I got this from Mz today. Maggie is one of her patients that has leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. I have a new respect for Rod Stewart.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
The Royal Princess And Her Family Have Returned
After the most incredible family vacation to Disneyland, the royal family returned late last evening. And although we got to their house after 11:00 pm, everyone was wide awake, still on the "high" from meeting Mr. Rod Stewart. Yes, it happened! Yes, it was incredible! Yes, there are photos and video! A limousine picked the family up yesterday morning from their hotel and drove them into the hills of Beverly Hills into an exclusive, gated community with the likes of Denzel Washington and Sylvester Stallone. Beth says it was the most amazing home and property she's ever seen. Rick said the art was so beautiful it was like being in a museum. They were escorted to the outdoor living room, which was poolside, where they were met by Rod's fiance, Penny. A tea party table had been set up with small triangle sandwiches: peanut butter & jelly, turkey & cucumber, turkey & tomato; fruit and cupcakes. Here's the amazing part - Maggie, who just started developing an appetite on this trip (thanks to some steroids), was so impressed with the turkey sandwiches that she ate for almost the entire hour they were there!
I got to see some of the video footage last night, and it was so cool. Rod and Penny made the meeting so casual, so welcoming. He played on the couch a lot with Maggie and Angelina. He would hide Angelina's pacifier, talk and joke with the girls. He has lots of little dogs, I believe he said one for each child. So, three little dogs were up on the couch playing with Rod and the girls. Maggie told him that her favorite song was "Maggie May." He asked her if she wanted to sing with him, but she asked for more cantaloupe instead. He did sing the first line to her, and I'm sure both Beth and Grandma Sharon were weak in the knees. Come to think of it, I don't recall Grandma Sharon saying much of anything on the video. I think her heart may have stopped while there! At one point, Maggie requested a glass of milk, and Rod jumped out of his seat to head indoors for it. Can you believe it? Rod Stewart fetching a glass of milk for our Maggie May?
There were special gifts for Maggie and her family. Maggie received a small teddy bear, balloon bouquet and large pink mug reading "I love you." Then they brought out a gift that he said was more for mom - a large, framed, platinum record type display with his first two Songbook albums. This was his recognition for selling 8 million copies of these cd's internationally. Beth was completely overwhelmed by his kindness. He asked if she was familiar with these newer cds... well, duh! Actually, Beth responded quite graciously letting him know that they played these cds every evening for the girls who both loved them so much.
There was time for a little walk around the beautiful pool area before they left. Maggie was pretty impressed not only with the pool, but all of the poolside furniture and statue-type decor. Before they left, there were hugs and kisses for everyone! I know that it is a moment none of them will forget, especially Beth and Grandma Sharon. In fact, I'm sure that they're both still in complete shock this morning of meeting the man who inspired their Maggie May. And I imagine that his music will play even more in their house and cars (if that's possible). Rod did mention that he was working on his 4th Songbook collection and one of the reasons for their short meeting was that Elton John was waiting at the studio for him! Sounds like Maggie's in pretty good company!