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Submitted by Kally from Tarpon Springs Florida USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:39:45 2001
hi aj,
i just want to wish you a complete recovery. i know you will be fine and will get pass this tough situation in your life. your fans all love you and believe in you. i remember the first time i saw you guys in concert, it was in tampa, fl at the ice palace on december 30,1998. it was one the best experiences of my life. you guys' music has brought me through alot in my life and i want to thank you all for that. take as long as you need to feel completely recovered. we will all wait for you. love you! :)
kally
Submitted by patricia mizrahi from brooklyn ny USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:39:27 2001
Hi Bone,
I am so proud of you for having the courage to do this, I guess I always knew you had Backbone, and you proved it once again, Luv Ya, hugs n prayers sent,and my promise of a candle lit each night
until your return back to us..cinnimon..of course
being it's as spicy as you!!! take care now
Patty Da Vamp
Submitted by Lacey from Pittsburgh PA USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:36:19 2001
AJ,
I just want to tell you that I will wait as long as it takes for you to not only to be recovered, but to FEEL recovered. I know it might be hard but remember all of us fans LOVE you! You are what brought me to this group. And if I was never introuduced to Backstreet, I don't know what might have happened to me. I was going through somewhat of a depression, I thought no one loved me, and in fact I thought I KNEW no one loved me. But when I heard you sing I heard happiness. One of the first times I saw you guys you were saying how much you love your fans, and I was a fan. You may have never met me or seen me, but you said you loved me. That changed my whole world. So I hope we, as fans can change your world. I hope through rehab, you become a happier, HEALTHIER person. As I said before I will wait as long as possible for you to be COMPLETELY better. I will be a fan forever.
Submitted by KAREN from WAUKESHA WI USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:35:52 2001
to aj, this is kind of long but very profound, i hope you enjoy it and acutally get to read it!!maybe god wanted us to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift maybe when the door of happiness closes, another opens, but often times we look so long at the closed door that we dont see the one which has been opened for us maybe the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had maybe its true that we dont know what we have got until we lose it, but it is also true that we dont know what we have been missing until it arrives dont go for looks; they can deceive. dont go for wealth; even that fades away. go for someone who makes you smile because it only takes a smile to make a dark day seem bright. find the one that makes your heart smile. :) there are moments in life when you miss someone so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real. dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you only have one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do. may you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, enough hope to make you happy. always put yourself in others shoes. if you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts others too. the happiest of people dont necessarily have the best of everyhting; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. happiness is for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you cant go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. i hope that at least one of these sayings touches your heart and helps you through your troubles right now. be strong...its hard but you have a ton of love and support helping to see you thru this. thank god for moms, right!! moms never go away and are always there to help us!
i still rely on mine and i'm a mom too to an 18 & 16 yr old!! i am also a huge bsb fan, recently!
i love the music and the lyrics to alot of the songs. isnt it funny how certain words can touch someones life in a special way.
hang in there aj, looking forward to seeing you in milwaukee on 8/24, if you're up to it!! karen (All caps detected. Message converted to lowercase)
Submitted by Mary from Harrisburg PA USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:33:02 2001
AJ,
It takes a strong man to admit he has a problem, and ask for help when he needs it. The biggest step is already behind you. Now it's time to start taking the small ones, one day at a time. I know a lot of people who've been in your shoes, but didn't have the extra pressure of the media telling the world everything they did. Just don't give up, and let your friends and family support you. My mom always said, "God doesn't give us more than we can handle." I haven't always believed that, but I'm still standing, so it must be true. I've been to hell myself once or twice.
Know that your fans are ready to support you, too. Right now, there are millions of people all over the world praying for your recovery. My daughter & I are 2 of them!
Mary
Submitted by Nikki from A small town NY USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:29:02 2001
Alexander James -
Ya know, when "Quit Playing Games" first came out, I had never really listened to it, but then at a school dance in 7th grade (now in 11th), this kid I had a crush on the entire year asked me to dance. I had never danced with anyone before so I was too scared, and said no. He knew how much I wanted to dance, so about two slow songs later, he came back and said again, "Do you wanna dance?" Being immature and stupid I said no again. That song he asked me to dance to was "Quit Playin' Games." I started to listen to the lyrics, and then I heard "sometimes I wish I could, turn back time, impossible as it may seem, but I wish I could, so bad." And that story is something people will sit and read and think, "what a dumb story" but that's the song that introduced me to your music, and made me realize that your lyrics fit any situation and can make me feel better at any time. I know you're thinking, "what's the point?" The point is..we all love you and your music, and we wish we could touch you like you have touched all of us. We are all with your through good times and bad and that won't change. We are all proud and waiting for your return, but at the same time we are sad, just like you and the rest of the Backstreet Boys. So, AJ, keep working hard. You're a strong person and we all know you can make it through this. You've made it through so many other things. Keep smiling.
