Hello everyone,

Dan came home from the hospital yesterday and had a very good night's sleep last night.

He will no longer be working....for now.  He has enough sick days and sick bay time that he is all set for the rest of the school year as well as into the next, thank God!  This means he will continue to get paid and we still have his health insurance coverage.

Next Tuesday, 12/27, Dan goes in to get his port placed into his upper chest at Rochester General.  I need to drop him off at 8am.  We will be there a few hours.

Then on Thursday, 12/29, Dan will have his first chemo treatment and this will also be at RGH and after that, the Lipson cancer center in Penfield for future appointments.

On Friday, 12/30, we have an appointment with Dr. Kahn (his oncologist).

Life is getting pretty busy for us now.  We are trying to get some things in order and other things set in motion.  Looking ahead as to what to expect and what can be done now to prepare for whatever comes our way.

We again appreciate all of your support, love and prayers.  If you want to reach out to Dan, his number is 585-789-7904.  He is enjoying the calls and texts from his friends and family. Keeps his spirits up.  And if you want to visit Dan at home, please call him to see if it's okay with him.  We'd like to limit visits as he is immuno-compromised.  And if you do visit, we have masks and hand sanitizer at the door in case you forget yours.

I'm happy to say his appetite is a lot better than it has been.  He had a full breakfast and dinner today.  Made me so happy.  And I am so glad he doesn't have to worry about working just so he can focus on himself and the treatments he is going to be receiving.

If you want to send him a card, our address is 385 Hold Road, Webster, NY 14580.  He would love that. 💖

Special shout-out to Matt & Jody McGarry (owners of my work at ABR Wholesalers) and Chuck O'Neil (Dan's manager at Williamson CSD) for all of your support to help make this journey less cumbersome.  I also want to thank the many friends and family who have personally reached out with all kinds of helpful information too.  You all ROCK. 😊

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  1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2022 at 6:12 PM

    I’m friend of Ashley’s. Sending lots of love, light, and blessings your way!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 20, 2022 at 6:34 AM

    My prayers are being sent to you and Dan I am definitely praying 🙏 for the best

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