Video: 'Weather Weenie' Anwar Knight says hello

8/26/2010 8:44:16 PM #

Today I learned you're fighting/beating cancer, and I just wanted to wish you the best.  A friend's brother recently finished his treatment, and when speaking to him about the process, it seemed to me the best defensive is a positive attitude.  I know it's easy to say, but you seem to have that type of attitude.  I'm sure in the not too distant future you'll be and enjoying the sunshine / rain and taking a ribbing for whatever we get.  Again wishing the very best.

Hugh |

8/26/2010 9:01:40 PM #

It was good to see you on the news this evening! Wishing you all the best as you continue your treatment and recovery. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Ila Lawton |

8/26/2010 9:05:19 PM #

How great to see you on tonight's CTV news!  Not until you mentioned how much you valued prayers, thoughts, support, etc., did I realise you might like to know that years ago, I formed a nightly habit to pray for all those who would need my prayers that night and on the following day.  So, throughout your journey to date, you now know you have been prayed for particularly when you have needed it - and will continue to be.  I have often wondered how you have been faring, and have enjoyed reading all your messages this evening.  Keep soldering on, Anwar.  You have more people pulling for you than you could possibly know.  You should also know I am remembering your wife and family.  Too often, the fact that our loved ones are part of the journey seems to be totally forgotten, yes, even by the medical profession in many cases.  I wish for all of you, whatever you feel you have need of most.  I'm neither on twitter nor facebook, but, somehow, I shall find this link again (it took me a while.  I am not very computer literate!) and shall rejoice to see that your journey continues, as you say, with one step leading to another, until you can say, that, for the time being anyway, your journey has come to a successful end - and we can enjoy your forecasts as part of OUR day - as well as part of yours.

Hang in there, from one of your faithful followers on CTV.

Molly Malcolm |

8/26/2010 9:31:23 PM #

Anwar I was speaking with Col Devall at the Warriors Day Parade. My mother comented that she wishes the station would give out more information on you and how you are doing. he said that what he knew you would be back on the air in no time and that you are a special person to him as one of his weather kids.

I wish you well and contiued success on this journey and am now keeping my mother more informed on your progress.

Kevin |

8/26/2010 10:28:55 PM #

I just wanted to send some good wishes your way.   I saw you on the news tonight, and thought I'd take a minute to let you know that you are in our thoughts.    Please take care, and know we care!  
We miss seeing you on CTV, and know you'll be back soon.

Holly from Guelph, Ontario

Holly |

8/26/2010 11:01:58 PM #

Great to see you on air again, Anwar, if even briefly! All the best to you!

Jim Todd |

8/26/2010 11:09:15 PM #

Hi! Anwar,
Saw you today on the news.  Just want you to know I read your latest addition here.  My son, who is 52, is going through raidiation and chemo too.  He never smoked but he played in bands in clubs for years.  Second hand smoke.  His cancer is in his throat.  He's in  his 4th week of treatment and has another 3 weeks to go.  Why him?  Why you?  We'll never be able to answer this question.  God Bless you and I hope you return to good health soon. I also pray to God for my son's recovery. Elizabeth  

Elizabeth |

8/26/2010 11:11:21 PM #

Anwar you're amazing.  Your positive attitude will get you through all these treatments and illness.  I pray for you daily that your health will soon be restored.

I was diagnosed 10 years with high sugar in the blood and am now currently on 4 insulin injections a day.  Diabetes is another one of diseases that is not easy so I can relate with you - why me?

I so enjoy reading what you're going through - you're an awesome writer.

I do miss you giving the weather on CTV - praying that all this will soon be behind you my friend.

Smiles

Janet Bisset |

8/26/2010 11:27:57 PM #

Hello Anwar,

I used to watch you everyday and your weather forecasts were wonderful. I hope you have a speedy recovery. God Bless.

