Well I'm the guest blogger today. My Aunt Julie has been hanging in there as well as my Uncle Dave. They both have been at the hospital day an night since saturday. Roseann stayed with him one night at the hospital and my Aunt Julies and John her nephew has been with him since. She don't want to leave his side. My Uncle is in so much pain but I think because Aunt Julie promised she would take him home he is hanging in there. They Hospice is suppose to bring him home today. Lets pray he makes it.. That is where he wants to be is with family at home. Then I think our good Lord will take him home an we can then rejoice that he is where he is meant to be at this time in our lives. All we can do is pray and thank the good Lord we have had and still do have him in our lives. All we can do is enjoy every second that we have him with us. Uncle Al, Julie's mom an dad an I (Ellie) and more family will be coming in and spending Christmas with him. We love you all an Merry Christmas and have a safe an happy holiday.

12/09/09

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been able to blog in so long but Dave has been having a hard time. The last month has been crazy. Dave has been in terrible pain in his legs and back. We have been to his oncologist and she has given him new medicine. The new stuff puts him to sleep when he takes it correctly. He is on something for the pain from his chemo and that pretty much is under control. We have started his brain radiation and will be done this Friday. So far I think that has been ok. We had an MRI of his spine done last week and had GOOD NEWS that there was NO tumor on his spine but they can see the compression on his vertebrae and that is what is causing a lot of his pain. WE have been seeing an acupuncture DR. and he helped him a bit. We have seen the chiropractor twice this week and she is coming by the house tomorrow. She feels the drive to her office is adding to his pain.Dave has decided that the more pain medicine he takes the better he will be, something about if I can have 3 a day then why can't I take all 3 at the same time. ! This has really gotten out of control and I fear that next he will need to go through a detox program. I think you all know how hard headed Dave can be.!!! Dave is due to have another MRI done on Friday for his hip. Please keep us in your prayers. I know that with God in your life anything is possible but without him nothing is. Talk to you soon, Dave and Julie

Dec 9,2009

Nov 15 2009

This has been a busy couple of weeks. We got home from Philly with some wonderful news. What a great place. Any one who is walking in the shoes of cancer should go to the Cancer center. A great environment with great staff. I don't think we could say anything bad about our experience there. Dave has been in a great deal of pain. His knees and legs ache it seems almost all the time. He is on a ton of pain meds . We are trying to get it under control so maybe he can come off of some of it. He played 36 holes of golf last Sunday and then we went with Barbara and Dave to watch the giants and grab a bite to eat at Appelbies. Ron and Gary came over on Veterans day and helped with moving the hydrangea bushes and planted a beautiful red maple in the front yard. The guys stayed for supper and we had a great time visiting. We went to Lisa and Paul's house for dinner last Saturday and they came by ours this Saturday night. They also stopped by today to watch the Jets play. Like I said its been a couple of busy weeks. Thanks everyone for all your prayers and help. I know that it has made a huge difference in where we are standing now. I know that with God anything is possible and without him nothing is. Keep those prayers coming. Talk to you soon. Love, Julie and Dave

Nov15, 2009

Nov 1

Well today is the day we leave for the Cancer center of America in Philly. We are excited to see what alternative treatments there are for us to turn to in case Dave's cancer comes back. I will blog when we get home the night of the 4th. Our last appointment for that day is 3;30. Thanks everyone for your prayers . I know there can't be anyone who has been more blessed then Dave and Me. We believe that prayer makes the miracles happen. Please everyone keep us in your prayers this week along with Benny Davis. Benny is the son of my ex assistant Head Teller that was hit by a car this week. He is in a comma with head trauma and numerous broken bones. Benny is just 18 years old with his whole life in front of him. I know that with God anything is possible and without him in your life nothing is. Talk to you when we get back. Love, Dave and Julie

Oct 28

Today was a Great day! We went to see the Dr. and got great news. The ct showed the following:The clavicle tumor was gone completely, the right lung shrunk down to a size they couldn't measure along with the liver and the large tumor that was 101/2 mm is now at 2/and1/2 and shows it being calcified. YEAH!!! This is the best we could have ever asked for. Thank you everyone for the prayers, visits and friendship. What a great life we are living in. I don't think anyone has ever been more blessed then Dave and me. Please keep those prayers coming because we believe that's what is making this all happen. Talk to you all soon. With Our love, Dave and Julie

Oct 24

Today was a good day. Sorry I haven't blogged in a while but I have been busy with meetings all week. Things are good here. Dave had his ct done on Friday. We go to the oncologist o the 28th. Then we are going to the Cancer Center of America in Pa. on Sunday. We expect to be there for about 4 days. We are both looking forward to meeting with the Drs. there and to find out if there is an alternative for Dave. Lets hope that the prayers we all have been saying are being heard by Gods ears. Lisa and Paul came over for dinner tonight and we played some cards. Gee it feels good to just laugh again. Dave is going golfing in the morning with his football buddies so you know he is a happy man! We are getting ready to watch a movie so I will close for tonight. Talk to you all soon. Remember with God all things are possible and without him nothing is. Love, Dave and Julie

