Monday, November 26, 2007
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Big Brother...Pope Dave....
I'm so happy that you are getting better and bettr every day and even talking now - I can't wait to get there tomorrow to see for myself!!
There are literally jillions of people praying for you, okay well maybe not jillions but certainly hundreds and probably thousands. I hope I can be of help in some way to Marla. I'm hoping we'll be bringing you home while I'm in Cali so I can help with that, too. I love you and miss you - see you tomorrow! XOXO
Dave and Marlene,
Lowell and I have been keeping both of you in our prayers.
Dear Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are certain that with God's grace and all of the prayers that are offered for you, you will be up and around in no time. We look forward to seeing you at the Christmas party!
God bless,
Marty & Joanna O'Toole
Marla & Dave -
Dave has been in our prayers since we heard the news. We are encouraged by his steady progress. Big Dave commands powerful prayers - and we are here for you both every step of the way. Know that your many friends in Kenya are praying for you, too. Sending our love, Pamela & Craig Hearn.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Altman
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...
Dear Mr. Altman:
I am so thankful that you are getting better everyday and I know that you will be golfing again very soon! :)
I am looking forward to seeing you and hopefully meeting Mrs. Altman at the Charles Schwab Toshiba Senior Classic Golf Tournament next March.... You know I will be holding tickets for you!!
God Bless,
MaryAnn
Bob Birgen's Assistant
bob said
We are praying for you here,and also
have you on our prayer lines here
Hope to hear good news
.
Hi Dave
You have been in our prayers since we learned of your situation. We know that your faith in GOD will pull you thru this setback! Also you have a non-cancellable, non refundable reservation at the new Searer Hyatt in Fl. We will see you soon!
We love you!
Dear Dave,
ALL the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart are praying for you --- many times a day --- by name . . . with hope and joy and gratitude.
We are thanking God in advance for His continued goodness to you.
Mother Regina Marie and ALL the Sisters
Dave and Marla,
God is good! I'm so encouraged by reading about the progress that has occured in the past few days. Although the future is unknowing to any of us, we can rest in knowing that God's promises are TRUE and He will never leave or forsake us. You and your family know the goodness of the Lord's character and as David cried out, uncertain of his future while running from King Saul, you also can say, "For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge." Psalm 57:1 Know that you continue to be in my prayers. "Be still and know that I am God." Ps 46:10
Dave and Marla,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God gave you a big one to handle this time. Get well soon!!!!
Our best to you both,
Rick and Judy
Dave, my good friend.
You are in God's good hands.
St Teresa says "...you are exactly where you are meant to be... Let His presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, and to bask in the sun.."
Thank you for another life-lesson. Am looking forward to working together through future challenges.
Our prayers are with you and Marla God Bless
Lee Deierling
Dave,
Be strong!! Your entire team needs you. You are our leader. Our prayers are with you and your family. You'll be happy to know that we sold 3 2007's over the weekend for you. :)
Love,
your adopted niece xo (B2)
The family of Rich & Judy Hiser here in Grand Island, NE. are sending you our best wishes & keeping you in our prayers. Hang in there. It's wonderful you are surrounded by so many loved ones.
Lana & Chuck Staab
Ermagene Hiser
Hello Dave and family, I am currently on the phone with my parents and we just called the house and are on the blog spot together learning of Dave's wonderful progress. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers, especially Uncle Dave and please contact me if I can do anything at all. I am just up in San Diego, not a big drive at all. When Dave gets home and is feeling better, I would love to come up to the house and see you all and catch up on all of the good times we have been lucky to have had. Take care and all my love, Jean Selvaggio
Sorry, by the way, Christopher(came up as my user name) is my fiance. He already had a google account so I used his info. Hope I didn't confuse anyone. Jean Selvaggio
Dave...
With the support of your strong family, help from many friends, and a world full of prayers I have faith that you will be back on your feet soon. We, Kevin and I, have you and your family in our prayers. Get well soon.
