77 days since admission, 69 days since transplant, and I'm finally out. I'm writing from the sunny deck of the 21st floor in the apartment our friends at Columbus Nova so generously provided for me, Liza, and the Boys. It is glorious.
Thank you all for keeping me sane, watching over the family, sending constant love and keeping me in the light. Your healing powers worked!
Now it is my job to get strong again. I need to put on about 20 pounds, and I will be going into the hospital as an out-patient almost daily to get some medicine and to get my blood checked, but getting stronger from my own bed is immeasurably easier and more fun than room 831 at MSKCC.
I look forward to giving you all a big hug when I see you next, hopefully soon.
All my best. Keep smiling.
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David Holder
(202) 270-3174
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
I'm Out!
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YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Cath, Todd, & Sam
AMAZING!!!!
Congrats. So glad to hear the good news.
THE BEST NEWS EVER!!
You did it! Hooray! Congrats! Great big whoop whoops and wahoos!
Take a bite out of that Big Apple man! Love ya bunches, Jenny and the White Boys
Yes!
Love, David, Beth, Lauren, & John N.
Fantastic news...Congratulations!!!
Enjoy the beautiful day!
all our love- Jamie, Kevin and Ben
GO DAVE!!! GO LIZA!!! You all are rockstars. We are so very happy for you. Thank you for giving us all such a big smile today. Big hugs to you and the boys, Tor, Tony, and Nathaniel
David -- This is the best news. Oh, so happy.
Love,
Amy
So happy for you! I'm a medical student who helped take care of you and you were one of the first patients I ever took care of at the start of the year. I found out about this blog and have been praying for you and following your treatment. I'm so grateful for this news and your recovery. I'm also grateful for your fighting spirit, your loving wife & family, and all the friends and support that have helped carry you. May God bless you and continue to bless you with good health.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep up the great work at recovering. We can't wait to see you and Liza and the boys!!!!!
Love, kisses and hugs to all of you.
Linda & Ed
You've made our day, week, YEAR!
WOWEE!
Keep up the great work!
Love, Shelley and Shel
HORRAY, THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER, YOU CAN DEFINETLY GAIN 20LBS.I WISH I CAN GIVE YOU SOME OF MY EXCESS WEIGHT. LOVE DIANE & JOEY
What glorious news!!! We need to plan a trip up to NYC to fatten you up with some homemade meals...I'm thinking lemon chicken and meatballs might pack on a few pounds...I know it works for Mike and me! ;) So so happy to hear this news! Love, Cristina
I am so happy! Dave, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so thrilled for you that I don't even have words.
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Leeann
Fantastic!
Could not have gotten better news today.
Love, all the Jacksons
I have tears in my eyes. I'm so happy for you, Liza and the boys. I'm sure thay have missed you terribly. I'm so psyched for you- Keep up the fantastic work- WAY TO GO!!!!!!!! SK
YEAHHHH! You guys will be visiting us "down the shore" any day now. Congrats David!-
Heather and John
Wow Dave and Liza! What great news!!! Are transplant jokes kosher yet? If so, I wish I could transplant my 20 lbs. of baby Zach fat from me to you. I'd be so happy to donate that instead of platelets. HA!
Thanks for the wonderful news!! Dana
David,
Elizabeth called to tell me about your news. Could just feel that May sun on your face as you sat on that balcony. And the sun could feel, in return, your glow radiating up through the heavens. The best news out of NYC this mother could have.
May the love around you continue to bless you and keep you. With apologies to King Solomon.
Love. Love. Love.
Mom
That's great news!! We are so excited for you. We look forward to seeing you in NYC this summer.
Love, Becky and Alan
Mazal Tov! We are so happy for you! Fantastic news! Love always, Shani, Jerry, Zakai, and Shamai
Congratulations. It has been a long ride for you all. Enjoy every minute, you deserve it. Lots of love to you, Liza and the boys.
We look forward to welcoming you back home.
