A little star-struck

For those who know me, you know that I am not easily impressed with "stars". And after what we have gone through the last two years, this stands even more. I don't understand why movie stars and professional athletes are paid so much, while the medical staff, who saves lives daily, makes so much less. My heroes and mentors are those who give so much of their time and heart to help those in need. That being said, I did have an encounter today that left me a little starry eyed. My sister-in-law, Nichole, had arranged for the Utes to donate some items for our auction. I was on my way home from work and I stopped to pick them up from the secretary. While I was waiting for her to return to her office, I was snooping a bit. I thought that maybe, if I stumbled upon Kyle Whittingham's office, I would ask for a moment of his time. There were only numbers on the office doors, so I didn't know which was his and was about to forget the whole idea. Well, as I was wandering, who should turn the corner to walk right toward me, Kyle Whittingham! I was debating on whether or not to say something. As he walked closer, I blurted out "can I walk and talk with you?" Kindly, he said yes. As we walked, I told him about Danny and I being season ticket holders and how this past season we had purchased Bridger's ticket. I told him about the coordinator who even moved our seats so that we would have room for all of Bridger's medical equipment. Then I told him about Bridger dying shortly before the season began and how we were never able to attend a Ute game as a family. I let him know that the Ute organization donated some items for our fundraiser and thanked him. He went on to ask about Bridger, how old he was and if he was our only child. I thought it was very kind of him to give me a few moments to tell my son's story. And though he is not a movie star, he is someone that my family watches every time he is on TV and we did watch him on TV with Bridger. As I left the athletics building, I called Danny, my mom and his mom to brag about whose office I had just been in. So, there is my moment. It makes me happy anytime anyone gives me the time to tell Bridger's story and the fact that this was our team's coach was exciting.