Holiday Blog from Terri
Hello Everyone,
Wanted to drop a line and thank those of you who tuned in to the live chat the other night. It felt to me, like it ran a little more smoothly than the first one. We are going to do another one in a couple of months before I hit the road for the acoustic shows, and we may even try and do it via Skype/webcam, so you can actually see me answer them. Not sure how that will all work, but I know Taylor will figure it out. Just means I won’t be able to do the chat while I eat dinner, from my couch with no makeup on, in my pajamas….(if you can see me I will have to look presentable, and I do that only when absolutely necessary).
Mom arrived the other day and is going to see my older sister for a few days now as well. She’s doing well; however, to be clear, is not in remission officially. She is continuing to fight, pray, and use all the tools God has given her. She is a miracle before our eyes as the doctors said she would be gone now. From all signs we can see, it seems the cancer has not been spreading or growing since last spring. I am so grateful for everything and very thankful. Please keep the prayer chains going….
I am trying to rest up from the tour; however, still feel weary. I have about 14 people coming to my home for the holidays, so preparations were underway as soon as the tour ended.
I am very excited about next year, the solo shows…the full band shows…AND, we are shooting a video for “A Million Ways to Run” in January out in LA.
I am hoping this video will touch many people and reach the ears for which it is meant. I will be going to my hometown of Medicine Hat and Calgary to sing and be a part of the Olympic torch relays. I will be performing two short acoustic sets on an OUTDOOR stage, so send some prayers my way for that as well….brrrrrrrrrrrr.
Last but NOT least….
I want to take this opportunity to say thanks to ALL of my fans for their dedication and support. Making this album was such a joy and soul searching process, and to have felt you all embrace it in the ways that you have, is the greatest gift (besides having my mom here) that I could have received this past year. I have such a diverse group of fans from kids to senior citizens, gay, straight, female, male, and everything in between, and I can’t tell you all how much I appreciate your support. I have fans who have been coming to shows since they were little kids, who now bring their little kids. People who have met their life partners, husbands, wives, and lifelong friends through this group of people, and I realize it’s not just about me; it’s about music, and a common thread that ties us all together. I have had my share of ups and downs over the years (and those of you who have paid any attention know it hasn’t been easy), but I have grown and learned so much in the process. I thank those of you who stuck around during those times, and those of you who have come back.
Reflecting back on this past year, I just felt compelled to let you all know how much I appreciate your support for me as an artist, and person, and how happy I am to be a part of this network of wonderful folks…
Happy Holidays everyone…
- TC
Margaret
25. May, 2010
TERRI YOU WERE MONICA AND I SINGER WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER AND I HAVE NOT TO THIS DAY SINCE WE HAVE BEEN APERT LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC IT HURTS TO MUCH BUT I STILL LOVE YOU TERRI AND YOUR MUSIC
Margaret
25. May, 2010
HI THERE MONICA JUST WANTED TO SAY HI HOPE ALL IS WELL
Holiday Cottages
04. May, 2010
Thanks for the bonk in the book, TC. I acquire enjoyed multitude your career this assemblage. You change arrogated the daylong way internal, but it has freelance off in spades. God motion your honestness, your courageousness, and your talent. I face first to sight you remain to do things your way-and object more success in doing so.
I am real euphoric to rivet that your Mom is doing vessel. She testament stay in my thoughts and prayers. God activity miracles every day-and she is one of them. That’s what we preachers kids inclination a “travel blessing”. I pray that her wellbeing continues to improve…and she continues to demonstrate us the capability that is within her. Sometimes its cushy to see Gods crewman at win in our lives…sometimes its not. Honourable recollect that it’s ever there…and always employed in our spare. This bit of program prefab me grinning.
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Dan
14. Jan, 2010
My prayers are with your mom.
My birth father spent a lot of time next door to you, as he was great friends with Cristina.
