Since Friday was my birthday (and thank you to EVERYONE for all the wonderful birthday wishes), I thought this post I wrote from my birthday celebration in Hawaii five years ago would be fun to share again. I had such an amazing time with my four older performing brothers in Hawaii! It was such a privilege to honor them with one last performance together. After all, they were the original four performing Osmonds who started everything when they sang on the Andy Williams show❤️.
Looking back, it is hard to believe how much has happened since that post was written. Professionally…I ended my D&M Vegas show residency after an 11-year run. And then, a couple of months later, COVID shut everything down. When things opened back up, I felt people needed hope and good memories again. So, I started touring with my solo show and loved seeing happy faces enjoying themselves again. I've also done three movies and numerous TV guest appearances and celebrated the 40th anniversary of my charity, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I also released my album "Unexpected," which unexpectedly (and because of all of you🥰) debuted at #1 on Billboard & has gone back into the Top 10 29 different times (same age as me!🤣). But the craziest realization for me was the 50th anniversary of my first hit record, "Paper Roses." All this inspired me to start checking off my #BucketList of adventures! And there's still more on the way.👍😂. Because you know the saying "Life is short," well…it is!!!
Along with all my bucket list, I'm very excited to wind up the year by doing my symphonic Christmas tour this year. To be on stage with all those incredible musicians who have dedicated their lives to their talents is simply thrilling!!! So come and hear the music because there's nothing better than a symphony behind you😉🙌❤️ and bring your loved ones and make lasting memories happen. I hope to see all of you soon!
Counting my blessings has been a big part of my birthday this year, and I have been blessed abundantly! I have five more grandchildren since I wrote my post; this grandma loves them all immensely! And now my wonderful husband and I spend more time with them and our beautiful children. Family is everything to me!!!
Looking back, life since then has been quite a ride. And now, with everything going on in Israel & the rest of the world, I felt this previous Sunday's message would be a good reminder of how important keeping our faith strong and maintaining hope are the things that matter most. It is so essential. Oh, and here's another reminder…never forget, I truly love you all!🥰 I hope you feel this and have the best Sunday ever!!!
Marie's Sunday Message
October 14, 2018
Sometimes in life, you have moments that are so overwhelmingly incredible you have to take time to process them. This trip to Hawaii for my birthday celebration and the special concert event I did to honor my brothers, the four "Original Osmond Brothers," for their last performance together on stage, has been one of the best experiences of my ENTIRE life! Seeing the accumulation of their life's work honored was the best gift I could ever receive for my birthday! I will share with you some fantastic photos in about...10 days! 🕰️
On top of this, last week at our church's General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' President Russell M. Nelson encouraged us to have a 10-day fast from social media. When I heard this, I was grateful for his council to take this time away from the world's distractions to reflect and soak in these past few days and all of the incredible talks given at this conference. ❤️ Have you ever taken a social media fast? I knew this fast or pause would be perfect for me right now, especially with all the production, preparation, and rehearsals that went into this event for my brothers and me with this Hawaii birthday celebration.
For those of you who could not make it to Hawaii, I am excited to let you know that BYU–Hawaii recorded a special InterFaith event separate from the concert. It was on Friday at the beautiful historic Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu. Many Christian denominations joined together to celebrate Unity in Christ through music. 🙏 You can watch the entire show (almost 3 hours!) on YouTube here 👉 https://youtu.be/sRko_xRXs-U. It was so special to see everyone joining together as a community of believers who love our Savior, Jesus Christ.
One of my favorite scripture references appropriate for this social media fast is Psalm 46:10.
"Be still and know that I am God."
I hope we take this time to be still, remove ourselves from the chaotic voices of the world, and fully tune into the voice of our Lord. That's what I'll be doing for the next 10 days. In the meantime, I will be pulling together more photos and memories from my birthday week in Hawaii! 🌺
Before I sign off social media, I would like to say that I am SO THANKFUL for all of you; you are a part of my 'Ohana'!
Aloha for now. See you in 10 days! Who's joining me? 💋
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