Comments on: Catch of the Day: The Hoppers, honestly http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Tue, 22 May 2012 18:22:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Mike Bush http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1479568 Mike Bush Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:42:23 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1479568 To Denice --- Thank you for taking the high road in alot of the previous posts. I can never understand why people want the "details" of a public performer's personal life. Having worked nearly 30 years in the radio business, I understand the fascination of how people pecieve me being in the public eye. Do you still play gospel usic as a pianist? I always enjoyed watching the keyboard players on the Gaither Homecoming videos as I love hearing the piano played well. Is it possible to "friend" you on facebook to kee up with any musical happenings? To Denice — Thank you for taking the high road in alot of the previous posts. I can never understand why people want the “details” of a public performer’s personal life. Having worked nearly 30 years in the radio business, I understand the fascination of how people pecieve me being in the public eye. Do you still play gospel usic as a pianist? I always enjoyed watching the keyboard players on the Gaither Homecoming videos as I love hearing the piano played well. Is it possible to “friend” you on facebook to kee up with any musical happenings?

]]> By: Denice http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1467635 Denice Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:53:29 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1467635 Andrew S. Yes I do still play the piano-it is just a part of me! :) I have been more involved in Musical Theatre the past few years than anything... MB.: Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. :) David: I have wondered for a while now about how and when to go about re-identifying myself as far as the name goes. I sense a negative undertone in your comment and I hope I'm wrong. Forgive me if I am. :) To me, the fact that my name still reads that way really doesn't have to do with Michael, or the Hoppers as far as I'm concerned-even though that's where I got it! :). It is because that has been my name for a REALLY long time; almost half of my life. (I don't know if ya'll realized that.) So, trying to figure out when and how to re-identify myself professionally and personally in that aspect has been on my mind for a while now, as I mentioned above. Had it been my maiden name, at this point in life, I would probably keep it because that is my name. It is how I've established myself. However, the fact that it was my married name seems to be the point of dilemma, and I hope that I have cleared up some questions regarding my thought process and that it doesn't become a subject of ridicule. I thought I would have put out a piano CD by now, and have kicked around the idea of releasing it under the name by which people know me, and possibly including a paragragh inside "re-introducing" myself. I don't know. But I do know that I am not seeking any extra recognition by using the name, "Hopper." Who knows, some might contend that I'm better off without that name. :) Thank you for asking! I hope I've cleared up your question... :) Sincerely, Denice Andrew S. Yes I do still play the piano-it is just a part of me! :) I have been more involved in Musical Theatre the past few years than anything…

MB.: Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. :)

David: I have wondered for a while now about how and when to go about re-identifying myself as far as the name goes. I sense a negative undertone in your comment and I hope I’m wrong. Forgive me if I am. :)
To me, the fact that my name still reads that way really doesn’t have to do with Michael, or the Hoppers as far as I’m concerned-even though that’s where I got it! :).
It is because that has been my name for a REALLY long time; almost half of my life. (I don’t know if ya’ll realized that.) So, trying to figure out when and how to re-identify myself professionally and personally in that aspect has been on my mind for a while now, as I mentioned above.
Had it been my maiden name, at this point in life, I would probably keep it because that is my name. It is how I’ve established myself. However, the fact that it was my married name seems to be the point of dilemma, and I hope that I have cleared up some questions regarding my thought process and that it doesn’t become a subject of ridicule.
I thought I would have put out a piano CD by now, and have kicked around the idea of releasing it under the name by which people know me, and possibly including a paragragh inside “re-introducing” myself. I don’t know.
But I do know that I am not seeking any extra recognition by using the name, “Hopper.” Who knows, some might contend that I’m better off without that name. :)
Thank you for asking! I hope I’ve cleared up your question… :)
Sincerely,
Denice

]]> By: David http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1452398 David Tue, 24 May 2011 19:58:17 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1452398 Denice- Since you have remarried, are you keeping Mike Hopper's last name or are you taking your new husband's name? Denice-
Since you have remarried, are you keeping Mike Hopper’s last name or are you taking your new husband’s name?

