Friday, March 13, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
* His Mom- Video Tribute
Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. ~Marion C. Garretty
When David Archuleta appeared on The Morning Show With Mike and Juliet , he noted that his mom is “kinda like me…you know…awkward …” He spontaneously declared, “I love my mom.”
It was a beautiful moment, to say the least, and had I been Juliet Huddy, I would have given David a standing ovation for that comment.
With the intense media focus on Jeff Archuleta, David’s mother Lupe, a stunningly beautiful mother of five, has managed to stay out of the spotlight throughout the arduous weeks of American Idol frenzy. While Jeff provided guardianship for David in Hollywood and currently on the tour, Lupe cares for the other four children back home in Murray, Utah, coping with everyday life amidst the surreality of the American Idol spotlight. A little about Lupe: she emigrated from her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras, and she sings in both English and Spanish and dances (and particularly enjoys salsa and merengue , according to David).
With the intense media focus on Jeff Archuleta, David’s mother Lupe, a stunningly beautiful mother of five, has managed to stay out of the spotlight throughout the arduous weeks of American Idol frenzy. While Jeff provided guardianship for David in Hollywood and currently on the tour, Lupe cares for the other four children back home in Murray, Utah, coping with everyday life amidst the surreality of the American Idol spotlight. A little about Lupe: she emigrated from her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras, and she sings in both English and Spanish and dances (and particularly enjoys salsa and merengue , according to David).
Lupe, how can David’s fans begin to thank you? You have raised a son who has inspired us with his humility, sincerity, and his unwavering faith. Your steadfast love and sacrifice has enabled David to share his gift with us, but I can only try to imagine how it must feel for you, as his mother, to be able to relinquish him enough to share him with the world. There must be a mixture of excitement and wistfulness as you begin this process of letting him go. David’s dream is coming true–he is going to reach millions with his music–but life for you and your family is forever transformed. I have been thinking about you during this time of transition, and I’m so glad to know that you have your faith and your family and your good friends and community to sustain you. Please know that the FanBlast family admires your remarkable grace under pressure, and we thank you for the phenomenal mother that you are.
Take a moment to watch my Lupe video!
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