Hello Derek. I have followed your career for years. My husband asked me what I wanted for my 50th bday(in 2007) and without hesitation my answer was to go see you. Your dwts tour was performing outside Atlanta and he got tickets. Also, it helped that Marie Osmond was there because he adores her. Win win. The show was stunning and I got a t-shirt that I treasure. I really wanted to go see you and Hayley (she is phenomenal), but a series of hip surgeries due to infected implant has me recovering in bed. You know, no joint, no walk. Yep, they took the whole thing out. My husband and I have been in prayer for you and Hayley since hearing of her brain injury. My sister had a cranial bleed, surgeons responded in time, and she is great today and that was in 2005. She was back at work in 6 mos and she completed the dissertation for her PhD in 2006. When she's tired there are some hiccups with short term memory. We are so blessed! Thank you for the hours of entertainment you give and have given millions. One thing that made me tear up though was when Len finished the waltz for you. It was just magical. God bless you and Hayley as you carry on. Much love and blessings to you both.🎵