Shana McDonald
Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are hearing lots of good news about your progress. Keep up the good work!
Here's to a speedy recovery!
The Colton Parts and Service Crew
DAVE & MARLA
SO HAPPY TO HEAR OF THE GREAT PROGRESS SINCE WE SAW YOUON FRIDAY.
REALLY BELIEVE GOD WAS OVERWHELMED WITH ALL THE PRAYERS AND UNDERSTOOD HOW MUCH YOU BOTH ARE LOVED. YOU ARE TWO OF THE STRONGEST AND MOST FAITHFUL PEOPLE I KNOW. OF COURSE OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH, AND WITH TINA, DEBBIE, STEVEN, JOE, AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY. HURRY AND GET WELL "BIG GUY", WE NEED YOU.
LOVE SANDY & DENNIS
Tom and Julie Cond are praying for all of you.
Dave,
Thank you for this opportunity to pass along my thoughts and prayers. Needless to say,you have been in my prayers and Masses intentions ever since of learned of your surgery.
Dave, God has granted you your first miracle. You are alive; and from what I understand, your basic motor skills are in tact.
With advancemente in medicine and the prayers or the faith-full, God will take care of the rest of your concerns.
I will begin a novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast is December 12th. I have great faith in the power of her intercessory prayer. As she told Juan Diego when he was very concerned about his uncle's health, "This illness will not result in death. Am I not your mother; have I not always cared for you."
I will also contact some of my friends who are cloistered nuns and ask them to put you on their prayer list.
Let me close with the words of Julian of Norwich, a 13th c. mystic, "All will be well, all will be well, in the manner of all things, all will be well." And they will.
If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to call me.
God bless,
Fr. Matt
Hi Dave,
Just know that the power of prayer is amazing and yes I am sure you have "Jillions" praying for you and I am proud to say I am one of the army. I loved your blog and really have always felt like part of your amazing family. God Bless you Dave and with God, I am in your corner. Shawn Parr
P.S. I am ready for GOLF! My treat..So get better soon
Dave,
There is no need for us to send our prayers as God is on overload with all of the prayers you are receiving, but we will anyway.
Your RV/MH Hall of Fame buddies send their love and wish you a fast and full recovery.
Dave:
I am storming heaven with good thoughts and sincere prayers that God will bless you with a return to health.
-Your friend from Legatus.
Dear Dave,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We know that your faith and personal strength will carry you and look forward to seeing you up and running soon!
Sincerely,
Bob Barouti & the Staff of Giant RV
Dave,
I am Brian Henderson's niece and just wanted to let you kow that you have been added to our prayer list at St. Peter Channel Catholic Church in Atlanta, GA as well as our Queen of Angels Catholic School prayer list. My girls are also offering their intentions for you at prayers each day at school and at mass.
I have heard so much about you all of my life and know what a great friend you are to Brian. Please know that you are being prayed for across the country. May the Lord watch over you and your family as well as guide your doctors.
Much love from Atlanta,
Leigh Saxon and family
DEAR DAVE AND FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO YOU AND THIS COMPANY FOR BEING THERE IN MY TIMES OF NEEDS. GET WELL SOON
DAVE,
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!! YOU ARE A WONDERFUL AND STRONG MAN AND I KNOW YOU CAN BEAT THIS!! I'M ALSO PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING AT THIS TRYING TIME. GET WELL SOON.
SANDRA
AKA-SMILEY
Dave - You have been in our thoughts and prayers since Thanksgiving morning and will stay there! I know that God has used you these many years as an example of someone who finds happiness in his God and family. We also know that God wants to keep using you for his purposes. We will see you soon.
Dave my friend. You are a tough man and I am not surprised that you have improved so quickly. Your sense of humor and upbeat personality only makes this easier for all who support you. Chris and I send our thoughts, prayers and love to you, Marla and the entire Altman family.
