Lights, Camera, and ACTION!!! Craig and DaVinci Story Aired on Local News - Here is the Link to See

Sundanceh
Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Good Mornin' Out in Semi;Colon Land :)

Well, the moment I've been waiting for so long has finally arrived!!! KTVT-Channel 11 aired my story on the 10pm news the other night. I don't have to tell you that it was "highly emotional" to see a decade of your life (2000-2010) played out in front of your eyes in 3 minutes :)

It basically says, "This couple's life has been 'challenging' over the last 10-years...Life has thrown alot at them - and they still have a smile on their face and laughter in their hearts, LOL :)

I've been soooo much waiting for it to air, so that I could post the link out for you guys to see it - and you can see the story in its entirety - I'm so excited to be able to share this with the whole community - I sincerely hope that you can tune in and share this moment in history with me :)

You're going to see me in my CyberKnife vest awaiting treatment - you're going to see me in a hospital bed after lung surgery - you're going to see our house decimated by the F-3 tornado -you're going to see Sundance lying with his "papa" comforting him after one of the surgeries -and you're going to see a "skinnier us" in some pics.

It really was a very well done, professional job that KTVT did - they showed the human side of fighting a major disease...and still living to tell about it.

With all of the tragedy that we've endured the past month or so - here's a little "Ray of Sunshine" to brighten everyone's week - so ENJOY, it's my gift to you.

Remember, when ONE of us WINS - WE ALL WIN!

Here is how you can get to the link and view the video:

1. Enter the KTVT website URL into your browser: http://cbs11tv.com/

2. Click on VIDEO LIBRARY on the right side of the web page.

3. Easiest thing to do is type ROBOTIC SURGERY into the Search field and Enter.

4. Look for this title: "Robotic Surgery Gives N.Texas Man New Opportunity."

5. Click on that ICON and the story will play in the video window in it's entirety.

With Love in my Heart - and a Smile on my Face :)

Love you guys, Craig!
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  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #2
    Howdie Tex
    just on my way
    Howdie Tex

    just on my way out the door for my 45 minutes hard cardio walking....later :)

    mags
  • iluvmms
    iluvmms Member Posts: 134 Member
    #3
    maglets said:

    Howdie Tex
    just on my way
    Howdie Tex

    just on my way out the door for my 45 minutes hard cardio walking....later :)

    mags

    awesome
    Craig,
    I just watch video! That is awesome.

    Christy
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #4
    Beautifully Done...
    ... I Just watched it my Lion, and I must say how great it is to see you and Kim, and hear your wonderful "Texan" slang LOL...it's almost as bad as my NY "accent" eh-hem, but even hearing you over the phone is always fun!

    Wow, I tell you, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, not sad tears, but happy tears, because it was such an inspiring, overcoming story, and seeing the pics of your house was so sad, but glad that it was redone, and then seeing Sundance with you there in bed, just made me lose it.

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful inspirational story of overcoming our challenges, I always say, when life keeps knocking you down, no matter how big or small you are, you get right back up and roll with them punches! and that's something we all are doing! Makes me want to fight even harder!

    I loved it my lion, this was a wonderful piece! I am sooo proud of you getting the word out there!

    Love and hugsss to you and Kim!
    ~Donna
  • maryjane
    maryjane Member Posts: 71
    #5
    COURAGE AND STRENGTH...
    Hi Craig..
    Thanks for sharing that wonderful Video. You and your family are a pillar of STRENGTH AND COURAGE. Amazing what we human spirits can endure and come out smiling. You are truly an inspiration and I pray for a better year for You and Yours. Your posts are very important to me--makes my pain so much more bearable. Keep us posted on Robotic Surgery--a whole new MIRACLE!
    Hugs...maryjane
  • lcarper2
    lcarper2 Member Posts: 635 Member
    #6
    maryjane said:

    COURAGE AND STRENGTH...
    Hi Craig..
    Thanks for sharing that wonderful Video. You and your family are a pillar of STRENGTH AND COURAGE. Amazing what we human spirits can endure and come out smiling. You are truly an inspiration and I pray for a better year for You and Yours. Your posts are very important to me--makes my pain so much more bearable. Keep us posted on Robotic Surgery--a whole new MIRACLE!
    Hugs...maryjane

    craig
    Watched the video and you are a real trooper it was very inspiring and hope alot of people can learn from what you have gone through..hoping 2010 will be better for you and your family.
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #7
    lcarper2 said:

    craig
    Watched the video and you are a real trooper it was very inspiring and hope alot of people can learn from what you have gone through..hoping 2010 will be better for you and your family.