SHALY OOMMEN

SHALY OOMMEN |

8/27/2010 7:03:11 AM #

Hi Anwar, my husband Ken and I were so happy to see you on CTV News last night. You're looking good and I'm sure it's due in part to your positive attitude and all the prayers that are being said for you.

I enjoy your bogs and it's probably good therapy for you too to share your journey.

Keep fighting my friend !  

Cathy S. |

8/27/2010 8:05:10 AM #

Anwar:  My Mom phoned me straight away last night to tell me she'd seen you on the news.  We were all relieved to see you so well.  We weren't aware of your blog so kept waiting for news of your health. Love your blog.  You are an inspiration.  Be well and God bless.

Carolyn

Carolyn Higgs |

8/27/2010 8:19:47 AM #

We were so happy to see you back on the air, Anwar, and to get the update on your progress.  Stay strong.

H & M Wilson |

8/27/2010 9:01:14 AM #

Hi Anwar,

I have watched your weather reports since you were on The Weather Network. I just want to wish you a speedy recovery and you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. God Bless!

Joan Burton |

8/27/2010 10:55:41 AM #

Hello Anwar,
Hubby and I just said the other night to each other. I wonder how Anwar is doing. It has been a long time and the station has not said too much of him. There you were. Love the cap on you. Awesome. So you.  I wanted to send you a card but did not have any details. If you were out of Hospital or at home.   So we were happy to be directed to your blog of your journey. Your blog is very encouraging to all.  Keep up the faith my good man. Hubby and I are also for you in faith. I want to send you a funny card but have no idea of your last name. I know the hospital but I am sure I need a last name. We are praying for your wife and family as well. We are retired now Live up North. We are  really a fan of your. We miss your happy face around the T.V but in time. Gods time. We will be seeing more of you.

I am going to throw a big hug your way. Hubby says.
Keep the faith. Your going to be a survivor. Praying Blessings more to come for you.

Sid and Carol
Haliburton, Ontario

Carol Ann |

8/27/2010 11:11:29 AM #

Hey Anwar:
That made my day, seeing you on the 6 o'clock yesterday!
Geez, you are looking terrific. I hope you are also feeling terrific, as you work your way back to a complete recovery.
Hoping CTV News keeps those little vignettes coming on a regular basis. Your ever-growing fan base out here enjoys the positive personal touch in the news.
Keep the positive progress going forward in your recovery.
My thoughts, and prayers, go out to you. Keep it going my friend.    

Alan Topping |

8/27/2010 1:24:52 PM #

Hello my friend now i feel like a weenie, I have been so wrapped up in other things that I did not know of your battle.

I read your blog and what you have been going through and my thoughts and prays are with you and your family. You are a amazing man and it does not seem right what you have been dealt.

Keep smiling and I hope to hear from you soon

Paul Martin  { the real one }

Paul Martin |

8/27/2010 1:51:35 PM #

Wow Anwar was in my living room again. Phew, it's been a while. Glad to see you again, yer looking good dude (and I mean that in only in a manly way, arg arg. Lol)

Hang in there, the force is with you, I can see that when I read all these posts. Take as much time as you need to get all nice and healthy again.

But not too much time, hey it's been months already... are you done goofing off yet? As I said before, we miss you.

Bob |

8/27/2010 3:05:39 PM #

Last night was the first time I had heard of your journey with cancer. We knew that we hadn't seen you on air in a while but didn't know why. I'm sorry to hear that you have had to join the "club" too.  I had surgery and radiation treatments for breast cancer two years ago and know some of what you're going through.  You seem to have a very positive attitude and that is good.  I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope to see you back with the weather forecasts very soon.  You are missed!

Carol Holdstock |

8/27/2010 3:13:53 PM #

Hi Anwar: My wife & I where thrilled to catch you on the news last night and to see how well you are doing. Keep it up, I am a cancer survivor myself, over 13 years for colon cancer and I know that we will see you very soon back on the set doing the weather and teasing Christine & Ken about the weather. God Bless, Maria & Ken Davis, Thornhill, Ontario.

