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| Walking Miracle (By Pam Morgan) Aaaaaah!!! We were on Oprah!!! OK, so it isn't like me to lose my cool like that. As Phil says, I am the sophisticated one. Well, this sophisticated lady was JUST ON STAGE WITH OPRAH WINFREY!!! AAAAAAHHHHH!!! Okay, Okay, sorry, sorry, I just had to let that out. I'm cool now. I know you want to hear all about it, so hear it goes. Everyone was wonderful. They really roll out the red carpet for their guests - the limo, fancy shmancy hotel, expensive meals in the beautiful hotel restaurant. It was great. The schedule was jam packed though. We got to the hotel about 6:30 Thursday night. After dinner, it was right to bed since the limo was to pick us up at 7:00 the next morning. When we arrived at the studio Friday morning, they confiscated our cameras and cell phones at the door, searched our bags and waved the metal detector wands over us...the full security check. Then they escorted us back to the Green Room where they had continental breakfast fare, a lounging area, restroom, television. The make-up and hair artists were waiting for us back there. They told us to come ready...hair and make-up already done. So we did (no, Phil doesn't wear make-up!). The make-up gal just did the expected, a little powder on Phil, lipstick on me. I thought the hair lady would just add a little hairspray, tuck in some stray hairs, that kind of thing. Nope. Pulling out the brush and hairdryer she said, "You're hair...it's just way too big!" Then she inquired, "Where are you from?" When I said Kansas City, she responded with sincere innocence, "Does everyone in Kansas City have BIG hair?" and proceeded to make me look like everyone else. Needless to say, I have a sleek new do which I really like. A lot easier, and classy if I do say so myself. Phil, on the other hand...she didn't even touch him! You know Phil - perfect hair! I keep telling him to quit gloating! :) The show's theme was "Miracles" and 8 guests (including us) were brought in. We were the only direct miracle story, so they brought me in last. That meant I got to watch the entire show from backstage with the stagehands. That was fun. Phil watched the show from the 2nd row of the guest audience seats. For our segment, they used a shortened version of the Discovery Health Networks story with Oprah narrating it. Once they got through the accident scene, hospital, toe wiggle, rehab, first step, and walking into Dr. Coufal's office (whew! that covered a lot of time and effort in 2 minutes), Oprah introduced me! It was very emotional. I cried, she cried, the audience cried and stood to their feet applauding for a long time. The cool thing was when Oprah asked me what I thought about it all, and I said, "God is good!", the audience resounded in agreement. I was very impressed with Oprah's character. Although I can't quote her in writing, she was warm, receptive, and treated all of us with the utmost respect and love. She held on to me almost the entire segment. Unfortunately, Phil did not get on stage and was sitting behind a very tall gentleman. Oprah didn't even have a chance to ask him anything. However the camera did pick him up several times, and he looked awesome!! I was so proud!! :) The other guests were awesome stories of how God had answered their prayers through medical technology and new advances. A new contact lens for severe astigmatism, an ear device to stop stuttering, a prosthetic ear restoring a woman's appearance, and an in vitro fertilization that assisted in natural conception resulting in quadruplet birth were the stories presented. These people had suffered in different ways. God had used these methods to turn their lives around. Most were Christian folks and gave God the credit for working in their lives. We made a lot of new friends and pray our paths will cross again under Heaven. In some cases, we may have new contacts to take us and God's story to new parts of the country. As for Oprah, we didn't get any pictures of her or with her; none were allowed. We didn't even get to talk to or see her off-stage. She thanked the audience after the show for coming out in the cold (it was 3 degrees), had some funny things to say about her dogs, and dismissed everyone after explaining she taped 7 shows the day before and was exhausted. A little disappointing, but overall, a neat experience. Many of you have also wondered if they pay their guests. Nope!! Once she left the studio, they dismissed the audience and guests, gave us a mug, and the limo took us back to the hotel where we ate lunch with some of the other guests before catching a plane home. For such a wonderful publicity opportunity, paying for the elaborate accommodations and travel expenses was enough. I have to say that all the excitement about walking out on-stage with Oprah got me thinking about how much more exciting it will be to meet my Lord and Savior face-to-face. She is a well-respected, neat famous lady with a pretty cool job, but Jesus....well, there isn't even a comparison. I cry just thinking about finally wrapping my arms around the one who is not just responsible for healing my body, but my soul. He loved me enough to suffer death and the grave in a way that he didn't deserve...but I do. And He did it so I wouldn't have to. Now that is AWESOME!!! You know, our prayer was that God would get the glory through this opportunity. We asked for your prayers about this and so far, we have been pleased. Thank you so much for your prayers, and keep praying!! The show will air on MONDAY, FEB. 3rd ON ABC. So please be in prayer this week that God will shine through loud and clear!! Pam Morgan [email protected] Copyright � 2003 by Phil & Pam Morgan Music Ministry � PO Box 1991, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 � 816-524-2023 / 888-523-4492. All Rights Reserved. For more information on the Morgans, visit www.PhilandPamMorgan.com also please visit www.WalkingMiracle.com ****** Phil & Pam Morgan are musical evangelists travelling 14 states in the Midwest. In June 2000, the couple was in a horrible car accident which left Pam paralyzed from the chest down. Doctors said she would never walk or move most of her body again, but by the Grace of God she is walking and back on the road with her husband. Their amazing story and music have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, Discovery Health Channel, 700 Club, 3ABN Presents, Purely Music on SafeTV, Woman's World Magazine and many newspapers. Check out their complete story, weekly devotions, and powerful songs written by Phil on their website: http://www.walkingmiracle.com/ |