In David's Corner

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Hi Sweet David!

September 24, 2009

Hello there, sweet David! it had been a while since I'd worked with CARS. And I was at the Getty a few weeks ago, so of course, I thought about you. I don't know where you are. It's been a long time. But I want you to know that you cross my heart from time to time, and I think you're such a beautiful person. I'm sending you lots of warm, healing Light..... Love, Erika Elizondo ;)

Happy New Year

1-6-2009

Hi David -
I just found the blog so I thought I'd also add a few cents to the chorus of love and support. I hope you are doing well and this year brings good health. Why not? If good things can happen in Washington, they could happen by you too.

I enjoyed seeing pictures of the family camp reunion and remembering your art project session. Michael (my husband) made one and it's still on display at my mother's house on Ethel Ave. You'll always have a special place in Michael's heart because you're the one who turned us on to Langer's for pastrami.

In other news: We just had a wonderful visit with Cindy and Herzel. Cindy was invited to perform at our local Hanukkah party and boy was she a hit!! We had a nice time showing them the town (even though it was a little rainy) and reminiscing and getting to know each other again.

Take care and remind everyone in L.A. to bring you food or drive you or go for walks with you when you need it. Maybe I'll get to see you on our next visit to the SFV.

With love and good memories, Wendy Diamond

Let's get the Food Train rolling agian!!

7-7-2008

Greetings to David's friends and loved ones!! I sw David on Friday and thought I'd give an update to you all.
I took David to his Pulmonologist. The last appt. he had with the Dr., the Dr. was oncerned because David had some splotches on his lungs. This time, all was clear. The lungs looked and sounded great! Good news!!

Afterwards, I took David to lunch. I found out that he has lost his appetite and also, that he can no longer drink any liquids with his meals. When he does, food gets into his lungs. So he must eat foods that are soft and mushy. When I asked him if people were still bringing him meals, he replied that that had stopped a long time ago. So, I am putting out a call to arms, "let's get that food train rolling again!!"

David needs meals delivered to him. You don't need to cook it yourself. Trader Joes or Whole Foods has wonderfully prepared mushy, easy to slide down the throat meals. Remember, he can't wash it down with any liquids so, the mushier the better.

Today, David goes for an MRI at UCLA. Let's all send positive, healing energy and love out into the universe for David.

Judy

Spaced out in Del Mar

May 25, 2008

Hey buddy. I don't have brain cancer but I pull stuff like the one with the telephone all the time. One time I was looking at the toaster and I couldn't remember how to say toaster. Toss it up to stress and being "experienced" as my dermatologist calls it. Love the image of Ellen and Shelley pulling up your pants. LOL Thanks for sharing the private moments. It makes me feel like I am staying in touch.

Hannah, Earle and I are leaving June 28th for 4 weeks in Mexico. We have volunteered to help nesting female turtles to be sure that their eggs are safe and that they are disease free. We will also be helping to make sure the hatchlings make it to the sea safely, not getting confused by lights inland or trapped by beach furniture. So excited to be helping Hannah keep learning to give back to the world and yet follow her absolute fascination with Turtles. I promise to send pictures in August. I send you love and a big hug, Lynne

Hey David!

5-24-2008

I love this site! It is such a lovely way to let you know I am thinking about you and sending a lot of good energy your way. I was so happy to read that the report is good..no bad growth and that 2 girls were helping you with your trousers...shame it was on..instead of off. I wish I was there to cook, drive, cuddle or even just chat. Is there anything I can send you? Are you watching any films... I would love to send you some good films.
Let me know. Lots of love, Meredithe
Meredithe@merimeri.com

Molly Brown Rabiroff

May 2008

As much as I hate to be one of those people who uploads a photo of her dog, thinking that the mere sight of an animal whom you do not know will raise your spirits and, who knows, gird you with renewed physical strength, perhaps giving you that one extra ounce of moxie to, say, put this brain tumor over the edge and into oblivion and while you're at it maybe end world hunger and get us the fuck outta Iraq, as much as I hate to be one of those people, the fact is that looking at a photo of my adorable dog, Molly Brown, can't hurt.
Love,
Ann

We are all lifting you up

5-16-2008

Hi David,

It was such a nice surprise to see you and Cynthia at the Getty a few weeks ago.

Sean and I think of you all the time and continue to send healthy and positive thoughts your way. Know that you are surrounded and being lifted by all sorts of human and ethereal angels that are rooting for you.

I wish that you awake each morning with a renewed spirit of strength and with an image of yourself as a warrior of your own health.

Love and blessings,
Allison & Sean

An update from THE MAN

May 14, 2008

If the spelling, grammar, and punctuation look a tad classier in this missive, it is because it is being generously typed by my old friend Lisa Freedman...but the words are mostly mine:

Hello Everyone,

It's been a while. I have felt a bit shy about communicating as there has not been great news as of late. But, as I've learned in the last six weeks, it's a matter of perspective. Don't sweat the small stuff.

To illustrate my current state, I was on the phone with Cynthia and I couldn't find all the phones...so I searched and discovered three minutes later that the phone I was searching for was the phone I was speaking into. So the mind has been a little rusty lately.

Another example is a couple of weeks ago I had Shelly and Ellen helping me put on my pants. Due to my back pain I was limited in my capacities. I realized that at a different point in my life this scenario could have been my biggest wet dream...and yet...here I was...living the genie lamp conumdrum of being 50 years old with brain cancer...and not being able to get my own pants on. Aarrgghh!

Seriously now, last Monday I went for a reading of my most recent MRI. I apparently passed again! No growth. But, despite this good news...I am still very tired and generally weak. With all of this though, I've learned to take it in stride. There are sad moments that come and go, but all in all, I'm doing OK. No anti-depressants yet!

With my lack of strength, I have been leaning on people a little harder lately. I am currently not driving at all these days. Everybody has been extremely generous helping me out.
My girlfriend Cynthia, my family, and closest friends have been amazing.

Wanted to touch base and come out of seclusion...and thank everybody for keeping in touch on this website.
I deeply appreciate it all.

Love, David

david and aaron

5-4-2008

great photo!!!!! thanks aaron