surprise visit!

Last Thursday those of us who lucky enough to be at the Concord jobsite were treated to a surprise visit by our friend Dave.Many thanks to Brian Corey for getting Dave out for a ride to someplace other than the hospital or doctors office.I couldn't believe my ears when i heard his voice.It's been since January that he has been at the job and he was excited to see how the project has come along,even without him.I know he has missed being a part of it but this was the next best thing.He was feeling pretty chipper and looked great!Many thanks to all who make Dave"s days a bit brighter by a phone call or visit.I know he really appreciates the contact and feeling not so isolated.Hope to see you again soon Dave.Baba booey to y'all.Moe

A Message from the "Tous Team"

LGH's 8th TeamWalk for CancerCare was a tremendous success and such an amazing community event! The rain didn't dampen the spirits of "Tous Team", whose goal was $1,900 and through the generosity of our wonderful sponsors, raised $3,015!! On behalf of our team, thank you. We'll be
back next year with hopes of growing "Tous Team" and look forward to our dear friend, Dave, to lead us in victory. As Shelagh best put it ... "this feels good". And truly, it does.
-Written by Jane Comeau

Update on the Cancer Care Walk

Our Team Goal

Goal: $1,700.00
Raised: $2,590.00

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Welcome to our Team Page! We are walking in this year's TeamWalk for CancerCare and need your support. As walkers we are helping to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families in the Greater Lowell area. We want to raise the most money as a team and help Lowell General Hospital reach its goal. Please help us! You can sponsor us as a team or as individual members. You can even join our team and help raise money and awareness, too!


THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORT "TOUS TEAM" and the efforts of LGH in providing passionate care to our friend, Dave Tousignant, and to all who are facing the challenge of this frightening disease. A SPECIAL THANKS to Dave's friends that live far away but hold him close in their heart: Heather and Jack Pyle of Las Vegas, who stay in touch with Dave and his Mom, donated $100 to our team. Lynne Dwight Gow, for many years living in Chicago, wants Dave to know "the Chicago crowd has him in our thoughts and prayers" ($100), and Mike McMahon ($100), long gone from New England, but remembers Dave " as a great guy".




2007 TeamWalk Members
Name Raised
Jane Comeau $1,000.00
Patricia McCafferty $615.00
Patti Britton $125.00
Janet Mitchell $375.00
Marcie Kinney $100.00
Shelagh McNulty $375.00

2007 TeamWalk has 6 Individuals

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It's a Bit of a Mystery

I just spoke with Kathy and all of Dave's test results showed no significant signs of any condition that would have caused his symptoms. The Docs think that it's a combination of all the meds and the fact that he has been exposed to some viruses in the last few weeks. His body has just about had it with all this 'foreign' stuff going into it. He is a tough guy, though, and this was just another hurdle that he jumped. His spirits remain in tact, even when he doesn't feel well.
"The Song Remains the Same" - Keep those happy, healthy thoughts.
Marilyn

He is Home

All I know at this posting is that Dave did come home on Saturday night. He is feeling okay and when I get more info, I will get it to you. I have only spoken to his Mom, this morning, and she didn't give me a medical update. But she did say that he had a good day yesterday.
When I hear from Kathy, I will fill you all in.
Keep a happy thought.
Marilyn

There's a Pothole in the Road

Dave was at home this morning getting ready for his Friday trip to the Cancer Center when he started having a little trouble breathing. Kathy had just left for work, and he called her back home because he felt very bad. He started to have what they both described uncontrollable 'shivers'. They were pretty scared by the ordeal and took him straight to the hospital. The emergency staff went right to work checking blood, taking x-rays, etc. So far they have found nothing that would appear to have caused this strange occurrence. He was quite sick a few days ago with nausea and vomiting, and they thought it was a tummy bug. I saw them about 3 pm today, and at that time they were still thinking some kind of infection, maybe in the port, although they couldn't really find anything. They were treating him with antibiotics, and the plan was for him to stay overnight and get all the results back before going home. Dr. Rick is on call this weekend, which makes Dave and Kathy and Phyllis very comfortable.
There was some unexpected good news from the x-rays that were taken today. He has had no significant change, one way or the other, since the onset of the Myeloma. That perked him up a bit. And he looked great when I saw him. He had gotten his appetite back and was feeling fine physically, but emotionally wondering 'what the heck was that?' We're all hoping that it's nothing more than an infection that can be healed up quickly.
Keep those happy, healthy thoughts!!
Marilyn

Footnote: He was wearing his 'lucky heart' PJ pants. Good sign!

Medical Update

Dave and Kathy had an appointment with Dr. Lapp yesterday and it appears that there will be no more surgery for the time being. All of Dave's Docs have decided that more back surgery is not necessary in the near future. He is going to control any pain that he has with meds and if the meds don't work then they will discuss more surgery. But for the time being, Chemo will continue, which is working on the Myeloma. His numbers are still very good. He is content to be upright and able to do some things around the house, as well as take care of himself. He has a very healthy spirit, one that will not be beaten down at this point. But every day is a different 'carnival ride', sometimes exhilarating and fun (can't wait to get back in line to have another ride), and sometimes a little scary (not going to get back in line for that one!)
So for now, he is continues to eat well, sleep well and stay focused on what's important. Kathy's Mom has gone back home to Arizona to visit her new grandbaby, so Dave is doing a little cooking!! And, of course, he is still chipping away at those 'Thank Yous' to everyone. He remains extremely humbled by all of your attention to his situation.
Keep those happy thoughts.
Marilyn

If you haven't written a friendly message in the Guest Book-please do so. I have been printing them out and putting them into a nice book for him to pick up and look at when the 'ride gets a little scary'. Your friendship really means alot to him.

The "Tous Team" -Over Their Goal!!

Our Team Goal

Goal: $1,700.00
Raised: $1,870.00

Help Us Reach Our Goal!

Welcome to our Team Page! We are walking in this year's TeamWalk for CancerCare and need your support. As walkers we are helping to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families in the Greater Lowell area. We want to raise the most money as a team and help Lowell General Hospital reach its goal. Please help us! You can sponsor us as a team or as individual members. You can even join our team and help raise money and awareness, too!


THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORT "TOUS TEAM" and the efforts of LGH in providing passionate care to our friend, Dave Tousignant, and to all who are facing the challenge of this frightening disease. A SPECIAL THANKS to Dave's friends that live far away but hold him close in their heart: Heather and Jack Pyle of Las Vegas, who stay in touch with Dave and his Mom, donated $100 to our team. Lynne Dwight Gow, for many years living in Chicago, wants Dave to know "the Chicago crowd has him in our thoughts and prayers" ($100), and Mike McMahon ($100), long gone from New England, but remembers Dave " as a great guy".



2007 TeamWalk Members
Name Raised
Jane Comeau $1,000.00
Patricia McCafferty $320.00
Patti Britton $125.00
Janet Mitchell $0.00
Marcie Kinney $100.00
Shelagh McNulty $325.00

2007 TeamWalk has 6 Individuals