Puppy Show ~ Lost & Found

We had quite an experience this month in regards to the next show in line for production. Our program entitled, "Start 'em out Right ~ Puppies!" was lost in the computer drive that had apparently crashed up at the studio where we edit. We had just been working on it all day the day before our station manager came in and found it was completely blank. He did what he could with it, and then broke the news to us via an email.

We were devestated. This show was 10 months in the making. It was also the most difficult to film and edit. At the time we received that email we were all completely done with it and ready to burn it to a DVD so it could be aired. It was that close! The show was probably more endeared to our hearts because of the precious puppies it contained.

For 2 weeks we prayed, asked others to pray, and set about to find a solution to retrieving this program that meant so much to us. Our station manager, Barry, was also doing a little research via forums and a few other resources as he had time. He didn't think it was possible to retreive the show however, so he finally told us emphatically that we would just have to do it over again.

I had no intention of redoing it, so we were at a stand still until 2 weeks to the day that we were told we had lost it, Barry called to tell us that he had it up on the screen and it would be a good idea to get there as soon as possible to render it and burn the disc. I was out on appointments all day, but thankfully Michelle was home. She dropped everything and ran up there - 1 mile - to do what it took to put a wrap on the show.

By the time I got there at 6pm, Barry was gone, but she was there burning our 5th copy. It was all complete and safe in our hands. I can't express how deeply greatful we are to have that show back. A part of us was in it and felt as if it had been ripped away. I think we exhaled with relief for at least 3 days afterwards. The show will air on Comcast Ch 16 in Prescott, WI and Ch 18 in Hastings, MN in March, 2010.

I would be remiss if I didn't end by telling you that the night before we got the show back, I was on my knees praying fervantly about this situation. I don't always pray on my knees, but this was one of those occasions that warranted it. I flipped open to a scripture in my bible in the book of Proverbs that said something to the effect of, "When a good word is heard, the people are happy..."(paraphrased). I asked God to give us a good word the next day and He sure did! We got the show back. :-)

Never give up.

I knew in my heart that we would find it, but I just didn't know when. It was still very difficult sometimes in that long two weeks. The word Faith has taken on a whole new meaning.

~Candiss DelCastillo
Walks & Wags Pet Service
http://www.walksandwags.biz/