Jesus, Protect Me.

I want you all to take a look at this video below. It portrays the things that we simply need to fix in society;

1) Craving lust

2) Money

3) Drugs/Alcohol

4) Eating Disorders / Feeling ugly when you’re actually beautiful

5) Self-Injury/Suicide

In life, we go through challenges like these. But, we must fight through them together. And remember, Jesus will always protect you (as seen in the video).

So, go watch the video below and let me know your opinion on the issues listen above.

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I GOT A STICKAM ACCOUNT! IT CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING HERE. You can follow me on TWITTER for updates on when I’ll be going live.

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-Jimmy Elliott

YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE!

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Imagine a world where you can only get water out of lakes, ponds, and puddles in the road. Not very clean is it?

One BILLION people worldwide do not have access to clean drinking water. That’s about one in eight. And everyday 4,500 CHILDREN die because they drink un-clean drinking water.

The only way to reach clean drinking water is by drilling deep underground. In partnership with “Charity: Water” I’m setting a goal of $3,000 to help build a well for those without clean drinking water.

Drilling a well takes $4,000-$12,000 and many living on less than $1 a day can not afford one in their community, even if the money is combined.

What will $3,000 do?

Give clean drinking water to 150 people and 30 families, and offer hope to hundreds in the community.

This is a HUGE goal. I’m asking EVERYONE I know to donate just ONE DOLLAR for clean drinking water! That’s less than a cup of coffee!

This ends May 1st, 2010! Three months to raise $3,000! GO GO GO!

PLEASE CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW AND DONATE ONE DOLLAR (OR MORE)!

Thanks!

-Jimmy Elliott

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PhotoShoot

On Friday, January 29th, 2010, I had my first REAL haircut in over two years! It’s swooshed across the front, and spiked in the back. (See attached photo).

But, Anyways,

I deleted all of my pictures off of all my social networking sites. I will have all new pictures coming next week, I have a ton of ideas!

But, I want your suggestions! Give me some ‘photoshoot’ ideas, or themes. What should I do in my photos?!

Tweet me, E-mail Me, Myspace, Facebook, or comment here!

Hope to hear from you soon

-Jimmy

PS: I was super tired while taking that picture.

What Is Love?

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NeverShoutNever’s new album, “What is Love?” releases worldwide on January 26th, 2010! I’ve been waiting for this album to release! Christofer Drew is such an amazing person! Since his childhood growing up in the small town of Joplin, Missouri, Christofer has been inspiring others through his lyrics.

At only eighteen, Christofer has already toured with bands like The Scene Aesthetic, The Bigger Lights, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Cab, and more! He has also released five EP’s, and five singles! He has also racked up more than 116 MILLION plays on his myspace page. Alternative Press posted the first review of “What is Love?”…go check it out.

It’s more than that; Christofer is a simple yet unique person. He believes that peace and love can change the world. He is vegan, and has radical hair!

I want you all to go listen to NeverShoutNever! And, Pre-order “What is Love?” on Itunes!

Have A Beautiful Day!

-Jimmy Elliott

Something You May Not Know About Me…

I’m about to tell your something very personal, something you may not know about me, but something that is a HUGE part of my life story.

I was born with a disease called Scapular Peroneal Muscular Dystrophy. Basically, it breaks down the muscles in my legs and arms. I am required to use a power wheelchair, but I am still able to walk short distances.

But, Muscular Dystrophy can break down more than leg and arm muscles. For example- About three years ago MD messed up my heart rate. My heart rate was up to 300 and down to 30 in seconds; Normal is 90-130 constant. I was forced to go on homebound (school at home) most of that school year.n507359817_243717_9757

This was the time when my life drastically changed. I slipped into slight depression because I was isolated from the world, my friends, and myself. I turned to self-injury as an escape, which lead into severe self-injury. I use to get on my knees every night begging god to take my life because I couldn’t handle anymore hospital visits, or anymore pain. This lead to a suicide attempt.