Ken Davis |

8/27/2010 6:34:55 PM #

Hi Anwar,

Just went through your blog and was truly inspired. It's wonderful that you shared your journey with us. I just found out that I have Hodgkin's lymphoma too and will be starting my treatment soon. Your blog has given me an idea of what to expect in the days to come. I'm also trying to stay focused on all the positives. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rama B. |

8/27/2010 7:53:34 PM #

So glad to see you on the news the other night.  You look GREAT.  We miss you on the noon news with the weather and all the varied things you do. Our prays are with you for a speedy and full recovery. Keep up the good.  Florence

Florence Neville |

8/28/2010 1:17:19 PM #

Hi Anwar,

Of all the nights that I missed the news and you were on.  Checked the CTV web-site today to see if you had an updated entry on your blog & to my delight got to see the video.  You look really well, the cap makes you very dapper indead.  Your positive attitude is an inspiration to us all, I don't think there is anyone who has not been affected by cancer (I lost my father 15 years ago).  God bless you and your family & we will keep you in our prayers.  By the way we really miss you on TV - hope you are back soon.  Love the blog, you have a wonderful sense of humour.

Kelly |

8/28/2010 3:36:55 PM #

Hello Anwar,

I must say that it was a pleasure and a surprise to see you on the news the other night.

I was glad that I did not miss that opportunity because I wanted to see and hear you for myself.

I've noticed that you have a beard and it fits you well along with the cap.

You are missed very much,you are one of my favourite weather person.

I wish you a speedy recovery and all the best now and in the future for you and your family.

Stay positive,Trust in the lord and lean not to your own understanding and he will direct your path.

This is only a test and you will be victorious.

My thoughts and prayers are with you

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

God bless u and your family

Maxine |

8/28/2010 5:00:39 PM #

Anwar, I continually pray for your rapid recovery.  I sure do miss seeing you do the weather on CTV.  Wishing you all the best and may God keep you plugging along.

Margaret Roper |

8/28/2010 7:03:48 PM #

Hi Anwar:
   I've been remiss for not blogging lately ... having a bit of a health issue myself and will know on Monday if I have to have a pacemaker.  However, I was just so thrilled to see you on the news and the video.  You look really, really great after going through a gruelling series of chemo and now radiation.  I'm sure your happy spirit and your positive thoughts have brought you through all this and it will soon just be a memory.  Please know Anwar that my husband & I continue to pray for your total healing and also know that we are very anxious to see you back on CTV!  Hope it won't be too long before that happens, but also don't rush your healing.  Continue to enjoy this beautiful sunshine while it lasts and continue to enjoy all the love that family and friends shower upon you.  Don't forget .... LIVE, LAUGH AND LOVE!!  Talk (type) to you soon!
Blessings, Carol

Carol |

8/29/2010 1:24:19 AM #

Hi Anwar:

I was so happy to see you on tv the other night and to see and hear you say that you are doing okay.  You look very well, although I am sure you are still having some not-so-good times.

Keep your positive attitude going and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.  You will, I am sure, be fully recovered before too long and we can look forward to having you back on CTV before too long.

All the best and keep the blogs coming when you can.

Irene

Irene |

8/29/2010 10:20:17 AM #

great to see you on the tv again

still checking daily for your updates and tweets

wishing you the best =)

hope you can enjoy the beautiful weather week ahead

barb

barb |

8/29/2010 6:39:11 PM #

Just watched your video blog. You look terrific and this will all be behind you soon. Keep smiling you weather weanie!!

Catherine |

8/29/2010 6:50:18 PM #

Hi Anwar, I just today learned of your fight with cancer.  I don't know where the time went...maybe it was summer, maybe it was family functions, but all I know is that I realized that I had not seen you in such a long time doing the weather that I had to do a google search to find out what had happened.  To my surprise, your name popped up with the word "cancer" beside it.  My heart skipped beat.  I started to read your blog and was happy to hear that things were going well and that you were well on the road to recovery.  Wishing you and your family all the best and look forward to seeing you again!  