Jeanie
05. Jan, 2010
Terry, just want to say that you are a blessing to all of us country fans! What a beautiful person you are, inside and out. Your talent is amazing and you have the greatest people in your touring band. Hope everything turns out okay for your mom – all your fans are keeping her in their prayers. Keep up the good work. Hope that 2010 is the greatest year yet for you!!! We love you Terry.
Richard Ellison
31. Dec, 2009
Best of the Holidays to you and your family! I wish for you the same joy that your music has brought to me over the years.
I had the pleasure of seeing you four times this year on your tour and you seem very at home in your skin and your shows were the best I have seen. Adversity is a great teacher if we have the fortitude to put one foot in front of the other and continue on the path we know is right for us. Continued success in your personal journey. Keep the music coming! Best wishes for a great 2010 and God Bless.
Rick
Monica Durelle
30. Dec, 2009
Great journal entry. The prayers will certainly continue for your Mom. I have been praying for you and your family since I became a fan after the release of Better Things to do. That’s a while ago now…lol
Love that you love your fans as much as we all love you.
Good luck in 2010, I know you will shine like you always do.
Holly Simon
28. Dec, 2009
I have been a fan club member since 1996……but this last year…..has been the best! I loved Fearless……but this new CD expressed so much of you. Not who the record labels thought you should be…..but a much more intimate expression of yourself. It “fits” you much better. I hope that makes sense. God Bless…
Kelsey Gramson
22. Dec, 2009
Thank you for continuing to do what you do through it all! You are such a strong, female role model and inspiration. Best wishes for 2010!
Carrie
18. Dec, 2009
As always, you know just what to say and how to say it. Thanks for such a heart felt message to all of us out here in Terri-Clark-Fan-Land. I’ve written to you before, online and once in person (on which occasion you ended up mentioning me and my letter during your show that night). By reading what you write yourself and by the way you hold yourself in your day to day life and on stage, I can see why so many people love you Terri. You’re a great roll model, performer, friend, sister and daughter. I don’t even know you personally and I can tell you all that. I hope things continue to look up for your mother. Know that I, along with all your fans, are thinking of you and your family in a time like this. And I hope you find great success in your upcoming tours and video shoots. You deserve nothing less. Take care and happy holidays Terri.
Always,
Carrie (SGT V)
Marie Mauceri
17. Dec, 2009
That was a very moving, sincere and heartfelt journal, Terri.
My prayers will continue for your dear Mom, and may the good Lord bless her with many, many more years. I hope you have a peaceful and joyous Christmas with your family, and a New Year filled with much success, good health, and all the happiness and love your heart can hold.
MarieM
Bren19
17. Dec, 2009
Been trying to think of the right thing to say, but time is slippin away for me. Dusty will be done with school today so my Holiday starts with my family tonight. Thanks for making it clear about Mom, I’ve known she is not in remission but am thankful for the extra time she’d had and that she is fighting. I remember when I had cancer:( I am still thinking, praying and sending good Vibes to you and your family as they celebrate this Season together.
Thank you for all the fan club and website extra attention, your personal touch with the flow of the website has been a blessing. I will see you in Feb and for that I am grateful…no heat, rain, mud, corndogs or nuttin LOL! Merry Christmas to you and yours TC! Bren
Angela Dagley
17. Dec, 2009
This is why you’re my favorite, you always speak from the heart. You’re awesp,e Terri, Happy Holidays. Hope you a great Christmas with your family!
Kat
16. Dec, 2009
Terri are a part of our families. It may sound weird but you are and families stay with you for everything and we will always be there to lean on just was you are “there” through your music and person for us. We are your “pack”; your family and for that you do not need to thank us we love you and will continue to pray and be there for you and your other family. Happy Holidays and best wishes!
Calilifer
16. Dec, 2009
Terri, you are one of the most generous and giving “famous” people out there. That fact must definitely have won you more fans than just myself, and we all are happy to see you succeed and be along for the ride. There will be fans that come and go, but the ones that stay probably feel (as I have) that there is a genuine connection there and are bolstered by all of the wonderful experiences over the years.