Oct 20

Today was a great day. Sorry I haven't blogged but have been sick with this cold. Things are going fine. This is the down week after chemo. Dave is doing great but he seems to be having the blues. I know this is a lot for anyone to handle. We have scheduled a second consultation with The Cancer Center of America. They are located around the country but we are going to the east coast hospital in Philly. We head out on Nov 1. WE expect to be there for about 3 days. They advertise all the time on the TV that they do all kinds of alternative treatments as well as spiritual, diet etc. We having been doing some research on the Internet dealing with diet and it looks like we are going to be having a huge change in what our diet has been. All and All I need to say that Dave is doing great with all of this. We had some upsetting news this week and I would ask everyone to please pray for Ann and Dianna. I know that the prayers have really helped us through this long walk. Thanks again everyone. Remember with GOD anything is possible and without him nothing is. Talk to you tomorrow. With Love, Dave and Julie

Oct 16

Today was a great day!! Sorry I haven't blogged the last few days but I have been fighting with a cold and have been going to bed early. There is good news, Today was the last Chemo !! YEAH!!!Dave is doing really good. Hes got the chemo crankiness but otherwise good!I still can't believe all of this has happened But this is a better place to be then where we were just a few months ago. This has been a busy week, Lisa and Paul stopped by on Wed. ,Ron took Dave for his chemo that day. I took him yesterday and today. WE stopped to see Robin and Tony on the way home yesterday.Its great seeing everyone,It lifts Daves spirits. Thanks everyone for all your support and prayers over these last few months. I honestly don't know how we would have gotten through all of this without you all.We have been blessed with great friends and family. I don't know how we could ever repay everyone other then saying THANK YOU and WE LOVE YOU.Dave is going to be having his cat scan done next Friday and we will no the results on the 28Th. I will keep you posted as the week goes on. Thanks again. With our Love, Dave and Julie

Oct 12

Today was a good day. It seems so quiet here now that everyone has gone home. Nancy and Bill got home safely and Ellie did great getting home within 8 hours. Thanks for the great visit. I miss you all ready! Dave is doing really good. We went to the chiropractor today because his sciatica is acting up. Dave keeps saying to me that he knows all the prayers and good wishes have made this turn out in a positive way. I need to say thank you to all our friends and family for all your support going through this. You all gave us the strength along with God to get through all of this. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. I am heading to bed so I will talk to you tomorrow night. Love, Dave and Julie

Oct 10

Today was a good day. Dave and Bill played a round of golf yesterday. I cant believe that Dave had the strength for 18 holes but somehow he did. Sorry I didn't blog last night but I went into bed at 9.!!! Dave is feeling very achy today but I know its from the 18 holes. We have enjoyed visiting with Ellie, Nancy and Bill this week. Boy did the time fly. I am so glad they were here for the good news. Dave is NOT going to have the cat scan this week because we couldn't get the authorizing in time for Monday. I think it would be good if we do it after this last round of chemo. I will let you know when we get close to the time. Good night everybody. We are heading to bed. Talk to you tomorrow, Love, Dave and Julie. Remember with God anything is possible and without God nothing is. Thanks for the prayers!

Oct 8

Today was a great day. There is a guest blogger for tonight. Ellie is going to do the blog. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie
Yesterday was a great time. We all went to the casino. Spent money but didn't get lucky enough to win but had a great time. Today was Uncle Dave's Dr visit on news on the MRI of the brain. That was nothing but super news. All is well an as you guested it he has absolutely nothing in there. LOL LOL He is so happy an relieved to hear the news. He will have one more round of kemo and a CT next week and will get the news on that on Wednesday. The Doc feels sure things will be great news on that also. Tonight Aunt Julie took me to my first concert and it was absolutely wonder full. We saw Keith Urban and SugarLand.. We had a blast.!!! We are all exhausted so will say good night to all. Talk to ya all tomorrow night. Ellie

Oct 6

Today was a good day. Bill went with Dave to have his MRI done. We hope to find out the results on Thursday. We are all saying prayers that this is going to be good news. Nancy,Bill,Elli,Dave,and I went to Ron and Garys house for dinner. Garys mom Marie is up visiting from Florida. We had a great time hanging out with the family. Its great having the support of the family during this time frame. Dave seems to be tired and I know that he is worrying about the results. I just keep telling him its in Gods hands and we need to trust in him.Oh well I am tired and I am heading to bed. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

Oct 4

Tonight we have a guest Blogger. Tonight this blog is being done by Nancy, Daves Sisiter from Oregon. Talk to you tomorrow . Love, Dave and Julie

Hi everyone. Dave took me for a ride in his new car. What fun that was. I even got to drive it. Now that's a lot of power. For the rest of the day we kind of just relaxed . Then Ronald and Gary came over for dinner. Eleanor made an awesome meal. and she looks great. Man a great cooker and a good looker all in one. We were so stuffed. Everything was very good. David really looks good for all he has gone through. My Jewel always looks good. Their mood is such a positive one that it makes you feel that everything is going to be just fine. Keep the prayers coming in everyone because they are helping. LOVE to you all, and thank you for being there for the both of them. Goodnight every one XOXOXOXOXOXO

Sept 30

Can you believe its another month gone. Where does the time go. Sorry I didn't blog last night but I was tired and went to bed early. Today was a good day. Dave is feeling antsy being home by himself. I think this is a good thing, it means he is getting back to normal, at least I hope so. I feel bad leaving him here Day and night alone but he keeps telling me he wants me to stay working so this is the way it is.He is looking forward to some company. I am heading to bed so talk to you tomorrow night. Thanks Julia and Mike for the great pictures.! Love, Julie and Dave

