Author Archives: daveandamy
Day 1,214
I haven’t written here in a while, and Amy’s been getting on me about putting up a post to give folks an update. So, this is that, plus a random thought or two. For those who haven’t heard, my final … Continue reading
Day 1,192
The day of Dave’s last bone marrow biopsy is quickly approaching, and although I expect the results to reveal that the cancer is gone, there remains an unsettled feeling, a lingering nugget of fear. I spend my days working with … Continue reading
Day 1,175
I’ll be home for Christmas. Actually, I’m home now, as we got released this morning. Thanks for all the prayers and well-wishes. The bone marrow biopsy is scheduled for January 10th. So, we’re about two weeks away from being done … Continue reading
Day 1,172
Our week of excitement continues. No, I didn’t pass out again, but on Saturday night, I did manage the combination of getting really cold and spiking a fever very quickly – symptoms that require admission to the hospital for further … Continue reading
Day 1,169
Whack! Thud! Bang! “Oh $!*&”. That was the soundtrack being played at 3:30 in the morning yesterday at Haus Cameron, as I decided that our life needed a little extra excitement. The solution to our boredom? Pass out, hit the … Continue reading
Day 1,157
Medical update: So I am sitting in Dave’s hospital room and they just took down his last chemotherapy bag! WOOOOHOOOO!!! He is a trooper. His counts will drop in about 7 days (when we pray he doesn’t get an infection) … Continue reading
Day 1,147
And so I’ve now finished 30 years of life. This past one probably won’t go down as my favorite year ever, but it was the year in which I learned conclusively that I have the best friends and family anyone … Continue reading
Day 1,132
Since it has been a few weeks since we last posted, we have a few medical updates for you. Dave’s last round of chemotherapy went well, two hour eye drops and all. He didn’t find much time to blog during … Continue reading
Day 1,103
Today brings round three of chemotherapy treatments, and boy am I excited about it. Okay, you’re right, I’m not excited about it at all. I’ll get my first treatment tonight at 9 pm, which is also when the every-two-hour eyedrops … Continue reading
Day 1,094
Medical update: I’m still in remission. Now that we got that out of the way, I want to ramble for a little bit. A few weeks ago, someone sent me a message, noting that they were inspired by the courage … Continue reading