David is coming home.
I have tried to find a more gentle, sensitive way to share the latest in David’s fight with cancer, but the reality is that David is coming home tomorrow to begin hospice, surrounded by the love of his friends and family.
This last year has been unimaginable for us, and yet we are forever grateful and humbled by the outpouring of support you have shown. David has fought an incredible fight, and throughout it all maintained a determined, positive attitude that has inspired us all. By coming home, David is in no way giving up his hope for a miracle, rather he is choosing to spend this miracle of time with Izzy and Cap.
I can already hear Teamboyd’s calls to help, and I want to thank you in advance. We are not sure what these next few days and weeks will hold for us, but we know we’ll need your love and prayers.
We will be checking email and David’s facebook postings, but I will probably not be able to respond at this time. I have pulled in a few teamboyd members to help and ask that you email them if you need something. Truly your love overflows...
Monica Huff is organizing visitors. There may be days when David is up to seeing people and there will be others when we want to circle up as just a family. Know that we can feel your love even if we are not able to accept visitors. Please contact Monica (monicahuff@bellsouth.net) first if you are interested in stopping by and she can tell you when is a good time.
We are so grateful for the amazing food you have prepared for us this last year and will be using the same website again to coordinate meals. If you are interested, please log on to http://www.foodtidings.com/SignUp.aspx?ScheduleGuid=c7d9f36a-ce5a-4b69-a608-ddffeb07bc27 or contact Megan Lewis (megolewis@yahoo.com) to sign up.
For all other questions, please send Kim Ness an email (kimjness@yahoo.com). She will try to keep people updated through our teamboyd website and emails.
I know these next few days, weeks, will be some of the hardest we’ve ever faced, but as with this entire battle, we are taking it one step at a time. My parents, Kerry and David’s family are all here. Cap is feeling healthy and joyful as always. Izzy is remarkably brave and resilient. I am holding on...and will cherish every last minute I have with David.
Please continue to lift us up in your prayers.
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!
31 comments:
Lisa & David,
Your NSH inpatient family is thinking of you, and we love you guys. I love you guys. Thank you for the pleasure of being your nurse, I am forever greatful! Give David a big hug from me please, and yourself. If there's anything I can do....enjoy eachother!
Love
Catherine.
Boyd family,
I can't imagine the overflow of emotions. I don't put it past David to fight this. I'm glad he will be spendin time with the kids! Enjoy this time
Jenny Edge
David, you and your children and the Boyd family are in my every thought and prayer. We love you.
Rebekah
Lisa, Charlie and I will continue to keep David, you, and your sweet kiddos in our prayers during this bittersweet time. You are one of the strongest people I've ever known. Hang in there, lean on Him, and make some new memories.
Love,
Jenn Price
God bless you, Lisa and David and kids, parents, and all your family! The rest I hear in your precious message to friends and family is so touching, and I just marvel at our God in times like these. We certainly have not given up on the miracle... and either way it goes...whether David rises up in this earth before our eyes...or whether he goes on before us...leading the way for all his family and his friends...God is pleased! Well done thy Good and Faithful Servant is the Words he'll hear...here or there...it's just a night's sleep for we who believe...waking up here or there...for any of us is God's will..when we lean on Him...trusting Him...persuaded that He is able to guard and keep all that we have committed to Him. Enjoy this time, Lisa...I pray that you are able to rise above and just sit in the heavenly places as you experience all that God has in store for you...and your family. I have known you only through my nieces and their friends..all part of this fantastic team! But, I have know you in the Spirit...as I've lifted you up...over and over. To God be the Glory that you are His and David is His! That's the biggest miracle of all! We thank God in advance for all who have come and are still coming just because David Boyd...and his precious Lisa...touched their lives. As a Mom...of a son or sons..I have 3..who are about your age...my heart is heavy for David's Mom and yours...but I know that I know that I know ... God is good all the time!!! and Psalm 91 is true...even when I can't see it! I must walk by Faith and not sight...in order to make it...to endure to the end. Love you, girl!!! Love that Beka shared this with me this morning...in tears, I salute you!!! You are blessed!!! If you need prayer about anything...let me know...Womenwho Pray on fb or womenwhopray@earthlink.net..or let Beka or Mary know. I'm honored to be here for you. Love you much!
Beka and Mary's Aunt Teddi
Lisa,
It breaks our heart to hear of your family's news. We did not learn until recently of your husband's illness. We will keep you and your family in our prayers daily!
Love,
Scott and Judy Bolen
David, Lisa, Izzy, and Cap.
My family and I give you our hearts. I know this is the hardest thing to endure and we all admire your strength. We love and Cherish you all and is so deeply proud to have you in our lifes. David and Lisa, I thank you so much for believing in me when i was in highschool. I am forever greatful. When other teachers turn the other way you took me on full force!! That truely helped make me into the person I am today!! We have gotten to know your family David and I truely see where you get from. But we love you all. Our Prayers our over flowing and yours, they will continue on forever!! and we are always here no matter what!!