]]> By: MB http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1443767 MB Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:59:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1443767 Denice, Reinvent yourself, love yourself and realize that motherhood will be your greatest accomplishment and your most grand adventure. I hear you have remarried. Your husband is one lucky man. God bless you and your family. Denice,
Reinvent yourself, love yourself and realize that motherhood will be your greatest accomplishment and your most grand adventure.
I hear you have remarried. Your husband is one lucky man. God bless you and your family.

]]> By: Andrew S. http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1429628 Andrew S. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:00:59 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1429628 Denice- Thank you for your reply. After I posted, I actually remembered from a SN article that your maiden name was Bradley. I would have requested information via Facebook, and I admit it would've been better than on the open internet. Also, I applaud your taking care of your niece's daughter and claiming her as your own. That's such a selfless act, and I appreciate your doing so. Are you still playing the piano? Ever since you came off the road, I've been wondering if you were still involved in music. Once again, thank you for your information! :) Denice- Thank you for your reply. After I posted, I actually remembered from a SN article that your maiden name was Bradley.

I would have requested information via Facebook, and I admit it would’ve been better than on the open internet.

Also, I applaud your taking care of your niece’s daughter and claiming her as your own. That’s such a selfless act, and I appreciate your doing so.

Are you still playing the piano? Ever since you came off the road, I’ve been wondering if you were still involved in music.

Once again, thank you for your information! :)

]]> By: Denice Hopper http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1429479 Denice Hopper Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:12:27 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1429479 And WC--thank you for your words of wisdom! :) You are completely correct that there are always two sides...People love to prey on the SEEMINGLY juicier side. Especially, when as you said, of COURSE there is going to be control as to what is published. It doesn't really matter which came first, the chicken or the egg when such devastation happens. I have faced my failures. I've been asked lots of times to write a book-but if the complete story be released in a "Kitty Kelly" version, you are right-it would cause a "GASP!!" of disbelief. Just sayin'. :) A Lifetime Movie might be more in order. I don't know if you'll even see this post, but thanks. :) And WC–thank you for your words of wisdom! :) You are completely correct that there are always two sides…People love to prey on the SEEMINGLY juicier side. Especially, when as you said, of COURSE there is going to be control as to what is published. It doesn’t really matter which came first, the chicken or the egg when such devastation happens. I have faced my failures. I’ve been asked lots of times to write a book-but if the complete story be released in a “Kitty Kelly” version, you are right-it would cause a “GASP!!” of disbelief. Just sayin’. :) A Lifetime Movie might be more in order.
I don’t know if you’ll even see this post, but thanks. :)

]]> By: Denice Hopper http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1429021 Denice Hopper Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:44:41 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1429021 Andrew S...Hi there...I wanted to personally answer your question when a acquaintance of mine brought to my attention the "chit-chat" that has gone on at this site surrounding Michael and my divorce. I added "Bradley" to my Facebook because it is my maiden name and I wanted friends from school to be able to find me. :) As for the toddler in the picture, she is biologically my great niece that was left in my custody soon after her birth. I LEGALLY became her Mommy when she was 7 weeks old, but logistically became her Mommy at birth, as she was never embraced by her birth mom. I was her birthing coach, and even named the little sweetheart. As you can imagine, for anyone that has had a baby dropped on their doorstep, life became very different for me to suddenly become a single mom overnight! Especially after all I had already been through with Michael. But, I wouldn't trade her for anything in the world-I love her as if she is my own, I promise!!!! Thank you for thinking of me! :) Andrew S…Hi there…I wanted to personally answer your question when a acquaintance of mine brought to my attention the “chit-chat” that has gone on at this site surrounding Michael and my divorce.
I added “Bradley” to my Facebook because it is my maiden name and I wanted friends from school to be able to find me. :)
As for the toddler in the picture, she is biologically my great niece that was left in my custody soon after her birth. I LEGALLY became her Mommy when she was 7 weeks old, but logistically became her Mommy at birth, as she was never embraced by her birth mom. I was her birthing coach, and even named the little sweetheart.
As you can imagine, for anyone that has had a baby dropped on their doorstep, life became very different for me to suddenly become a single mom overnight! Especially after all I had already been through with Michael.
But, I wouldn’t trade her for anything in the world-I love her as if she is my own, I promise!!!! Thank you for thinking of me! :)

