tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post3085487405441170298..comments2023-03-24T05:24:15.612-06:00Comments on Confessions of an overwhelmed, and immeasurably blessed Mom!!: Dreams do come true!Matildahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220208058505377319noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-19449182192789343272007-11-09T20:41:00.000-07:002007-11-09T20:41:00.000-07:00Jenny, I had to giggle at your post only because t...Jenny, I had to giggle at your post only because today I watched the Oprah show and it WAS so inspiring (I loved it when he basically bore his testimony of eternal families). It made me remember when I was a nanny for one of "the" Marriott's and I was at the house in Provo, and Donny just happened to be their next door neighbor. He was always outside, watering the lawn in his "play clothes" and doing other things. One day he came walking in the house like it was no big deal to tell me something about one of the girls I was watching (or something like that) and I just remember being able to say : "uhhm.. yeah, thanks..." (DORKVILLE!) When he left I was like DONNY OSMOND WAS JUST IN THE HOUSE!! Gadfrey, I'm kindof kooky. Then there was this one time when I was a little girl, but old enough to know who he was, and he was sitting behind my family in church and I looked over at my sister and said "THAT's DONNY OSMOND!" in what was Supposed to be a whisper. He looked up and just kindof laughed it off. Hello, I'm a dork. <BR/>and that is my story. <BR/>the end<BR/><BR/>:)Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721656937690869200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-90123183604995392082007-06-23T14:06:00.000-06:002007-06-23T14:06:00.000-06:00This is part of a comment from Lainey on Instant M...This is part of a comment from Lainey on Instant Messenger. It was too funny not to share!! <BR/><BR/><BR/>lainey ham: OMG YOU MET DONNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/>Jenny Simmons: i know it...<BR/>lainey ham: OMG JACK SWALLOWED A PENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/>Jenny Simmons: i know it...<BR/>lainey ham: OMG!!!<BR/>lainey ham: lol<BR/>lainey ham: Meeting Donny is the LEAST you deserve my friend!!!<BR/><BR/>There was more...<BR/><BR/>she went on to say, Donny should move in and help me with all our whoes!! <BR/><BR/>She ROCKS!! <BR/><BR/>Lainey, don't be afraid to comment on here!!Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220208058505377319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-83868247452286730222007-06-23T14:00:00.000-06:002007-06-23T14:00:00.000-06:00This one is from Stacie:I LOVE your new website; i...This one is from Stacie:<BR/><BR/>I LOVE your new website; it is so cool! I am jealous you got to meet THE "Joseph"! He's even better than Justin right?!? I used to sleep on a Donny Osmond pillowcase, I loved him too!<BR/>I love following Jack's progress and reading all about your family. You are a strong woman; I could not deal with all you have dealt with. Thanks for sharing! My thoughts are with you often!<BR/>~ StacieMatildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220208058505377319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-29985453692410250662007-06-23T13:59:00.000-06:002007-06-23T13:59:00.000-06:00THIS ONE IS FROM KIM:Jenny.. I just had the best ...THIS ONE IS FROM KIM:<BR/><BR/>Jenny..<BR/> I just had the best time reading your blog about meeting Donny!!! I'm guessing we are in the same age range, b/c I too was in LOVE with him when I was little. Probably around 8-10 years old. I had EVERYTHING DONNY!!! Donny doll, Donny sheets (which I would kiss at night), Donny beach towel, Donny lunchbox, Donny, Donny, Donny!!!! I remember being a kid and staying up to watch the Donny and Marie show. I just loved it!<BR/> Wow, you brought back so many memories for me! I'm so excited for you that you got to finally meet him in person. I have always heard that both him and Marie are so gracious and kind when they meet fans. They are really moral and beautiful people with wonderful values that more "stars" should have. <BR/> How exciting for you!!!!! :) <BR/>Kim.Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220208058505377319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-47164258813634534632007-06-20T23:51:00.000-06:002007-06-20T23:51:00.000-06:00Update already-sheeshUpdate already-<BR/><BR/>sheeshLisa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01015215401481176075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-88847073936752578622007-06-19T21:12:00.000-06:002007-06-19T21:12:00.000-06:00Thanks guys for all the comments, and songs! ;)I h...Thanks guys for all the comments, and songs! ;)<BR/><BR/>I have a couple Roma Downey stories.