Monday, April 6, 2009
Thank you and Update
I can't thank all of my family and friends enough for their love and support. I have created this blog to give everyone continued updates on what is happening. Today we are heading into Boston in preparation for tomorrow's first chemotherapy treatment (7:45am). My first treatment and Red Sox Opening Day! The treatment approximately lasts 8-9 hours. We will follow up tomorrow's treatment with another 5 hour treatment on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a shot on Friday. My hope is that you will continue to log on and read my blog and send messages when you have the chance. I love you all and I look forward to your posts.
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Give em' hell tomorrow Don! I'll be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Uncle!!
ReplyDeleteIf you got any hot nurses working for ya, give me a call...I'm right down the road and I would love to see you...and the hot nurses...
Love Jake
Hey Captain - remember, it's not about the bike - or as Lance said, "Anything is possible. You can be told you have a 90-percent chance or a 50-percent chance or a 1-percent chance, but you have to believe and you have to fight." There is no one else I'd bet more on in this fight than you. I'll be thinking about you from Fenway. Love you - Drew #2
ReplyDeleteGood luck dad...the big guns are ready and loaded!!! Love you
ReplyDeleteHey Donnie, Good luck tomorrow--you know we're route'n for you and the Sox!!! Luv Ya Andrew, Lisa, Ray and Nikki
ReplyDeleteThinking about you brother. I hope you brought Trixie for good luck. Good news is you won’t have to ask the barber for another “Racicot” for a while. Love ya
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU UNCLE!!!! We are thinking of you always!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you always! Love you - Andy, Beth Tommy and Andrew.
ReplyDeleteDad- they didnt know they met their match with you! We are thinking of you! GO SOX!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck uncle, we are always thinking of you. I will try to show my mom how to use this thing (but its a long shot). Get well, Ill be signing on for updates.
ReplyDeleteLove George
Hey Uncle
ReplyDeletewe will always be thinking about you
hope that nurse that Jake is talking about can give you some vanilla ice cream from the cafeteria or we will bring it
Love Matt
Just remember that we are all thinking of you. Especially Josh - he is imagining all of the inappropriate cards and jokes he will send you while you recuperate. Kick butt tomorrow!
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Hey There ! Our prayers are with you Donny..relax and take your meds like a good boy...XOX Big B , AM,Paige Shane and Blair
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you! Best of luck tomorrow!!!
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Jenny, Jim, Ellen & Nathan
Hey Donnie- You're going to show them the true meaning of determination and hope. We are all behind you 110%. All my love & little baby Keith's too.
ReplyDeleteUncle,
ReplyDeleteEver since I was a little, I always knew there was something special about my Uncle Donnie. As a young woman, it became clear what a strong and compassionate man you are. It is that strength which will get you through this challenge and keep you fighting for all of those people who love you!!
Love ya, Paulette
Hey captain Glad to hear you had a great vacation! Maureen and I can't wait until we all can go on a nice vacation together. You are in our thoughts and prayers and with your strength, determination and your loving partner Barb, we know you will get through this.
ReplyDeleteLove you partner, Steve and Maureen
You will be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow and through all of this. Lots of Love,
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, Jonathan, Nadine and Daniel
love you uncle always thinking about you. good luck take em down
ReplyDeleteCaptain, Meg and I are thinking about you every day and admire your courage, strength and positive attitude. You are blessed to have so many people that love you and we are proud to be a part of that group.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
The Franchetti's
The irish lady says its going to be another day in the park. The General says you can get through this. Never give up there are so many of us people on your side and we love you and we know you can get through this. Your the best, Love, Sonny,Barbara, Steven, MaryEllen, Erin and Ryan.
ReplyDeleteBig Don knows how to blog! Look out Curt Schilling, you've got some competition. Momma & Poppa Nelson have cell phones and a laptop, and good ol Nellie is still trying to teach his cat to shit in the litterbox...how far we've come. Just wanted to send a little note to make ya smile and say thanks...you've helped make me into a better ballplayer and a better person. Be good and I'll be back here harassin ya soon ;)
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Michael J. Nelson (#5)
Well, I can't say that I will be rooting for the sox tomorrow :), but I will be rooting for you. Sending all my love from the big city. Can't wait to see you this weekend! Love, Lisa
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ReplyDeletePrayers and love you Mr. Govoni!!! We are all thinking of you and your entire family!
ReplyDeleteLove, Maria Simone
Donnie & Barb
ReplyDeleteWe're thinking of you both today and send our love and prayers.....Janice & Tom
Please call us if we can do anything at all
Katie-remember we're 2 minutes away xoxo
In case you did not get to see the results of the Yankees game, I thought this would cheer you up (sorry Lisa):
ReplyDelete"CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees know all about getting off to a slow start. That didn't make their poor showing on opening day easier to digest. Sabathia gave up six runs in his Yankees debut, and New York fell to the Baltimore Orioles 10-5 on Monday. Signed to a $161 million, seven-year contract during the offseason, Sabathia (0-1) allowed eight hits in 4 1-3 innings, walked five, threw two wild pitches and did not record a strikeout for the first time since July 25, 2005, at Oakland.
''I was terrible. I battled from the first inning on,'' said Sabathia. ''At some point I'm usually able to find it. Today was just one of those days where I didn't. When I have one of those days, this is the result you get.''
Donny and Barb
ReplyDeletegood luck and we will keep praying for you. Keep fighting Mary gingras Maroney
We're always thinking of you Mr. Govoni, you're in our prayers every night. Hey, just like the Sox and the Pats, take it one day/game at a time. We'll check back in soon.
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Becky, Derek and Emma
Hay Captain, I know you aren’t the one who updated this site because you don’t have a prayer of spelling chemotherapy correctly... It probably came out on paper like “keemotherapee” and Barbie fixed it before it was posted. Hope you’re feeling ok today. Love ya J
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Robert goes golfing every Saturday. One Saturday, he comes home three hours late. His wife asks him, "What took you so long?"
The guy says, "That was the worst game of golf I've ever had. We got up to the first tee, and Charlie hit a hole-in-one and immediately dropped dead of a heart attack."
The guy's wife says, "That's terrible!"
The guy says, "I know. Then, for the rest of the game, it was hit the ball, drag Charlie, hit the ball, drag Charlie, hit the ball, drag Charlie. . ."
Miss your jokes pal J
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ReplyDeleteWow,
ReplyDeleteLook at the collection of characters you have following this blog. I mean seriously. You have a man who refers to himself as Drew#2, Nell Dog, Josh to the P (what is that?) kbp- not to be confused with kgb and my personal favorite "the General." I heard he is bad ass and if you don't hurry up and beat this thing he will be climbing a ladder again. (sorry for the inside joke everyone) It is evident that you have an army of supporters who are willing to do whatever it takes in your battle against cancer. If this blog isn't enogh inspiration, use Al Pacino's speech in "Any Given Sunday." Here is the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myyWXKeBsNk&feature=related