Dinner at Bonefish with David's Dad from Minnesota
October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008
My precious husband was so exhausted and in so much pain,he could barely sit there...
not to mention that he can only eat a few bites at a time.
In the midst of this hard time, we have been incredibly blessed by all of you. From our daughter, Michelle and daughter-in-law, Stephanie, who have been attending doctor appointments with us, and loving on us constantly, to family and friends across the nation, who travel great distances to spend time with us. To the many, many loving cards and emails!
Neighbors showing up unannounced to do our yards, and others dropping by with surprise meals. Still others sending their own gardener to our home to make sure the yards are looking nice, to others who bring by flowers, send Mrs. Fields cookies, buy groceries, and a Christmas Bonus being sent WELL before Christmas!
One Angel blessed us with funds to go to Arizona to make one of David's items on his "Bucket List," come true. (Seeing Jimmie Johnson race at the Nascar Race) And there was another Angel who helped us with our mortgage last month. You are ALL amazing and a wonderful blessings in our lives, and we can't thank you enough for all that you have done.
The second week of chemo was the hardest on David. He lost 13 pounds in two weeks, and the fatigue was so bad, he felt like he had the worst flu 24/7. Night sweats, and horrible nightmares (triggered by the drugs) were the order for a while, but we figured out why, and have opted to cancel taking the heprin. The Lovenox (heprin) is to keep the blood clot on the portal vein from getting any larger, but we think that it's a tumor, and not a blood clot, thus the Nexavar should be working on that, and hopefully shrinking it also. So, taking an additional drug that was supposedly doing the same thing seemed like overkill.
The cancer in David's chest is at the base of his vocal chords, which has affected his beautiful voice. I'm so thankful that he made a CD for me, a couple years ago, of many of his songs, that I will treasure forever. His voice is weaker and he has to push to project it.
David's current blood work showed that his Neutrophils are low, meaning that it's harder to fight infections, and he may have a low grade infection, so they started him on an antibiotic. David and I need to stay WELL! If he gets sick, he will have a very hard time fighting it. So, I want to thank many of you, who had planned to come by, but called and canceled due to the fact that you had a cold. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
The mental anguish, and the extreme heartache that accompanies this disease is hard and heavy; not knowing when, or how David's condition will change. Every moment, of every day, we are truly LIVING the sayings that I love: 'Carpe Diem' (seize the day), and 'Life Is A Gift!'
With the love and support from each of you, and with God's Amazing Grace, comfort and strength, we are walking, albeit wobbly legged at times, through this valley. Thank you for not leaving us alone, or this would be absolutely unbearable.
I have always adored and respected my husband, but to watch him now, exhibit such amazing courage and strength; and for him continue to LOVE on me with his kind, gentlemanly ways, while HE is the one who is weak, and sick; has added a whole new depth to my love, respect and admiration for who he is. David undoubtedly is ONE OF A KIND! And I have been the woman who has been blessed by his love for so many years. I am truly fortunate to have been loved by such an unselfish, loving, and kind gentleman. David will always be the wind beneath my wings, ALWAYS!
With Love,
Linda & David
David, Bianca and John
Gram and her Girls!!!Neighbors showing up unannounced to do our yards, and others dropping by with surprise meals. Still others sending their own gardener to our home to make sure the yards are looking nice, to others who bring by flowers, send Mrs. Fields cookies, buy groceries, and a Christmas Bonus being sent WELL before Christmas!
One Angel blessed us with funds to go to Arizona to make one of David's items on his "Bucket List," come true. (Seeing Jimmie Johnson race at the Nascar Race) And there was another Angel who helped us with our mortgage last month. You are ALL amazing and a wonderful blessings in our lives, and we can't thank you enough for all that you have done.
The second week of chemo was the hardest on David. He lost 13 pounds in two weeks, and the fatigue was so bad, he felt like he had the worst flu 24/7. Night sweats, and horrible nightmares (triggered by the drugs) were the order for a while, but we figured out why, and have opted to cancel taking the heprin. The Lovenox (heprin) is to keep the blood clot on the portal vein from getting any larger, but we think that it's a tumor, and not a blood clot, thus the Nexavar should be working on that, and hopefully shrinking it also. So, taking an additional drug that was supposedly doing the same thing seemed like overkill.
The cancer in David's chest is at the base of his vocal chords, which has affected his beautiful voice. I'm so thankful that he made a CD for me, a couple years ago, of many of his songs, that I will treasure forever. His voice is weaker and he has to push to project it.
David's current blood work showed that his Neutrophils are low, meaning that it's harder to fight infections, and he may have a low grade infection, so they started him on an antibiotic. David and I need to stay WELL! If he gets sick, he will have a very hard time fighting it. So, I want to thank many of you, who had planned to come by, but called and canceled due to the fact that you had a cold. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
The mental anguish, and the extreme heartache that accompanies this disease is hard and heavy; not knowing when, or how David's condition will change. Every moment, of every day, we are truly LIVING the sayings that I love: 'Carpe Diem' (seize the day), and 'Life Is A Gift!'
With the love and support from each of you, and with God's Amazing Grace, comfort and strength, we are walking, albeit wobbly legged at times, through this valley. Thank you for not leaving us alone, or this would be absolutely unbearable.
I have always adored and respected my husband, but to watch him now, exhibit such amazing courage and strength; and for him continue to LOVE on me with his kind, gentlemanly ways, while HE is the one who is weak, and sick; has added a whole new depth to my love, respect and admiration for who he is. David undoubtedly is ONE OF A KIND! And I have been the woman who has been blessed by his love for so many years. I am truly fortunate to have been loved by such an unselfish, loving, and kind gentleman. David will always be the wind beneath my wings, ALWAYS!
With Love,
Linda & David
October 26, 2008 - Jada's 7th Birthday Party
David, Jada and John (David's Dad from Minnesota)
David, Jada and John (David's Dad from Minnesota)
David, Bianca and John
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