Thanks for everything back, and best wishes for you, your Mom and family, and Happy holidays.
Cali
FRAN
16. Dec, 2009
Merry Christmas!! ROCK ON! I love ya Terri. And grateful for 14 years of “all things related with and to Terri Clark”. All things…music, memories, and forevers.
Puffy Dad
16. Dec, 2009
Thanks for the post Terri. Thank you for taking time out of you holidays to do the life chat and the journal with us to “keep us posted”. God bless you and yours, Have a great Christmas!!!!
lucky
15. Dec, 2009
We thank you TC you are the best and you stay strong and we never get sick of your music you just relax and go with the flow
and enjoy your holidays with mom and your siblings god loves you. Merry Christmas from Canada.
Marge
Tammy Holland
15. Dec, 2009
No Thanks needed! I have had a blast listening to your songs for the past 14 years. I have all of your CD’s even the ones you did backgrounds for like Sammie Kershaw and the Patsy Cline song Walking after Midnight. I have been lucky enough to see you in concert once in Raleigh NC at the state fair. The live CD is great and I can not wait for the live DVD thats coming out next year!
I know you have had your ups and downs over the past years but you have managed to climb back to the top again. And I know it has to be wonderful to have your mother still in your life. It may be called a miracle by some but its God’s will that she is still with us. He must have known you needed her more than he did right now. Prayers are still going up from Virginia for her.
Keep singing and I will be a fan forever thats a promise. My 3 kids all know all your songs because your cds are all I listen too. My grandson is singing them now. We love you!
Stay true to Yourself!
Your biggest Virginia Fan
Tammy
PAL
15. Dec, 2009
Hey Terri,
You are so sweet!! No thanks needed. It has definitely been a blast following you all over to see ya play. Nothing like forgetting about all the stress, aches and pains in ones life… I’m just Happy when I get to hear you play in person. Hope your Mom continues to do well and have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Patty
Robin
15. Dec, 2009
Thanks for the update.We love you to Terri, and will continue to pray for your Mother and you.
Happy Holidays. God Bless,
Robin
lewis
15. Dec, 2009
In love with life my soul lives the subtlest of passions, like a Gypsy, each day a different house, each night under the stars.
-Rumi
Peggy
15. Dec, 2009
It sounds like you need to rest up over the holidays. Enjoy your friends and family. I know you have lots going on in 2010 but just wondering if the Lilith Fair ever crossed your mind?
Cindy
15. Dec, 2009
As always Terri, your “realness” is one of your greatest qualities and one of the main reason I consider you at the top of my charts. Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas and hope to see you down in So. Florida before it get too hot for you down here.
Cindy
Lindsey DAmour
15. Dec, 2009
Happy Holidays Terri!
Thanks for the update, and although I wasn’t home for the most recent web-chat I plan to be sitting at my computer for the next one.
I am glad to see that your Mom is doing well and I continue to keep you guys in my thoughts. Thanks for the wonderful year you have given us. I for one will not forget my “TC Experience” this year…afterall, it did include a trip up to Canada!
Best wishes for a happy new year!
Lindsey
Madeleine
15. Dec, 2009
Have an absolutely wonderful holiday season, Terri. You are a wonderful, delightful and an extremely talented young lady who sincerely touches the life of everyone who meets you, listens to your music and supports you. Your fans receive much more in return than you will ever know. Not only is your mother a real inspiration but you, her daughter, follow in her footsteps. Often you don’t get the recognition that you deserve within the music establishment but your fans know what is in your heart and soul and will stand with and by you through thick and thin. Please take care of yourself and stay happy and smiling. That smile has brightened many a soul and must continue to do so for a long time to come. You, Linda and your loved ones are always in our prayers.