Sept 28

It was a good day. Dave is doing a lot of sleeping. The side effects of the chemo really do him in for a few days. I still can't believe that we are more then half way through with his chemo treatments. I keep praying that he will be in remission after the 6 are finished. Not much going on here. I am working and trying to keep involved in the Chamber and Rotary. We are getting some company this weekend, Nancy and Bill are coming in from Oregon for the week and Ellie and Al are coming down from upstate. It should be a lot of fun. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

Sept 27

This has been a busy weekend. Sorry I haven't been on the blog since Thursday. Dave has finished round 4 of his chemo. He has been going to the chiropractor each day for the pains from his sciatica, He is doing great with all of this. He has the morphine patch on now to stop the pain. He put that on on Friday and he should stop it this Friday. It really seem to help. Dave's appetite is still intact so he has been busy eating. This round seems to be better then the others, I don't know why but it is what it is.! I keep thinking that just maybe its all the prayers being answered !Thanks again everyone for all those prayers! Talk to you tomorrow. Love to you all, Dave and Julie

09/23

Today was a good day. We are on treatment # 4. Yeah!!! Only 2 more to go. The treatment went fast today. Dave was done in 4 hours. He is tired but he has good spirit. Thanks Butch for taking Dave to Chemo. I picked him up this afternoon and then took him by the chiropractor. He has some pain in his knee and leg. Some days I still can't believe this is real but I know it is. Everyone keeps telling me its going to be OK and I keep saying from your mouth to Gods ears. I know this is out of our control and at times that is the hardest thing to deal with. I keep thinking just remember positive thoughts and that God is in control! Thanks everyone for all your prayers and good thoughts. Please keep them coming. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

9/21

Hi everyone. Today was a good day. I went with Dave to see the Dr. and have his radiation. Things are proceeding in a positive way. She was very happy with seeing Dave looking so good. She is going to up his chemo dose now that he will be done with his radiation. Ellie, Al and Wayne left for home today. Thanks for coming. We had a great visit and it was a surprise having Wayne come visit. Ellie we will see you in 2 weeks!Mary came by for dinner this evening. Dave did the cooking and we had sauce and pasta. Thanks Dave for cooking, it was delicious. This girl is tired so I am heading to bed. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

9/20

What a great day. The weather was beautiful today in the high 70s with plenty of sunshine. These are the kind of days that make you remember why we love Long Island so much. We went down to Smiths Point with Wayne,and Ellie. They were having the first Tell Cancer to go fly a kite day. Everyone was welcome to come down and fly a kite to raise money for the cancer society. We met Pam and Desi and Lisa and Paul. We all had a great day . It was great seeing so many of our friends. Dave had a chance to meet my friends from the Chamber of Commerce. We came home to watch the Jets beat the Pats out by the pool. We are watching the Giants playing the cowboys now. The Giants are winning right now. Boy what a good day!!!! Al did the cooking tonight out on the BBQ. This has been a good weekend visiting with Family. Tomorrow Dave goes back to see the Drs. and radiation and I go back to work! It was a good weekend while it lasted!!! Half time is just about done so this girl is going to watch the rest of the football game. Thanks everyone for your support and Love. Remember with God anything is possible and without him nothing is. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

Sept 19

Sorry I haven't been on the blog for a few days. Ellie, Al and Wayne came down to visit on Thursday so we have been busy visiting! We went out for dinner Thursday night for the steak that Dave has been wanting. He has such a great appetite.! He has been eating everything that he can! I think he gained 5 pounds this past week. This has been a great weekend. Dave is battling with congestion in his chest, we gave the Dr. a call and he is on an antibiotic. Everything is going fine ,he is going to be having radiation Mon, Tues,Weds, and Chemo starts on Weds. This is going to be a busy week. Our friend George was admitted into the hospital yesterday. Dave has been concerned for him and he wound up going to his house with Big Al on Friday and called the ambulance. Please keep him in your prayers. All and all its been a busy couple of days. This girl is going to sleep. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

9/16

Today was a great day. Dave went to radiation his morning , only a few more days! Yeah!He asked the DR. about what he is thinking and the status of his cancer. He is going to have a pet scan in a few weeks. I will keep you posted as we get closer. Keep the prayers coming/Dave has good spirit this week . I love the second week because its like nothing is the matter with him. He has a great appetite and gains some of his strength back. I still can't believe we are looking at his 4th round of chemo.!This girl is tired so I am heading to bed. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

9/15

Today was a great day. The weather was beautiful. I went with Dave this morning to see his radiologist. I took the day off and we went down to the beach for lunch. Dave had the sub he has been wanting for so long. We had a great time sharing and talking. The beach was beautiful and quiet. We sat and had coffees together this morning out by the pool. Then we went out by the pool after dinner and had a drink. Dave is getting his appetite back and I made a pork roast for dinner. He ate 2 pieces of meat, a big helping of rice and gravy and carrots. Boy he sure can eat !It sure is nice to see his appetite come back. I love cooking for him. Dave wound up cleaning the pool today. There were leaves and dirt in it! This was a great day that Dave and I both said Thank you to God. Please keep us in your prayers. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

