Everyone anxiously waiting for a chance to see or meet someone famous at NBC Studios.
Exhaustion has set in. We woke early this morning for a swift stroll to NBC Studios to see the Today Show filming. Some of our crew actually got a little face time on the show. Several of us also shook hands with Today Show host Matt Lauer and Meteorologist Al Roker. It was both thrilling and tiring. We had to stand in the fenced enclosure for nearly three hours after waking at 5 a.m. and hiking several blocks there. The security guards wouldn’t let anyone sit down.
After that, we had a couple of hours free time to divide into groups and find brunch. Food options are varied and numerous in NYC. We finally loaded the bus and headed South towards Allentown, PA, and the Lehigh Valley Hospital. It took about two hours to get there, which allowed for a little naptime before the concert. The adults were grateful. Lehigh is the primary critical care hospital in this area and they were very gracious to our choir. We set up the risers in an open area between a Starbucks kiosk and the doorway to the diagnostics area. There was nowhere for anyone to sit, but this area got lots of walk bys, who lingered through the concert. We were invited for pizza and ice cream in the hospital cafeteria. That was a great treat since we knew we had another 4 hours on the road and would have a lupper, or late supper in Harrisburg, VA.
The drive to Harrisburg didn't feel so long because the scenery through the Shenandoah Valley was beautiful, a reminder of our Creator. We also had our quiet time, and watched a thought-provoking movie called “The Ultimate Gift.” We found a great buffet for lupper and everyone crashed tonight from exhaustion.
That Chipper is one well-traveled duck!
Wow, we watched Al do a live weather update.
Glenn helped everyone warm up at NBC in case the camera pointed our way.
The youth watch the Cry Baby Musical dance routine being filmed Rockefeller Center is in the background.
Back at the hotel, everyone is waiting for the bus.
Denise and Kimberly must've shopped until they dropped.
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