CaMamma
NATHAN
15. Dec, 2009
Terri
I first want to say that you have always been a big part of my life and I look forward to seeing you in person one day. As this year ends and a new one begins I would like to share how much your life and your strong desire to fight has helped me in my life’s journeys. This year has been one of great sadness since I recently lost my mother. Although she won her battle with cancer she finally lost her battle with heart problems at 66. It has change my life in so many ways and although some days are still pretty tuff I know she is in a better place. I saw that you would be filming in La. in Jan. can you say exactlly when and where? I would make the drive from TX to see you if possible. I will stop rambling now but just know you will always have friends in TX and keep up the music, as it has touched so many in times both good and bad.
Merry Christmas to you and your mom and may you enjoy everyday as though it maybe your last for nothing is guaranteed.
Nathan
David Garrett
14. Dec, 2009
LOOK… All that is fine ,well and good. Send me a post card letting me know when you will be performing in Georgia. I go to the mailbox more than I’m on-line. Give me enough notice and I’ll be up front and on my best behavior. I’m thinking about and supporting your mom’s efforts. Stay safe.I’ve never seen such strength in a woman as I’ve seen in you. You need to lean every now and then. I can hold you.
REBECCA SCOTT
14. Dec, 2009
Merry Christmas Terri and give a hug to your mom for me,I know you will all have a great Holiday together. Take it easy and eat lots! And hopefully see you on the road again this year. Your fan always Rebecca
ASHLEY
14. Dec, 2009
HEY TERRI I THINK IT IS US WHO SHOULD BE THANKING YOU FOR STAYING TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE AND GIVING ALL OF YOURSELF TO US,MOST PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SPOTLIGHT WOULD NOT DO THAT AND WE THANK YOU.KEEP ROCKIN.LOVE,ASHLEY
KCM
14. Dec, 2009
Merry Christmas Terri(Fluffy)
I am sorry I didn’t make this chat but been real busy again and long hrs again(only had a 74 hr week last week luckly I took Sunday Off). I got to admit getting to see you perform again was a high light to me after a pretty rough year.I have really enjoyed the new Album it remindes me of Fearless in someways.
I for one my disappear at times but it never means I not in full surport of you and your career.Life throw lots of curve ball but we just hang in there and it straightens out.
I wish for only the best for you and your Career in the New Year.I doubt i will ever stop praying for you to be a truley sucessfull person and your mother good health opps did I admit to praying.
Enjoy Life and live it to the fullest.
Lots of Luck & Love
Kevin
Karin
14. Dec, 2009
Thanks Terri! You have a very happy holiday season and give your mom a hug for me!
Keep “tweeting” okay? I love reading them!
Take care and keep resting!
Karin
toadcorp
14. Dec, 2009
Yo TC, ‘preciate your heartfelt thanks, as it means a lot. There is something about you that just makes fans of those who see you and hear you, and make people want to support you. I’ve always felt that from the first time I saw you on the video singing No Fear, then buying your albums and falling for your voice. Just couldn’t get enough of what you had to offer.
Still feelin that way dear. I’ve certainly enjoyed ‘hangin’ with you these past years, and hope it can go on….
a BIG thank you to you also, as you’ve certainly added something to my life that would have never been there…
Have a Merry Christmas……
love from ole
toadcorp
DARLENE PHILLIPS
14. Dec, 2009
Thanks for the love in the journal, TC. I have enjoyed following your career this year. You have taken the long way home, but it has paid off in spades. God bless your honesty, your courage, and your talent. I look forward to seeing you continue to do things your way-and finding much success in doing so.
I am very happy to hear that your Mom is doing well. She will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God works miracles every day–and she is one of them. That’s what we preachers kids call a “walking blessing”. I pray that her health continues to improve…and she continues to show us the strength that is within her. Sometimes its easy to see Gods hand at work in our lives…sometimes its not. Just remember that it’s always there…and always working in our favor. This bit of news made me smile.
I blame you for some of the happiest moments in my life. That common thread that ties us all together has been a blessing to me. I appreciate you, as an artist and a person…and I am thrilled that we are all a part of this network of wonderful folks.
