November 24th, 2001
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I also read your story over the weekend in the OC Register. I was very touched, as it reminded me of the Leukemia (ALL) battle my brother endured at your age back in 2000. I will think of you & your family as we proudly participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk @ Angel Stadium in Sept. Your courage, determination and dignity is awe-inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. Praying for a cure for all. God bless you Craig & Kat.
I just read the article on the OC Register. At the same time I was listening to an interview with Howard Strauss founder of the Gerson Healing Center. He says there’s no such thing as a incurable decease. Please look him up.
Blessings to you.
Hi Craig and Kat –
Just read the article in the OC Register about your wonderful awe-inspiring weekend in OC. You are an inspiration to all.
My niece or nephew may have gone to school with you at Dana – Matt or Bethany Morgan.
Sending positive thoughts your way. You will always be in my heart.
Best.
Michele
Hi Craig and Kat,
I just finished reading the article about your celebration of life in Sunday’s Register. I remember reading about you before, and this time I decided to write you.
You are an amazing couple!! You have a wonderful support system of loving family and friends.
I applaud your spirit–your courage–and your willingness to share your story with us.
Know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
May I show the grace that you have shown –you are way more mature in grace and acceptance at your young age than I am at my 65 years!!
Hugs,
Jackie
Craig, I think this is the second time I have read about your story. I am sure you have your bad days, but your strength is something most people will never experience.
Our son quit breathing at birth. His lungs collapsed, he turned blue, and the panic button was hit for NICU. We got lucky. He is now a healthy, yet small for his age, 9-year-old. He is also one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. He seems to have a personality close to yours – life life, love life and find the best whereever you can.
I wish you both the happiest of days in the future. As apparent with the messages on this site, you have touched many people and will always be thought of; with love, with hope, with tears and with prayers.
Bless you,
Carla
Dear Craig & Kat, I just wanted to say God Bless you all from Mission Viejo.
Hello Craig,
I read your story in the newspaper this morning – very touching, very sad, very uplifting at the same time. Not many people are heroic in daily life and yet, you face this challenge heroically, with great courage. I will keep you in my daily prayers. May God be with you through it all.
Mary-Jo
I saw your story in The Register this morning.
Craig, I have been fighting cancer since 2002, western medicine told me in spring of 2008 that there was nothing that they could do, that I had 3 – 6 months or so, to get my affairs in order and that’s when a friend suggested Dr. Meschi. http://www.myholisticdr.com.
I don’t know if he can help you the way that he has helped me or not, but the fact that I am still here – is nothing short of a miracle! Please contact him!
May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand – Wendy
Craig,
I read your story online last night. You are facing this terrible disease in a manner that defines dignity and grace.
I lost my mom a few months ago to colon cancer at a fairly young age. I hope you can take some comfort in the fact that by dealing with this so openly, directly and honestly, you are giving all of your family members a wonderful gift that will last long after you are gone.
God bless you, and all those who love you so deeply.
- Brian
dearest craig…
i have apl, and things have been rough for me. i had a bad reaction to my atra treatment and can no longer use that option. daunorubicin and arsenic has put me in remission but i’m fully aware of the possibility of relapse.
when i saw your episode of true life, i realized that i wasn’t alone in this, and that has meant so much. you’re on my mind during my treatments, and i pray for you, and those like you…well, like US, everyday.
i really hope things get better for you. cancer is a crazy thing…just like it can come around for no reason, it can go away much the same. i hope that happens for you.
much love to you, your wife, family and friends!
Hi Craig. I walk the same path you walk, along with countless babies, kids, teens and young adults whose lives in this world are taken from them way before their time by some awful disease. I am facing my final days enduring colon cancer. So many young people have gone before us and walked this same path of struggle and sorrow, we’re not alone. But I take great comfort in knowing they, like us, will live on in the next world. For the Bible says if we’re absent from this body we will be alive and present with the Lord in Paradise. Believe and trust. It’s not easy, but hey, if you think about it, nothin in this life is easy, or fair. What’s easy or fair about being young, suffering and dying slowly, while watching all the other young people happy and enjoying the start of their life. NOTHIN!! So my only hope is to be reunited with my loved ones in the next world, the eternal one that never ends, no more separations, Amen to that. In the next world I hope to do all the things I want to do but know I never will here and now. I don’t understand the WHY’s, but I do have HOPE. I hope you and your family find this same hope. DJ. djay1.dj@gmail.com.
Hello Dear Craig,
I just came across your story in the OC Register, and let me tell you that you have won my heart. Although I cannot contribute money at this time due to not starting work until next week along with school, I will be sending in my donor kit as soon as it gets here in the mail! I will keep you in my prayers daily, and hope things turn out ok for you and your family. May God Bless your heart and soul.
-Love, Laura Perez
I watched your Truelife episode on MTV. Your story has really touched me in different ways. I am going through my own medical issues although I am also young. I can’t even began to relate to what you have gone through but your story has encouraged me to stay strong. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless.
Craig,
Even though it may not help you I want to let you know your story has made me become a bone marrow donor. I am an organ donor but had never thought about my bone marrow donor…I just ordered the kit.
Evey night Craig I pray to god to watch over u and give you the courage to think postive and not think about the bad times. I hope everything will go good with your cat-scan. Keep postive
things and not think negative. You are going to beat this.
God Bless
Shelly
Read your article on OC Reg and want to thank you for sharing your story. I wish you didn’t have to go through all of this but you’ve turned negativity around and have inspired so many people. Tomorrow isn’t promised to any of us so every extra day we are given is a blessing. You’re in my prayer my friend!
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life.” – John 6:47
“Laughter can do many things…..it can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.”
Colleen
I read your story on the OC Register website this morning, we were inspired by your courageous attitude toward life! Peace be yours at this time of sorrow. And much love to your family and friends!
Peters Family
Have been praying for you since your diagnosis and I must say it gives me comfort knowing you will be in the presence of Jesus, it is sad His plans might include your death (still praying for that miracle), but I know from reading the bible over and over and over, this world is not our home, and their is so so so so much more for us in Heaven. Have you ever read the book “Heaven” by Randy Alcorn….its the truest picture of Heaven
Love, Gail
Craig and Kat, you continue to inspire us all. We can all learn from you what it means to LIVESTRONG.
Thank you both for sharing your story in so many ways.
Yours,
BHL
I just finished watching your episode and it was incredibly touching. I just finished reading a book called Anticancer and together with your story it has inspired me to live life to the fullest. Wishing you and your family the absolute best.
Hi Brother! You are so strong and so amazing and thank God every day for knowing you!You make us all want to be better people. I love you so much!
Hi, i saw you on True Life and it had became one of the best episodes out of ALL the True Life there is. I cried so hard when i saw it, it just broke my heart. God is planning something BIG for.
I will pray for you and your family.
I am so touched by your story, i have watched the episode and cried. I love how you have the courage to stay strong… You will never be forgotten, even by people who havent had the chance to meet you. I have contributed to your fund and hope it will help out atleast a little. Continue to fight the battle and just know that you never gave up.
I just randomly stumbled upon this site and your story and have to say, I am deeply moved. Craig, I am inspired by you and your family, and my prayers are with you. Stay strong.
Dana