09/14

Here we are getting ready for round 4 of chemo next week, Boy the time has flown.Dave had a great day. He went to radiation this morning and then over to Town Hall. He got a handicap parking sticker .Ron stopped by today. He got home from Syracuse yesterday. They had a good visit. Dave and I went out to Pizza Hut on a date! We have made a date for 9/14/2014, which is when his vet will be paid for!WE went to have ice cream at Carvel afterwards. It was a lot of fun and we joked back and forth. Sheila and Ted gave us a call tonight. Talk about a positive person boy, Sheila has my vote . She has been battling this monster lung cancer for 2 years. Thanks for all your words of encouragement. Dave is starting to get some of his strength back so I hope he can get some time on the golf course this week. Keep those prayers coming. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

9/13

Dave said to let everyone know that he is doing better. Thanks everyone for your prayers.He had a great day watching football over at Barbara and Daves. This was the kick off weekend for football. The Giants and Jets both won. Yeah!!I wound up working the duck BBQ for Rotary. It was a great sunshiny day. Ellie is going to be coming for a visit on the 17th. It will be great to have some company again. I can't believe that we are looking at his next round of chemo in less then 2 weeks. The time just seems to fly by. This girl is tired so I am going to call it a night. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

09/12

Today was a good day.Dave is beginning to have his strength back. He slept for only a few hours. He went with me to the dentist this morning. Dave is starting to feel some of the depression of the cancer. I knew it would hit at some time. I just keep telling him lets be happy for where we are.! Some times this whole thing seems crazy like it is happening to someone else. Please keep us in your prayers. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

09/10/09

Today was a good day. Dave didn't sleep the whole day. Yeah! I know he is beginning to get some of his strength back. I am going with him tomorrow to radiation. I haven't gone this week at all and I feel a need to talk to the Drs.. I need to say sorry to Wendy because I forgot to mention she was here last week with the family. Sorry about that. Thanks again Wendy for coming it was great having you here and we hope you will come back again in the fall. Dave had a bad night sleeping last night and was up about 5 times. He is in sleeping as I am doing this blog. I am back to work full time and feel guilty leaving home alone but he tells me he understands and he is fine with it. This was a quiet week and I know he is feeling bored because all he was doing was sleeping but It must be what his body needed. Please keep us in your prayers. Thanks again to all the family that has been calling and or visiting with us. it really does pick up our spirits. Talk to you tomorrow, Love, Dave and Julie

090909

Thought you would enjoy a new picture. This was taken on the 5th while the family was here. Everyone went down to the beach for a few hours. Dave was wearing a sombrero and his dew rag. Today was good quiet day. Dave is spending less of the day sleeping, today it was about 4 hours. Each day is getting less. He is eating small meals but a number of times during the day.I have noticed that he has some new hair growth on the back of his neck and on his chin. I know he has had a lot of radiation but I must say I don't think his skin is as bad as I thought it would be. It seems like a sunburn and it hasn't been blistering. He is sleeping as I am doing this but I know he told me to say Hi to everyone,that he loves you and thanks for all the prayers. I know he loves hearing from you all so give him a call,it really does lift up his spirits. Talk to you tomorrow night. Love, Dave and Julie

Sept 07

This was a great day. Thank you God. Dave slept a good part of the day. The pain meds seem to be helping him. Lisa and Paul stopped by . I wound up doing some cleaning and cooking. I made Dave a big pot of chicken soup. We are still trying to figure out what he can taste after chemo. I still can't believe that its been all ready time for chemo treatment # 3. Boy the time has flown. I'm thinking that just about the time we have this figured out he will be done with his treatments!!!! Thanks everyone for your prayers. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

Sept06

Today was a quiet but great day. Al,Kim,Jr. and the kids left out this morning before 7. I drove Dave over to the Drs. office so that he could get his shot. He has spent a good amount of time sleeping today. He is taking pain meds to help control the pain that the shot generates. Lets keep our fingers crossed that this works.He told me to tell everyone that he loves them and thanks for all the prayers. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

Sept 05

This has been a great week. Sorry I didn't get to blog last night but Bob and Judy came by late last night and I just got to tired.! Well this is Daves Big Surprise. He went and brought a new car! Its a 2009 corvette! This is the car he has always wanted!!! I know I must be crazy but if it makes him happy!!!!Kim, Jr.,Al,Megan, Morgan and Johnny have been here for the week. It has been a wonderful visit and they have been so much help. Jr. has been going to chemo with Dave and yes he has been driving the vet. I'm not sure who had the largest smile on their face!!!WE have celebrated chemo treatment #3 and had lobsters and shrimp last night.Dave is starting to feel tired again and we know this is going to be a down week but now we know what to expect. Please pray with us that there are no trips to the hospital this week. Thanks again everyone for your love ,prayers and support.I don't know how we would ever get through all of this without you all. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

We all had a great day with Uncle Dave today!! He went for radiation @ 9:15 this morning, then came home before 2 hours of Chemo. He drove in the morning but after chemo I drove home. He rested for a couple of hours, woke up and helped us cook dinner! ! AMAZING ! ! Dave is still the life of the party. Everyone keep on praying : "The lord brought you to it, he will take you through it" guest blogger JR

Dave thanks everyone for thoughts & prayers... . things are going well ... love YOU ALL
Keep all of your prayers & positive thoughts that Dave will not have this one day and this is what we will call A MIRACLE !!!!!!!!!!!!

