A friend of Dave's arrived yesterday afternoon with a snack from In-n-Out, one of Dave's favorite places to eat. Since he has few dietary restrictions, he started eating. His appetite is affected by his treatments, so there was quite a bit left. Not one to allow good food to go to waste, his daughter Debbie jumped in to save the day (and the food for herself!).
Dave made it to his radiation treatment in the nick of time. A combination of traffic and a driver who wasn't totally familiar with where he needed to go, caused a bit of consternation but, in the end, all worked out ok. Just four more treatments to go.
Dave's spirits are still great -- he's in very little pain (just on his backside from laying down so much) and is eager to continue whatever therapy it takes to get him back on his feet.
Thanks again for all your thoughts and comments. Our "reading the blog comments and cards" time is a bright spot in his days. Please don't stop. He has replies for everyone but this web log doesn't allow for responses to comments so just know he's having kind thoughts back.
If you want to get a private message to him, you can always email me at JoeAltman@Altmans.com and I will print it out and take it to him.
Have a great day!
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Dave,
How was that IN & Out? I'm glad you and Marla taught Debbie to never waste food. It would be a shame to waste such a good burger. I bet you are looking forward to having a whole one for yourself. We are waiting patiently (OK, maybe not that patiently) for your return here at Altmans. Get your therapy done, and we'll see you soon.
Hugs and Kisses
Your favorite Niece
Dave I was thinking of the kind of man that you are and this Psalm fits you to a tee:
Psalm 112
1 Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord
and delight in obeying his commands.
2 Their children will be successful everywhere;
an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.
3 They themselves will be wealthy,
and their good deeds will last forever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for the godly.
They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.
5 Good comes to those who lend money generously
and conduct their business fairly.
6 Such people will not be overcome by evil.
Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
7 They do not fear bad news;
they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
8 They are confident and fearless
and can face their foes triumphantly.
9 They share freely and give generously to those in need.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
They will have influence and honor.
Dear Dave,
We sent an e-mail post to your e-address at home, just after the blog was set-up. I decided to try this method this time as we wanted to be sure you know…that you continue to be in Tom's and my thoughts and prayers and…that we send loads of well wishes for your continued recovery…each and every day!
As you know Tom and I both are no strangers to cancer...each of us with a different fight we fought...and our journey was through this same season of giving thanks and rejoicing in our spiritual beliefs. Every day, every therapy, every treatment brings you closer to good health again. The treatments are followed by the healing in our body. Patience is hard, but that is the very thing we need at this time, to go through step by step the path back to our daily lives again.
Please know you are very much in our hearts and minds on this journey...the journey of the road back…back to good health again.
Sending love and hugs,
Ann & Tom
Dave,
Once again, I praise the Lord to hear that you are in Casa Colina! As I am finally a physical therapist myself, I KNOW this is an excellent rehab facility! You will become VERY familiar with PT! Knowing a bit about your work ethic, positive attitude, and humorous personality, I'm sure the PT's will love to work with you! Once again, you will have the opportunity to be a ray of sunshine in THEIR lives. Just remember that progress never comes as quickly as we want it to...but rejoice and celebrate ANY progress, OK?
Keep up the amazing attitude and trust in the Lord! You are an inspiration to us all Dave!
"Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Ps 31:24
Love and blessings,
Amanda
Dave,
When you get radiation for breast cancer, you get a little suntan, very uneven, mind you. So with all this radiation on your head are you at least getting a suntanned head? You might ask them to aim at your face for a well rounded tan. And then you need a Tommy Bahama shirt for Christmas! Good to go!
Kelly Adams
PS... But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint - Isaiah 40:31 (not fainting is a good thing!!)
Dave,
I have been checking up on you everyday and am happy to hear you are eating In&out and almost done with treatments. My prayers are with you for a fast recovery.
Amanda Johnson
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