Paul's baby experiment sure was interesting this last week. When he came up with the idea, we were all excited to have him put on that 30-40 pound suit and agree to wear it 24/7 for five days. Now he will have a new sympathy or understanding for his future wife whenever he decides to bring little Hortons into the world. The first man, perhaps to be able to say, "Honey, I feel your pain."

Yes, I know, he didn't get all the side effects of a true pregnancy, the growing pains, the morning sickness, the swearing- off of caffine or alcohol. But other than Arnold Schwarzenneger in the 1988 movie "Twins," I can't say I've heard of another man going to these lengths of wearing baby suit for nearly a week.

What blew me away perhaps more than Paul's willingness to bear the stares and double -takes from passing strangers, is the generosity and love of our viewers who turned out Friday to the baby shower we threw for Paul, rounding up donations for the West Valley Child Crisis Center. Diapers and mattresses, books and stuffed animals, hand- stiched blankets and sweaters. The tables were piled high and bags of baby goodies just kept adding on for that two and a half- hour show, you showed us a surprising turnout for a wonderful cause! Thank you!

Here's a link to WVCCC if you missed our donation drive Friday and would like to learn more ways you can give of your time or make other donations:

Here are a few other valley resources that could always use the help of a generous heart:

* March of Dimes Arizona Chapter: http://www.marchofdimes.com/arizona/

* Central AZ Shelter Services for homeless children and families: http://www.cass-az.org/

* Interfaith Family Promise of Greater Phoenix: http://www.familypromiseaz.org/

* Maricopa County CASA for abused or neglected children: http://www.maricopacasa.org/

*Children's Advocacy center fo abused children: http://www.azcac.org/default.aspx

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