SuperStar Clay Aiken... by Martigyrl

I wrote this poem shortly after my moms' passing. It was therapeutic for me. Shortly after the media blitz of the attempt at tearing down a most wonderful man... Clay Aiken. I was there then, for him, and I am here NOW for him. As Thousands of other Clay Aiken fans are. On this most emotional of all days, many, many Clay fans are going to the message boards, and missing him,and his voice.

Hanging in there, waiting to hear anything.
I ran across this poem in my files all dolled up for Christmas and thought..............why not?!!
Hope you enjoy it.
Hey Clay... We're Right Here Waiting.... for YOU.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU WHO HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO STOP BY AND READ THIS BLOG.
REST IN PEACE ASHES/CLAYSMELODY/JOAN, A BEAUTIFUL CLAY AIKEN FAN WHO PASSED AWAY UNEXPECTEDLY LAST WEEK.













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Most Epic Moment In American Idol History

Most Epic Moment In American Idol History

Christmas Is Almost Here, Clay!

Christmas 2009, is soon approaching. This year especially, has been a year of reflection for me.
I've spent the last 2 years going through Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer. With 2 remissions, and now a third recurrence coming. I've learned all over what 'having regrets' is all about.
I wouldn't be where I am today, without my family support behind me, and they mean the world to me.
I've had 2 different Oncologists tell me within a month of each other, that I WILL die from this Cancer. I thought I was always the kind of woman who wanted the truth, no matter what the cost.
I was wrong.
Their words removed my 'HOPE', and depression set in something fierce.
All my life, I've been taught that 'someone always has it worse than me, no matter what battle I may be in.
I temporarily forgot my own motto, as I sunk deeper and deeper. I lost my hope, I lost my fight, and I lost the will to even get up each day.
I kept searching, and searching for a way to escape my selfish thoughts, almost to no avail.
Within the last 3 weeks, I happened to see a child in a wheelchair on tv, who obviously had life worse than I. Just the fact that the wheelchair is the only way they can live, was enough knowledge to take away my selfish self pity ways.
Since that day, my HOPE is back, my struggles are lessened, and I am once again in the Survivor mode of living.
This time of year, being a hard core Clay Aiken fan, is my favorite for listening to Clay singing.
Fortunately, I met Clay on November 5th, 2005 at the JNT concert in Eugene, Oregon
He is indeed a Man of Integrity, Upstanding Character, Morals , Values, and Honesty.
Having his Christmas music to listen to as I go through these battles, I am not unarmed. I am not a loser, I am a winner!!!





May you and your family always turn to each other for the love, and May you, and your family always turn to Clay Aiken, for the beauty of his voice, as he sings out the traditional Christmas songs that bring all of us closer to one another. Whether it be family, or Clay fans.
Dear Lord.... Bless my loved ones, my Clay friends, and Clay, Parker, and Jaymes. Oh, and don't forget Grandma Faye!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!!!
Martigyrl

Top video.. Celebrate Me Home!
Bottom video.. O Holy Night
*If you listen real quiet....****** You Can Hear The Angel Voices******
[videos courtesy of 'spotlightlover' taken in Portland, Oregon Nov.4th 2005]

Happy 31st Birthday Clay Aiken

VIDEO CREATED BY Claycrazzy12




HAPPY 31ST BIRTHDAY CLAY!!!!!!!


May you be celebrating this milestone by singing your heart out.....( in the sound proof room of the Decca Recording studios, and over there in Germany too. Don't forget to pick up a little Kinder Egg for Parker while you're there.

National Inclusion Project Needs Your Votes.......

Please take a minute to click on the box above, and vote for 'The National Inclusion Project'. It is a charity to help every child it possibly can. I am a firm believer in Inclusion, and hope to see a nationwide drive for every child to feel accepted, and included in all walks of life. Thanks.
Martigyrl

Who We Are

Inclusion is giving people their rightful opportunity to participate. We work every day to make full inclusion a reality.

