tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post4622367858232101627..comments2023-06-03T09:29:45.965-04:00Comments on Taylor Hicks My Idol: American DreamsBloomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14321885442060047909noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-20754607824974678042008-07-07T05:38:00.000-04:002008-07-07T05:38:00.000-04:00Pretty Amazing Grace is a very powerful song.I lov...Pretty Amazing Grace is a very powerful song.<BR/>I love it,<BR/>God bless youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-67153323906182866402008-05-07T19:37:00.000-04:002008-05-07T19:37:00.000-04:00Bloom,It has been a year since we met...Where did ...Bloom,<BR/><BR/>It has been a year since we met...Where did the time go..It was so much fun..I hope to share more memories in the future.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story of Jonathan. I would have liked to have met him and shared the enjoyment of music with him. He is your angel watching over you and will always be with you.<BR/><BR/>As a side note....Taylor and Neil Diamond are two of the Best Live performers that I have seen.There is a certain magic on that stage when they walk out. Perhaps that is way I feel happy when I see them.perform...Of course, I am sure Elvis was the same...but I have never seen him in person...I did see Paul McCartney four years ago...but there was no magic on the stage for me...just another show.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you and thanks for sharing your thoughts about your dear son.<BR/><BR/>Have a nice day.<BR/> mary ann :)marykryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850669523077598261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-72040177917556409972008-05-02T16:43:00.000-04:002008-05-02T16:43:00.000-04:00Maryann I cannot believe that it has been almost a...<I>Maryann</I> I cannot believe that it has been almost a whole year since we met in Seattle for Taylor's last concert on his Spring tour. <BR/>What a night to remember!<BR/>The time has certainly flown by, it has a way of doing that :-)<BR/><BR/>I didn't mean to make anyone else cry with my story and I attempted to respond to you yesterday, but the tears that I thought were finished began again.<BR/><BR/>I rarely share anything personal, and had not planned on doing this blog. It was as if I had no choice, it just happened to come pouring out and resulted in a lightbulb moment for me.<BR/><BR/>Neil was your hero too ... you and Jonathan would have gotten along fabulously. <BR/>I never quite understand his fascination, but I bet you would have!<BR/><BR/>I've always thought Neil Diamond a wonderful entertainer,I must have watched The Jazz sinnger at least a hundred times, but I have only been to one of his concerts and that was in 1977, talk about time flying!<BR/>It was an amazing concert even though I had nose bleed seats, lucky you to have two of his concerts to look forward too!<BR/><BR/>When someone's music touches you so deeply and brings so much joy, we have to accept it as a gift from above. <BR/>I know that I thank God and my Angels daily for bringing Taylor Hicks into my life!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Maryann for sharing a piece of your heart here, I hope your heroes forever make your heart happy!<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>I'll be back to repond to the rest of the comments after a much needed breather.<BR/><BR/>Thank you my friends, known and unknown, for your caring hearts.<BR/>Hugs, BloomBloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321885442060047909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-9797231598720666262008-05-01T23:15:00.000-04:002008-05-01T23:15:00.000-04:00Another beautiful entry. Bless you.Another beautiful entry. Bless you.RagsQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117435913724605844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-67741022421705544972008-05-01T20:04:00.000-04:002008-05-01T20:04:00.000-04:00Bloom, a beautiful tribute to your Jonathan. His ...Bloom, a beautiful tribute to your Jonathan. His spirit of love will forever be with you. You were blessed to have had him in your life. Thanks so much for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824441133260329958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-81265427732188793462008-05-01T20:03:00.000-04:002008-05-01T20:03:00.000-04:00I cant say anything..it has all been said............I cant say anything..it has all been said.................GOD BLESS THE ANGELSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-19461281202977826442008-05-01T19:39:00.000-04:002008-05-01T19:39:00.000-04:00Oh ...Bloom, my dear.That is one of the most touch...Oh ...Bloom, my dear.<BR/><BR/>That is one of the most touching stories that I have<BR/>ever read . Your son Jonathan must have been the most extraordinary little boy . I only wish that I had been privileged to know him. I am blessed to know his mother, and that is why he was so special. He had the most insightful and loving of parents.<BR/><BR/>I once asked a friend what his explanation was about beautiful, little children who come into the world, grace us with their presence and in what seems like an instant are taken from us. He said,<BR/> " Those are the special and gifted souls, who accomplish their life's goal in a few short years. They are born knowing the truths that the rest of us struggle over long lives to discover."