DAVE B.

sept 2

Thank you God for a great day. Dave went and had chemo today. He was suppose to have radiation but they decided they needed to verify his new tagging instead. This was his first radiation at the north shore office and everything went smooth. He goes again tomorrow so we will see what goes on tomorrow. Love to you all. Talk to you tomorrow. Dave and Julie

Sept 01

Today was a great day. Dave went golfing with Jr. this afternoon!! Talk about being happy, not only does he have the family here but he also got to golf. They only played 9 holes and he is tired but also Happy. He went for radiation this morning and then Kim and I drove him over to the North shore to get re tagged. This is great news because Sean told Dave today that they never do this this early. They are now going to start to do radiation to the chest and the lung, they are done doing the one on the right on his clavicle. YEAH!!!! We are getting ready for chemo again tomorrow. Lets hope we have only these 2 to go but it will be what it will be. This is the family that came in this week. We have been having such a good time and it is going to be sad to see them leave. Thanks again for the love and support from everyone. keep the prayers coming. Love to you all. Talk to you tomorrow. Dave and Julie

August 31

This picture was taken on Saturday over Peter and Tricas new home. This is Gail and Chris from Arizona.This is the new Dave with no facial hair.I think he looks great. Sorry I didn't get to blog last night but family came in late and we moved the furniture in front of the computer.Its great having the family together Dave and I just keep smiling. Dave is having such a great time visiting with his brothers Al and Don.This is the first time Don, Lisa and Andrea have come to visit. They are here with Kim,Jr.,Megan,Morgan,and John. The house is full to the brim but its great. Dave went back for Radiation today with Jr.. He is going tomorrow to have a slice cat scan done again as well as radiation. His white count was up today to 4.5. This has been a great time,its hard to believe that he is sick.I know this next week is going to be tough again but as long as we have these kind of weeks it makes it possible to believe that our prayers are being answered . Thanks again to everyone for the support,love and prayers . We love you all. Talk to you tomorrow. Dave and Julie

August 29

Sorry this is so late. We have been watching the Jet /Giant game. Bob, Judy and Matt came over tonight to watch the game.The Jets won,Yeah!!!It was a good day. Dave and I went over to see Tricia and Peters new house and have breakfast with Gail and Chris. On days like this its hard for me to remember that Dave is sick. We had a great day together and visiting with friends. . Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Julie and Dave

August 28

Its a good day. I can't believe the difference in Dave from one week to the next. He goes for chemo next week so this is his best week for energy but the worst for his white blood count. Sorry I didn't blog last night but Dave and Barbara had us over foe dinner and we didn't get home till late. The 2 of us were like little kids getting out for the night. Thanks Barbara and Dave for the great night!!!Dave found out today that they want to do another cat scan next Tuesday and retagg him.. I am thinking that this must be great news.! Chris and Gail are leaving to go back to Arizona tomorrow and we sure are going to miss them both. Thanks Chris for the great week and company. Chris brought Dave a beautiful cross today that has Dave beaming over. Thank You! This has been a great week with me being back to work and Dave in radiation. Thanks for the prayers and the love. Remember with God anything is possible. Talk to you tomorrow, Love, Dave and Julie

August 25

Today was a good day. This is Dave's strong week and he is enjoying his days. Chris is still here with us and he has been going back and forth with Dave for his radiation. They have been having a good visit. WE went out to Dinner with Chis, Gail and Maureen tonight. It was great getting out .I went back to work on Monday, so things are back to normal this week.Dave's spirits are high due to Chris being here and all the good news from his Drs.. I really believe that the prayers are helping. Thanks everyone again. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie

Message from Dave

Today was a good day. I want to thank everybody for your prayers,support and love.Keep those prayers coming. I saw the Dr's. today and everything is going good. My arm is healing fine with the help of antibiotics and the heat wraps. I was re tagged today and they started a new regiment of radiation. I saw the oncologist this afternoon and we discussed all the problems we have been having with their breakdown of communication in the office. The Dr. understood our position and gave us her cell phone # so we can call her when we have a need.She also told us that I might be doing 6 rounds of chemo but we will see after the 4th is done and how the test come back.The DR. also told us that she thinks we are going to be very happy with the outcome of the treatments. The positive energy is all around us. Thanks Everyone. Talk to you tomorrow,Dave and Julie

August 24

Today was a good day. I think this is Dave's good week. He is starting to taste his food again and has some energy. Thank God for these days. He went into the pool today and cleaned it.! Dave and Chris had a good day visiting and napping. I know we are both glad for the company. I went back to work today and it was good to get my feet back under the desk. I know I have said this before But we are so thankful for all of the support from our families and friends. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. We really do feel all of the positive energy. Dave is going back to be re tagged tomorrow at the radiologist and then we go to the oncologist in the afternoon. Keep those prayers coming that we have some good news tomorrow,! Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