<BR/><BR/>Do you know she is the Spokesperson for Operation Smile? There is a video/infomercial out there. Check your local listings, it's run on public TV around here. It's so sweet. <BR/><BR/>Other story, when I was pregnant with Parker, I was an extra on Touched by an Angel. It was a show about a couple who was having a baby with Downs syndrome. Rome was the birthing instructor, and I was in the class. Chris Burke was on the episode, of course. It was fun to see them all at lunch! It was a great experience. Roma's daughter was even around that day!<BR/><BR/>I love to hear stories of people, famous or not, embracing "our" kids!!!Matildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220208058505377319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-54081456425132835412007-06-19T20:37:00.000-06:002007-06-19T20:37:00.000-06:00Jenny,So cool! I have not met Donny--but did stan...Jenny,<BR/>So cool! I have not met Donny--but did stand in front of Marie at the Scrapbook Expo a couple years ago. She came in dressed to the nine's--wearing sunglasses, talking on a cell phone (to someone already in the Expo Center) pushing one of her daughters in the stroller. I sat there and stared at her (how dumb--I know) and finally went "Oh my gosh--that's Marie Osmond!!!". Wanna hear another cool story? Touched By an Angel was filming at the same school where I was working as an Adapted Camp Counselor. The production people were very nice about letting the parents of our campers come in--and tried to not cause too much disruption (although, of course, everything was disrupted). Finally, one of the counselors worked up the courage with one of the campers to go out and ask if the kids could meet Roma Downey. I totally didn't think they'd say yes--but they did. So, we gathered up all those who wanted to go, and took them outside to meet Roma. I was SOOOOO impressed. Of course, she walked up and kissed the boy on the cheek who had gone out to ask. But, we had a girl who had cerebral palsy and was deaf. The girl had a misshapen jaw and drooled constantly because of it. We had to interpret for her (the little amount of signing she knew)--but Roma walked right up, talked with her (with us interpreting the best we could) and gave her a full frontal hug--not caring at all about the drool. I was completely impressed with that! Congratulations Jenny!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751610792395670431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-66894006972588779222007-06-19T18:21:00.000-06:002007-06-19T18:21:00.000-06:00Okay I was a HUGE fan for a while, and I saw them ...Okay I was a HUGE fan for a while, and I saw them preform at the Ceazars Palace when I was young. Jimmy sang with them and he came down in to the audience and TOUCHED my cheek, while he was singing.<BR/><BR/>I also wore purple socks FOR EVER..<BR/><BR/>I had the donny and marie barbie doll things, with the stage, ect. All the records.Lisa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01015215401481176075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-30283868439575805212007-06-19T16:20:00.000-06:002007-06-19T16:20:00.000-06:00I had the same crush..I was a little younger thoug...I had the same crush..I was a little younger though. I watched he and Marie for the same reasons when I lived in California. And you made me feel less o-l-d!! ;)Molly Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098923536891977564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6427220930587578327.post-63649600863736704622007-06-19T16:13:00.000-06:002007-06-19T16:13:00.000-06:00Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to youIf ...Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you<BR/>If youre young at heart<BR/>For its hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind<BR/>If youre young at heart<BR/><BR/>You can go to extremes with impossible schemes<BR/>You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams<BR/>And life gets more exciting with each passing day<BR/>And love is either in your heart or on its way<BR/><BR/>Dont you know that its worth every treasure on earth<BR/>To be young at heart<BR/>For as rich as you are its much better by far<BR/>To be young at heart<BR/><BR/>And if you should survive to 105<BR/>Look at all youll derive out of being alive<BR/>Then here is the best part<BR/>You have a head start<BR/>If you are among the very young at heart<BR/><BR/>And if you should survive to 105<BR/>Look at all youll derive out of being alive...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Then here is the best part<BR/>You have a head start<BR/>If you are among the very young at heartLisa M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01015215401481176075noreply@blogger.com