September 23, 2009 9:15 PM
Tomorrow: NYC, Fox Studios, Mary Baker, Glenn Beck
Tomorrow I will get up, make the health smoothies for the kids and get them off to school, do a couple loads of laundry - and then my life will take a radical turn.
A driver is picking me up at 11 to take me to the airport where I am getting a flight for New York, where another driver will pick me up and take me to Fox Studios for the taping of a special Glenn Beck studio audience show titled A Mother's Challenge: A 9.12 Report.
The show will air Friday night in Glenn Beck's usual time slot - 5PM ET.
One of the most exciting things about this for me is that I'm going to get to meet in person another mother/blogger I've introduced to you all before: Mary Baker, who will be experiencing the same special treatment - except she's flying in from Texas. Mary and I have been emailing back and forth for a couple days as this event was developing. We will be part of and audience of moms, all of us coming to share our greatest concerns about bringing up children today.
After the taping, I will be driven back to the airport and a driver will meet me when I get into DC and bring me home.
While I have traveled a modest amount for a mom - on writing assignments and for speaking engagements - I have never had this kind of treatment. Nor have I ever had someone else make all the arrangements. It's a really blissful feeling to know that I will be picked up and carried here and there without having to give much thought to anything :)
Now, if I could just lose 20 pounds by tomorrow. . . .
I don't watch TV news at all, so have only seen the best of Glenn Beck when a reader wends me a link or YouTube. I am familiar with his 9.12 Project - and have mentioned it here before. But it bears repeating:
9 Principles, 12 ValuesThe 9 Principles
1. America Is Good.
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
God "The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained." from George Washington's first Inaugural address.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
Honesty "I hope that I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider to be the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." George Washington
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
Marriage/Family "It is in the love of one's family only that heartfelt happiness is known. By a law of our nature, we cannot be happy without the endearing connections of a family." Thomas Jefferson
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
Justice "I deem one of the essential principles of our government... equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political." Thomas Jefferson
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
Life, Liberty, & The Pursuit of Happiness "Everyone has a natural right to choose that vocation in life which he thinks most likely to give him comfortable subsistence." Thomas Jefferson
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
Charity "It is not everyone who asketh that deserveth charity; all however, are worth of the inquiry or the deserving may suffer." George Washington
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
On your right to disagree "In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude; every man will speak as he thinks, or more properly without thinking." George Washington
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
Who works for whom? "I consider the people who constitute a society or a nation as the source of all authority in that nation." Thomas JeffersonThe 12 Values
* Honesty
* Reverence
* Hope
* Thrift
* Humility
* Charity
* Sincerity
* Moderation
* Hard Work
* Courage
* Personal Responsibility
* Gratitude
Taking my camera, so I'll share as much behind-the-scenes as I can.
Comments
I always said you were Our Father's pet....I am so glad that you get this opportunity. I'll keep the lamps trimmed and burning. Love, Tripp
Posted by: Tripp | September 23, 2009 9:51 PM
That is so exciting! Enjoy the star treatment! I'll be watching on Friday.
Posted by: Marian | September 23, 2009 9:54 PM
Glenn Beck is my favorite show, Barbara. It's the only show I DVR every day.
I know you will represent mothers well. He announced that it was airing this Friday, so I look forward to that. Hopefully, you'll get some air time. I'll wave at you from my TV here in the Kentucky hills.
Posted by: Amy Scott | September 23, 2009 10:17 PM
Wow! I heard Glenn Beck mention this on his show on Tuesday! How exciting! Enjoy every minute. I know you will take lots of pictures and have lots of stories to tell! Please tell Glenn that lots of Mommies, Daddies and children are learning so much from his message! Keep up the hard work.
I am so happy that you have this wonderful opportunity!
Enjoy the trip!
Posted by: a Mac and a Mug O' Joe | September 23, 2009 10:38 PM
What an awesome opportunity!
