Ha! Have to share this with you folks.
Months ago, our hospital set Brooke up as a Starlight Foundation of Canada child--it's a similar organization to Make-a-Wish, except the focus is mainly on making hospital stays more enjoyable (providing video game consoles and entertainers to hospital-bound kids), as well as providing fun activities outside the hospital setting for Starlight families to take part in (such as movie premiers, tickets to the circus, art studio excursions, pumpkin patch days, etc.). Anyways, we've participated in a few activities so far and they've been great, but each year, the Starlight folks ask all of the families to join them in their largest fundraiser--the Walk for Smiles in September.
Of course, we are participating--we've raised $375 so far! Wahoo!--and when the organizer asked whether or not we would be willing to participate in any interviews, I said sure.
Fast forward to last week.
Last weekend, there was a charity volleyball event taking place in town and, for the first time, Starlight was going to benefit from it. A reporter from our local newspaper had contacted Chris (our Starlight organizer) to interview him and then asked if there were any families willing to give a 'family' perspective on Starlight. He called us and asked if we were still good for an interview. We were out of town, but said sure. Why not?
So, the journalist called me and we chatted for a few minutes. Now, as a reporter byself (Well, I guess I can call myself that! I write, edit and photograph for an electronic employee newsletter.), I insist on taking meticulous notes when it comes to quoting someone. And, I always double-check things I don't understand. That said, I made sure to repeat myself twice about Brooke's illness and even explained what Wilm's Tumour was. And, this is what we got:
Hope VolleyBall Gives Hope to Charities
See if you can find the misquote. I'll help you out--it's in the first sentence!
LOL!! We laughed when we read that. Apparently, the journalist misquoted Chris several times, as well. Ah well--the sentiment is the same. Just thought I would share.
(That is my excuse, good reason to DIS)! Praying everyone is happy, healthy and Disney Dreaming at your house! 
Perhaps they've had some technical difficulties and have pulled it in an effort to fix the glitch. I'll keep checking it out and if it goes back up, I'll post it here. Turns out I didn't sound nearly as horrible as I thought I did. It almost looked like I knew what I was talking about. My hubby sounded like a pro--totally comfortable in front of the camera. Ah well! 
I have an Ariel fan, too! Love the PTR so far and I will be following along now
) for me. But, I'm back now--refreshed, re-energized and ready to get back at it! 
