We just got back from a couple of days in P-Town for the opening of a show of my photographs. The weather was perfect, and LOTS of friends came out for the opening. It was a lot of fun. Thanks to everyone who came or sent good wishes...
I had started up on chemo again on Wednesday, and I've been feeling pretty good. I don't know if it was the energy from the show and being around lots of friends, or that a week off chemo gave my body time to recover...but either way I've been less tired than previous weeks.
I will get my first scan this week to see if the chemo is working...I'll find out the results on Thursday when I see my doctor on chemo day... Needless to say I am anxious about the results. We are hoping for either: 1. tumor shrinkage, or 2. no growth.
Any growth or spread and the window for getting to eventual surgery will close.
-D
Good luck with your next round of chemo-- I'm glad the show opening was a success. Sorry i missed it..
ReplyDeleteThese images look AMAZING. I want to see them for myself.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm sending major positive thoughts and energy your way for good news this week.
xxo,
Fishbein
I so wished I could have been there! and I am glad to hear you are feeling so good. Holding my thumbs and crossing my fingers and hoping for the best this week! Många kramar
ReplyDeletecamilla
No surprise the show was success David; your images head straight to the heart and the mind...
ReplyDeleteSending loud humble prayers for a successful scan.
Think and be well, we're all hanging in there with you.
xo,
steve
Hi Prifti :)
ReplyDeleteGlad the show went well. The photos look amazing. I am sorry that I couldn't make it up there to see it. I am thinking of you here in New York and hoping for good results next week. Sending good vibes to you and your family!
xo
Emily Poole
Congrats on your show, it would have been great to see it. I hope for the best on Thursday- I´m sending you lots of good energy- kram Johanna
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on your show. It was great to see you and Monika and your photographs, the work is strong.
ReplyDeleteIt was also nice to meet your former students, see some old familiar faces and some brand new ones. If I didn’t know any better, I wouldn’t have guessed that you’ve been receiving chemo for the past 6 weeks. It definitely hasn’t affected your sense of humor.
The weekend was beautiful, and we had a chance to get over to Marconi beach....so thanks again. I’ll be thinking of you this week.
~ Rob
Congratulations on the show, I wish I could have been there to see it! I hope everything on Thursday goes well! I will be sending you lots of good, positive energy! :)
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Jess
Your photographs at the gallery opening in PTown were so beautiful. We wish we had been able to attend. We spent the month of June in PTown and know the gallery well. A perfect setting for your work.
ReplyDeleteWe will be thinking of you in the week to come and send positive thoughts.
Jody MacNeil
Mazel Tov on the show--the pix are fabooolious! STRONG! Can we see more? Are they on your website?
ReplyDeleteAm rooting for you when you have the scans-- and remember Pac Man-visualize them icky cells going b-bye!
BBBBBest from Brooklyn,
love you
annie aka Korndingo
Dave,
ReplyDeleteYour photos, as always, are just fabulous. You take the viewer into the souls of your subjects. Can we see more?
Glad to know the energy is higher. And we continue to send healthy vibes your way.
With love and prayers for a good scan this week,
Sue and Tom
Looks like it was a great show.. I may still get out there... Very best of luck this week...I will voodoo and send an appropriate pic.. Love Susan
ReplyDeletelooks like a beautiful show. what are those super mammoth plates? they look like they're 2 x 3 feet or something. seriously glad that you are feeling good. see you soon. Love Melitte
ReplyDeleteDave,
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see the show, you, and Monika. And it was great to see our old friends from the hood. Thanks for organizing the reunion!
Naturally, you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Love ya,
Paula
Dave,
ReplyDeleteTerrific to see you and Monika this weekend. The portraits were really powerful and beautiful. It's refreshing to see non-digital prints up on the wall. There's very mesmerizing energy in the wet plate technique, which you exploit really well.
Tenney really seemed to bond with you, I've never seen him be so comfortable, so quickly with a new adult.
We also feel the anxiety in anticipating your test results. We are all sending you positive thoughs and lots of love.
Pete, Danielle and Tenney
Hey Prifti,
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have been at the show! Looks amazing. I'll be coming back to Mass in September so at least then I'll be able to visit and hopefully see some of your new stuff. Until then I'll keep sending the good vibes.
Much love,
Ben Phillippo
Love love love the work... and you.
ReplyDeleteBut is that the camera angle or did Monty let you borrow his camera? (: Monster plates!
All hearts on this side of the country are beamed straight at ya.
We miss you all,
xxoo Kym Vincent and Maya
that image of lucas and his prom date has stayed with me for weeks. congrats on this new show, prifti, the work looks remarkable.
ReplyDeletewith you in spirit i really truly am.
love,
shevaun
Hey Prifti,
ReplyDeleteYou sound a lot more positive. Im glad the show went well and I'm sorry i couldnt make it. You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. Ill be praying more today.
<3 ya
Kayla