Our family will be featured on CBS's 13th Annual "A Home for the Holidays" on December 21st. A fellow teacher and dear friend nominated us for the show because we are both huge fans, but she didn't tell me she had done this until they called and were interested in our story. That was a hilarious scene when she frantically ran to me to tell me what she had done and that a producer wanted to talk to me. It was exciting, but I really thought it would never happen. But it did! The producer interviewed us individually over the phone this summer and then we learned in August that we were chosen to be a part of the show. They came to our home in August and filmed us in our home and around our town. It was definitely an experience. Then, just last Wednesday we flew to LA for the taping of the show. It was simply one of the most amazing experiences we have ever had. We were treated like stars! Limos, hair and make-up, front row seats to performances by Martina McBride, Christina Perri, Gavin DeGraw, One Republic, Mary J. Blige and more stars like Kathryn Heigl, Jillian Michaels, and Denise Richards. Justin Beiber will also appear on the show! Our story of our family's adoption of Brittney is one of four family stories shared. Martina McBride introduced us. And one of the most fun moments of the night was when Gavin DeGraw came over and hugged me while he was performing. It was unbelievable! So much fun!! We also got to visit Universal Studios, take a Hollywood tour and see many sights!
Above all the fun we had, the best and most important part of the trip was the opportunity to be a part of a show that helps children in need of forever homes a chance to find just that! The show is responsible for thousands of adoptions over the past 12 years. I have been a fan of the show for years and have even called for the information packet. It still feels so surreal that I am now a part of it. Please spread the word that the show will air on CBS on December 21st. It is my prayer that those who feel lead to adopt will be inspired by the show or that there are those who will discover a desire to adopt. God is doing important work here and it was a privilege to do His work and share our story. We do not take a second of this for granted and we are so grateful for ALL of these blessings and for memories we will hold dear our entire lives.
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Martina McBride will host
CBS's 13th Annual "A Home for the Holidays"
December 21, 2011 |
"A HOME