Take the time to enjoy your family over the holidays. And know that my support will continue in 2010. I wish you nothing but the best, Terrence–today and in the year to come.
Happy Holidays, TC!!
Andrew Massey
14. Dec, 2009
Hey Terri – I just want to wish you and your mother & family a wonderful Christmas.
trisha
14. Dec, 2009
Thanks for the update Terri hope you and your family have a great christmas.
Peggy
14. Dec, 2009
I really don’t think anyone would mind if you did a chat while you eat dinner, from your couch with no makeup on in your pajama’s!! It’s your heart and soul that is important and anyway you are more beautiful without makeup.
Jody
14. Dec, 2009
Terri, I wanted to say thank you for everything you give me: the gift of your music, inspiration, and the best memories! I felt so blessed at the last show I attended (in Wendover). I left speechless and pretty much ready to pee my pants..LOL I have looked up to you musically and personally for many years. I have been here during all the ups and downs in your career and it has been an amazing journey to be part of. Thank you for all you give to us fans! I love being part of this network and I look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you also for doing the live chats, they are a lot of fun and I look forward to the next one.
Good luck as well during the Olympics, what an amazing opportunity for you! Recently that Canadian air blew this way for about a week and boy it was FREEZING, I can’t imagine playing the guitar and singing in that cold. Brrr is right! That experience will be priceless though, have a blast!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I am excited for you that your family will get to be together! I will keep my prayers going for Linda (still wearing my bracelet, like yours).
Be safe and Merry Christmas, Jody
Nancylee Spencer
14. Dec, 2009
I will be with you until i Die or you Die I hope Linda is doing well and hope you and your family have a great Holiday and New Years
Lynn T.
14. Dec, 2009
Dear Terri,as a fairly new (8/07) fan of yours and as fairly new to the Country music family, I am overwhelmed at the honesty and realness of you. I have been honored to be learning so much from you, and your journey just in the past few years. Via youtube and reading interviews of you over the years of your career, I have seen the changes and the growth. If you could have seen me just prior to this stage of my life, you may not have understood why I could have just existed with no motivations, or dreams to look forward to. It is because of you and your beliefs to treat people equally that I write again in my life. I started to believe (other than my Mom), that Honesty was getting harder to see. I came to believe that Love is needed in my life. I didn’t want any part of Love, at all. By being who you are, with your music, and your caring genuine heart, you’ve opened up my heart and mind, to a whole new world. You’ve awaken the creativity that’s within me, again. I never thought I could ever like much less Love Country music, or never would I have thought anyone could understand how I feel about life. I feel you do this with many of your fans. I could go on alot longer of how you’ve reached in with your music, to let me know that I’m not alone in this world anymore. I heard a line in a movie some years ago. It described how one person can reach into the lost soul of another, and “wake them up”. To…”reach in and put a string of lights around your heart”. You have done this for me, and I Thank You from the bottom of it. Have a very blessed Merry Christmas and a Very joyous, happy, and free, New Year. Sending more positive thoughts and prayers for all.
Roaree
14. Dec, 2009
Terri you are an extraordinary woman! I consider myself blessed to have been introduced to your music. I have taken significant steps in my life due to the words from your songs. Thank you & Carpe Diem!
Joanne Pascal
14. Dec, 2009
Wow….I LOVE this journal. Thank you, TC, for this past year and the effort, love, and most of all heart and soul you have put into this album. To many of us, it is your best yet…..you have touched so many hearts in many different ways, and I thank God for all the shows and m&g’s I have been so blessed to attend. When I say you are the BEST….it is true. We love you for who you are….as a person and as an artist. I will continue the prayers for your Mom, and your family.
Have such a wonderful time with your family…..share laughs, cries, joy, and most of love with them. I thank God for giving this world you….sharing this gift of music and song…….God bless you, Terri……see you at the Opry….
joanne