Submitted by ~*Kitty*~ from Hong Kong China
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:27:59 2001
Dear A.J,I believe that all the fans will be proud of u~
therefore,dont worried~
everythings will be ok~ love ya~
a fan from
the other side of world~
~*Kitty*~
Submitted by christina greco from sheridan arkansas USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:06:10 2001
Darlin AJ,
I am so proud of u for helping urslef for goin into rehab. when i 1st heard about ur problems in drinking and u going to rehab causing the group to quit a few concerts i felt like i was going to cry. i was looking forward seeing u later on. u guys are my favorite band and ur my favorite backstreet boy. i hope u get better and keep it strong. Love, Christina :)
Submitted by Vanessa A. from Toronto Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 16 10:00:01 2001
You know, I'm Canadian, therefore BSB have been around a bit longer for me. I remember, being around 8 or 9 years old (I'm 14 now) turning on the TV and finally seeing those gorgeous faces that matched those angelic voices for the first time. BSB have helped me achieve so much in my life and have helped me live through so much. For example, I'm a pretty good singer, and the guys, through their music, encouraged me to improve what I have been blessed with. I am at an amazing vocal school now and have performed in front of hundreds of people, to you that's probably not much, but it's a start. Also, my father is currently suffering from a terminal illness and BSB have helped me get through this trying time. That's what I mean when I say that they have helped me through so much. When I heard the news about AJ my heart literally sank to the ground. You know I feel terrible not being able to do anything for someone who has done so much for me. When I woke up on July 9th, I awoke from a dream about BSB. I was in Toronto, Ontario. I was sitting in the Sky Dome Arena with some of my close friends, watching BSB end their concert. Suddenly I saw BSB run through the crowd, with nobody following them. My friend Kevin and I ran after them and I was yelling at Nick for him to stop and let me take a picture of him. First he ignored me, then he yelled no back at me, then finally he turned around and yelled (running backwards at this point) fine are you happy now in a mean and terrible voice. I was shocked that he would treat a fan like he had just treated me. I quietly said yes to myself still questioning what just occurred and it wouldn't make sense. I woke up to the voice of my father calling me and I couldn't believe what I had dreamt. I was too melancholy to me. I just didn’t seem right. Then when I heard the news about how Nick fractured his right hand and AJ being in rehab, my dream finally made sense. I guess in a way my dream was GOD telling me that something wasn’t right and that something unexpected and horrible was going to occur. The point of this little letter is to tell AJ that although I can’t exactly be there for him in body, I am here for him in heart and mind. AJ, you have done so much for me and I only wish I could do more for you. This letter is a way of saying that I’m here for you even though I don’t mean much to you. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers and I love you so much (not as boyfriend kind of love, but a sincere and genuine love from a special person to an even more special person.) AJ get well soon, and remember to do what you believe in your heart, not what other people pressure you to do.Love always, Vanessa A
Submitted by Mary from California USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 09:52:04 2001
Hi!
I would like to have help from fans going to the August 13th San Jose show with a project of mine called, the San Jose Yellow Ribbon Project. I finally got my thoughts organized, and I made a website and a Yahoo club about it. Please take some time to visit both for more information and the latest developments regarding the project.WEBSITE
http://www.geocities.com/sjyellowribbonproject/index.html YAHOO CLUB
http://www.clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/sjyellowribbonproject :O)
Mary
Submitted by paula from vlaardingen zuid holland Netherlands
Date: Mon Jul 16 09:49:42 2001
Hi a.j.i hope all the best for you. how is it now with you? i hope better. love ya paula date; 16- 07- 2001
Submitted by Dana Williams from Ottawa Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 16 09:42:23 2001
Dear A.JI would just like to say, when I first found out about you getting help because of a problem you were having, I was crushed because I was really looking forward for months to see you in concert, It was 2 days before the concert I was waitting for that I heard, It really brought tears to my eyes, like you weren't only a BSB and my Fav boy group, But it felt like I was crying over someone really close, like you were a brother. I thought about everything, and knew that it is better to wait longer, then to have went to that concert with only the 4 of the guys, It really wouldnt of been the same without you. I'm glad you admitted you had a problem and needed help, That is the first big step! Very Proud of you! I have more respect for you guys even more than before, Because you guys decided to come forward and be honest with your fans, and tell us the truth, Not most artists would do that. It shows us fans mean alot to you guys, and you mean alot to us. I live and breath for the Backstreet Boys.
I hope that you get well soon, You are in my thoughts, love and prayers. Canadian Fans LOve you guys! Love Ya!
Dana Williams
Ottawa, Canada
a.k.a, A.J's Girl99
Submitted by Cherie Vadnais from Ware MA USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 08:45:54 2001
Dearest AJ,
You've already taken the biggest step, way to go! The next steps are small, but take them one at a time. If you should stumble remember there are millions of people thinking of you and praying for you! Turn to those who love and care about you and the steps become easire to take. My daughter and I think of you often and can't wait for you to be stronger. God Bless you and your mom! Love Cherie & Lindsey Vadnais, Loyal BSB Fans for always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Xuena from Singapore --- Singapore
Date: Mon Jul 16 08:40:26 2001
Dearest AJ,
The bravest thing that a man will do is to admit rather than deny. And guess what? That's what you did, and we the fans are very proud of you... Do concentrate on your recovery right now; cuz we the fans in the south-east asia region really miss you. Get well soon and God Bless.
Submitted by TB from Cleveland OH USA
Date: Mon Jul 16 08:37:08 2001
AJ - Just had to let you know you're a brave man to face your problems in the limelight of the (yuk) media. Don't listen to them! You come first! We all have demons in our lives, sometimes when we're troubled, they can get the best of us. Lucky for you that you recognized that you needed help to get your strength and health back.Be Strong. Accept all Prayers and Encouragement (there's lots of us praying for you). Believe in Yourself.
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