FOX 13 picked us up!

[Julie Williams]

I received a call from an old high school friend who is now the assignment editor of Fox13. He really really wanted to do a story about NILMDTS but 'if you don't want to, i won't hold it against you and i understand'. ARE YOU KIDDING?!
I told him for THREE years I've been sending out press releases and trying to get SOMEONE to listen to me.....well...they did. Katy (reporter) did a beautiful job.

http://www.myfoxutah.com/myfox/

It's a two part segment called "Sacred Moments" They featured a family that I did almost a year ago. The mom is a childhood friend of mine. They also featured a family from last December and then one that lost their little Weston on this past Sunday.

It was ironic that after the story aired, Tara called (my friend), then my mom & dad, and then the hospital to say they had a mom in labor and could I come?

[Kirk Kief]

I've not had a chance to watch this, yet. But, do you think you can get a disk, or tape of this so we can archive it?
By the way, Congratulations!!!!!!!

[courtneylambert]

Just watched it Julie....it was AWESOME! Hey I was wondering though, what is that first piano song? Is that one of ours? I LOVE it!

[Julie Williams]

Absolutely Kirk! A couple of the families they showed images of are out of state and I have requested a copy for them as well. I will try and get it by the time I go to the training. They said they are leaving it on their site indefinitely as well.

Thank you.....now I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. Thank you everyone....parents AND volunteers for all you do to make this possible.

You can also read Katy's blog. I didn't even know they did those. Katy was VERY touched and said after 9 years of reporting, she'd never cried ONCE during a piece. While we were in the hospital, she and the photojournalist were bawling.....very touched. The news editor called me the next day to say how moved he was and how powerful this story would be.


Courtney, that is one the station used. I'm sure I could find out if needed.

[jletkeman]

You did an amazing job representing this great organization!

I couldn't help but cry, though, when you mentioned to "dad" to go give "mom" a hug in the second part... such a bittersweet moment.

[KEA's Mom]

Julie,
What an amazing piece! You're awesome:)

[carissa13]

Julie, Okay I can't see from the tear streaming from my eyes! That was wonderful, you did a great job!!!!

[April Alvarez]

Julie- that was amazing! It needs a kleenex warning! Beautiful job!!!
the song is "Smallest and Wingless" from Craig Cardiff here: http://nowisleep.com/showthread.php?t=3241

[Vicki]

Julie,
What a wonderful job you did with this story, with this family and for this organization . . .
Very, very well done!!!!

Vicki

[motherofthree]

Wow!!! That was great. We have been working on trying to get local stations to pick up a story here in Cincinnati. Maybe this can help to move them to do a story themselves. Thank you so much for posting. Beautiful job!!!

[David Hails]

Julie,
Great story. I had to watch it twice. Very nice job. Also we can now put a voice to a face. Thank you my friend.

Dave,

[Marcus Momma]

Oh gosh. I couldn't finish watching it I was in tears it is so good. Wow I am at loss for words once in my life!!Great job.

[Tasha Nicholls]

Jewels,

You strength, dedication, compassion, and sacrifices are such an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for providing these services to so many families and working so hard to spread NILMDTS throughout the area. You have given so much of yourself to this work... I know it's been a tremendous sacrifice and Utah is so blessed to have you. You are such a great example to all of us.

Excellent story! The tears streamed down my face for these families and for you and all that you do. I am so honored to call you my friend. :)

[Julie Whiteley]

Julie!

I just turned the TV on for my kiddo's and saw the piece! I had to tivo it so I could get the second part. I immediately went to the local fox website to try to find the whole segment, since I missed the first part. While I was searching for it, I came across the link for the Utah NILMDTS Chapter. It's such a beautiful site, but couldn't help noticing that it needs to be updated. Hopefully, this news segment will get a lot of interest from the community, and it's probably important that the list of photographers listed is accurate.

Also, Julie, if you see this, could you please send me some brochures? I was told our Utah County hospitals aren't using our services. I love being able to help out in SLC when needed, but I know that the hospital 2 minutes from my home could REALLY use our services. There's another one 8 minutes, and I'd love to be able to serve those hospitals. I'd be more than happy to try to meet with them, but have tried and tried, to no avail, to get an AC to send me information and/or brochures. I did my first session in March, another one in April, and still haven't really been contacted by an AC yet (I've tried, believe me!), except for when they're looking for someone to do a session.

If you could help, that would be great, since you are one of my AC's. Like I said, I love being able to help wherever I can, but making the one-way 45 minute drive can be a little tough, with my schedule and family. I know I could help the hospitals so close to me (UVRMC & Timpanogas especially!).

Again, way to go on the Fox segment! You looked great, and it was a very powerful thing to watch.

Yay!!!
Julie Whiteley

[Julie Williams]

Just FYI...the SECOND song was Smallest & Wingless...but the first one was just piano and unknown to me.

Thank you everyone. Thanks Julie...I updated it last night before the piece aired. Try clearing your cookies and you should see YOU! :)

[TammyS]

That was so awesome, I totally cried.

[HAINAngel2000]

This was an awesome interview! Just amazing!

[linda]

Speachless!!! Nothing but tears of joy, hope and healing for every family who so graciously opened up a part of their sacred world to share with so many!

You know how I feel about you ~ "You Rock!" What an awsome job yet again!! :)

[Tasha Nicholls]

...I was told our Utah County hospitals aren't using our services. I love being able to help out in SLC when needed, but I know that the hospital 2 minutes from my home could REALLY use our services. There's another one 8 minutes, and I'd love to be able to serve those hospitals. I'd be more than happy to try to meet with them, but have tried and tried, to no avail, to get an AC to send me information and/or brochures. I did my first session in March, another one in April, and still haven't really been contacted by an AC yet (I've tried, believe me!), except for when they're looking for someone to do a session.

LOL, you better get working on recruiting, because I bet Utah County is going to be really receptive after this and you're going to need all the help you can get! :)

[MichelleS]

WOW........Thats all i know to say. How heart felt. I couldnt stop the tears. What an amaizing interview. I wish more places could have inteviews like this done, it would help spread the word about this orgnization to much. Great Store.

Michelle

[Jonathan@Angela]

I am at a loss for words. Amazing!!

[Cheryl Haggard]

Had a hard time finding this today. I had to archive for the article.
Here are the links.

Part 1: http://www.myfoxutah.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6471039&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Part 2: http://www.myfoxutah.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=6471230&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Julie, You truly are a beautiful person, inside and out.
Thank you for your gift you give to our families.
Cheryl

[dfelton]

Beautiful Julie! How awesome.. i just sat here w/ tears streaming down my face....

[Pat Wimpee]

Julie, I watched this last night and was so moved. It was an awesome segment and you did great. Keep up the good work
Pat

[Tricia Hackney]

I am soooo proud of you girl!! You represented NILMDTS so eloquently and passionately -- what a wonderful testament of faith and service! Thank you so much!

[Teresa Howell]

Julie,

You are the angel!! I just watched the video. I am crying my eyes out because you can see the pain this couple is going through right now. But then I smiled because you gave a gift of a life time for this family. You are awesome!! Now I need to find cucumbers or something to put on my eyes so I can shower and get ready for work. Night shift is going to be a long one tonight :)

[misty_scott]

wonderful story! Kudos

[MeganN]

I saw this when it aired. It was amazing and hearbreaking.

[Ashley Campbell]

They did a wonderful job on the segment. Thank you so much for doing so much for the organization and families. :)