From take.....to always......to forever...... Clay, we thank you!

For not giving up in Charlotte but going on to Atlanta, we thank you!

For showing how a man stands and takes undeserved criticism, we thank you!

For all of those smiles and those thudworthy eyeboinks, we thank you!

For each and every week on idol, singing your heart out and letting us hear that once in a lifetime voice, Clay we thank you!

For showing us what true dignity in not winning means..we thank you!

For taking your new life and letting us all be a part of that new beginning...we thank you!

For letting us get to know you...in ways that we could have never imagined, we thank you!

For being true to who you are, and working to make a difference in the lives of children everywhere, we thank you!

For following the path that God has set before you, in spite of naysayer's and fools, we thank you!

For letting us be family too, and loving us back, oh Clay, we so thank you!

Your faith, your dedication, your strength, have all been an inspiration to us and for that we say thank you!

Another new beginning is taking place....and wonderful things are truly happening for you...we see it in your smile, we hear it in your voice.....and we are here to witness and be a part of all that is in store for you...for that, God we thank you!

May God continue to bless you on this journey, may he continue to hold you in his arms, as we continue to hold you in our hearts.....you truly are watched over by angels and loved of our Father in heaven.....

From take, to always and to forever we will be here....we want to be nowhere else....so for all of the fun, the joy, the laughs and the beautiful music you will share with us , for the inspiration you will continue to be to so many, for the lives you will continue to help change...my simple Thank You!

May there be joy always on your journey as you go on your way..conquering every new challenge..take our love and blessings with you....forever is just not going to be long enough!