<BR/><BR/>I have always been touched by the story of ' The Littlest Angel". I think your son was a real embodiment of the fictional child in the book.<BR/><BR/>I love Neil Diamond’s music and of course adore Taylor and his music. Our friend Karin does a wonderful job with the videos.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for the your gift of sharing.Allynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742970182124411295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-6144279418274575522008-05-01T19:32:00.000-04:002008-05-01T19:32:00.000-04:00Love your site. Enjoyed the Tay Tay song. Hope y...Love your site. Enjoyed the Tay Tay song. Hope you check out American Idol Exiles blog. We have old skool Fridays and tomorrow is a tribute to the last good entertainer on AI, Taylor Hicks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824441133260329958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-56296046280950882032008-05-01T19:22:00.000-04:002008-05-01T19:22:00.000-04:00Bloom, this blog is so poignant and once again, yo...Bloom, this blog is so poignant and once again, your words have tugged at my heart. I commend you for sharing your "personal" journey and giving us insight into your young "man".<BR/><BR/>You aren't sure what prompted you to turn on the television on Wednesday night? It is equally amazing to me that I had no idea that Neil Diamond was so near and dear to your heart and yet there I was going about my business and recording it not even knowing that it was going to be so very special to you. My friend, young Jonathan is still touching your life and I believe that he most definitely had a hand in what some people might say are coincidences and yet we know it was meant to be this way.<BR/><BR/>I think that Jonathan has always known that music was very important to you and I don't doubt for a moment that the night you first became intrigued in Taylor Hicks on American Idol, Jonathan was instrumental in making sure you were in the right place, at the right time. He knew that music needed to come back into your life.<BR/><BR/>It seems to me that Jonathan was wise beyond his years when he chose Neil Diamond as his idol.<BR/>Neil Diamond has always been one of my favourite artists and many of his songs evoke many memories for me.<BR/><BR/>I found this quote very thought provoking, Bloom:<BR/><BR/><B>"Critical acclaim is always helpful, any kind of encouragement for an artist is helpful, but my music is going to be written or recorded with or without critical acclaim. <BR/>I appreciate it when it comes, but it will not stop me for a moment when I don't get it." </B><BR/><BR/>These are very wise words from Neil Diamond. He is yet another "soul" who does not let anyone's approval or criticism influence his music. One might think that Taylor Hicks has read the same book because he, too, will not let anyone stand in the way of his music either. I think that when a person "knows" what their mission is in this life, they are determined to carry it out.<BR/><BR/>My friend, I have not walked the road you have travelled but I can emphasize with your hardships. YOU do make me proud and I am willing to bet that your special angel, Jonathan, is very proud of you as you continue to share the very best of you! You never walk alone.KarinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723515397274278683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7836429639172326146.post-40956273540157606992008-05-01T19:07:00.000-04:002008-05-01T19:07:00.000-04:00Bloom...I am typing this with tears in my eyes and...Bloom...I am typing this with tears in my eyes and a tug and pride in my heart..I have an appt. to go to, however something told me to open your blog before leaving. Needless to say, seeing both Neil Diamond and Taylor's picture took my breath away for many reasons. Reading your touching story about your son Jonathan is very inspiring, sad and happy all at the same time. I admire you for sharing your feelings about Jonathan and the wonderful and heartfelt newspaper article written about him. We all do need heroes and people to look up to in life. Knowing that Neil Diamond was Jonathan's hero and that he liked his music is awe inspiring. What is ironic is when you said that the music died for you for fifteen years until Taylor came along and brought it back. I have been a Neil Diamond fan from almost day one of Neil's career, when he was being criticized by the press, etc..but stuck by him as many more fans did all these years. Like Jonathan, Neil Diamond was my music hero..I have seen so many of his concerts...and will be going to two in September. No one's music or stage performance has moved me or captured my heart like Neil Diamond, UNTIL Taylor came along. Both have energized my soul and brought happiness to my heart. Both share so many things...they write their own songs and they never gave up on their dream. There have been many performers that I have seen and like, but Neil and Taylor are the only two whose music and performances have touched me in the way that it has.<BR/><BR/>I know that Jonathan will always be with you and that seeing Neil Diamond last night was almost as if he was leading you to turn on the TV to watch AI and see his hero Neil. It was meant to be.<BR/><BR/> Thank you Bloom for writing this wonderful blog in honor of Jonathan and his hero and thank you Karin for the videos.<BR/><BR/>Peace and Blessings,<BR/> mary annmarykryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11850669523077598261noreply@blogger.com