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 More comments from doctors, patients, and caregivers about "Why 38 Lemon Matters" to them."David - I love the questions...the drive and the curiosity you have...you are pushing the envelope... doctors wish they had more patients like you...educated, detailed and dedicated." "You take the risks others tell you not to...You dare to set the standard wherever you are...You define new ways of being in the world...You try everything...and you love every minute of it!" "You have done wonders for others and for the medical community to help against this fight." "I'm weeping shamelessly, reading your updates and the loving notes from the friends you know and the ones you've been given by this disease. We are all part of the journey..." "I just wanted you to know that I fully blame you for my unproductivity at work this Friday as I spent most of the day reading your wonderfully informative journal--thank you!" "Thank very much you for this website. We have gotten more information from you than any other source." "...for a non-medical person, David has an impressive fund of knowledge about this disease and available treatments…he has made it a crusade to lead the fight against this disease…he has helped and been an inspiration to many other brain tumor patients and their families." "Awesome David, just awesome. I repeat, we are all learning so much from you." "You were a sensitive and aware person before (diagnosis), but it's as if another dimension has been added to your capacity for empathy and your astute awareness of life's marvelous machinations." "I haven't been on the web much to read stories, but as my Temodar/radiation starts tomorrow, I am nervous. I set here at 3AM looking at your pictures and reading your posts because I can't sleep. Thank you for placing your experience here for everyone, I feel a lot more at ease now, and think I may actually get some sleep." "One of my patients told me about your site and I instantly became enthralled. I think you are an inspiration to everyone. To see you smile in all those pictures says something about you. I can tell you truly appreciate life and I admire you. Thank you for telling this heroic story." "Yet here YOU are, putting forth this gargantuan effort to heal yourself and help others at the same time. Talk about channeling positive energy!" "Your ambition, positive attitude and outlook are very inspiring. I visited your website and found out that you are reaching and encouraging people from across the globe. You have accomplished so much in a short amount of time. The photo gallery is great...the surgery video is somewhat difficult to watch but gave me a new understanding of the precision and care that must be taken in this delicate tissue. You are focused, determined, educated, energized, inspiring others and motivated to share your personal experience. Today you reached out to give others hope and the will to go out to face the days ahead. David - if we could only bottle up your energy, honesty and commitment...it would be a #1 seller! I look forward to the journey." "Words can't thank you enough for your website. Not only do I feel so much more informed about this crummy disease, but you also bring a smile and hope to many of us on the days when we need to be uplifted. You are definitely making an impact in the brain tumor world for patients and caregivers!" "Thanks so much for your generosity in sharing daily in the complicated world of brain tumors." "Since my meningioma diagnosis and brain surgery, your site has been a truly fantastic resource for me and my wife on what to expect before and after surgery. Again, while my tumor is not as sinister as what you are experiencing, your site has been a welcomed resource during such an uncertain time." "Your information has also helped me to prepare by knowing more of what to expect as a caregiver…Thank you for sharing your experience and for taking time to connect. Your kindness and generosity are appreciated beyond my words to express, and I have been blessed greatly by your commitment to providing information and support." "You are an excellent speaker and a great advocate for brain tumor patients." "What you are offering here is priceless in terms of awareness and education regarding brain tumors. What you are offering here could be a Godsend to anyone facing the same type of diagnosis and even to those who are challenged by another type of health crisis. I am positive it will make a huge difference in many other lives and will be an enormously useful tool to other tumor patients who will, because of what you have done here, make better decisions that will add years of quality life for many, and through that, eventually a cure for this disease. Bravo!" "David knows exactly what he is talking about. It is people like David that make it possible for people like me to take vacations with my family in the middle of this 'suck' disease. He does the research and we pick his brain. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE RESOURCE. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT." "When I found out I had this tumor I tried to research it like most people do? All the websites seemed too generic or cold. I found your site and I can relate and I don't feel like I'm the only 30-something-ish going through this." "I am always moved by your honesty and faithfulness in writing/posting your Journal so that we can all be inspired by your experience. I know many nights you must be too weary to want to write, but I am very glad you continue to do so!" "I wanted to thank you because your accounts of positive experiences with your oncologist convinced us to switch to another oncologist, even this late in the game. So, thanks again for sharing your journey - you've helped at least one family improve its experience." "You are an inspiration in your fight and you display such grace about it all." "Your dedication to optimizing your health is inspirational." "I think your positive attitude is so inspiring and is a huge factor in why you have been beating this disease for so many years." "I appreciate that you've made your life and cancer experience and open book to all of us. I've learned a lot from your site." "It is incredible to watch you through this Dave. Just incredible!" "You inspire me to live with passion for what I believe in. Thank you, for being an inspiration to me - and to many others. (Even if you don't believe it - you are.)" "Thank you very much for all your detailed notes about your chemo experiences. They have helped us so