August 23

Hi everyone. Sorry I didn't blog last night.WE were watching the Giants lose to Chicago and I fell a sleep. I had over 2 hours of dental work done in the morning so I was pretty shot for the day. Dave had something going on with his right arm so Mary drove him to the oncologist office. it turned out to be an inflamed vein from having the IVs and chemo in the same arm, 7 days is just to long. I feel so bad for him, its one thing after another. Its been hard trying to keep his spirits up with all of this extra stuff happening. I keep trying though. Our friends Chris and Gail flew in from Arizona yesterday and Chris is going to be staying with us for most of the week. This is going to be good company for both of us. Dave has been complaining about the back pain again today. Ron was by this morning and reminded us that it could be from the shot he got last Saturday .He has been taking his pain bills and doing some sleeping. This was a tough week but I am thinking that next week has got to be better,!!! I keep thanking the Lord that he has the strength to keep dealing with all of this. Thanks everyone for the calls this weekend. Please keep those prayers comming. Till tomorrow. Love, Julie and Dave

August 21

Today was a good day. I stayed home from work because we just got him out of the hospital yesterday. We both slept in late.YEAH!!!!Dave is feeling dragged out but otherwise ok. He still has his appetite. He is eating smaller meals but more times a day. I think we both are beginning to feel overwhelmed by the last months news. We are trying to regroup and think positive things. We talk about keeping only positive thoughts in our minds and pray to God that he hears them. This has been a quiet day for both of us.. Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. Talk to you tomorrow. Love , Dave and Julie

August 20

Its a good day. I brought Dave home early this afternoon. He is doing a lot of sleeping. He was cranky all day due to being in the hospital. He got a new room mate last night who tried smoking in their room. He really set Dave off. Things are quiet here and that is a very good thing.!! Thanks everyone for your prayers. Keep them coming!!! I am calling it a night. Talk to you tomorrow. Love to you all, Dave and Julie

Great News

Hi everyone. We have some great news to share with you. Dave is coming home tomorrow!! The stress test went great without any problems. Thanks everyone for your prayers. He needs to get over this infection before he can have any more radiation though. I left him at the hospital tonight in great spirit and excited about coming home.Today was a good day. I keep thanking the Lord that we have him for another day. Thanks everyone for your love ,prayers and support. I don't know how we would get through this without you all. I don't have any new pictures to share but I thought you might enjoy a picture from the past. Talk to you tomorrow. With MUCH Love, Dave and Julie

update 8/18/09

Thanks everyone for your calls and support. Dave is resting well on some good meds!He is going to have a stress test tomorrow and it should take about 3 hours. I hope he will be back in his room by 2 PM. He is in Mather hospital room #306, second bed. The phone # is 631-473-1320.The Drs. want to rule out any problems with his heart.Please keep us in your prayers for tonight and tomorrow. I am going to go to sleep now because I need to get to the hospital by 8 AM. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

IMPORTANT NEWS!

Dave had some chest pain around 9 last night ,right after doing the blog. We called the ambulance and they took him to Mather hospital. Mary drove over with me to keep me company. Thanks Mary.They thought he might be having a heart attack but they ruled that out. They took more x-rays and a cat scan. The good news is no heart attack, No blood clots in the lung and the TUMOR has SHRUNK. YEAH!!!!! They think he has pneumonia or a bad bronchial infection. I am heading out to the hospital at 2 and I don't think I will be back home before 12 tonight.I got in this morning at 5:30. I just talked to Dave and he is still in the emergency room(no beds are available) and his voice sounds strong. He was asking about eating. You have to love his appetite.I will blog again when I get home. Please keep us in your prayers today. Remember with God all things are possible. Talk to you all tonight. Love, Dave and Julie

8/17/09

This has been a sleepy day. Dave had a bad night sleeping with a lot of coughing. The chemo is really kicking his but this time. He slept for a good part of the day. I stayed home and got some sleep also. He is feeling pretty down in the dumps. He went out and sat on the side of the pool this afternoon while Paul was here. Thanks Paul for mowing the front yard.The sod in the front yard seems to grow faster then the weeds use to!!!!This a picture from over the weekend while he still had some energy. He sure does love cleaning the pool.!!!Dave is going back to have radiation tomorrow. I don't know if they will know anything from his last cat scan. Lets keep our fingers crossed that we get some great news!Keep those prayers coming. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie

August 16, 2009

Dave had a sleepy day today. I think the chemo started to beat him up last night. He had a night of a lot of coughing. About 3 he put the oxygen on, then slept like a baby.He wound up taking 3 good naps today.It was a sad day because Al, Ellie, Delores and Joe left for home. Thanks everyone for all your help this past week. Lisa , Paul, Tony ,Robin and Their son came over for a barb-b-que. Tony and Paul did the cooking and the food was great. Dave really enjoys the visits and phone calls. I think he is his happiest when the house and pool are full with people.!!!He has always loved a party, even now!!!The weather was beautiful today and Dave even went swimming. I know I just marvel at his spirit and love for life. Thanks Mary and George for the great fliers about the blog. Today was a great day. I just keep thanking God that its another good day. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie

August 15

Sorry there isn't a new picture tonight. Look for one tomorrow!!!It was a great day. Joe took Dave to get his shot at the Drs.. Dave can't believe there was no pain with this one. Last time his bones were hurting. Lets hope this stays like this. He had a great day swimming with the family.He cooked some steaks out on the grill. Talk about a happy man!!! All that was missing was his golf!!! Joe put together the desk for Daves new computer. Thank you Joe. He worked over 4 hours on it!!! The room is coming together. Lisa and Paul stopped by for dinner and helped with the desk. Thanks everyone for all your support and Love. Remember to keep the prayers coming. It was a good day. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie I put Daves wrong Email on the blog last night, its dp713@verizon.net( lower case). Uncle Dave said thanks John Colby for your haircut. Till tomorrow

