Comments on: The One Where I Tell a Gleeful Little Story

By: Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:31:18 +0000

Thank you so much for writing about this. It’s very heart warming and I find myself feeling everything you describe. I’ve always wondered where your inspiration for Katie came from and now I know. Love it! )

By: Nicole O'Dell

Nicole O'Dell — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:23:38 +0000

What a great story, Jen.

By: Mary R Snyder

Mary R Snyder — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:34:17 +0000

Okay — I’ve done been to church and had me a big ol’ crying fit.

First, I gave up on Glee, but I just MAY have to catch up and jump back on the Glee wagon.

Next, I loved the story of Katie. I work with foster children and I spend many days with my heart in my throat.

By: Jenny B. Jones

Jenny B. Jones — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:08:48 +0000

Margaret, Sophie is such a rat. But yeah. I owe you two some books for sure.

By: Margaret Mahoney

Margaret Mahoney — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:06:48 +0000

I have never been so touched in my life. Thank you.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:21:54 +0000

I’ve read the background behind Katie Parker before, but I still enjoy reading it. So great to know that you were such a great influence on their lives. And that the books we all love have a true life story behind it. (Kinda like “End of the Spear” or “Blind Side.” Except funnier.)

By: Sophia

Sophia — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:39:57 +0000

It sounds like you were a great drama teacher! And I agree what a blessing you were to those girls I bet they will never forget you, you probably made a HUGE impact in their lives.

By: Erin V

Erin V — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:07:59 +0000

I never knew that story! What a blessing YOU were to those girls, and to the many other students you’ve had/have now. Especially one former blonde who thinks you rock!

By: Barbara B.

Barbara B. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:54:37 +0000

We never know how what difference our kindness makes in the world, but I am fairly confident that you helped to change the lives of 2 people. Thank you for taking care of these girls.

By: Gina

Gina — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:22:43 +0000

I didn’t know all that about Katie Parker…sniff, sniff, wonderful story.

And why have I not been watching Glee? I’m a self-proclaimed musical geek, raising 4 musical lovers (15 year old got part of Gideon in 7 Brides for 7 Brothers as a freshman, just had to throw that in…) And I tear up everytime my kids perform, except for the last show where they’ve played the same parts for the third year in a row! And my kids know how it feels to have no one (except mom) show up at their shows. They’re used to it, but when someone does show up that they know, you can’t wipe the beam from their face. It really does make a difference. Bravo to you, Jen, for knowing that!