Gil Estrada
Dave my friend. You are a tough man and I am not surprised that you have improved so quickly. Your sense of humor and upbeat personality only makes this easier for all who support you. Chris and I send our thoughts, prayers and love to you, Marla and the entire Altman family.
Gil Estrada
Great seeing you today. Soooo many flowers, bet you will re-gift them! I am expecting another L A B out of this.
Dear Dave & Marla,
Our Family is with You Sending Love Prayers for your Fast Recovery!
We Love You,
Pete, Sonia,Alex & Family
Dave & Marla,
We have been trying to post on this
blog since last Saturday, but we have never used one before (now that we are retired we can't keep up with all the newer stuff!)
Dave, we were devestated to hear of your situation. We still look back on the good times the families had together (especially the Lake Mead fiasco when we almost sank the boat).
Although we have moved far apart and have not had a lot of communi-cation recently, we still look at you and Marla as two of our oldest, bestest friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. City of Hope is one of the best hospitals in the country and will certainly take excellent care of you. (Ron worked for Berg at City of Hope for many years, so watch which light switch you turn on.)
I hope this gets to you, its our third attempt.
God bless you.
Love - Ron and Mary Kaye
The Spaghettio's
Dave,
We have no doubt that you will beat this. We think about you everyday and love you very much. We pray for you speedy recovery and can't wait to reminisce with you about the time you beat Cancer. We will see you soon!
Chris, Dyann, Alex, and Ryan Tobin
Dave,
Always enjoyed seeing you and Marla when you visited Crystal Lake to see when Randy when I was there. You are have the admiration and respect of the entire industry for all you've done for us. Keep up the good fight and lick this thing. Prayers are with you!
Bill Mirrielees
Dear Dave,
Brian called us on Thanksgiving morning and gave us the news. You have been in our thoughts and prayers ever since this call. Our family Thanksgving Prayer included a special request to please watch over you and your family. Thanks to Brian and your wonderful Press Agent Joe, we are in the loop. You are one of the most positive and giving persons I know. Plus how many must say your name and smile, this is a tremendous compliment to you. I promise to bug you later but for now take care and God Bless.
Dave
You and all your family have been in our prayers for over a week now. I'm at a loss for words to describe the fact that the comments on your blog have been a spirit lifting experience for Judy & Me. What faith and sense of humor and love with all your friends and family!! I know you will come out of this better than ever! Now for a very important message.... Judy & I just finished playing our new golf course at the Plantation.. WOW is ever great!!!I have a tee time for us in Feb when you arrive. You are going to love this course. Now don't expect extra strokes cause you won't get any from me even though I birdied the first hole and shot a 79. Looking forward to You and Marla visiting.
Love & Prayers to all
Darryl & Judy
Dave,
My faith and prayers are with you and your family. We need you here to guide us Dave. I do believe that you are strong enough to make it through anything, even this. It may take some time but I know that you will be on your feet soon enough.
Love,
Debbie Godsey
DEAR DAVE
WHAT A SHOCK WHEN I GOT TO LOUISVILLE SUNDAY EVENING AND HEARD ABOUT YOUR SETBACK. I WAS SO LOOKING FRORWARD TO SEEING YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT BOWS TO THE CEO AND SHOWS ME ANY RESPECT. ALL BUYING STOPPED AS WORD ABOUT YOUR HOSPITALISATION SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE SHOW.YOU HAVE MANY,MANY FRIENDS,MY FRIEND AND ALL EXPRESSED CONCERN FOR YOU AND MANY OFFERED PRAYERS ON YOUR BEHALF.IRENE AND I OFFER ANY HELP THAT WE CAN PROVIDE TO YOU AND MARLA AT THIS TIME ,OTHER THAN SENDING YOU ANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS BECAUSE WE NEED EVERYONE WE CAN GET OURSELVES.YOU ARE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE A STRONG FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEM,INCLUDING YOUR BROTHER JOE,WHO I UNDERSTAND FROM CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES HAS LOST TEN POUNDS BECAUSE YOU ARE KEEPING HIM SO BUSY.THIS IS GETTING VERY WORDY,DAVE, BUT IRENE AND I HAVE YOU AND MARLA IN OUR PRAYERS.LOOKING TO SEE YOU SOON AND YES I AM READY FOR A GOLF LESSON FROM THE "GREAT ONE".
