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Turns out Country star Tim McGraw’s drummer is an Osmond fan!  Tim was performing in Salt Lake City last Friday, and Jay and drummer Billy Mason were supposed to get together for a visit, but unfortunately, a time couldn’t be worked out.

Jay has been doing a lot of walking.  He’s been trying to do a few miles each day, and says his route is a beautiful walk.

Jay is enjoying a little time off – the brothers’ next performance date isn’t until July 19th at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conneticut.  The brothers always enjoy performing at the Mohegan Sun, and Jay looks forward to seeing those of you who plan to be at that show.

Jay would like to remind everyone to check out son, Eric’s webpage:  ww.jayosmond.com/ericosmond

Jay urges everyone to view his nephew David’s public service announcement for uPlej.  It is on Jay’s Osmond Family Links webpage:

http://www.jayosmond.com/family_links.htm 

We are now opening up a category for all of you to leave messages for Jay.  This is Jay’s way of keeping in touch with all of his fans/friends out there, and we encourage you to visit often, as the latest going on in Jay’s life will also be posted regularly.

Thanks for visiting “The Beat Blog” with Jay Osmond!

Hello from Utah!
What a trip! In many ways, it reminded me of the 70s all over again.
Those last few days in Malaysia were quite interesting. We decided to do some tourist things like see a bat cave, visit the second largest building in the world, and even negotiate prices in a China Town.
My family had fun. The boys joined me for the Asia part of the tour, and Kandilyn was in the UK. I hope these memories will live on in our minds for a very long time.
We re-established some old relationships, and developed some new ones. The people in every country we visited were wonderful.
I know I have mentioned this before, but this reunion of the family on stage, was really a family reunion for all of our family and friends.
Thank you again for your interest in the 50th tour. We hope to put a documentary together soon with some of the crazy stuff that went on.
The 50th will wind up in Salt Lake City. There, we will be performing at the Conference Center with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. What a great blessing this will be to our family. We feel it will bring to close our family mission that we were set apart to do many years ago.
May God’s blessings be upon you all as you look back on your lives. I hope it has been full of great, and challenging situations. Without some adversity, it would be pretty boring.
I have read hundreds of letters from fans, and have listened to countless stories from the fans all over the world. We have all been through it together. That’s why I feel like so many of you are like family.
My son Jason wrote me a letter, and reminded me about the last words from my father’s mouth before he lost his speech. I asked him, “What one thing would you hope for, now that you are close to leaving us here on earth?” He said, “Jay, my hope would be to endure well to the end.” This he did! I just hope I can do the same!
Thank you for being a part of my life, and my family’s lives. You have added a great dimension to our experiences as a family, and to me as a person. I just am so humbled to think that we were a small part of your lives!
Remember, we are all children of God. It doesn’t matter if you are an entertainer, plumber, housewife, or teacher. He is no respecter of persons. We all are loved equally by HIM!

PS. This entry will end the current format of my blog. I will be working hard for the next few months on a book about my life. My wife Kandilyn, will be my co-author, and Terri Shoemaker, will be the coordinator and editor.
Thanks for all your input and interest in my blog!
I hope you will enjoy the book (both in word and audio formats).
I love you all!
Jay

We finally made it here. It was pretty crazy with the travel and all, but what a wonderful country. Manila was quite an experience. Our equipment for the show didn’t arrive until about an hour before the show started! Of course we started late, and some of the people were upset (including a few customs people who were responsible for the delays). It took a call from the President’s office to get it all over to the theater! Anyway, we pieced the show together and the people seemed to love it. They were a great audience!
The boys and I are enjoying our time together. I hope this will be a trip they will always remember.
Please keep those letters, treats, and appointments going for Elder Jason Osmond. I can’t tell you how much it means to me and Kandi, and especially Jason.
We have one more week and then we are home. Being out here gives us a new perspective on things, and confirms to me that people are all alike. It doesn’t matter what ethnic background you come from, or the language you speak. People are people. We all live on this planet that God is watching over. What a wonderful PLACE!
May God continue to be with you in all you do and say!
He truly answers prayers!
Sincerely, Jay

Hello from Taiwan!
This is beautiful country, and the people have been so receptive! Our wonderful fans in this region and Japan, have flown many miles to see us. We surely are blessed.
My two sons Eric and Marcus came to see me yesterday. They flew in with Donny’s family, Debbie, Josh and Christopher. They had a good flight, and have been preparing for a week adjusting to the time change so they didn’t have jet lag when they got here.
The only problem they had is that the airlines lost their bags, however, they are handling it well.
We are going on a sight seeing trip today, so that should be fun.
Jason is doing so great! He already has baptisms lined up! Thank you to all those who have written him, and have sent him goodies. I promise you, that anyone who is good to the missionaries, will be blessed! I saw so many miracles happen to familes in Missouri when I was the ward missionary leader in the ward there.
Also, thank you so much to those who have treated my wife Kandilyn so well. You have made her feel so comfortable an accepted!
Have a great week!
Love, Jay

Hello everyone!
I’m now in Perth, Australia. (That was a long flight!)
We had a wonderful time in the U.K. The shows went well, and the reception we received there from the fans will always be a treasured memory.

Love, Jay