]]> By: Andrew S. http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1246067 Andrew S. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:46:17 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-1246067 I know this topic was mentioned over 3 years ago. But I would like to point out that Denice Hopper has developed a Facebook page using the Hopper last name. In parentheses, it says "Bradley", which was her maiden name. Does anyone know if they are actually divorced? I did notice a little toddler in her profile picture who didn't look familiar at all. I know this topic was mentioned over 3 years ago. But I would like to point out that Denice Hopper has developed a Facebook page using the Hopper last name. In parentheses, it says “Bradley”, which was her maiden name.

Does anyone know if they are actually divorced? I did notice a little toddler in her profile picture who didn’t look familiar at all.

]]> By: bhy http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-22594 bhy Mon, 21 May 2007 01:29:18 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-22594 Right on KS!!!!! Every thing you've said is totally true,and the only reason I know all the details is because I'm friends with the family. Right on KS!!!!! Every thing you’ve said is totally true,and the only reason I know all the details is because I’m friends with the family.

]]> By: bhy http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-22590 bhy Mon, 21 May 2007 01:23:45 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-22590 I can't believe half the stuff you guys would say about this. I've talked to Dean and I know what happened but posting that would be REALLY wrong. I can’t believe half the stuff you guys would say about this. I’ve talked to Dean and I know what happened but posting that would be REALLY wrong.

]]> By: Rod http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-6445 Rod Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:33:10 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-6445 I agree with KS It really isn't our business. It is between them and God. Secondly..WC you're an idiot...Get your story straight before you accuse someone of finding solace somewhere else...Again the ignorance amazes me. And for the record...Denice not Mike was finding solace with about three other solacees. I agree with KS

It really isn’t our business. It is between them and God. Secondly..WC you’re an idiot…Get your story straight before you accuse someone of finding solace somewhere else…Again the ignorance amazes me.
And for the record…Denice not Mike was finding solace with about three other solacees.

]]> By: KS http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4856 KS Fri, 02 Feb 2007 23:56:56 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4856 As a pastor's daughter who has been through a very difficult divorce and has remarried someone in the public arena of Christian music I have a few comments on this subject. When I was going through my divorce twelve years ago the LAST thing I wanted was my personal business being discussed within my church family. There are always those who are "concerned" and want to know EVERY detail. Quite honestly, I felt it was NOONE's business but my family's. My father simply stood before his congregation and stated that we had separated and to please remember my children and me in their prayers. He closed his comments by asking everyone to respect my privacy. Just because the Hoppers are in Southern Gospel music does not mandate that they spill the beans about this situation. They've acknowledged it and, in my opinion, have handled it in exactly the way I would expect them to being the class act that they are. Divorce is devastating. In fact, authorities have compared the healing process to be the same as that of a death of a spouse. If there was any hope of reconciliation why would the Hoppers want to make this public before the dust settled? Anyone who makes their living by being on the road day in and day out is going to experience challenges in their married life. Rather than always wanting the "scoop" on this kind of thing, the right thing would be to uphold these artists and evangelists in your prayers and ask for God's hand to be on their ministries and their families. I agree with Daniel..we shoot and eat our own!!! As a pastor’s daughter who has been through a very difficult divorce and has remarried someone in the public arena of Christian music I have a few comments on this subject. When I was going through my divorce twelve years ago the LAST thing I wanted was my personal business being discussed within my church family. There are always those who are “concerned” and want to know EVERY detail. Quite honestly, I felt it was NOONE’s business but my family’s. My father simply stood before his congregation and stated that we had separated and to please remember my children and me in their prayers. He closed his comments by asking everyone to respect my privacy.

