WebMD and ME in the same sentence?

Well let's just jump right into this! I received a message from a friend who runs one of the food allergy networks that I am part of in Atlanta. She asked me if she could pass on my contact information for an interview. Honestly I didn't think to much about it (and maybe it was because there was so much going on that day)! I said, no problem, and went on with my day. I received a phone call later on that afternoon/early evening from a lady named Pam. Again, not thinking anything about it, I told her that I was on my way to workout, and that I would call her back later if it took longer than 15 minutes. She said, oh no, this will only take a couple of minutes. Again, not really thinking anything about it, because, well she is only going to ask a couple of questions. Well, she did ask a couple of questions, and then at the end followed up with, "If it is ok with you, we would like to go ahead and film you for this interview." And my response was, "Oh, this wasn't the interview!" Seriously, I was clueless apparently! And then of course, I started cluing in more, and asked, now who are you with again...

Let's pause a second... I have been asked over the years (probably 10) to interview for a newspaper article, tv show, piece on food allergies, etc. I have had phone calls from people that have asked just to talk to me because they are/have been just recently diagnosed with food allergies, etc. So really, when I received the call, I just thought it was another person that just wanted a personal experience, interview to answer some questions... no big deal... right???

Ok, back to the story... So who are you with again? Oh, I am a video producer for stories for WebMD, and we are wanting to do a piece about an adult who has severe food allergies. I just about dropped the phone... SERIOUSLY.. and not only that... I remember the day she called... it was a Thursday. She then said, I think that I could pull together a crew for Sunday afternoon if that works for you. Of course in my head I said yes... but I was now counting hours that there were between Thursday night and Sunday afternoon, and well... there wasn't many! 

Ready or not, Sunday afternoon came, and there it was... Camera, lights, mic, producer and all... yep... this is real... this is really happening... 

 Oh yea, that would be me, just sitting in the hot seat ready for the questions!

 I think I was explaining here how I was pretty much terrified that I was going to fall... but that I would do the best that I could to walk normal ... in heels...in the "woods."

At the end of the questions, and the several takes that took place with outside shots and kitchen shots, it was over.... just like that. If you asked me what I said, I don't know. If I think about it now, I can remember a lot of things, but really I just tried to not think ahead. I just wanted to be in the moment, and soak it all in. And that is exactly what I did! I remember questions, and I remember most of my answers, but really what I hoped after is that I conveyed everything that I was hoping to... to really show me... my journey...

So a majority of you have no clue this even happened. Because I didn't say anything! There were so many logistics, but all of this happened last fall. But guess what, the video came out, and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out! The producer, Pam, was able to capture me... somehow in 2 and a half minutes of the 3 hours they were here, she did it.

If someone would have told me 10 years... wait... 5 years ago... that I would be interviewed by someone from WebMD about my journey with anaphylaxis, I would have laughed and said, yea right... 

This experience though... really there are no words...

It is my hope and prayer that you will be able to watch this video and be encouraged with whatever place you are in, in your life, and know that there truly is hope. Share the video with someone! We never know who needs that encouraging word! You need someone to talk to about what you are going through? I am here! I will listen! I have been there... in more words than a 2 and half minute video can share!

Below is the link to the video... It can also be accessed through the WebMD site--> allergies-->videos (right hand side with resources)

I am truly humbled and honored because I am so undeserving of this opportunity, but I am beyond thankful, more than words could ever say...

Enjoy...

http://www.webmd.com/allergies/life-threatening-reaction-16/video-anaphylaxis-personal-story

Always Going,
Never Giving Up,
Trusting,
Loving,
Believing