James Durbin Gets Hometown Visit

:) Yeppers, it's true. Seems people were so out-raged about James being eliminated last week that the city of Santa Cruz had a special day for him on Saturday, May 14th. It was estimated that over 30,000 fans showed up to honor James and he performed a concert on the beach. If you google his name, you can read the article. This is a first for a fourth place finisher of American Idol.

I also saw James on Regis & Kelly this morning. I am so hoping that James will get a contract quickly as I can not wait to buy this young man's music.

Crystal!!!! Good grief! I was beginning to worry about you. Kept coming and seeing nothing posted. Hope all is well.


OMG, I know. It was on Facebook annoucning this concert. I so wish I could have gone. You know the place rocked with the energy James has. I'm sure those fans were not disappointed. And.....I'm with you Crystal. I am looking forward to buying his first Cd when it comes out.

I'm okay Deni and thanks for the concern. Last week for three days in a row had to take care of doctor and dental appointments for my mother, daughter and myself plus my usual errands. Seemed like I just did not get a chance to get to this site.

Today is another eye appointment for my mom and I am pretty worried as her retina is swollen which is going to require her getting this shot in her eye to reduce the swelling. Sadly her other eye has a detached retina and she can barely see out of it. I am so praying and hoping she does not go blind. My mother is already a handful so to speak and if she goes blind I am not sure I can handle it as I have my own health issues to deal with. Keep her in your prayers if you can.

Absolutely! I will keep her in my prayers. I know how hard it is. My mother is dealing with bladder cancer issues. So far, it looks as though she dodged a bullet and treatment has helped but we won't know any more until July.
It's hard because I too am dealing with my own health issues. Seems like everyone (all of a sudden) needs me to do this thing or that. I just don't have the energy to keep up with all of it anymore.

You and your mom both are in my prayers.

I will do like-wise for you and your family. Hope everything works out. Jeesh, these golden years are just not so golden if you ask me.

I agree! No such thing as "golden years".