• 8/05/2009
• An open letter from co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel:
  

  The Bubel/Aiken Foundation grew out of the relationship between the two of us and Diane’s son, Mike, a 13 year old with autism. The ... Read More

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• 8/04/2009
• The National Inclusion Project Announces Champions Gala Honorees
  

  The National Inclusion Project is pleased to announce its 2009 Champions honorees, with awards to be presented at its annual Champions Ga ... Read More

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• 8/03/2009
• National Inclusion Project's Bubel Aiken Founders' Award
  

  Diane Bubel and Clay Aiken are proud to establish the Bubel Aiken Founders' Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to be given annua ... Read More

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• 3/13/2009
• MEAF Awards $40,000 Grant to Support Partnership with the National Inclusion Project and Johns Hopkins University's National Center for Summer Learning
  

Champions Gala

2009 Champions Gala
October 17, 2009
It is with great pleasure that National Inclusion Project invites you to sponsor and attend our annual Champions Gala.

Featuring a special performance by Clay Aiken and recognition of our Champions honorees including our first ever Bubel Aiken Founders' Award, the gala will be a celebration of the inclusion of people of ALL abilities. The evening will promote awareness of the benefits of inclusion and support the National Inclusion Project’s programs which give children with disabilities the opportunity to experience life with their typical peers.

“We hope everyone will join us for an enjoyable evening including dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment - all in support of inclusive opportunities for all children,” said Clay Aiken.

Event Details
October 17, 2009 at 5pm
Evening Activities:
Dinner
VIP Reception for Designated Sponsors
Silent and Live Auctions
Entertainment by Clay Aiken

Raleigh Marriott City Center
501 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
http://www.marriottraleigh.com/
To receive a special rate on your accommodations, please call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for National Inclusion Project special rate.

Platinum Sponsor: $25,000
Secures table for ten. Includes:
Designation as Corporate Event Host
Premium seating
VIP Reception with Clay Aiken
Individual photos with Clay
Event Host identification in all promotional and program advertising.

Gold Sponsor: $10,000
Secures table for ten. Includes:
Reserved seating
VIP Reception with Clay Aiken
Group photo with Clay
Excellent placement in all promotional and program advertising.

Silver Sponsor: $5,000
Secures a half table for five. Includes:
Reserved seating with other Silver Sponsors
VIP Reception with Clay Aiken
Group photo with Clay with other Silver Sponsors
Excellent placement in all promotional and program advertising.

Individual Sponsor: $250
Individual admission to the evening activities
Individual Sponsorships will only be available online.
Individual tickets will go on sale at 12pm Eastern on August 11. (The link will be on this page.)

ALL TICKET SALES FINAL!

Need Help? Email us at contactus@inclusionproject.org.

Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
To sponsor a table, beginning April 14, 2009, at Noon EST, please click here, complete the form and fax it to 919-314-5541.

Clay, Go Verizon

We are all getting antsy for some word from Mr.Aiken.Perhaps he's moved on, and forgotten his fans. In case he believes we're not here any longer, I'm re posting a blog I wrote not too long ago.

ring.....ring..... Is Martigyrl there?......





Hello, Clay.
Yes, this is Martigyrl.


Hey, Thanks for the call Clay.
Yeah, I'm doing just fine, but wondering about a tour Clay?
" you girls just don't get enough"

Whaddaya mean?
Have you listened to yourself, Clay, in concert???
"of course I watched the clack of JBT"

Oh,is that all you can say?
and do you understand now? See why we all have our panties in a bunch,, oops, sorry . I mean , well , see why we are so anxious??


"what do you girls have in mind for me?"

Well, I'm glad you asked me Clay.
We were 'talkin amongst ourselves' over at the Clayboard, Clayversity, and the OFC, and I think the consensus is another JBT Clay!

"do I have to haul that jukebox to every city, again"

No, but how about a colorful Ipod that you can pull out of your pocket, or hey, how about your fancy Iphone? Just make a big deal out of turning it on, and 'picking' out your next song?
Put the Iphone screen up on the jumbotron, we'll figure it out.

" but you girls must be tired of following me from town to town by now"

Oh Clay, , you are underestimating your Claymates again.
We are all rested up now, no more fighting the media, or writing hundreds of emails to those disgusting bloggers, who wouldn't 'let it go'.
" I'll have to leave Parker in North Carolina"

Um, I don't think that's gonna work for ya Clay.
No Parker, No tickets sold!
You gotta admit, the little guy is going to be the 'Next American Idol',(a few years from now) and it's ALL ABOUT HIM NOW.


