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Post by lorraine on Dec 31, 2015 16:37:50 GMT -5
COURAGE Of all the characteristics of the human heart, the one I have always most admired is that of courage. Beautiful post  Yes, if I could wish for something in 2016 for all you dear Adamtopians, it's BE COURAGEOUS in everything you do!  Thank you, Toramenor. Happy New Year to You and Yours |
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Post by lorraine on Dec 31, 2015 16:42:57 GMT -5
COURAGE Of all the characteristics of the human heart, the one I have always most admired is that of courage. Always seems to touch me most deeply, whenever I encounter it-in literature, or in real life. Like the time I was in grade school , about 10 years old, the teacher called another girl and me up to her desk after noticing that the two of us had exactly the same essay answer,word for word, in response to a question on our history exam. She demanded that both of us have our parents come up to school to discuss the matter that afternoon at dismissal. The other child knew that I was very frightened to have to bring my parent up to the school and we both knew that she was the one who had copied from my paper.Without hesitation she said,"Lorraine doesn't need to have her mom come up to school. I was the one who copied from her." She didn't HAVE to do that--but she did, and I have never forgotten her truthfulness and courage. Years later when I was a young mom, my 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with an inflammatory eye disease which was threatening her remaining vision. She required steroid injections in her eye, so we took her to Childrens' Hospital for the procedure to be done under anesthesia. She didn't like missing school, the nausea that she experienced when she woke up and the time it took to have the injections.Since this would be an ongoing treatment,she asked the doctor if he could do it in his examining room the next time it was scheduled. He smiled at her dismissively and said," Oh my goodness, not even adults could handle having it done without being put under!" So my daughter---at 5 years old, looked up at the doctor again and asked," But doctor,will you do it for me in your examining room if I'm brave enough?" He looked over at me and nodded--and for the rest of her childhood, I stood next to her while the doctor proceeded to carry on as my child requested. {Of course my husband couldn't bear to watch and would leave the room------} When I was about 12 years old, I read John F. Kennedy's book PROFILES in COURAGE and it made an enormous impact on me. Whenever I notice this quality in individuals,I see it as a remarkable example of what we as humans can strive for---whether we are politicians, teachers, young children, physicians,parents or young musicians who just want to spread LOVE and LIGHT and sing! On this New Years Eve, what does all this have to do with Adam? EVERYTHING!!! Besides his beautiful voice, his beautiful face and personality, for the past 6+ years, I have been drawn to this man's kindness and COURAGE. Without these qualities, I would have still loved him as a wonderful talent---but he wouldn't have captured the special place he has in my heart and soul. And so there he sat yesterday, with a studio audience half way across the world, answering questions being thrown at him, yet again, about his persona, his performance style, his very being and beliefs. And he answered, as he always does, with charm, dignity, class and yes, COURAGE. Yes, this young man is a profile in courage for me and makes me want to be a better person. Happy New Year, dear Adamtopians . It is such a joy to know you and I thank all of you who help to keep me close to our Adam...XO You have a very brave daughter, hugs to her. Yes, Adam does have courage. I see it in him in his willingness to admit he was wrong, such as when he got thrown in the drunk tank and in crafting the answer to the AMAs about learning about expectations. His willingness and embracing of being a role model. Yes, Jablea, my daughter is an inspiration to many . And-she's my Adam "concert buddy!" Happy New Year to You and Yours. |
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Post by lorraine on Dec 31, 2015 16:46:59 GMT -5
Lady M - you get the very first Happy New Year! Wishing you the very bestest year ever Toramenor have a fun and safe trip! Lorraine - love your post! Happy 2016   Thank you, graciejane. And I just want you to know, once again, how much I appreciate all you do for us on this site ,to keep us connected to our beautiful, courageous man. Happy New Year to You and Yours. |
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Post by lorraine on Dec 31, 2015 16:53:31 GMT -5