    Just watched it!!
    Hi Craig,

    I just watched the TV video. Thanks for putting yourself out there to help others. Others will see this and think I can do it too. Great photos of you and Kim. Thanks for sharing this with us. We are proud of you!

    Lizzy
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #8
    I'm bursting with pride!!!!
    Yea!!! GREAT piece!!!

    BIG hugs, Kathi
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #9
    Thanks Craig
    Very well done! Great story. So nice to see you and Sundance.

    Be Well... Rob; in Vancouver

    "We learned how to take a beating!" Craig
  • mamalala
    mamalala Member Posts: 25
    #10
    Just saw the well done
    Just saw the well done video. You are so courageous to try this new procedure. I have a t-shirt on today that says, 'bound by courage; strong is the pride.' you should be wearing it! Lynn
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #11
    AWESOME video!! It was
    AWESOME video!! It was great to see you and Kim for "real"!!

    Makes me think surgeons should all own XBox 360s so they're proficient in running a surgical instrument that precise.

    You both look WONDERFUL!!
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #12
    Very well done
    Great news story, tho they didn't point out Sundance who was 'holding you together' in the one photo.

    Gosh Craig, y'all have been through so much.
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #13
    Wow,it is really cool.It's
    Wow,it is really cool.It's so nice to see you and your wife,and your Sundance.
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #14
    dianetavegia said:

    Very well done
    Great news story, tho they didn't point out Sundance who was 'holding you together' in the one photo.

    Gosh Craig, y'all have been through so much.

    Nope
    They didn't mention Sundance, Diane - I even emailed the producer again and mentioned his name and that he was a golden and "very important" in our fight. At least they included his photo, it brings back so many memoris when he was alive with me.

    And yes, the last 10-years have been a wipeout alright, but we've just held on and hope for better days to come :)

    Thanks, Diane

    -Craig
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #15
    Very Cool Craig
    Great piece on you. You both looked great.
    Here's the direct link if you want to add it to your post
    http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=50732@ktvt.dayport.com

    PS: I think I just got a great deal on a new Honda too!
    -p
  • JR
    JR Member Posts: 139 Member
    #16
    Video
    Craig,
    My wife and I just watched the video. All I can say is "AWESOME". Your a stud. I'm proud to know you. Keep up the fight.

    John
  • JDuke
    JDuke Member Posts: 438
    #17
    Fight for my love said:

    Wow,it is really cool.It's
    Wow,it is really cool.It's so nice to see you and your wife,and your Sundance.

    Awesome!!!
    You are a truly an inspiration, Craig. I loved watching the video and hearing your voice. Now when I read your posts I can "hear" you. Thanks for going the distance to help others. Loved, loved, loved that they included Sundance. Best of everything to you and Kim. This a new decade and I hope it is exceptionally kind to you.
    Blessings,
    Joanne
  • CanadaSue
    CanadaSue Member Posts: 339 Member
    #18
    Way to cool
    Craig,

    Very nice story. Glad you are getting the word out there.

    HUGS,

    Sue
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #19
    Could I have your autograph?
    Hey, Craig!

    I just watched the video! It was so cool to get to hear you talk and see y'all together. It's a very inspiring story, and you handled yourself so well. It was not surprising to see your easy, gentle way of chatting about something so devastating. Y'all are a strong, confident couple, and you handle all of this so well.

    Thank you for being a pioneer, and thank you for being so generous as to share your story, so others can benefit.

    Most of all, thank you for being my friend.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    #20
    Awesome Craig!! Just
    Awesome Craig!! Just Awesome. I love your enthusiastic, trail blazing, pioneer spirit. I also love your open and generous spirit that wants to help others by letting doctors learn on him. You lost a decade. May this decade - and many more - be cancer free.
    Peace,
    Roger
  • Joy1216
    Joy1216 Member Posts: 290 Member
    #21
    Role Model
    Wow, Craig. You are a role model for anyone facing adversity. Your story is so touching and the picture of you and Sundance brought tears to my eyes. Your willingness for the surgery and your willingness to share your story is proof of how strong you are. God's been with you every step of the way.
    Joy

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