ERNIE & IRENE
Dave, heard about you in L'ville from Marg and Gaylord. We will keep you in our Prayers. There is POWER IN PRAYER. You have many friends Praying for you. Get well soon.
Cloyce Hutton
Dave and Marlene,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you work through this ordeal.
Sherry and I both have had to previously do it and you can too.
Keep your sense of humor because you'll need it! You will be poked, prodded, stuck, humbled, harrassed, humiliated, etc until you wake up one day and its over.
Then life continues with a fresh beginning.
You've had one test and done beautifully and you will prevail again.
Keep your chin up even if Joe has to hold it, or we'll send Ernie to come do it. On second thought I'm sure we would have a very long list of volunteers if needed.
We'll be praying for you!
Jim & Sherry Shields
WELL WE JUST CELEBRATED JERRY'S BRTHDAY AT THE CLUB; IT CERTAINLY WANSN'T AS FESTIVE WITHOUT YOU AND MARLA. WE REQUESTED THAT THEY HOLD YOUR DINNER TIL FRUTHER NOTICE. THEY SAID OK.
OF COURSE THERE WAS THAT GRAND DINNER AT CHOPS ON THE SHIP.
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS
Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you for strength and a full recovery. You are a pioneer of much of the success the RV Industry enjoys today but we still have work to be done that will need your leadership. Warm regards.
Hi Dave and family......our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please, anything we can do for you, let us know.
Dave, don't give Joe a hard time, he is doing a beautiful job on keeping all of us updated on how you are doing. Joe, love your humor!
At our Ladies' Aux Christmas Brunch (at the club), we all said a silent prayer for you. I'll add a little humor into it, first time the whole room of women were quiet!
Lots of love,
Sue and Bob Ayotte
Dear Dave:
Our family, the Browns and the Jungs, have been so concerned about you, but we certainly have so much hope for your recovery. We know that you will hang tough and strong.
I was so happy that my Dad gave me your blog address today. It is very comforting to all of us that we can stay current with your health. (Thank you Joe for heading this up). Dave, you are also inspiring us with your positive attitude. What a gift to all of us.
We know that God will shine upon you and give you strength and healing. Our love to You, Martha, Tina, Debbie, Steven and the rest of your sweet and loving family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers throughout each and everyday.
Love, Monica, Ted, David and Elise
Dave - We heard you were ill from mutual friends returning from Louisville. We are thinking of you constantly and hoping for your speedy recovery.
This blog is a great idea. We appreciate being able to keep up with your progress. Hope to see you soon.
Roland & Diana Olinger
Dave, Seeing as how the Cardinal has been to your room I am sure you have a line directly to the big guy himself who is on overload with all the prayers for you. We know you will pull this off and be back on the golf course soon.
Besides we need a new Motorhome and need you there to help us through ......With all our prayers for you and your family
Valerie and Brian Carl
(Lucette's sister and brother in law)
Dave:
Know that we will be praying & thinking good & positive thoughts about you. We are sure that your sense of humor will be extremely useful to you during this fight against cancer & assist you with your recovery. Let Jesus stay close to you all the time.
Bob & Verla Wilson (Dan's oldest brother from Nebraska)
Uncle Dave,
They say laughter
is the best medicine...
...so go out in the hallway
and walk behind other people
in hospital gowns!
We miss you, get well soon!
Love,
Tim & Michelle
---And check out this quote,
[The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing.
-- Larry Dossey]
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