Clay.....Clay.... Are you there????
Shoot, someone needs to tell Clay to go Verizon!!

Parker Foster Aiken is 300 days old today!!!!

Sorry to have been so sporadic in putting up new blogs. Real life has a way of getting in my way. I'm battling a recurrence of Ovarian Cancer, and haven't felt up to keeping this blog going.
Without further ado, I'll post some pics of precious little Parker Foster Aiken, who is 300 Days Old today!!!!
























Congratulations Parker!!! You are adorable.

Aiken~De~La~ Clay ANTM

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Capturing the beauty of 'Broken Wings' by Clay Aiken

Video by renee4clay!!!

I wish I could capture a moment in time....
It's 6:00am this morning, I'm driving down a 4 lane One way, and it's dark out. The amber lights are glowing down onto the street in front of the car, as I drive along. There is a little bit of sprinkling going on, so the feeling of good isolation inside my car is going on. Also, the dark tinted windows help that feeling. I am all alone, and decide to roll the window down about 2-3 inches.
In my CD player, is ATDW. Broken Wings comes on, and is ethereal. There isn't another car in sight, on this massive 4 lane One Way. The lights in the buildings that surround me are amber also, it seems. Then again, it could be the tinted windows that make all the lights look amber. A very warm lighting, and Clays voice projecting all around me.
It was like taking a walk in the rain, or sitting on the beach at night, around a campfire. It was so gentle, so emotional. So beautiful. I just love this CD. I want to scream at the world," Listen to this, hear what I hear".
The vocals, and the backing music are like none other. I've listened to this CD hundreds of times, I never tire of it, and I can never get enough of it.
I wish I could only capture that moment on film, as I've captured it in my memory bank.

{{{ I know that Clay has OMWH out, and I love it, but I just can't stop listening to ATDW.The whole album to me, is breathtakingly beautiful. His voice mingled with all of the backing vocals, and instruments, I truly believe that he gave his all for this album. I think (my opinion only) that when Clive Davis insisted on this album of 'covers', Clay knew that wasn't what we, his fans were expecting, and feeling a disappointment coming from us, he put his heart and soul into every single note, every line of every song. It is too bad that this album is getting brushed past by all, including fans, in favor of OMWH. I hope that Clay fans didn't just shelve this marvelous album, because it isn't what they wanted. If so, they are the ones losing out. It will always remain my favorite.}}}

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CLAY, go Verizon

We are all getting antsy for some word from Mr.Aiken.Perhaps he's moved on, and forgotten his fans. In case he believes we're not here any longer, I'm re posting a blog I wrote not too long ago.

ring.....ring..... Is Martigyrl there?......





Hello, Clay.
Yes, this is Martigyrl.
Hey, Thanks for the call Clay.
Yeah, I'm doing just fine, but wondering about a tour Clay?
" you girls just don't get enough"

Whaddaya mean?
Have you listened to yourself, Clay, in concert???
"of course I watched the clack of JBT"

Oh,is that all you can say?
and do you understand now? See why we all have our panties in a bunch,, oops, sorry . I mean , well , see why we are so anxious??


"what do you girls have in mind for me?"

Well, I'm glad you asked me Clay.
We were 'talkin amongst ourselves' over at the Clayboard, Clayversity, and the OFC, and I think the consensus is another JBT Clay!

"do I have to haul that jukebox to every city, again"

No, but how about a colorful Ipod that you can pull out of your pocket, or hey, how about your fancy Iphone? Just make a big deal out of turning it on, and 'picking' out your next song?
Put the Iphone screen up on the jumbotron, we'll figure it out.

" but you girls must be tired of following me from town to town by now"

Oh Clay, , you are underestimating your Claymates again.
We are all rested up now, no more fighting the media, or writing hundreds of emails to those disgusting bloggers, who wouldn't 'let it go'.
" I'll have to leave Parker in North Carolina"

Um, I don't think that's gonna work for ya Clay.
No Parker, No tickets sold!
You gotta admit, the little guy is going to be the 'Next American Idol',(a few years from now) and it's ALL ABOUT HIM NOW.


Clay.....Clay.... Are you there????
Shoot, someone needs to tell Clay to go Verizon!!