Jacquie |

8/29/2010 10:12:55 PM #

Dear Anwar,
Thanks For Posting Your Video Blog... You Look So Great, We've Missed Seeing Your Smile.   I'm So Glad To Hear Your Treatments Are Still Going Okay, And That You Are Making Steady Progress. We're Still Being Patient, We're Still Waiting For You. It's Not Easy Though!   We Miss Our Favorite Weather Guy, You Make The Sun Shine Its Brightest On The Darkest Day. So Happy To See You Keeping The Faith And Staying Positive. Continue To Take Good Care Of Yourself, And Write Again Soon. Lots Of Love To You & Your Wife.  
(((Hugs))) - Jenny.

Jenny |

8/29/2010 11:50:35 PM #

Keep up the great attitude!  I know personally that attitude helps.  I successfully battled NonHodgkins Lymphoma 10 years ago.  You certainly look on life differently.  Looking forward to having you back giving the weather.

Judy Djelaj |

8/30/2010 7:57:27 AM #

Hi Anwar,  Just to let you know you are still greatly missed everyday. Everytime the :55 or :25 news update and weather update comes on we think of you. Look forward to your return. It is amazing what one thinks when going through treatment. I also was so truly blessed with a great foundation of support and love from family and friends and of course that essential  belief of a higher power. thanks for sharing...

Gail |

8/30/2010 8:31:58 PM #

Dear Anwar:

We were shocked to hear about your illness.  It just proves that we cannot take anything for granted....much less our health!  As you undergo your treatment, please keep up that great, positive attitude and the smile of course!  You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Lazarus family |

8/31/2010 12:31:53 AM #

Dear Anwar
   I read all your  notes on your journey to recovery. I think of you often and pray for you. You really have a great attitude and it reminds me so much of my husband journey. You have to stay postive and take it one day at a time. I do hope you will be back doing the weather very soon with your great smile. Take care.
Evelyn Stocks

Evelyn Stocks |

9/1/2010 9:19:38 AM #

Hi Anwar:
Of all the days to be at the EX it had to be last Thursday. I said to my husband just last night, I must go down to the computer and see if Anwar has added anything to the blog. He just gave me a smile and a wink and I just knew I was going to find something good.
You look just like the Anwar we all know and love. Keep strong and all of us out here will keep praying and sending our love and good thoughts your way. It was great to hear your voice and see your face if only briefly.
Hoping to see you back soon.

Betty

Betty |

9/1/2010 11:47:22 AM #

Here's hoping the treatments are soon over for you, the worst days behind you and you can get back to giving us the weather forcast. But please cool it down a little, send the humidity on it's way just like your cancer.
Take care Anwar, You remain in my thoughts.

Nancy Hillson |

9/1/2010 4:33:08 PM #

  It was great to hear your voice and see your smiling face again, we have missed you and are praying for a complete recovery for you. Also praying for your family keep that beautiful smile on your face and know that God does answer prayer! God be with you Anwar Blessings!Hoping to see you back soon. Linda and Dennis

Linda James |

9/1/2010 7:55:46 PM #

Wow, I just finished reading your blog and I'm truly moved by what has been happening to you (we did not know)....you have a great strength and positive attitude and that will go far with your healing.  Right now I am reading another blog posted by my friends daughter who is writing about her 19 yr old daughter in the hospital, she was diagnozed with a tumor on her leg that cannot be treated by chemo...so she underwent a 12 hr operation where they removed  the cancer and surrounding tissue/muscle/part of the femur and put a prosthetic bone in its place. The doctors goal is to make sure that they remove anything cancerous and leave the whole area "clean" to greatly reduce the chance of spreading or returning.  She also has one of those upbeat,  positive spirits, determined to get better as quickly as she can.  We will include you also in our prayers and look forward to the day you will be back at the station with your smiling face & jolly ways.
God Bless

Emily |

9/1/2010 10:28:52 PM #

Hi Anwar,

I feel down tonight thinking of the Summer you have had so thought I'd write. Wish I could write you. How's the cat? I have a budgie. My instinct tells me they wouldn't get along. What do you think? Like I said, you can always find humour in anything, even in a down mood.Hope all is well. Come back soon.

