry that I haven’t done enough with my life, but loving others and being loved is really the most important thing any of us get to do while we’re here.
One of the many things I learned in therapy is that my feelings are valid and I'm allowed to have them. When I get sad, I remind myself, "You're allowed to feel this way," and embrace the sadness, and allow my self to feel it. It's not always easy, but it's important.
YESS
John, we're so glad you're back, but even happier that you're feeling better. ❤
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Hearing John say he’s proud of the people who’ve grown up watching them truly means the world. 🥺 my emotional investment in their work is one of the few truly consistent things in my life since childhood. They take their responsibility so seriously and I am so thankful. Love you guys-Happy Esther Day.
“I wish that I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” - Hafiz
Thanks for letting me grow up with you all. It’s weird and crazy but im glad you all are in the journey with me.
I end up quoting Hank and John all the time. You both spread quiet, gentle joy. That's quite an accomplishment and I hope you know how much you are appreciated.
When Hank got cancer I wondered if you guys would be more vocally sentimental to each other and I'm so happy to hear that you say I love you more freely
I love you John, I love you Hank, I love you Nerdfigteria. I have a daughter who is 30. When Nerdfighteria was forming I was busy caring for her mental health, her autistic siblings, and I was going back to college . I remember wonderful classmates of mine talking about being Nerdfighters, and it sounded so positive and meaningful. Eventually I found Crash Course and worked "backwards" to being a nerdfighter myself. Thank you for welcoming me.
Happy Esther Day! And welcome back, John. Thank you for modeling self-love just as well as you’ve always modeled loving others.
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Welcome back to the land of easier breathing and lighter limbs. Where positivity isn't a chore. And petting the dog doesn't bring guilt.
I remember the first Ester day, I'm 34 now. Been a blessing to grow up with Nerdfighteria
JOHNS BACK. ITS AN ESTHER DAY MIRACLE !!!
Look whose back, back again.... its an EstherDay miracle 😃
There’s a certain radio station I listen to many hours a day. I’m retired. Approximately two years ago I called the DJ, whose name is Mark and I requested a song. Since then I might call him once a week maybe three or four times a week. Most of the conversations could be 15 seconds long, that’s just me requesting a song, or they could be two minutes maybe three minutes. Approximately a year ago while speaking to Mark, I’m not sure how but the following happened… I said to him ‘I love you’ and then I said ‘oops’! To this day I don’t know how those three little words came out… fast forward at least once a month maybe two times a month I purposely tell Mark… “I love you kid!” 📻😊💙
And we love you, John. Between your absence and Beau of the Fifth Column's, we should all be extra mindful of self care. Great to have you back.
"But the most important thing I've learned this month: and the thing I really need to hold onto, is that I deserve to be happy and functional. And so do you!"
HAPPY ESTHER DAY JOHN! HANK! & NERDFIGHTERS 💚 LOVE YOU ALL
We love Hank too. We love you as well, John. And we still love and remember Esther
I texted my best friend while watching this video to tell him I love him. I've told him that before, and I still feel like I don't tell him enough.
Esther Day has an extra special meaning to me because my father, Alvin Louis Minetree, passed away on the very same day that Esther was born. He has been gone now for 30 years.
I love you John and Hank on Esther Day and every day that ends in “Y”.❤
Happy Esther Day! I love this community. And it's great to see you John!
Hellllll yeah, you deserve to be happy and functional John + 10000000
Congratulations on taking that time for yourself and on being in a better place.
We all love you and are glad that you're feeling well enought to be back.
We'd all love you even if you never came back, or if/when you need to go away for a while again.
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Welcome back, John! So glad your internet vacation has treated you well. Keep yourself safe and well. We love you too!
It's great to see your face again! Happy Esther Day. ❤
I'm telling my friends I love them today.
Happy Esther Day! I'm so glad to be part of a loving community
Love all you nerds!! 💖 Happy Esther Day 💚💫 John we're so glad you are feeling well and back!
I started watching this channel sophomore year of high school, I just graduated from rabbinical school. Thank you for this place that has been a part of my growing up.
Good news. Two weeks past St Thomas's Children's hospital in London used a genetic therapy to cure one child of cancer & find the brother did not suffer the same cancer. Love to all from the UK.
I’ve had the sudden realization that Esther was in fact just a few years younger than me. Back in 2010 that gap felt big (probably because I was 20) but now seems very small. Thanks for keeping this celebration going for so many years.
Welcome back! ❤ Happy Esther Day - HUG ❤
I parasocially love you, John, and Hank. Meeting Hank is one of my best memories, and my picture of John and Orin is one of my most treasured, rare, and slightly illegal items I have.
Happy Esther Day. Love you Hank and John!
Saying I love you is hard, but every year I make sure I say it to my friends on Esther day. DFTBA and thank you for this awesome community
Nope nothing weird. Just lovely things. Only good things. Now off to tell my sister I love her.
I only started following you guys last year and I'm only now realising that esther day is also on my birthday
Happy birthday! You're in great company 🌼
I put Esther Day on my calendar last year and smiled when I saw the notification. Should have been this morning but I stayed up late last night. Lol. Love y'all and this community. 💛
Love you, John. Love you, Hank.
Happy Esther day. As it just so happens going to spend today playing sports with my siblings, it’s going to be a good day.
Welcome back John, good to hear your voice and wisdom.
Welcome back John! We love you! Happy Esther Day! 💜
This is a beautiful way back. Hopefully you're directing one of your planned "I love you"s at yourself.
A beautiful day, thank you Esther.
Happy Esther Day! So happy to have you back, John. But I'm even happier that you took the time off and that it served you well. Love to all Nerdfighters!
