Sunday, March 4, 2007
Hi, to all - from Richard
Hi, everybody! Thanks for all of the messages. I hope everyone is doing well. I thought I would personalize my blog with a message from me. I'm doing okay. For the most part, my response to chemo is extremely roller coaster. I go from a good energy level to feeling pretty wasted in about 10 minutes. After I rest, the good energy lasts maybe 3 hours if I'm lucky, so I try to do simple things during that time (kiss Daphne, do laundry, hug Daphne, eat food, kiss Daphne). Taking a shower is interesting too. I cannot shower at my normal speed because of IV wounds and the new port in my chest. If I go too fast and hit them with soap, ouch! I never realized how rough I was on myself with soap. (But who wants a smelly plumber?) :) I spend most of my awake alone time reading magazines and watching movies. I have enough of both for now, so don't get any ideas. Ha, ha. Lastly, thanks to everybody who has done anything to help me, Daphne, my parents, and Peter. There are too many to list here. You know who you are. Well, it took me 10 minutes to write this, so I think I should go sleep for about 4 hours now before I fall over from exhaustion. :) Just kidding - I still need to take my evening dose of 16 odd medications. (Okay, maybe 16 is an exaggeration...more like 5 mandatory and 6 optional.) Good night to all - bed time's not as late as it used to be! Love, Richard David
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Richard,
It is nice to hear from you personally and to see that you still have your sense of humor. The kids and I are keeping you in our daily prayers. We would love to see you soon but we know that rest is what you need most right now. Call on us if you need anything.
Cousin Laura, Michael and kids
So nicer to hear from you. Hey you look cute with your new haircut.I'm not kidding I really like it!!!
Good Nights,
Kathy
Rich,
I want you to know that you are being prayed for faithfully by our family (and the rubber chicken, too). It was nice to see your smiling face (and new hair cut)!
Beth, Mike, Nathan and Nolan Bitts
YOU LOOK GREAT!! I'm sorry that you get tired so easily, BUT, personally, I think you should spend ALL of your awake time kissing and hugging Daphne. The heck with the laundry!
You are in every thought and prayer of every day. I was wondering... how would you like it if I sent you ALL of the home movies of my family to watch.. ya know, just in case you run out of stuff? And you think you're tired now????? Love you...Aunt Ang
I told you I like you better bald. I see others agree. I'm sending a big wet kiss until I see you again and can give one in person. I Love you, Aunt Donna
Rich!!
It's so good to have an update from you!! I am so glad you are able to be home for a few weeks to recover. I am praying for you, and think about you and Daphne often :) By the way, I really like that picture of you!! The shaved hair looks good, you pull it off well! It was interesting reading your blog...I feel like I can identify somewhat with you, and being tired all the time. Because of working night shift, when I have a weekend off, my sleep schedule get's all out of wack. I have a similar problem of being in the middle of doing something when all the sudden I get tired and need to lay down and sleep for a few hours. It makes it frustraiting trying to plan stuff!
Take care Rich,
Jennifer Groff
Hey Rich,
We are new at this, but it sure is fun!
Actually, you still look as cute as ever.
Hang in there and keep the doctors straight.
I gave Daphne some websites that refer to nutrition that you just may want to check out.
We will touch base with you again. We are keeping your family and sweet Daphne in our prayers daily.
Tom (Tommy) says "Hi"!
Love ya,
Stephanie
this is pretty cool I like this bloggy thing!!!!!!!!!!!
Rich you look amazing with the new do :) Shows off the blue eyes :)
IT is great to see you even if it is only via blog. Does this mean you are no longer a neiner? I guess you will have to graduate to "blog boy"
Love you and MISS you tons!!!!! Rest up so we can have a few good laughs when we see you.
P.s. if you go to any PROMS don't forget the baby wipes! :)
Love,
Aunt Missy
Hey richie ya did'nt tell me yer middle name was david! oh and on the current idea i side wholeheartedly with aunt angela.
OH and I wuz gonna come and visit u in penn butt u left 2 quickly.
(gonna take train in) eat lycopene and lollipops (lycopene=cancer fighting) (lollipops=tastes good)
oh and i can send u some videos of me in my birthday suit.
BEST wishes from ur little peebrain of a cuzin,
Zach Piasecki
(doot-da-doo)
Hi Rich! B-) It's early morning on 3/6. Just wanted to shoot a message out to you and wish you all the best. We're thinking about you and keeping you, Daphne, and "Team Taraborelli" in our prayers. If you can do e-mail, you can get me at Tom@TomMcCurdyRealtor.com Keep in touch! Hope to see you soon Rich!
Rear Rich and family (which, of course includes Daphne!),
We want you to know that we are part of your rooting section. You're in our daily thoughts and prayers, and with God's help, you will come through this as a healthy young man again. The road is a long and difficult one, but well worth the journey. The prayers of all of us are with you to support you along the way, Rich!
love,
Peggy and Al Schulz
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