Emma & co. xxx
Dear David, Liza and children,
We are so happy for this wonderful news. Enjoy your improving health and freedom. Our love to all of you. Peg and Jack Hart
Welcome back to the outside world!!! We're so thrilled for you and can't wait to see you soon!
Pete, Patty, Chris, Mark and Katie Cyr
YAY!!!! GREAT NEWS. Congratulations. You're amazing.
How fabulous!! Seeing this put a chill down my spine and a cheshire cat grin on my face. I never doubted you'd meet your own deadline. I'm guessing you're not quite ready for the throw-down party your New York friends want to have for you and Liza, but know that the spirit is there. We love you and are so psyched!
We are so happy for you and your family. Kelcey + Rick Folbaum (Elizabeth's friends)
You da man!! Yamma and the girls and I want to visit you soon.
- Marullus
Fantastic!
Much love to you, Liza and the boys
NYC is a good place to put on 20 lbs
all the best
Maureen, Scott, Beck and Taylor
That's fabulous news! 20 lbs... No problem. Though you're in NY and need to gain 20 lbs, maybe you could model to kill the time? :)
Burck
Awesome news Dave! - Keith & Mimi
That's wonderful!!!!
Lizzy
Dude. Whoa. Nice.
-Marty
We're so happy for you and your family. Great news!!
-The Churillas
Dave-
First time caller, long time listener. Congrats, and good luck.
Josh Davis
Dave and Liza,
I'm Andy Fisher's sister and had the pleasure of meeting you once at a bbq you hosted. I've been following Dave's blog and thinking of you often and just want to let you know how happy I am for you both. You are amazing!
All the best to your wonderful family.
Laura
Unbelievable, fantastic, beyond words! Mazal tov, David! We wish you continued health and recovery, strength and the endless love of your family, Liza, and the boys! We can't wait to visit you (and bring you some food - let us know what you want)!
-Shani, Jerry, Zakai & Shamai
I'd like to think I was a frequent chatty Cathyesque blog commentator throughout this process but I am now literally at a loss for words.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let the sun shine in! :)
XO
CMF and ALL the Fisher boys
Yeah baby! I'm bringing up my funnelator and we're going to lob water balloons at the UN. Love you guys - so incredibly happy for you. Fishy
Hey Dave!
This is awesome news!!! I wish I could give you that 20lbs... because I really don't need it. The next stop Washington, DC!
Prayers and God Bless as always.
Dottie M
So pysched for you and your family! Picturing you reunited with the boys brings a big smile to my face. Congats on reaching this significant milestone. Your achievements are remarkably inspiring!
Now get to work on the 20 pounds! I want to continue to see progress being made. No time for slouching. Keep attacking, charging, and plowing on! Relentless!
Slocum
WOOOO-HOOOOO!!!
thanks, you just made our day (week, year, decade....). Knew you'd get here. see you soon - happy to help you pack on the poundage. all our love Jamie & Dudley
David,
AWESOME! Congratulations! You guys are so terrific - such troopers. We send you all the love and congrats and hope you are soaking in every ray of sun shining down on you. We love you and CANNOT wait to see you! Liza - miss you!
Caren
That's a testament to your indomitable spirit and God's grace...WELL DONE (to both of you)!!
Brian Doak
Woo Hoo! What wonderful, wonderful news!!!!!!
ALL OF THE EMMONS ARE CHEERING ABOUT
THIS FANTASTIC NEWS, DEAR DAVID.
WE MARVEL AT YOUR SPIRIT, STRENGTH,
AND DETERMINATION TO FIGHT BACK TO
WELLNESS. kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OF
RECOVERY.
WE SEND LOVE TO ALL YOUR FAMILY.
Incredible news for an incredible dude!
-Dan
You've made our day, David!! Best news ever!! Gayle
Best news ever. So happy to hear this. This totally made my day. And my Mom was pretty much screaming on the phone in excitement.
We think about you all the time.
Lots of love to the whole family!
Beautiful. See you soon my friend.
DP
Excellent! Well done!
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