8/14/09

How do you like Daves new Do? Barbara and Dave brought him this new hat. Thanks guys!!!Today was a great day. Dave is half way done with his chemo. This was day # 6 out of 12. YEAH!!! No radiation today but a cat scan . Joe brought Delores down to visit last night. Sandy and Steve left for home today. Thanks guys for coming. Sandy and Steve went into the city via the train yesterday and brought us all home gifts. Ellie took Dave for his treatment this morning. Thanks to all of the family for all this help. I just don't know how you would ever get through this without the help of family and friends. Dave goes for his shot tomorrow and Joe has offered to take him to Setauket . Keep those prayers coming. Remember with God anything is possible. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie. Dave said to send out his Email address: DP713@verizon.net.

August 13

Well sorry I didn't get to blog last night. We got a new computer for Dave yesterday and Steve was installing it for us. So now Dave can do email and everything!!!!Its been a couple of busy days with radiation and chemo.I took the day off yesterday and went with Ellie to take Dave. It turns out that they want to do something called coning , which is when they take another look to see if the tumor is shrinking and then change his radiation. It sounds like its a positive thought. Dave is having chemo at the Dr's. office in Patchogue . The office and nurses seem like great people. Dave had 2 bags of chemo yesterday and he also had radiation. They put him into a private room so you know he was like the MAN!!!!!He came home and had a burger and hot dog for supper!!!He is something else. Next thing we knew he was up dancing in the living room to the Blues Brothers!! You have to love his spirit. Ellie took him today and they did radiation and 1 bag of chemo. only a 3 hour day compared to a 6 hour day yesterday.They decided to retag him for his radiation. The plan is that he is going to have chemo tomorrow and a cat scan to check and change his dose and position of his radiation.He is feeling tired this evening but he is up watching TV talking on the phone. All and all it was a good day. Keep those prayers coming. Talk to you tomorrow. Dave and Julie

8/11/09

What do you think of today's pictures? I think he looks great! Al,Ellie and Sandy took him for his radiation this morning. He met with the Dr. and he had an xray done. The Dr. is happy with the fact that the tumor is shrinking.YEAH!!!!! He wants Dave to have a cat scan after he has the chemo. They want to see exactly how it has changed and change his tags for radiation. This all sounds positive to me.!!!I took him this afternoon to see about getting his social security, it took us over 3 hours but lets keep our fingers crossed.We came home and he went in for a swim with Ellie, and Al. Thanks again for all the help and prayers. Talk to you tomorrow, Julie and Dave

August 10, 2009

Take a look at Dave. I think he looks great!Thanks Ellie for the pictures! Today was a great day. Dave has energy and he is enjoying visiting with the family. This is a picture from this morning when the gang went for breakfast. This is Al, Steve, Sandy, Ellie and Dave.Dave went with Ellie to have his radiation this morning. Everything is set for his chemo on the 12th. We want to say Happy Anniversary Momma and Dad! We tried calling you but you were out.We want to say THANKS to everyone for all your support and prayers. I don't know how we would have ever gotten through the last month without you all.!! THANK YOU ALL. Please keep the prayers coming remember with God anything is possible. Love you all. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie

August 09

Look at Dave !! Today was the big day. He went to the salon this morning and shave his head. Dave kept saying that his hair was tingling and was starting to come out by the strands when he ran his hands through his hair. I think he looks great.!! This has been a great weekend without Dr. appointments.!!! Dave decided that he had to clean the pool and then we went to the pool store and then Home Depot! I had to take him home for a nap. Elli and Al came in this afternoon and Sandy and her son Steve came in from North Carolina this evening. Its great having family in. I just got a chance to see what everyone is saying on the blog. Thanks everyone for your love and prayers This is going to be a big week with Chemo staring on The 12th and radiation all week. Sorry I didn't blog last night I was just to tired. Talk to you tomorrow. Love, Dave and Julie

August7

Well today was a great day. Dave is feeling great. His blood work came back today as 11.4. YEAH!!!! He also had a radiation treatment today. His appetite is back. Hes eating like he use to. He said to tell everyone Hi, and that he feels good. Thanks again for the calls. Keep those prayers coming. Talk to you tomorrow, Dave and Julie

August6

Sorry I'm so late with tonight's blog we were watching the movie The Secret. Marvin sent it to us from California.What a great motivational movie, all about the positive and how to help heal yourself. Anyway can you believe that here we are 2 weeks into all of this. Time does fly.Dave had a good day. He drove himself for his shot. He will have blood work done tomorrow, keep your fingers crossed that his count goes up.Thanks Rene for the call telling him his chemo is working and that's why is count is so low. One of the highway guys stopped to visit him today over lunch. His spirit has been great. Dave told me he feels like his appetite is back because hes hungry and enjoying eating again. All good signs. Dave sends his love to you all and says keep up the prayers. He said he feels their power.I just keep saying thank you God for the miracle that we still have him here. Thanks again for the visits and phone calls they really do lift his spirits up. Talk to you tomorrow . Love you all, Dave and Julie

