I had not planned on blogging today, but I read something that I found upsetting yesterday. The more I think about it, the more upset and annoyed I became. I thought I would share with y'all because many of you remember what happened last year with my darling (fake) nephew Connor*.
TMZ posted a story** about a 6 year old boy who has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The Make A Wish people, whom we love, offered him a wish. (While they make NO PROMISES of being able to make every wish happen, they do work very hard. Btw, these folks are mostly volunteers, who give their time to help children who are fighting for their lives.)
This 6 year old baby wanted to meet and cook a meal with Ina Garten. She has a show on the Food Network, some kind of a book deal, and her own website. When asked to help grant the wish of this very ill child, Mrs. Garten said no. She was on a book tour at the time and claimed to not have time. The baby with leukemia? He said he would wait for her. (!!!)
The Make A Wish people ask her later and the answer from her people was no. "Citing scheduling conflicts" she refused to make that baby's wish come true. They went on to claim that she is a "good friend" of the foundation, which makes me wonder if she/they familiar with the defination of that word.
The little boy went on to pick another wish, but I have a heard time believing someone so young would be able to get over the disappointment of not meeting that woman.
This morning, TMZ posted an upate. It looks like there are a couple of Food Network chefs, who aren't assholes, want to cook for this little boy. It's wonderful to know that there are still a few good people out there.
HOWEVER
It is a shame that someone who was made by viewers and book sales has so clearly lost sight of what is important in life. Then again, having suffered through a couple of her shows, I can see how she may have lost all connection to a reality based life.
Oh, and remember there's nothing stopping you from letting the Food Network and/or that Ina Garten person know how you feel about this.
* He's off looking at colleges as I type, using words I don't understand and looking forward to turning 18 next week. I can only hope that little boy is in the same place at 17 as our darling Connor is now.
**For the record, while I am linking to the TMZ, I am not in ANYWAY suggesting that you actually read the comments over there. Hit and miss does not descibe it. Trust me. o.O