Judy Knapton

Judy Knapton |

9/2/2010 1:41:25 AM #

Wonderful to see this video of you Anwar. Indeed I among many others do hope you will be able to return to CTV very soon. You are missed! We have never met, yet I feel I know you, for you are often in my thoughts. No doubt you are winning this battle.  Keep up the good fight. God bless...

Dorothy |

9/2/2010 12:57:35 PM #

Hi Anwar,
You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers...it affects all in the family...believe me, I know.  Keep strong...keep positive...and for heaven's sake...keep smiling...you have an awesome smile.  Hugs!!

Bernadette |

9/2/2010 7:26:44 PM #

Hi Anwar. Just a note to say we are all pulling for you. My sister-in-law, wife and I are avid CTV news observers and miss you on the show. We hope all goes well and you are back in our living rooms soon.
Best wishes. Ron and Barb Kearsley and Joanne

Ron Kearsley |

9/2/2010 11:09:20 PM #

Anwar,

We are all rooting for you. You are such a positive person who radiates an amazing energy. What you put into the world you receive back, thus I know you can do this. You are the only weatherman who would make me and my family enjoy hearing the weather (regardless of any storms, heatwaves, or plunder of snow!).
Smiles and hugs to you and your family from mine.

Jen |

9/3/2010 8:34:17 AM #

Hi Anwar,

Saw you on TV and watched the video again today. What an amazing person you are! So full of positive attitude, great smile on your face, humble, caring, and appreciative. Tears of joy just overflooded me to see you. Keep up the good fight. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Soon, very soon you will be among us again, our favourite weather weenie!!

Mary L. |

9/3/2010 2:32:44 PM #

Hi Anwar,
Just me again, it was wonderful to see you on TV again well you know what I mean your little visual update  "Our SPECIAL WEATHER GUY" or 'WEATHER WEENIE" as you call yourself WILL hopefully soon back broadcasting looking forward to it.
I know you will continue to stay positive - REMEMBER slow and  steady wins the race.
Take Care Anwar our prayers are always with you
Christine H

Christine |

9/3/2010 6:48:19 PM #

Following your journey & in awe of your courage and sense of humour. I think a singing bird has found the green tree you are holding in your heart.

Sending good thoughts your way.

Marlene |

9/3/2010 9:49:26 PM #

i would like to say i was so sad to hear about ur story but so great u are doing well. back in 2000 we found a tumor in my chest and it beside my heart and lung. i had radation in 2001 at PMH  i also got the tattoo's but as lucky i was my tumor wasnt cancer bu they still wanted to make it smaller and had 4 weeks  of it 5 days a week and being only 19 years of age  i am thankful for the doctors  that did help me.  and 10 years later i still go 4 check ups once a year just had mine visit the end of june with a ct and to see the doctor and everything is good.   so keep ur head up high  ur goin be better in no time.  ur a great guy and i look up 2 to as i bet many do.

TARAH |

9/5/2010 8:34:08 PM #

Anwar,
Thank you for being so honest, up-front and transparent with your illness.  I am sure this will be an inspiration to many.  My Mom passed away 4 yrs ago with Ovarian cancer and she did not want to speak about it.  She felt she must have done something bad in life and this was her punishment.  I've often felt that speaking about an illness will help someone in some way.
My sister once met you at "Canada Blooms" and she mentioned that you are so friendly and humble.
As a faithful CTV follower, you are missed a great deal.  My prayers and thoughts are with you and loved ones during these challenging times.  
Keep up the positive attitude as you are in control and not the cancer.
Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress.  God Bless.
Esther    

Esther |

9/6/2010 11:48:24 AM #

Anwar, you project a warm, sincere, self-confident man.  I admire you and remind you of the healing power of positive belief.  I'm sure it's real, so just know how much you are enjoyed, appreciated, and respected and use that positive energy to drive out the villain within.

