Dear Team Boyd,
The Boyd family is incredibly thankful for all of you and your love and support. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family as did we. A big "thank you" to Brenda and Chuck Horton and their family for providing us with a delicious meal. And thank you to each of you who continue to travel to Northside to give blood and platelets. Your tireless generosity continues to amaze us.
Love,
Lisa
A blog made by the friends of David "Superman" Boyd who showed us what it is like to live life like a real hero! We will always look after your super family - Lisa, Izzie and Cap!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Update - November 3, 2011
Dear Team Boyd,
It hasn't been easy to formulate the words to update you on David's status. To write them down feels like giving power to them, and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. The fact of the matter is that we were told last week that the doctors estimate that David has a few weeks to a few months left. We find this prediction unacceptable. We are determined to prove them wrong.
We have been taking it one day at a time. David's spirits are good; he has been extremely feisty. I actually get to be the calm one these days. It's quite the role reversal.
David started a new chemo regimen today. He does not qualify for any clinical trials at the moment because of his low platelet count, but that's ok. His doctor is using a combination of drugs used in a trial at MD Anderson but he will add lots of blood products to support David's system. So basically we are getting cutting edge drugs, but David gets to stay in Atlanta. It's a win-win situation.
The children are doing well. Cap had a great first birthday and Izzy performed beautifully at her dance recital. They seem to be ignorantly blissful.
So what can you do to help? I heard today that Northside is in need of platelets again. If you have the time and energy, you can always donate. The meals we are getting are also a big help. I don't always know who will be at the house with the kids, but I know a hot meal is coming. The gas cards and grocery cards have been amazing. I'm tearing up the road going from Athens to Atlanta to Augusta. I actually traveled to all three cities in one 24 hour period two weeks ago. My gas was covered by your generosity. Most importantly, you can continue to pray and send positive thoughts our way.
Lastly, I want to send a special thank you to Whitney Freeman and all of her Barrow Buddy helpers who made the Family Dinner and a Movie Night at Locos such a success. Izzy and I both had a wonderful time and we are greatly touched by everyone's generosity. I have not done a very good job of thanking everyone and all of the special things each of you do for us. Please know that we are so thankful. Our cup runneth over.
Love,
Lisa
It hasn't been easy to formulate the words to update you on David's status. To write them down feels like giving power to them, and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. The fact of the matter is that we were told last week that the doctors estimate that David has a few weeks to a few months left. We find this prediction unacceptable. We are determined to prove them wrong.
We have been taking it one day at a time. David's spirits are good; he has been extremely feisty. I actually get to be the calm one these days. It's quite the role reversal.
David started a new chemo regimen today. He does not qualify for any clinical trials at the moment because of his low platelet count, but that's ok. His doctor is using a combination of drugs used in a trial at MD Anderson but he will add lots of blood products to support David's system. So basically we are getting cutting edge drugs, but David gets to stay in Atlanta. It's a win-win situation.
The children are doing well. Cap had a great first birthday and Izzy performed beautifully at her dance recital. They seem to be ignorantly blissful.
So what can you do to help? I heard today that Northside is in need of platelets again. If you have the time and energy, you can always donate. The meals we are getting are also a big help. I don't always know who will be at the house with the kids, but I know a hot meal is coming. The gas cards and grocery cards have been amazing. I'm tearing up the road going from Athens to Atlanta to Augusta. I actually traveled to all three cities in one 24 hour period two weeks ago. My gas was covered by your generosity. Most importantly, you can continue to pray and send positive thoughts our way.
Lastly, I want to send a special thank you to Whitney Freeman and all of her Barrow Buddy helpers who made the Family Dinner and a Movie Night at Locos such a success. Izzy and I both had a wonderful time and we are greatly touched by everyone's generosity. I have not done a very good job of thanking everyone and all of the special things each of you do for us. Please know that we are so thankful. Our cup runneth over.
Love,
Lisa
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