August 5

Thanks to god this was another great day. Ron drove Dave to have his blood work done and get his shot. His count is up to 2.4 but no radiation for the rest of the week till its up about 9.I told Dave that I am going to have to be a real BITCH to get things done right. I still can't believe that the nurses wouldn't listen to him last week when he said he was suppose to get a shot.Dave saw another Dr. from the group today in regards to his ribs hurting so bad.His ribs have been hurting since they pulled his tooth last Friday. This Dr. told him to start living his life again, go play some golf. Talk about someone being happy!!!!!The Dr. told him that he has to stay out of the sun so when he is feeling up to it he should play early in the day or towards the late afternoon. Dave drove himself to have an x-ray done on his ribs. George came by and took Dave with him to a wake for their friend from the highway dept., Richy McCarrick, who passed away Sunday night. He went before 7 so he could get in before everyone else. I called the visiting Nurses this morning and they actually showed up this afternoon. We are both feeling tired this evening so we are heading to bed. Thanks again for the prayers,calls and visits.Talk to you tomorrow,

Julie and Dave

August 4

Today was a good day. I took Dave to get his shot this morning. The shot seems to have caused him some back pain. God knows he doesn't need any thing else right now. This was a quiet day and I think his mind was doing a whole lot of thinking. I keep telling him how lucky we are to still have him here with us.Dave keeps second guessing whether his chemo is working because his hair hasn't fallen out. Who would think you would be praying for your hair to fall out.This is one crazy roller coaster ride!!!Thanks everyone for the calls and friendship.I don't know how we would ever get through this without our families and friends. Please keep the prayers coming. Talk to you tomorrow. Julie

August3

It was a good day. Paul drove Dave for his radiation treatment. I went back to work. This is a great bank. It was great to get my feet underneath the desk.Dave had blood work done today and I took him to get his shot. He says hes feeling much better. His whit blood count cells were at 1.5.yikes!Donna and Brian went back to Georgia. Thanks guys for spending your second anniversary with us. Thanks everyone for the calls and visits. Please keep your prayers coming. I believe in Miracles when I see Dave. I can't believe that all of this has happened in such a short period of time.I believe that with with God anything can happen.Talk to you on Tuesday, Jewel. Dave sends everyone his love and Thanks.

August 2

Its been a busy crazy weekend.Dave has had a great 2 days visiting with Family and Friends. Ellie,Christy ,Robert,Donna and Brian from Georgia came in on Friday. We all took a ride out to Dunne Road and then stopped for lunch at Oaklands for Donna and Brian's 2nd anniversary. He then decided when we got home to go in the pool for a while. Ellie,Christy and Robert left for home this morning. 3 of the guys from the Rocky Point crew came to visit today and took Dave out to lunch. Donna and Brian spent the day visiting with us as well as Paul and Lisa.Thanks everyone for the calls and visits. I think the treatments are starting to kick in. Dave is starting to be tired and achy. He is starting to rest more but he says hes still feeling pretty good. He is keeping a positive outlook. Sometimes I still can't believe this is happening. All and all today was a good day. Talk to you tomorrow

July 31

Dave had a trying day. The day started with his radiation at 9. Ellie took us so she could see where it is. He still hasn't received his shot for his White blood cells to be boosted. We went to the oral surgeon at 3:30.They had to pull his tooth on the top right in the back. It took the dentist over an hour.Donna and Brian flew in to Laguardia from North Carolina. They were here when we got home. Talk about putting a smile on someones face. Dave and I are both so happy to have so much family come in as well as friends. Bob Westenberger and Dave Hazard stopped by to visit. Thanks guys.Thanks everyone for the calls, cards and prayers. Its another day.

July 30

Today has been a great day. Dave started his radiation at Patchogue today. His first one was 3o minutes.His counts were still good so he didn't need to get his shot.I want to bring everyone up to date on the last few days. Yesterday we had a visitation nurse come in. Her name is Sue. She stayed with us for about 3 hours. Very nice and Informative. Ron took Dave and Me to meet with Dr. Jablonski(Oncology Dr.)We also met with her Physician Assistant,Julie Ann. Both were great and informative. They gave us some great news that Dave didn't need oxygen 24/7. He is so happy!!! They also said he could have an Irish Coffee or a glass of wine .He will be having 4 sets of chemo and the 6 weeks of radiation. His next chemo will start on the 12Th . They also told us that the bone scan showed he needs some dental work ,so we are heading to the dentist at 3:30 on the 31st.Dave was so excited by all his great news that he took the whole bunch of us out to breakfast at the Moriches Dinner. Rodger ,Rose,Kim,Megan,Al, and I then went for the ride to his radiation. Kim, Al and Rose went in to see how and what they do. This afternoon Ellie,Christy and Robert came in for upstate to visit. The more family the better!!! Thanks everyone for your help and prayers! Please keep the prayers coming. Love to all Jewel

July 28, 2009

This is a good day, Dave came home from the hospital yesterday. He is starting radiation on Thursday July 30Th. Today he had a slice cat scan, he had consultation with radiology oncologist. We were very pleased with him. Tomorrow we will meet with his oncologist. We would like to say thank everyone for all of their prayers and help over the last week. Talk to you tomorrow.
Love,
Dave and Julie.