COURAGE Of all the characteristics of the human heart, the one I have always most admired is that of courage. Always seems to touch me most deeply, whenever I encounter it-in literature, or in real life. Like the time I was in grade school , about 10 years old, the teacher called another girl and me up to her desk after noticing that the two of us had exactly the same essay answer,word for word, in response to a question on our history exam. She demanded that both of us have our parents come up to school to discuss the matter that afternoon at dismissal. The other child knew that I was very frightened to have to bring my parent up to the school and we both knew that she was the one who had copied from my paper.Without hesitation she said,"Lorraine doesn't need to have her mom come up to school. I was the one who copied from her." She didn't HAVE to do that--but she did, and I have never forgotten her truthfulness and courage. Years later when I was a young mom, my 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with an inflammatory eye disease which was threatening her remaining vision. She required steroid injections in her eye, so we took her to Childrens' Hospital for the procedure to be done under anesthesia. She didn't like missing school, the nausea that she experienced when she woke up and the time it took to have the injections.Since this would be an ongoing treatment,she asked the doctor if he could do it in his examining room the next time it was scheduled. He smiled at her dismissively and said," Oh my goodness, not even adults could handle having it done without being put under!" So my daughter---at 5 years old, looked up at the doctor again and asked," But doctor,will you do it for me in your examining room if I'm brave enough?" He looked over at me and nodded--and for the rest of her childhood, I stood next to her while the doctor proceeded to carry on as my child requested. {Of course my husband couldn't bear to watch and would leave the room------} When I was about 12 years old, I read John F. Kennedy's book PROFILES in COURAGE and it made an enormous impact on me. Whenever I notice this quality in individuals,I see it as a remarkable example of what we as humans can strive for---whether we are politicians, teachers, young children, physicians,parents or young musicians who just want to spread LOVE and LIGHT and sing! On this New Years Eve, what does all this have to do with Adam? EVERYTHING!!! Besides his beautiful voice, his beautiful face and personality, for the past 6+ years, I have been drawn to this man's kindness and COURAGE. Without these qualities, I would have still loved him as a wonderful talent---but he wouldn't have captured the special place he has in my heart and soul. And so there he sat yesterday, with a studio audience half way across the world, answering questions being thrown at him, yet again, about his persona, his performance style, his very being and beliefs. And he answered, as he always does, with charm, dignity, class and yes, COURAGE. Yes, this young man is a profile in courage for me and makes me want to be a better person. Happy New Year, dear Adamtopians . It is such a joy to know you and I thank all of you who help to keep me close to our Adam...XO What a beautiful post, Lorraine...and what an incredibly brave daughter you have...  Thank you freakydeaky. Happy New Year to You and Yours. |
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Post by lorraine on Dec 31, 2015 16:56:37 GMT -5
Lorraine,
 Ladymaserati8---Thank you, dear lady---and thank you also, for all the love you continue to spread on this site every day-to all of us. You are a special gift to Adamtopia Land. Happy New Year to You and Yours. |
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Post by stampsgal on Dec 31, 2015 17:18:57 GMT -5
I have always loved KICKIN!! One of my Favs from Trespassing. When the previous musical director  made it a Vajayjays song only, I about died! The "syndicated" music reporter for many newspapers across Canada reviewed Trespassing ....and concluded his favorite song song on the album was Kickin In. Not that it was my fav...but up there with the rest that never made it to say... single status! ...None of the favs had a chance after trying NCOE etc. |
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Post by AnnAdoresAdam on Dec 31, 2015 17:23:26 GMT -5
Yeah...no way they can find ANYTHING wrong with that outfit. Sure they could. They could say "it's a DRESS, not proper for a man". But who cares what they think. Well they'll no doubt all be wearing similar outfits now they've all turned gay  |
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Post by skaschep on Dec 31, 2015 17:31:45 GMT -5
Singapore iTunes now:
Songs:
31. Whataya Want from Me
32. Trespassing
68. Ghost Town
93. Another Lonely Night
94. Evil In the Night
133. Ghost Town
194. The Original High
Albums:
20. The Original High
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Post by nica575 on Dec 31, 2015 18:11:28 GMT -5
Sure they could. They could say "it's a DRESS, not proper for a man". But who cares what they think. Well they'll no doubt all be wearing similar outfits now they've all turned gay lol! nekid toes were super sexy imo, so .... |
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Post by adamrocks on Dec 31, 2015 18:15:23 GMT -5
Lorraine...thank you for sharing your post and heart with us. What a amazingly courageous, strong, and fine daughter you have. And glad your schoolmate back when you were 10yrs old had the courage to do the right thing and helped you maintain your faith in people by the experience.
Adam amazes me all the time with the positive energy he seems to maintain with some of the challenges he constantly faces. He has the courage and strength to persevere through it all and it is inspiring to me.
Thanks again for sharing.
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made it a Vajayjays song only, I about died! 
