Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Half way There
Sorry to all for not having a wonderful quote to start this post. Today is an important day for Dave he is 1/2 day over being half way through the radiation treatments. The past week has been a tough one but Dave is handling in Dave style. Monday was chemo day and Dave took that chemo with sheer determination and even smiled a few times. The side effects of the radiation are worse than the chemo. All feedings are now via peg tube. He does try and drink at least 12 ounces of liquid a day and so far is not suffering from any severe nausea or vomiting. The mucusitis is the worse for him and last night he had to sleep sitting up. Not a lot of words are spoken (mostly written or signed words) but when Dave speaks it is with that same lovely voice as always. Dave appreciates all your prayers and well wishes and this is what will get him through. The schedule for now is 3 and 1/2 weeks radiation and cisplatin dose 3 in 3 weeks. After that will be the 3 rounds of 5FU and then he will be done with treatment. Soon Dave will post again. Thanks to all and PRAY HARD.
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Sandy
To David and his Mom my Friend, Just wanted to let both of you know, theres a lot of love and prayers coming from the Sunshine State. Stay strong David, because your Mom want have it any other way.
Here's a quote for the post:
“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”
-Shel Silverstein
half way to being cancer free.
Dave-
You are almost there, know that we are praying for you every day. The other night Angela asked me to pray with her and she ended it with "God, please help Dave get rid of the cancer, please."
Dave
You're in my thoughts and my prayers all the time. You're the first thing I think of when I wake up. Things are rough for you right now but hang in there. You're half way there. The finish line is in front of you and you WILL come out the winner.
Love, Hugs, and Prayers, Nancy
Dave,
And to Shelly, Mike & Linda...
This morning at work i was listening to some Third Day and this was the first song on the CD. I wanted to pass along the lyrics to you as an encouragement.
"Tunnel" (Mac Powell, Third Day)
I won't pretend to know what you're thinking
I can't begin to know what you're going through
I won't deny the pain that you're feeling
But I'm gonna try and give a little hope to you
Just remember what I've told you
There's so much you're living for
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
For you, for you
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
Shinin' bright at the end of this tunnel
For you, for you
So keep holdin' on
Those lyrics sum it up, i don't really know what to say. You have a great team of people around you who love you and are by your side as you kick this cancer in the butt. It's encouraging to hear how upbeat you are staying through all of this. Just know that myself and a number of people at my church are praying for you and your family as you go through this and i can't wait to report back with a HUGE praise report to them when you come out the other side of your treatments cancer free.
And who knew you lived so close by...lol, if there is anything i can do...run some errands or whatever...to help you, Shelly & Mike out, just give me a yell.
bill barber
Dave, you may not be able to speak easily, but know that there are many voices to speak for you. Half over, every day forward is another day closer to being done with this.
Dave, We're praying for you daily...for healing, for strength, for determination and the continued will to fight. You have already crossed the 1/2 way point and I know you will come out in the end, a winner. Stay strong and know that we are all thinking of you and praying for you.
Remember, if God brings you to it, He will see you through it.
Kris D and Todd
Dave,
You are inspirational! You've reached the half way point and now it's your time to show this disease what you've got. You've got an amazing attitude and an incredible support system.
You are in my prayers every night.
We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails. ~Author Unknown
I pray that each day for you will be better than the one before.
Love you, Dave
Ma Ma Keaton
Always in our thoughts and prayers. (We are praying real hard).
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