I traveled back to Springfield, MO with my family this week. I made it through the 3rd chemo in Nashville with flying colors. In fact, I am feeling better than the last 2 chemos, I just get tired in the early evenings. My Dad and I are walking 2 miles down to the farm and back everyday and I am trying to stay active. I do miss Meghan though.
I plan to stay in MO and get the rest of my chemos here as I am eating well (lots of greens and brown rice) and need to stay away from people for my immune system's sake. I will go to back to Nashville mid July to get an updated CT scan. To be honest, my May experience scared me a little but now I feel more confident that I will make it through all of this. If I can be on a ventilator for 12 days and survive, I can beat cancer. I have told many of you before, life takes on different
priorities once you realize how brief it can be... I'm still reassigning those in my mind. I will keep you updated.
Dave
Friday, June 15, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Hey everyone,
Thank you for your prayers, God is good! I made it through one of the most difficult experiences of my life thanks to your prayers. I wanted to let everyone that I am at home as of Wed. I got out of the ICU and went to Stallworth rehab hospital for a week to relearn how to walk,
climb stairs, etc.
I dont remember much of the month of May, which is probably a good thing. I have a wonderful family and girlfriend that were there at every moment during my struggle. At this point I just want to move forward with treatment. Being in a hospital bed for 3 weeks can take it out of you. I am still tired but I try to walk the neighborhood everyday to regain my strength. I plan to resume chemo next Wed 6/6/07, which will be my 3rd treatment out of six. I have a feeling that all will go smoothly now that all that has happened could happen and we have the kinks worked out. I am watching what I eat, using a mask for public places and vistors and have become a hand washing freak. My last chemo is August 8th and I plan to teach in the Fall as I go through
radiation, which I hear is far less demanding than chemo. There is a chance I could get my last couple of treatments in MO in order to stay with my parents but I am still deciding what the best option is.
Please continue praying for Meghan and I and my family and PLEASE call me during the days! I am sitting at home with not much to do and get lonely so I would love to hear from everyone (615) 554-6693.
Dave
Thank you for your prayers, God is good! I made it through one of the most difficult experiences of my life thanks to your prayers. I wanted to let everyone that I am at home as of Wed. I got out of the ICU and went to Stallworth rehab hospital for a week to relearn how to walk,
climb stairs, etc.
I dont remember much of the month of May, which is probably a good thing. I have a wonderful family and girlfriend that were there at every moment during my struggle. At this point I just want to move forward with treatment. Being in a hospital bed for 3 weeks can take it out of you. I am still tired but I try to walk the neighborhood everyday to regain my strength. I plan to resume chemo next Wed 6/6/07, which will be my 3rd treatment out of six. I have a feeling that all will go smoothly now that all that has happened could happen and we have the kinks worked out. I am watching what I eat, using a mask for public places and vistors and have become a hand washing freak. My last chemo is August 8th and I plan to teach in the Fall as I go through
radiation, which I hear is far less demanding than chemo. There is a chance I could get my last couple of treatments in MO in order to stay with my parents but I am still deciding what the best option is.
Please continue praying for Meghan and I and my family and PLEASE call me during the days! I am sitting at home with not much to do and get lonely so I would love to hear from everyone (615) 554-6693.
Dave
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