Just because the Hoppers are in Southern Gospel music does not mandate that they spill the beans about this situation. They’ve acknowledged it and, in my opinion, have handled it in exactly the way I would expect them to being the class act that they are.

Divorce is devastating. In fact, authorities have compared the healing process to be the same as that of a death of a spouse. If there was any hope of reconciliation why would the Hoppers want to make this public before the dust settled?

Anyone who makes their living by being on the road day in and day out is going to experience challenges in their married life. Rather than always wanting the “scoop” on this kind of thing, the right thing would be to uphold these artists and evangelists in your prayers and ask for God’s hand to be on their ministries and their families. I agree with Daniel..we shoot and eat our own!!!

]]> By: wc http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4833 wc Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:42:38 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4833 In NC you can't be legally separated without living apart. They were living together in 2005 until they separated. So, regardless of what may have happened in 2002, if they were living together in 2005 then the clock starts over. Then, after 1 year of separation, either party can file for divorce. So, the book is correct. As of yet, a divorce hasn't been granted. When it is granted, it will show up in the News and Fishwrap along with all of the others granted on the same day. re: the solace comments I'm glad Mike is finding solace in Christ. I hope that's true because I had heard that it was a couple of other places that he was trying to find it. On the lack of mention in the book regarding Denice's solace: keep in mind that his was an "authorized" biography. By definition "authorized" equals some degree of control. Does anyone honestly think that she would be interviewed for this book? Maybe for a Kitty Kelly version, yes. But not for an authorized version. No matter how thinnly something is sliced, there are still two sides. In NC you can’t be legally separated without living apart. They were living together in 2005 until they separated. So, regardless of what may have happened in 2002, if they were living together in 2005 then the clock starts over. Then, after 1 year of separation, either party can file for divorce.
So, the book is correct. As of yet, a divorce hasn’t been granted. When it is granted, it will show up in the News and Fishwrap along with all of the others granted on the same day.

re: the solace comments
I’m glad Mike is finding solace in Christ. I hope that’s true because I had heard that it was a couple of other places that he was trying to find it.
On the lack of mention in the book regarding Denice’s solace: keep in mind that his was an “authorized” biography. By definition “authorized” equals some degree of control. Does anyone honestly think that she would be interviewed for this book?
Maybe for a Kitty Kelly version, yes. But not for an authorized version. No matter how thinnly something is sliced, there are still two sides.

]]> By: James http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4824 James Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:38:12 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4824 Regarding the Hoppers, honestly: “Sadly the marriage didn’t work out and Denice and Mike legally separated in 2005." Actually, Mike and Denice legally separated in late May of 2002. It is true that "the situation remains a private and tragic matter," but if they are going to say anything about the situation, they should at least tell the truth. Legal notice was published in the Greensboro, NC News-Record on Nov. 3, 2006 under the heading "Divorces filed OCT. 24, 2006 Michael Brian Hopper vs. Denice Bradley Hopper," so it seems the final step has been taken. Regarding the Hoppers, honestly: “Sadly the marriage didn’t work out and Denice and Mike legally separated in 2005.” Actually, Mike and Denice legally separated in late May of 2002. It is true that “the situation remains a private and tragic matter,” but if they are going to say anything about the situation, they should at least tell the truth.
Legal notice was published in the Greensboro, NC News-Record on Nov. 3, 2006 under the heading “Divorces filed OCT. 24, 2006 Michael Brian Hopper vs. Denice Bradley Hopper,” so it seems the final step has been taken.

]]> By: jb http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4791 jb Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:53:30 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/01/29/catch-of-the-day-the-hoppers-honestly/#comment-4791 Chuck: I bet you have "no" idea.....By the way, where do they get those ties????As far as her comment on SGM, it wasn't the music that caused the problem... Chuck: I bet you have “no” idea…..By the way, where do they get those ties????As far as her comment on SGM, it wasn’t the music that caused the problem…

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