I just wanted to let everyone know that Channel 2 news came out and interviewed us about our experience with our sweet angel boy, Payton. At first I was fine with sharing our story with everyone, my first thought was "of course, I will do anything to help make people more aware when backing up. If we tell our story maybe it will help someone else not have to go through the same pain we did." Then, as it got closer to them coming for the interview, I started second guessing myself. "Do I really want to do this, it's not going to be easy, maybe I should call and cancel." Well, we ended up doing the interiew, and it went a lot better than I expected. It was still hard, very emotional, but in many ways therapeutic. Shauna Lake was the one who did the interview and she is very personable, nice, and easy to talk to. The interview lasted over an hour so I'm not sure what they're going to share on the news, or what direction they'll go with it. It's also about making people more aware of "spot the tot" a program that has been started to make people more aware of their surroundings when backing up, anywhere. So, we'll see.
The way I look at it is, this little boy has touched so many lives already, when he was here on earth and since he left this earth, so why not share his story and let him continue to touch people.
IT WILL BE AIRING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH ON THE 10:00PM NEWS. I'm a little nervous to see it because when you all see it, it'll be my first time seeing it also.
Here's a picture I love of Payton, he just looks so sweet . It makes me think of him looking back at us to let us know he'll always be watching over us.
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12 comments:
Wow. I can't wait to see that. I think it's absolutely wonderful that you guys did the interview...
Girl, everytime i see his sweet face I lose it! He is the most beautiful little boy. I think it's wonderful that you did the interview. People tent to be more safe when theres a real life story to tell with it. Payton i'm sure will save lives just by that broadcast. We love you guys.
Once again I am in awe of you and your strength! I think that it would be so tough to do the interview, but I am sure it will touch many people, and if it helps even one family it was worth it! Thank you for letting me be apart of you angels life, and also yours. You really inspire me!
oh gosh- here come the tears again. I love that you shared your story with the news. too bad my computer's been on time out for 3 days, so i never saw this til right now and i'm so sad i missed it.
what a sweet heart. love him- love you guys!
Amanda, he is adorable. Looks lots like your other son. I just hear about Payton and start to cry-ever time. Post the link so we have view it too. love you.
Kari told me the story about your little guy a year or so ago when I was back visiting my parents' ward in Utah, and it seriously just broke my heart, and Mike's too when I told him. She was very respectful in telling the story, and said how amazing you and Jeremy are. I'm genuinely so impressed with you and how you guys were able to pull through something like that. I wish I could be in Utah to see the news. Maybe I'll be able to see it on a news feed or something. Payton is a darling little boy!
Amanda, I am so proud of you. I know it took a lot of strength to do that. I know someone will watch it and be going through the same thing and seeing your strength will help them through there difficult time. Thank you and Jeremy for being such inspiring people to look up too, it's helped me in ways you probably will never know.
k, i'm laughing so hard right now that i'm retarded!!!!
i will set my tivo, and we WILL get together and play!!! weather's lookin' up, so we can go play outside!!!!!
i will call you!
Wow. We will be sure to watch it!!
Amanda - Just got done watching the news . . . WOW!!! You guys are amazing! Thanks for telling me about it! Whitney (See you at swimmin!)
Amanda, I'm Marianne's friend-the one that was at lunch at the Pizza Factory.
I saw the news story, and I think I cried through the whole thing. I think that is so great that you shared your story with everyone. I can't imagine what you must have gone through-and continue to go through. You guys are such a great example!
WOW!! You both are so strong! I just watched the interview and you guys are amazing! I already knew that after meeting you for the first time at Enrichment night when I first moved into the ward. Payton is such a beautiful little boy! I think Beau looks just like him, they both are gorgeous! I am so glad that we can keep in touch this way now. It is so weird to see Bailey so old and grown up, she was just barely learning to walk while we were in the ward, she is gorgeous! I love your photography work, you are awesome.
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