Thursday, October 8, 2009

Jessica on Fox News!

Hi to all our family & friends,

***********IMPORTANT NEWS***************

When we were in Tampa, Fl. in August to see Dr. A. Kirkpatrick, one of the top specialists on RSD, Jessica was asked by him and the people at Fox News Miami - CH. 7, if she would be willing to be interviewed and to tell her story on how her life has been with RSD and her feelings before going into the ketamine coma. Jessica felt that if it would help anyone else who may be suffering with this terrible disease, than yes, she would do it. The reporter from Fox News, Angela Caraway, and Joey, the cameraman, explained that it would be a story about Jessica who was set to go into the coma in 2 weeks and also of another patient of Dr. Kirkpatrick's, Shannon Stocker, and her life after coming out of the coma a few years ago. It was a very emotional interview and we just found out that it is going to be aired tonight!!! Here are the specifics:

The title of the interview piece is called:
" COUNTING ON A COMA"
Airdate: Thursday, October 8th - 10:00 PM Broadcast
FOX News Channel 7 - Miami. (wsvn.com)
I will post the link as soon as I have it for those who cannot see it live.
It will be available tomorrow (Fri.) at their website @ www.wsvn.com
It is a feature story, located @ 1/2 way down the main page when you log on to their site!!!
It is apparently a 5 minute piece and has been entered in an Emmy competition!!!
They are also going to follow Jessica's story until we bring her back home from Mexico to the USA!!!


****REMINDER OF UPCOMING FUNDRAISER:*******
Where:
Garden City Fire Department
347 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, New York
When:
Sat. - October 10th - 6 to 11 PM
Light Food/Refreshments/Raffles
email - BCastoro@gcfdny.com
Donations can also be made to: Jessica's Journey Savings Club
and sent to: Carol Biron-14505 Indigo Lakes Circle-Naples, Fl. 34119

Thank you to all of you who pray for Jessica and our family. I will update you all about Jessica's eyes tomorrow and about ketamine booster #3.
She is hanging in there, but the eyes need to be better real soon! It's another thing she has had to deal with and she is understandably very worried and scared, to say the least!

Till tomorrow,
Jessica's Mom

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13 comments:

  1. Thank you for the link Sarah Gina. I've always felt because Jessica is so smart and knowledgable she will be that wonderful Doctor she dreams of very soon helping folks with RSD find relief and GET their LIVES BACK!!
    We'll be watching!!!
    Love Nancy & Joe S

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  2. Dearest Jessica and Gina, That is amazing news about Jess on Fox Channel 7. I can't wait to see it! You will be touching a whole new group of people with your courage and your faith. I read a beautiful quote today: “Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark.” It so reminded me of you two beautiful women, your beautiful family, and all of us everywhere reading your blog and praying for you. Hang in there! Love always, Angel

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  3. I will defineately be watching!!! Jessica's story will touch the lives of those also suffering from RSD! Faithful In Prayer,
    Crystal Ulmer

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  4. To My Wonderful wife.

    I miss you so much. You are indeed the glue that binds. I have learned that its better to be yelled at by a wife who is home then to be alone without one.

    God has you on a mission. I expect you will be a changed person when all this is over. Most people who are touched by the Holy Spirit are. Moses was changed, So was King David. Jonah who resisted God at first was. Joseph who spent twelve years in prison- and then became the ruler of Egypt was -and- he never lost his faith. Paul who murdered Christians became a mighty sword of God.

    When this is over many who read your blog will be changed forever, Some will have a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Some will discover Jesus Christ for the first time and others will scoff at his name and be cast off.


    Love

    David
    Love

    David

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  5. Hi Jessica & Sarah Gina,

    Today was a day to celebrate the news about FOX! All day I had that YAHOOO feeling & shared the news to every one I know & any one who would listen to me. You don't know this about me yet BUT I talk to strangers where ever I go,at the grocery store, in line at the post office, the dr's,dentist,even in a parking lot.It's fun & interesting for sure!I'm praying for those eyes to get better so you can continue on your journey.
    PEACE, Jodi Naples

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  6. I see the previous comments are from ppl who know and obviously love you. I do not know you and your family, but your story was very touching. I watched it on Fox and had to find this blog. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. I hope to see good news in these future blogs. You are extremely brave and inspirational. God bless you and your family.

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  7. God bless you and your family. We'll keep you in my prayers. There's a Brazilian saint called Saint Paulina, she is very powerfull. Pray for her, I'll do the same.

    Much love!

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  8. Bravo...What a great job Fox did on Jessica's Journey!

    What fun it will be watching Jessica do all the things she loves again. Praise to our wonderful Lord for he has plans!!

    Thank you Jessica for allowing folks into your very private world in an effort to help others as well.
    Love and kisses, Nancy

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  9. Gina and Jessica, wow, I am so proud to know such an incredibley strong young lady named Jessica Stevens. You are so wonderful to share your story on TV for the world to see. I know it will help many others. God Bless you Jessica and Gina, Love, Bonnie

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  10. I just watched the news and saw Jessica's story. May God give you all strenght and faith. I will pray for you and for a miracle. She is a beautiful girl with her whole life ahead. God bless !!

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  11. Sarah and Jessica , we are honored to be in the room next to you, your extraordinary bravery and courage against this insidious disease are inspirational to all of the coma families. We are in this battle together and we will win. Cathy and Devon Emmanuel

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