Barry |

9/6/2010 3:07:24 PM #

  

Hello Anwar, I can just see you going in for your radiation ,I went with my father-in-law he had to have a plaster mask made so he had to breath through a staw the man was 88 at the time but did it, from there they made a clear plastic mask on that they put on the marks so he had to wear that ever time he had his treatment and you are so correct in saying you get butterflies I did more then him but he came through it all like a pro.He even got to keep the plastic mask that I have to this day. So hang in there Anwar it was great to see you on the news and I love the hat.

you will be in all our prayers as my hubby of 48 yrs. has beat cancer twice so it can be done,have faith my friend.
Nellie Groeneveld

Nellie |

9/6/2010 6:25:12 PM #

Hi Anwar,
Both my husband and I think of you and hope you are doing well.  We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.Keep
Keep up the good fight!

Judith Sullivan |

9/7/2010 11:06:38 AM #

Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts your way.

Joanne |

9/9/2010 9:09:03 AM #

I send to you best wishes, positive thoughts and prayers

Joanne |

9/10/2010 10:59:11 AM #

From one weather weenie to another, best wishes on a quick and full recovery.

Janet |

9/15/2010 9:54:06 PM #

Anwar,

Thank you for posting this as we missed it on t.v.  As always, you look great and we miss you lots on the tube.

We are praying for your speedy recovery.  It's just not the same without you telling the weather ...

Lisa and mom

Lisa |

9/15/2010 11:10:56 PM #

Anwar, I just found your blog tonight.
I have missed your smiling face on my TV>
Keep fighting the good fight; we are all rooting for you.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for your full recovery.
Liz

Elizabeth |

9/16/2010 7:02:58 PM #

Hey Anwar;
We heard the news on CTV 6 p.m. news, and were excited to see you up and around. We have mentioned many times to each other on "wondering how Anwar is doing".  You become part of our lives, in our living room, and just chuck full of information. You have an amazing personality, and great attitude, so it's no wonder you are doing so well. Keep the chin up, and hope to see you  back in our L.R. soon!!!  Take Care
Peterborough, ON.

Marg |

9/17/2010 12:55:22 PM #

Hi Anwar,

Your blog may just be the most important work you ever do in your career...keep it up, as I know it is helping others. I wish you Godspeed in your recovery, and look forward to seeing you back at CTV (and Rogers Mississauga)soon.

Take care

Aiñe

Aine |

9/22/2010 1:45:17 PM #

Anwar hang in there and keep the faith!  Glad you are improving and doing so much better now!  You brought back memories when I had 25 radiation treatments for aggressive Breast Cancer, I too would close my eyes and lay still and pray through each radiation session! I received the treatments at Princess Margaret Hospital as well!  I opted out of chemo therapy, although it was strongly recommened because of the type and size of aggressive cancerous tumor which was surgically removed, as a lumpectomy...I knew my body sensitivity to drugs, chemicals, therefore, I decided it wasn't an viable option in my case!  However, many people do well with chemo, and can tolerate it.

It was my faith in God, that He would see me through that has kept me going to date. The support of my family, my positive attitude and the wonderful people whom helped me in the treatment, surgery, were an important part of my survival too!

It's was 7 years ago, and I lived to see my Grandchildren a 5 and 3 year old whom I thank God for his mercy!

Your faith, positive attitute, and change of diet, plus your wonderful family and friends support will see you through! You're an refreshing young man, and a great inspiration to all whom read your blog.  I watched you faithful on TV and hope to see you return as soon as you are up to it!  Take your time, don't rush back!

I will keep you in my daily prayers, trusting God that
all will be well for you too and you will continue on the road to total recovery!

Prayerfully,

Valerie |

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