First Esther day after my dearest 16 year old little cousin passed away following 4 brutal years of battle with Ewing sarcoma. Hits different. I love you Eliza. Won’t ever get the chance to say it to you enough but I’ll say anyways. I love you.
You’re back!
HAPPY ESTHER DAY I LOVE YOU GUYS I LOVE THIS WEIRD LITTLE PLACE WEVE MADE IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS FOR EACH OTHER! I'm so happy to be a part of this world where all of you live. It is ever changing and ever growing in new and interesting ways. I love every year getting to remember to be grateful for this community.
Happy Esther Day!!! Nerdfighteria truly is a magical place. Thanks for being here and making it great with us!
Happy Esther day!!
John, it was nice to see you this Sunday. Sending love and prayers.
Happy Esther Day!! Love to you all, and love to Esther, from a fellow 30 year old, and to her friends and family.
Happy Esther Day! I’m grateful for such a loving community ❤
Welcome back, John! I missed you! Happy Esther day, and I love you!!! 💓 Extremely grateful to have you in the world. 🌹
Welcome back John! Glad to hear your break was refreshing. It's amazing what we can learn about ourselves when we can just hit paise on life for a bit 😊
Happy birthday Esther! My late cousin, who died of Ewing Sarcoma in 2015, would also have turned 30 this year. I often think about what sort of life he would be living if he had been afforded that privilege. I miss him terribly but his memory is still a blessing. All my love to him, to Esther and this fabulous community. Welcome back John
John you are very skilled at making me feel emotions powerfully, and somehow I felt SO MANY different emotions in under four minutes! I am so glad you’re back, and feeling better, as we DO deserve joy. I love you ❤
0:18 that smirk! LMFAO. Good to have you back :D
I also turned thirty this year. I'm sitting here crocheting a blanket for my first baby, who I hope to adopt in the next few years. Motherhood is complicated and I'm so glad to have had this community to grow up and learn how to live with, I am a better person for it.
Happy Esther Day everyone ❤
Happy Esther day 🩷
Happy Esther Day :) I love you guys, and I love this community too!!!
Love to all, and welcome back John!!!
I've been part of this community for half my life starting this November. I'm 23 and started watching when I was 12 years old. This community has been such an important part of my life for all these years and you both have been such wonderful companions on this strange meandering journey. Thank you both, and happy Esther day.
Paused the video to call my family and run downstairs and hug my step mom ❤ thanks for the reminder !!
I will always remember John saying "Esther, my friend, godspeed" 😢
Welcome back! Glad you’re feeling better! Sending you lots of non-romantic love. Happy Esther Day! 💕
Happy Esther Day! It's my second (can't believe it took me so long to click on a vlogbrothers video until so recently lol). I tell my friends all the time I love them, should probably find some people I don't talk to much I could say it to today 🤔
Did Hank write that quote and John was being cheeky?
Yep.
Happy Esther Day, Hank, John, and every other Nerdfighter :) Love y'all.
Esther was older than me. When I learned about her she had already been dead for some time and I had out paced her age (in living documentation). It's...haunting, in a way, that she should be my senior. But is forever a child now. I'm 26 and Esther should be 30. But she'll forever be 16.
I was a young adult (22) when I became a nerdfighter, but I still had a lot of growing up to do. Now, I'm 34, and thanks in part to John I'm dealing much better with my own OCD. Love both you guys.
awww, this is so great. Happy Esther Day! It's so good you're here with us.
Congratulations on the OCD control! I don't have 1st hand experience but I know it's a lot of work. Glad you're doing well x
happy esther day!!
In true John fashion, he's back with both smiles and tears.
Happy Esther Day to my sister, who's also a Nerdfighter, and to all of Nerdfighteria! I love you!
we love you vlogbrothers
Happy Esther Day ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love you John! I love you Hank! I love Sarah and Katherine and All Your Children and Pets! ❤😊❤
Welcome back John ❤ Good to see you again 🫂❤️
Thanks for sharing your struggles with us, John. I fight bipolar disorder everyday and it’s just so great to see someone else with a mental illness remembering to take care of themselves and reminding us to take care of ourselves. I love you and what you bring to the world. Thank you. ❤
Happy Esther day John! I have a ritual of watching the Tfios movie ever since I become a fan of tfios and vlogbrothers 4 years ago. Esther day also happens to be the birthday of my best friend and fellow Tfios fan Parnika Joshi, you have had a profound effect on my and her life, your books are always inspiring and make me feel happy and seen everytime I read them. Thank you, you're my favorite author, willing to read everything you write, frankly I would even read your grocery list. Happy Esther Day!
Been watching since 2007. I was just 11 at that time! You guys have been a positive influence over the years. It’s been fun to watch Hank’s fame develop! Thank you and love you too! Happy Esther Day
welcome back, John!!!
I am so glad you're back, John.
But I'm even more glad that you took the time to step back and were able to rest and reflect. ❤
Happy Esther day, I love y’all
John talking about people who grew up watching them hit so hard. I became a nerd fighter as a middle schooler in the early crash course days. Used crashcourse for study support and vlogbrothers for emotional support for years and now, 15 years later, I watch these videos while working on my PhD dissertation! Thank you for everything you guys do for this community ❤
Happy Esther Day!
I am just now learning of Esther day. John you just made me cry like a baby several times but what really grabbed at my heart was about your best job being Hanks brother. So sweet
Always forget until the day of. Thank you for the reminder. It still hurts to say to people, but I'm glad to have this to make me do it, because while it's hard to say, it's good to have said it.
John Green, you are quite simply one of the most beautiful human beings on RUclips. Your return is very, very welcome.