It’s five til 11pm, I just got back from pupuseria “Unica” in Antiguo Cuscatlan and I couldn’t wait to hop online at my tio’s (uncle’s) house in San Salvador, El Salvador.  Why?? Because even though Im thousands of miles away and just arrived a few hours go from LAX, like most of you who have reached out to help me get Linkin Park, Ozzy Osbourne, and Greenday’s attention to fulfill Kyle’s dying last wishes, Kyle is on my mind tonight.  I just saw my colleague Dave Mecham’s report on the web and saw that Linkin Park showed up!!! Wow, I am thrilled beyond words! I just met Kyle on Monday thanks to his family advocate Angelita Rovero who in my book is one of his many angels.  She was relentless in getting my attention and reaching out to me wherever the news of the day took me.

Unfortunately for me, I was unable to be there today and witness in person the joy and happiness Linkin Park brought Kyle and his family.  But as I told my colleagues, it wasn’ about my joy but rather getting granting Kyle his last wish.  When I started in my frenzy like Angelita to make phonecalls for Kyle and get his favorite rock bands to listen, it was not easy!  I tried a million phone numbers, and at one point someone told me I should tell the family to go through the make-a-wish foundation.  Yes, that would be a good idea, but you see Kyle’s days are numbered and that was not an option!!! Over and over again, I said “Time is running out...and we are racing against the clock!” and knew I couldn’t give up--even though my time was limited because I was leaving for Central America Tuesday night to attend a family member’s graduation.  

Looking around, I realize it doesn’t matter where you were born, the language you speak, or how much you make, the reality is that we are all people looking for the same things in life...to be heard, to be seen, to be loved.  I personally want to thank God for giving me the strength and favor to help fulfill Kyle’s last wishes. Of course, this would’ve never happened without the energy and commitment from Angelita, Kyle’s family friend, advocate and in my opinion a guardian angel...for never giving up on Kyle and helping his parents!!! I also want you to know that our executive producer Christine Miceli gave me the “green light” to report on Kyle, that was huge! And producer Marcus Smith gave me leads as to who knew what and could help with Kyle’s last wishes!  Then morning show anchor Megan Henderson called me and hopped on board helping me make calls. And then I hit you guys up on twitter and I am still in a state of overwhelming grattitude for the love and assistance you all offered to help Kyle.  This week, once again, I saw “it takes a village” in action.  Like my friend Brad Boyer, also a special needs advocate, says, “anyone can make a difference” and this week I am proud to say you all proved it!

Thank you...thank you... thank you...

There is no doubt in my mind, that as one voice we speak stronger and clearer...so, please lets keep helping each other and be thankful for our good health.  Kyle’s hardships teach us to appreciate the little things like being able to write this blog on my own.

God Bless from Central America and good night... :)

Elizabeth Espinosa