Love Derrick, Austie, Terione and L.'A
Lisa, you are amazing.
Praying for so much grace and mercy and comfort for your family--
Don and Samantha Swaney
You and your family have been in my prayers daily and that will continue. I pray for comfort and peace from the Lord through this very difficult time. David, you are an inspiration to us all! With love, Christy
Brave. Remarkable. Inspiring.
Heavy hearted. Praying. Hoping. Believing.
Love to you all.
ABS
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends at this difficult and trying time. Trust in the Lord with him all things are possible.
I'm praying for you and your family David. God is ALWAYS in control. I wish there was more I could do besides send positive energy and prayer to you.
Have faith.
Shea (Hinton) Stanback
David,
You continue to be such an inspiration to so many of us who say we have faith, but may not always live it when times get tough. You have lived your faith through all of this and allowed each of us to be witness to that. It has been a gift, and I have no doubt that you have led others to Christ through watching your spirit and faithfulness to Him. As believers, we all know that our time here is so brief compared to the eternity we will spend with God. Whatever happens, we can all feel your peace and faith in the Lord.
To Lisa,
Although we have never met, I admire your grace under this unbelievable pressure. Dealing with David's illness plus the scary moments with your son would put the best of us down, but you have shown that you have a remarkable foundation in God. I will continue to pray for you as you make your way through the days and weeks ahead.
God Bless,
Charity Cason
With love and hope.- miracles.don't always come in the package we would like- but I believe that a miracle is still able for my God is so.big, so strong and so mighty there id NOTHING He cannot do-
celebrate when you can- cry when you need to- and love out loud like you have continued go do this journey long- big big love xxx
Thinking of y'all and sending you the most positive and healing thoughts.
Praying for you David & your family! For a miracle, for comfort, for peace. Wishing you health in this New Year!
Carmen
David and Lisa,
We continue to think of you and pray for you everyday. Wrap your arms around each other in Love, in Peace, and in Faith. Miracles do happen. Enjoy your time together.
Love, Wendi and Rusty Beasley
You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is ANYTHING more we can do, we would love the opportunity to do it.
-Alyson (Rainwater) Paul
I know neither one of you, Lisa , but I can tell you this: this time of hospice with David is the greatest gift you will ever give OR receive. May God show his presence to you.
Diane Holmes
David and Lisa - Your strength during this battle has inspired me. While I can't begin to understand, I know God's will is being done. My thoughts and prayers will continue. If there is anything that we can do for you, please don't hesitate!
Much Love,
Kim (Carter) Daniel and Family
I never got to meet you all, but don't think that means I don't think of you and pray for you daily!
Travis (Connie's friend)
Lisa,
I never met David but we are in prayer daily for your family. Stay strong and in God's arms. Just remember prayer does bring miracles.
Love you,
Sue and Mike McKinney
An amazing gift, to be given more time with your spouse and children. An amazing hope, to spend eternity as a family. An amazing grace, that you have blessed all of us with your story. May God continue to bless you David with His amazing Grace, Hope and Gifts. Love to you from the Andrews Family (Amber Treadwell Andrews)
Lisa and David,
I will never forget seeing the gorgeous couple walking through the halls of RCHS. I know you can always find happiness and strength in the wonderful memories you created together.
Continuing to pray for you and your family. You are truly an inspiration.
Beth (Johnson) Sexson
MAY PEACE FILL EACH ONE OF YOU AS YOU EMBRACE THE LOVE YOU EACH HAVE FOR ONEANOTHER I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU DAVID AND YOUR WIFE I KNOW SHE IS YOUR ROCK ON EARTH HOLDING IT ALL TOGEATHER KNOW YOU ARE A INSPIRATION FOR ALL ESPECIALLY FOR SOMONE LIKE MYSELF THAT IS BATTLING CANCER TAKE CARE ENJOY YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE AWESOME MEMORIES PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL AMNDA HAUPTMAN
David, you have taught us all so much about dignity and grace. Bless you and your family, and hug those kids.
Much love to you.
Matt King
David and family~
From our family to yours, hold one another and know that you are being held by your world of friends and family who will NEVER give up on you.
Love never fails. Much love and many blessings,
Danielle Griifin and boys
Thinking of you all constantly. Continuing to pray for you.
Love,
Cobi
Much love and many prayers from our family to yours. If you need anything- for Izzy to come home with Carinne and Katie one day or a meal, we're here. Sending you peace, love, and prayers.
Will, Allison, Katie, and Carinne
Praying for you Lisa.
My husband Stuart had cancer three years ago. Our friend rebekah Vespraskas told us about David several months ago and stu went and saw him in the hospital. We have been praying for your family since we found out.
So broken hearted to hear the news today.
Your strength is supernatural.
May the peace and comfort of Christ keep you and your children.
May He sustain you In every way.
Will continue lifting your family up in prayer.
Candace ( and Stuart) Smartt
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