My heart is still not perfect, but I have a pacemaker and medicine to control the heart rates. This is only a SMALL PORTION of my “life story”, but the main reason why I use to cut, and why Holding of Wrist is here today.

PS: Super Embarrassing picture of me in my old wheelchair when I was younger. This was after my pacemaker surgery. I had to keep my arm level for like a week!

Main Point;

Our local MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) is having a ‘Stride and Ride’ event. Making STRIDES to find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. If there was a cure I wouldn’t need to worry about my kids having to suffer through what I have will continue to. Yes, It will take more than my lifetime to find a cure, but YOU can be apart of it.

Seriously, think about it; You could be saving my kids lives!

I want you to CLICK HERE and donate ONE DOLLAR (or more if you’re in a giving mood) to my family’s (The Elliott Family) team! Just hit ‘Donate to my team’! This isn’t for my sake, or my sisters (who also have MD), but for the THOUSANDS who suffer from Muscular Dystrophy. Offer a little bit of HOPE!

Our goal is $3,000, blow my mind, make it $5,000 or even more! Please, make this happen! Share this on myspace, facebook, twitter, re-blog, whatever you need to do! Get the word out!

If you have any questions at all feel free to e-mail me, jimmy@holdingofwrist.com I’m very open about this because it’s been in my life since I was born :) As I said, It’s a part of my story and pushed me to helping others!

-Jimmy Elliott

Surgery

Quick blog to let you know some urgent news. In February 2009 my mom slipped on some ice and hurt her knee and shoulder. Since than she’s been through HOURS of painful physical therapy to the point of tears, and she’s been through numerous surgeries in attempt to heal everything.

My mom use to be the person that went to the gym every single day. Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Ball and bar, step, zumba, and body pump are just a few things she did daily. To slip on a little piece of ice and all of that be gone hurt her.

She’s having yet another surgery to fix her knee and surgery. This will happen on January 13th, 2010. We’re all hoping this is it. She’s been through too much pain in the past year.

Can you PLEASE do me a favor? Show my mom some love! Send her a get well message, thinking of you, etc. She deserves to know that people are thinking of her.

I set up an e-mail address for her; getwellsoon@holdingofwrist.com

Also, she likes to be called ‘mom’!

-Jimmy Elliott

Hot Off AltPress: Of Men and Angels By The Rocket Summer!

He’s doing it once again! The magic behind The Rocket Summer, Bryce Avary is getting everyone excited once again for his new album! trsmen

Just today Altpress.com released the album cover for his new upcoming album, “Of Men and Angels”!

“"With this cover, I wanted to capture my perceived reality of how when life can be rough, perhaps sometimes things are actually supposed to be even worse than they are," says Bryce Avary

"You have to remain hopeful and faithful throughout trials even when it can be hard to. I wanted to illustrate a moment that showed someone leaning up against a wall pondering, perhaps focusing on the problems of life, but unbeknownst to this person, on the other side of the wall is an angel blocking so much trouble from him.”

I’ve loved Bryce from his very first albums such as “Calendar Days” released in 2003 and “Hello, Good Friend” released in 2005. It’s an amazing thing to watch Bryce grow and expand his musical talent throughout the world!

I know that this next album is going to be HUGE! I’m excited for its release! This is still only the beginning for Bryce!

“Of Men and Angels” is set to release 2.23.10! You should totally go buy it than!

-Jimmy Elliott

Silent No More

I found this article online earlier today and wanted you all to read it. Maybe it can help a few of you all! Take note that this article WAS NOT written by me. You can find the original by clicking here.

The words of Anonymous from Raynham, MA….

“Is he gay?”
"I think so.”
“Yeah, I’m pretty sure.”
“Ask him.”
“Hey, are you–”
Official LogoThe last period bell cut off the cacophony of fresh gossip. My ears burned with embarrassment, and I walked away as quickly as possible, feeling clunky and awkward. There had always been rumors about my sexual orientation, but the painfully straightforward questions made me cringe. I tried to shrug off the girls’ malice as ignorance, but I became preoccupied with thought. My blood rose with anger as I heard their laughter in the background. Inhibitions blinded, I rashly shouted, “Some people are so rude!”