much." "...you continue to be a source of inspiration to me. In fact, at a recent family gathering for Hanukah I talked about you, and your website and all you are doing despite being faced with brain cancer." "The wave of strength and inspiration is expanding beyond members of the family and friends. You have all the love, support and admiration of so many people that you don't know, but they all know you and admire you for your faith and courage." "Watching all the wonderful work that you've done as a result of your diagnosis is inspiring. In true David spirit, you have re-aligned your priorities to tackle the most pressing issues, while using your experience to benefit others." "Thanks for all the education that you are doing." "Your journal continues to inspire and strengthen me." "I am glad to see that that wonderful tenaciousness carries you through your life's journey. I know that many, many people are inspired by your bravery." "just to let you know i'm not gonna become a music therapist, i'm gonna become a cancer researcher, because i know lots of people with cancer and i think 3 that have died from it so i'm gonna find a cure!" "...it is nice to see critical thinking in action...lost art in so MANY venues these days." "David knows so much and has such a passion for everything he does -- you can feel it in the way he writes." "You have really helped and inspired a lot of people." "Again I go back to you...and my thoughts of how you gave me a different prospective on this disease. Your positive attitude and your energy have affected me and continues to do so. I truly believe that God puts certain people in our lives when we need them. David, I cannot thank you enough for helping me see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Love is all around me...I thank you for being you...and think of you often. I have come to know you for a few hours....on a Sunday morning... that I will never forget for as long as I live. I'm sure you know that you are an incredible human being and that you bring hope to many people that are in need of it." "I continue to read your journal everyday and am always uplifted." "For you courage, your strength, and your absolute commitment to educating the world about brain tumors – I am SO grateful to YOU!" "I just wanted to thank you for posting this information. It is helpful to hear from people that are going through this, as we are newcomers to the process." "God bless you for your steadfast courage throughout. You are impacting so many people in ways you could never know." "I continue to admire your perseverance and determination for what you have endured and your positive attitude. You are truly an inspiration to all." "You may not know it but you are a light in a dark place for many people. Keep up the great work." "You are an inspiration for all." "One can't help but admire and be inspired by your enthusiasm for life and that's good as you share your messages of hope and support." "Thanks for teaching all of us so much about how to face and conquer challenges." "...by seeking out information, you are doing as much as YOU can to be in control of your fate & I admire that." "You are an inspiration and perhaps part of this journey for you is being a source of hope, strength and courage to others." "Thanks for the positive energy." "You inspire a lot of people..." "As far as I'm concerned, you are already doing something to help others in providing this journal every day. Lord knows how many people you touch on a regular basis. Thank you." "Your strength and giving spirit to share your story and information with others is awesome." "You have become involved in a cause that is helping countless others and their families." "David, thank you for this website and all the terrific information on it." "What an amazing website this is for me - thanks for doing all this work." "Your website is helpful, cogent, and inspirational." "I have already learned a tremendous amount from your diary." "I stumbled across your site merely by accident or what I now think was divine intervention. I began reading your site and was mesmerized by your love of life, family and friends and how your recovery (I choose to say recovery vs. illness or tumor because I feel that is a much more accurate term) has changed your life…Your outlook on your recovery has renewed my faith in mankind and in the process of taking charge of your life so that you can live your life with your illness. Not living your life IN your illness…I feel more like myself after reading your site, than I have in 2 years. Sometimes people are the best medicine. I know you agree. Thanks for all you do. You are an inspiration to all who have the privilege of coming in contact with you." "I wanted to tell you that not only is your website inspiring, it's also been incredibly valuable to me on a practical level." "You have said that you need art because words are not doing as much for you. You are creating your own. I am in tears at the power of this picture, and grateful, along with the rest of your legions of fans, to follow your disciplined path through the messy and chaotic and magical world." "Your site offers much useful information and I am most appreciative of the time you invest to help yourself and others. I am encouraged and inspired by how you have empowered yourself." "There are few websites out there with a hopeful message for those with slow growing tumors." "You having chosen to share your experiences has been a gift to all of 'us,' patients and loved ones alike." "Thanks for this web site! Our area doesn't have any support groups and it is nice to learn from other people's experiences!" "I congratulate you for sharing your history with the world, cuz many people who go through this tend to loose their faith and their warrior spirit within them." "Another wonderful soul who turned his brain tumor experience into something that benefits all of us..." "...reading your journal for inspiration and, to a certain extent, hope. Thanks for this. It's truly a gift to those fighting alongside you, across the globe." "I am still reading your Journal for the inherent inspiration and illumination it provides. Thank you so much for the hope and fortitude - many things you say here are not only inspiring to brain cancer patients but also to those of us fighting other chronic and deadly diseases. Once again thanks so much!" "The statistics all look so grim, but your website gives us hope." "Each of your journal entries continues to encourage me to not survive, but enjoy what this disease has brought to me. I will