Prayers,
Julie
Posted by: Joyful Days | September 23, 2009 11:22 PM
It sounds like a fun day! I also love the part where you'll get star treatment as you travel to and fro.
Posted by: Marie | September 23, 2009 11:37 PM
How exciting!!! I'll be sure to watch!
Posted by: Leslie | September 24, 2009 12:09 AM
Sounds like a wonderful adventure! I'll be watching. Have a great time!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. Thompson | September 24, 2009 1:09 AM
How exciting! Have a great time - can't wait to hear all about it!
Posted by: Elle | September 24, 2009 7:09 AM
Hey, Barbara. How incredibly exciting! But I have to confess, I'm laughing my head off, "If I only I could lose...." I guess we all live in the same world, no matter how different our lives. ;) God bless you and keep you and continue preparing you for the Kingdom.
Posted by: Jacqueline | September 24, 2009 8:15 AM
Neat, that's one of my favorite shows.
Posted by: Melanie | September 24, 2009 8:26 AM
Good luck and enjoy your trip! Must be nice to put your feet up for a while and not worry about logistics:).
Posted by: Sarah | September 24, 2009 8:36 AM
I can't wait to watch! My husband and I are so excited to see you on there! Glen Beck rocks!
Posted by: Jessica @ Raising Joey | September 24, 2009 9:00 AM
Yay! I watch Glenn every day, and when you said you had been in touch with a Fox producer, I thought it might be one of his. I can't wait to hear all about it. Have a great time!
Posted by: Wendy in VA | September 24, 2009 9:17 AM
I know you're just going to love that VIP treatment! What a way to spend a day!
Posted by: JenS | September 24, 2009 9:57 AM
How exciting Barbara. Good luck and can't wait to see the show.
Enjoy your trip!
Posted by: Lizin D.C. | September 24, 2009 10:11 AM
Have a wonderful time! We'll be watching here in Colorado. With a little encouragement, most of my family (3 households) watch or DVR Glenn Beck's show everyday - my 4yo asks all our friends if they watch the show! Thank you for taking the time to represent all us moms changing diapers and wondering what kind of place we're going to leave for our children.
So glad you get the "star treatment", too!!
Posted by: Terri | September 24, 2009 10:25 AM
We are big fans of Glenn Beck in this house.
We listen to his show AND watch the TV show each day. He speaks the truth!!
So proud that you'll be on his show!!
You and Glenn both rock!!
Posted by: Suzanne B | September 24, 2009 11:47 AM
Congrats!
And to get such "star" treatment.....so well deserved!
I know that you will represent all conservative mommies well.
Any chance that this will be on YouTube?
Posted by: von | September 24, 2009 3:10 PM
I'll be watching!
Posted by: Mary | September 24, 2009 10:54 PM
Fox rocks! You might want to make an exception to "not watching TV news at all"....You will be hooked! (It's all hubby Marr watches, other than the NFL station and football that is...lol) I already set the DVR to Fox at 2pm Pacific Time on Friday....Don't want to miss a second of it.
Posted by: Kim O. | September 25, 2009 2:57 AM
Hi, Barbara, read your Mommylife every day. I think it might be a good idea if you would watch some of the FOX TV News shows. They are very informative....Have a great time......Becky Wold
Posted by: Rebecca Wold | September 25, 2009 9:47 AM
Barbara,
Knock 'em dead! I'll be tuning in of course! Can't wait to see you.
-Shannon in Austin
Posted by: Shannon Best | September 25, 2009 10:45 AM
And yes pleeeeeease tell Mr. Beck that we are listening at home. All these Momma's who tune in in the afternoons.
-Shannon in Austin
Posted by: Shannon Best | September 25, 2009 10:47 AM
Hi Mary!
I was there (the anti-IB lady). You looked beautiful! Wasn't it awesome?
Gee, I feel so 2nd class - I schlepped in on the LIRR ... LOL!
in liberty,
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa McLoughlin | September 25, 2009 1:42 PM
