PCH Telethon

What a special experience!  After we were asked to be interviewed for the Primary Children's Hospital Telethon, I knew two things: 1. I was nervous to be in front of the camera on live television but 2. Despite the nerves, it would be a neat experience.  Boy was I wrong!  When we got to the hospital and began prepping for the interview, I was TERRIFIED!  I wouldn't have been surprised if my heart had jumped out of my chest because it was beating so hard.  For some people this camera business is no big deal but for us it was.  We tried to keep in mind where to look, where not to look (they told us not to look at the camera at all but I may or may not have snuck (sneaked?) a couple peaks at the end) and how to sit, how not to sit.  The interview actually flew by and Doug Wright is the sweetest man I have ever met.  We were able to DVR the telethon at home so we came home after and watched it.  Watching it was fun because we were able to see the clips of Eli and I think it definitely could have been worse so I can't complain too much.  We didn't seem to say anything too embarrassing or stutter too much so we'll take it!

Being a part of the telethon wasn't just a neat experience, it was an incredible experience.  Everyone from the volunteers up to the president of KSL were so wonderful to us and we were so honored to share a bit of our story again.  We had a couple minutes after the interview to talk with Doug Wright and he was so genuine and kind.  Fortunately we were able to get a couple pictures to remember this special night.

After the interview our nerves were finally gone and we were able to go upstairs and enjoy the fun dinner/party the hospital provided for everyone involved with the telethon.  We had a lot of fun eating dinner out on the newly completed rooftop deck and enjoyed watching other families participate in the telethon.  

So many thanks to the hospital for inviting us back this year!  There aren't words to express our gratitude for that wonderful facility and the love we feel from the entire staff.  

**We received so many kind texts from our friends and family and hope you all know how much we appreciate your support!  We know prayers were said on our behalf and cherish them more than you know.  We couldn't have done it without the help of so many others!  For those of you that weren't able to watch the telethon last night and have asked how you can see it, we're hoping to secure a copy soon.  As far as I know they won't post it online but you're more than welcome to come over to our house or my parents' to watch it on the DVR! :)**