Marie Osmond Receives a Special Gift From Her Son
Hey there, friends! Let me tell you about something truly heartwarming. Marie Osmond, the beloved singer and TV personality, recently couldn’t help but share her excitement over a present her son, Stephen Craig, gave her. Now, this isn’t just any gift. This is the kind of present that speaks volumes about love, family, and faith. Marie, who's the proud mother of eight, took to social media to express her gratitude and explain the deeper meaning behind this thoughtful gesture.
Marie shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, explaining, “Over Christmas, my son Stephen went to the Holy Lands with his wonderful wife, Claire, and their darling three boys.” She continued, “They brought back a very special gift for Claire’s parents and Steve and me from there—clay oil lamps from the time of Christ.” Now, that’s a gift with history and soul, don’t you think? Marie couldn’t resist showing off just how small these ancient lamps are, holding one up in her hand. She described it as “tiny,” with a small extra oil vase perched atop the lamp.
What Makes This Gift So Special?
View this post on InstagramOver Christmas my son Stephen went to the Holy Lands with his wonderful wife Claire and their darling three boys. They brought a special gift to Claire’s parents and Steve and me from there, clay oil lamps from the time of Christ. The one I’m holding is theirs but I had to show you how tiny they are and how small the extra oil vase is that sits on the top of the lamp. They know how much I love the parable of the 10 virgins in the book of Matthew—I even have a painting in my home—and this lamp is the perfect reminder to keep our lamps full! In the parable, only those with enough oil for their lamps were able to enter the house of the bridegroom. For modern time interpretation, the oil is symbolic as being spiritually prepared, not just for the second coming but for our everyday lives. In Biblical times, since the lamps were so small, constant effort was needed to insure that an adequate amount of oil was made available for their lamps to get through the night. Today, we need to make a constant effort to keep our “spiritual oil” maintained and full in our lamps. The Lord commanded the children of Israel anciently to use “pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually” (Leviticus 24:2). Olive oil was a symbol of purity and for the presence and influence of the Holy Ghost. That same spiritual influence is what guides us and inspires us to “keep our lamps full” 🪔 Go to my Facebook page or marieosmond.com/sundaymessage to read my full #SundayMessage! It was interesting to me that on the way to Lake Charles, Louisiana for my concert this weekend we had to use the GPS on my phone to figure out where we were going! I was so grateful I had just enough battery left on my phone to do that. I suddenly made a fun symbolic connection with the oil lamp and my phones GPS. I realized I couldn’t get to the hotel or really ANYWHERE without my GPS! 🤣 And through my daily effort to put oil in my “spiritual GPS” I will be able to find my way back home!!! After all… there’s no place like home! #HappySunday
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Marie went on to explain why this gift carries such profound significance. “They know how much I love the parable of the 10 virgins in the book of Matthew—I even have a painting in my home—and this lamp is the perfect reminder to keep our lamps full!” she wrote. In the parable, only the virgins with enough oil in their lamps could enter the house of the bridegroom. Marie beautifully translated this ancient story into a modern-day lesson, emphasizing the importance of spiritual preparation—not just for the second coming but for our everyday lives.
She elaborated, saying, “In Biblical times, because the lamps were so small, constant effort was needed to ensure an adequate amount of oil was available for their lamps to get through the night. Similarly, today, we need to make a constant effort to keep our ‘spiritual oil’ maintained and full in our lamps.” Now, that’s a powerful message, right? It’s like Marie is reminding us all to stay spiritually fueled in our lives.
Marie's Love for Her Family Shines Through
Marie Osmond, known for her iconic hit “Paper Roses” and her time on the show Donny & Marie, has always been an open book when it comes to her family. She’s the proud mom of Stephen, 36, Jessica Blosil, 32, Rachael Krueger, 30, Brandon, 23, Brianna, 22, Matthew, 20, Abigail, 17, and the late Michael. Her devotion to her children is evident in every word she writes, and it’s no wonder she took this opportunity to celebrate her kids.
As her children grow up and start families of their own, Marie has embraced her role as a proud grandmother. She even opened up to Closer Weekly about the joy her grandchildren bring into her life. “They’ll want to go miniature golfing or my little granddaughter wants to just color or they’ll make fake food in their kitchen and we’ll eat it,” she shared. “Whatever it is, I’m there for them.”
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Marie also mentioned how three of her grandchildren started school this year. “My 5-year-old one and the two 3-year-olds went to kindergarten, and just to see them start to love life and achieve... they’re just so precious. I love them so much,” she sweetly added.