“You f—–t!”

“Wow! I haven’t heard that before. You have to be the wittiest people I’ve encountered.”

This would have been a perfect response if I had said it aloud. In reality, as a shy, easily embarrassed freshman, I had yet to stand up for myself, let alone defend my sexual orientation. I wanted to tell someone what had happened, but I was too embarrassed by the situation. I had experienced gay jokes and “playful” comments before, but the hateful word those girls had used felt like a knife in my chest. A myriad of insecurity, second-guessing, and self-denial ­silenced me.
After weeks of agonizing and hiding the secret, I promised myself that I would never be silenced again. Gradually, I came out to my closest friends, then my sister, and finally my parents. With their support, I grew more comfortable, and I saw changes in my disposition. My face no longer reddened at the mention of homosexuality, and instead of slouching away from intrusive questions, I proudly proclaimed, “Yes, I am gay.”

It is difficult for me to pinpoint the moment of my epiphany, but as I gained confidence, I was finally able to face the ignorance and homophobia in my school. I spoke up with authority, and people began to listen and respect me. They recognized that I was not weak because of my sexual orientation and that I would not degrade myself with silence.

I became a leader in my school, and during sophomore year, I joined the Gay-Straight Alliance. My participation has helped me accept myself and forgive those girls and the others who have hurt me with their ignorance.
Hate is unproductive. I’ve learned that I cannot hold grudges or become bitter toward people who try to hurt me; their hate comes from misinformation and ignorance. My experiences have helped me to better understand homophobic people and to see the good in many of them.

My trials have been a blessing in disguise. Though I was knocked down, I built myself back up with clear goals and responsibilities. I now have two objectives: to provide a safe community for gay students, and to educate those who harass us.

-Anonymous

Dear God,

Dear God,

I’m writing this while listening to The Almost anticipating 2010! I always look forward to this time of year. It’s a time of thinking about the past year, and starting a new one, a time to just say “This is a new start”.

I know that over the past few years I haven’t believed in you. I’ve turned into someone I never thought I would. When I was young I wanted to be a priest, what happened to those years? One of the main reasons why I didn’t believe in you is because I asked you to take my life. I use to get on my knees everyday for a year begging you to take my life. You never did, thank you for that. I asked you to make everything better, I mean you have the power right? You never did, thank you for that.

Everything happens for a reason, which is why you didn’t just “fix” everything. Four years ago I was in a very dark place. A place of hopelessness, anger, sadness, cutting, depression, and suicide attempts. That was four years ago, this is now.

I welcome 2010 with open arms. Over the past year my life has changed dramatically. I’ve met some of the most influential people in the world. My whole outlook on life, on society, on the world has changed. I’ve talked with others in very dark places, some wanting to kill themselves.

God, I need your help. I’m sorry for not believing in you for years. I’m not saying that I will start going to church again, start praying every night and be a strong believer. I’m starting a process, a long process at that. All I know is that I need your help. I cannot change the world by myself. If I’m serious about changing the world with love, I need your help, God. Help me change the world.

This is my year. I’m ready god. I believe in you. I’m calling out for you. Take control. Can you hear me?

-Jimmy Elliott

I hope that each of you respect my decision to believe in god. I know we all might not believe in the same thing, but this isn’t about religion, it’s about LOVE.

Happy New Years everyone! Stay safe!

Mat Kearney- In The Middle.

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“These scars upon my sleeve still casting out my pearls”

“Crack a smile just to hide the race that’s inside
Eighteen years old bags packed and a pass for the rail”

“And I’m gonna be alright, I’m gonna be alright
With you by my side”

“I’ll always let this love fall in the puddle”

-“In The Middle” by Mat Kearney. Go listen here.