Unfortunately the lung tube did not have the intended effects. I am back to where I started more or less. So we are working on healing four different fronts: (1) Lymphoma in my lungs; (2) fluid in my lungs; (3) eating; and (4) pain.
Number (1) gets addressed later in the week with a PET-CT.
Number (2) gets addressed partly today. This afternoon I get a catheter put into my left lung to drain the fluid from the left. The idea is that I should get my breathing back and reduce the pain with a successful catheter operation.
Number (3) is currently being addressed by the feeding tube that goes directly into my intestines. I have liquid food that gets pumped into me almost 18 hours a day. It is unnatural but keeps me fed with calories, fluids, and nutrients. We expect that my ability to eat will return after we fix the other problems and get off many of the drugs.
Number (4) is constantly being addressed by the "pain team" (it should be called the feel good team). They try different pain regimens, which do work, and they try regimens that I could use at home (e.g. no intra-venus meds just oral meds). The bottom line here is that I should not be uncomfortable.
The best news is that my beautiful wife is here visiting me. She arrived yesterday afternoon. My heartrate has been too high and then when my vitals were checked after her arrival the rate dropped 15%! She's magic, Love is magic.
May you all have a great endless summer. I wish we were playing together, and I look forward to seeing you soon. I'm seeing the light and it has all of you smiling and laughing, waving me forward into recuperation and good health.
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David Holder
(202) 270-3174
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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David,
You're in good hands and we know the doctors want to help get you well!!! Squeeze Liza for us and know that you are on our minds and in our hearts all of the time.
Much love,
Linda & Ed
David,
We are smiling and waving at you and wishing you to feel better. If we could take some of your pain away..share it more than we already do...we would, trust me. What could be better than a visit from Liza? Next to you, she's all of our hero. As Mark's Dad would always say...there's a pebble on the beach for everyone. Liza is your pebble. She'll make you better.
Love,
Caren
I couldn't agree more with what Caren just said except with one exception.....Liza is no pebble....she's Mt Everest!! All our love to both of you.
David,
you are an incredible person keep up the fight. I can't wait till you are better, so you and your boys and my boys can go wet a line
together.
Love DBW
Hey #28,
I'm glad your pain mgmt team is there b/c this is going to really make you sick. I just got back from Lake Cayuga! The place is just as beautiful as you remember and standing ready for you to enjoy soon. So with that and so many positive visions in mind, keep on plowing, keep on moving it, don't let up, even if it is minute by minute, it is forward. We are with you every minute of the way.
Come on Holder light my fire!
Slocum
David,
I'm glad Liza is there to brighten your day! Keep the fight going. I feel your pain and praying for that "turn around" recovery to happy soon!
Prayers and God Bless!
Dottie
Dave:
We are all right behind you, fighting with you, praying for you.
We love you,
haley, anna, tansy, and ranan
David and Liza,
Thank you for the update. As you have probably guessed by all of the posts, we all check for news several times a day. You keeping us in the loop is so appreciated.
We are sending you truckloads of love. Good news is coming soon. I can feel it!
Love, Tor, Ton, and Nathaniel
Eli caught a "two foot" striper this morning. All by himself, out on the dock at 7am. I seem to think the Capt'n Davids (White and Holder) were at his side! Maybe what you really need are some gills :-) Holding you tight, every moment -- Sal
We are thinking of you everyday. Wish we could do something to help. Hug Liza and your Dad for us. Love, Aunt Ellen and Uncle Bill
David,
Consider us all members of your "feel good team" as we surround you with strength and love.
As for our gorgeous, powerful niece, she's a champion, but you already know that!
Sending many hugs,
Shelley and Shel
David- It breaks my heart to think of you in pain. Make that "team" work hard for you- as you said, you should always be comfortable. There are way too many good drugs out there for anything less. We think of you all every day. Send our love to Liza too.
Heather and John
David,
You are our daily inspiration as you
stoically face this challenge. Livestrong and Lovestrong and know we'll be doing the same.
Love,
M,K,J,&A
david,
it sounds like a tough tough few days. that's beautiful that liza brings your heart rate down. we are visualizing good scans, fluid-free lungs, and outback in your future. praying for you every day,
xxoo
seema & vinny
David, We so appreciate that you are spiritually strong enough to be honest and optimistic at the same time. Our love to you, Liza, and the kids.
Brian, Cheryl, and Kelly Campbell
Denver, Colorado
Dave-
Keep at it and get stronger. Love IS magic and we all love you. You and Liza are inspirational.
- kil, jenny, miles + cole
David - Extra TLC from the Wincups tonight. Wishing you easy breathing and some good sleep tonight. Keep your eyes on the prize. Hugs to you and Liza. Miss you.
Tammy
David -
I hope that the feel good team has had success getting rid of some of that pain. I know that Liza by your side is warming your heart, and putting a smile on your face - she's the best for that!
Love, Becky and Alan
I believe in magic - keep it alive and make those elves work for you! Whatever it takes!!!!
"It's easy to believe in magic when you're young. Anything you couldn't explain was magic then. It didn't matter if it was science or a fairy tale. Electricity and elves were both infinitely mysterious and equally possible - elves probably more so." ~Charles de Lint
XO
CMF
I believe in magic too...
and I think this magic will put a smile on your face...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8BMYo3Z7mc
Something magic happens, everytime you go You make the magic happen, the magic of Orioles' Baseball!
When the game is close, and the O's are hot
There's a thundering roar from 34 to give it all they've got
And you never know who's gonna hear the call
Every game there's a different star
That's the magic of Orioles' Baseball!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
O - R - I - O - L - E - S !
Magic! Magic! Magic! Magic!
Something magic happens, everytime you go
You make the magic happen, the magic of Orioles' Baseball!
When Weaver moves and we score the runs
Nothing could be more exciting
Nothing could be more fun!
There's a love affair between you and the team
You're the reason we win when we win
And you know what the magic means!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
O - R - I - O - L - E - S !
Magic! Magic! Magic! Magic!
Orioles Magic! Feel it happen!
Magic! Magic! Magic! Magic!
Something magic happens....
David,
What a beautiful poem, thanks for sharing it. You sounded much better, I hope I read your words. I know you are so thrilled to have Liza there with you. It doesn't surprise me that your heart rate corrected itself with her there. Love is a beautiful thing, I think God did a good thing when he created it! Many prayers headed your way from West Texas.
Michelle
Dear David,
We hope you`re feeling better today!
With our love and best regards.
Naomi and Ed (Levin)
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