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konamouse
Official uF Dietitian
Joined: 02 Dec 2002 Posts: 8010 Location: My own alternate reality
18 months? Jeesh, time sure does fly (wasn't just like a few months ago he was born)? Wow! Lovely tree and so much sentiment.
Hugs to all of you from both of us.
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:51 pm
Euchre
uF Game Warden
Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 3342
There's so much more depth of beauty and meaning in that decorated tree than I think anyone could hope for. I don't think I've ever seen a tree decorated by so many hands out of pure generosity.
Wow.
Just wow.
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Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:24 pm
addlepated
Unfictologist
Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 1885 Location: Austin, Texas
Bad news This is a hard message to write.
Dave has experienced a relapse and is back in the hospital for treatment. Along with the heavy doses of medicine he's getting, he could also use some heavy doses of well wishes and cheer. If you're the sort to talk to the man (or woman) upstairs, this would be an excellent time to do it; otherwise, gather up some positive vibes and beam them towards PA.
Another thing to think about, as Dave mentioned a little while ago, is to join the National Marrow Donor Program . Testing takes less than a minute and consists of a cheek swab.
More news as it's available...
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:29 pm
enaxor
I Have No Life
Joined: 25 Feb 2003 Posts: 2395
Re: Bad news I'm so sorry to hear about Dave. I'm sending nothing but good vibes his direction, as well as keeping him in my prayers. Get well soon.
addlepated wrote:
Another thing to think about, as Dave mentioned a little while ago, is to join the National Marrow Donor Program . Testing takes less than a minute and consists of a cheek swab.
I registered as a donor last year after Dave fell ill. As Addie said, the testing is painless and quick.
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:55 pm
addlepated
Unfictologist
Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 1885 Location: Austin, Texas
By the way, Dave does have his computer with him, so if you want to send him a message, email him at daveSPLAT daveszulborski.com. I'm sure he would love to hear from you all.
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:01 pm
thebruce
Dances With Wikis
Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 6899 Location: Kitchener, Ontario
! Thanks for the update and info. I'll certainly take it to heart on my part. I'm sure he's in good hands, here's really hoping for his safe and timely recovery!
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:08 pm
addlepated
Unfictologist
Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 1885 Location: Austin, Texas
Some people have asked how to send Dave cards in the hospital. You can mail them to:
Dave Szulborski
c/o St. Luke's Hospital
801 Ostrum St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
You can also send him a "cheer card" online through the hospital's website here:
http://www.mystlukesonline.org/patients-visitors/cheercards/index.aspx
Choose the Bethlehem campus from the drop-down menu. If you have a minute, let him know you're thinking of him.
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:39 pm
SirQuady
Unfettered
Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 576
Thanks for the tweet alerts about this. I sent him a cheer card and included a little puzzle in there for him in remembrance of great puzzles from the past.
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:04 pm
faeryqueen21
Unfictologist
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 1348 Location: Pasadena, CA
This is very sad news. It met him at ARGFest last year and he was very kind to me. I've sent him a Cheer Card as well.
Thanks for the information addlepated
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Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:37 pm
Nos
Unfettered
Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 380 Location: missing the desert
He'll get through this too. He's tough as hell, and has a lot to fight for.
We just have to keep up the well wishing and vibes and hope.
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:41 am
Tresbien
Unfictologist
Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1436
Thanks for your updates and also for posting the link to the cheer cards addlepated. I'm definitely keeping Dave in my daily prayers and hope he'll soon be through this challenging time.
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:55 pm
Oriza
Entrenched
Joined: 21 Dec 2007 Posts: 1078 Location: Michigan and Florida
I'll be busily folding cranes for him. I've never met him, but I know of his little legacy here at uF. He's in my thoughts.
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:20 pm
konamouse
Official uF Dietitian
Joined: 02 Dec 2002 Posts: 8010 Location: My own alternate reality
FIGHT!!!!!!! Mental thoughts of positive energy. FIGHT!!!!!!
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:17 pm
kosmopol
I Never Tire of My Own Voice
Joined: 27 Aug 2007 Posts: 3167
I'm also praying for him! So my best get-well-soon-messages!
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:12 pm
addlepated
Unfictologist
Joined: 17 Aug 2003 Posts: 1885 Location: Austin, Texas
A little update -
Dave had some great news on his test results after a grueling round of treatment, and they're talking about sending him home as soon as tomorrow. If you're still thinking about signing up as a marrow donor, this would be an excellent time to do it.
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:48 pm
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