continue to read and be inspired by your courage, involvement, commitment and faith in the human race that you give to all of us so freely in your 38 Lemon website. We all have become better human beings, by becoming involved with your recovery." "You are like a magnet and people want to be around you because of your positive energy. But, what is unique about you is that you find room to share it with all of us and make us all feel special and good!! The positive energy you give off to people is very powerful. You are like an ANGEL on Earth to all of us that struggle everyday with the pain of seeing their loved ones go through treatments and for those of us that are mourning and trying to cope with the loss of loved ones. You are incredible as you share all of your experiences and want to know about others. With only a few questions and words, you have given me a renewed hope for the future. Knowing that YOU KNOW, have been through it, and continue to fight, makes you one of my heroes. I can't express my gratitude and well wishes to you enough. You have helped and continue to help the 'Brain Tumor Community' with your courage, and your awesome website. I love that Patients can ask questions, share experiences, express their fears, and look for hope because they are NOT ALONE...you have provided that for all of us." "Your courage and perseverance touches me every time I read your updates." "I will continue to ask questions and learn more. And all the while I will be thinking 'what would David do in this situation?' Your dedication to optimizing your health is inspirational." "THANKS, David for all your efforts to educate everyone you know and plenty of people you don't about the importance of MRI's. The check I write as a contribution to 38 Lemon will be the easiest one I've written in my life." "I wonder if you fully realize how many people draw strength and courage from your example; your optimism, your disciplined pursuit of knowledge, your 'golden bands of light?' I thought of you just now as the sun unexpectedly bathed my face, and I realized that, for me, life is not just about the journey, but perhaps more importantly the people you meet along the way. I consider myself truly blessed that through fortuitous circumstance, I met you. The light you have brought into my life is far beyond my ability to comprehend, but I'm grateful beyond description." "Thank you for maintaining this site and your journal. As a patient of brain cancer, I appreciate what you offer through your thoughts, experiences, and information." "Once again, I go to your website and I see HOPE!!" "For several years I have followed the blog of another person with brain cancer. I just happened upon yours. I applaud your courage and bravery. Keeping a positive attitude must be hard, but I am basically in awe of you as you deal with this ordeal." "Your journal and research has been incredibly helpful. I wanted you to know I appreciate all the leg work you are doing for me and everyone else." "Your website provides a wealth of information for someone like me who is still getting up to speed. Many, many thanks, my friend." "Your website has not only been very informative but very inspirational as well." "You still continue to amaze me with everything that you are going through and being able to talk about it with hundreds or even thousands of people watching. Your courage is incredible." "Your site is an inspiration." "Your site is very helpful and inspirational. We hang on every entry, and regularly ask each other, 'What was posted today on 38 Lemon, how's David?' Just wanted to let you know that we appreciate all of the added info, and that we find your site very helpful." "Every time I visit your site, I literally hold my breath until I see a posting by you saying that you are holding your own or are improving…you seem to have an awesome attitude!" "I'd like to start by saying that your site is awesome and has provided a great deal of inspiration and insight in dealing with a brain cancer diagnosis. It is clearly evident that you have been blessed with a fighting spirit. Thank you for sharing and keeping this excellent website updated, in addition to dealing with the regular demands of life." "I just wanted to say that it's wonderful what you are doing here. You are an inspiration to so many and sharing with the brain tumor family is helping so many people is so many ways you deserve a big round of applause and a great big cyber hug." "I read the information that others gave to you. It was very helpful and I really feel that I have been doing most of the things stated. If you have any other advice I am all ears. Your website has been a comfort and I will remember to include you in my prayers." "I find your webpage very informative and check it everyday." "I just wanted to let you know how great your website is!! It has provided me with so much information and has given me great hope on my upcoming surgery. I'm just three days away from surgery with Dr.Kelly. After reading your journal (pre-operation), I was able to relax a little bit and relate 100%. Just wanted to thank you for this site, I feel more prepared for everything that is to come." "...so impressive and informative!" "you have got me thinking, which is better than just robotting it through the day. I wish the best for you and highly respect the focused effort you are putting into dealing with your medical circumstance. Who was it that said 'Opportunity favors the prepared mind?'" "I am new to finding your website and have found it very helpful." "your journal fills in a lot of the blanks for me and others, you have the innate ability to explain things we can't remember and are therefore in some way keeping the journal that we are not able to write. Thanks again for everything." "Mr. Welch held his own and actually distinguished himself among an extremely learned panel with pointed comments, down to earth, intelligent and from the heart. The audience of over 60 people including lawyers, students and the press learned more being able to hear wisdom from a patients' perspective. David Welch brings power, passion and energy and best represented the practical true focus of all the laws which must be the health of our citizens. David presents himself as a highly intelligent and passionate individual who has studied much in the field and who has the capacity to express himself eloquently." "I must say, your documentation is just remarkable. Your story is remarkable, the insight and self-study/selflessness is amazing." |
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