
Dave Toage and his wife, Melissa Counerspent Valentine’s day grateful to all the love and support they received while He fights cancer.
“We are Valentine’s Day Love Because it was a beautiful reminder to express gratitude and glimpse of the light in the dark corners of our lives, “Dave, Melissa, 41, wrote in a joint Instagram Post Friday, February 14. “First, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for love, support you have shown us and our kindest messages, prayer, and positive Those thoughts mean the world to us. We feel more grateful to thank for this beautiful community around us. “
They add, “In the last few months, we often asked, ‘How are you, Dave?’ “How about Dave? ‘And every time, it warms our hearts to see how many people care about him. It is a response to love and kindness we receive from all of you. Sharing the love of her is a privilege, knowing that she is wrapped in most of it. “
the Fill house Alum announced on November 2024 that He was diagnosed with stage 3 non-hodgkin lymphoma, talk people The disease is “very aggressive.” Melissa, Dave married in 2014immediately ascended as his carer.
“Without failing, follow-up statements always, ‘Mel, don’t forget to take care of yourself – self-care is very important!'” He added Friday. “Here’s what we learned at this time of life: Self-care doesn’t always look like a day spa or a weekend week. Sometimes, about finding the little chance of peace in between chaos. “
The pair further issued the advice of “any of a care role.”
“We want to remind you that self-care can be simple, even during the hardest times,” reading social media messages. “It’s about a deep breath of fresh air, allowing the day to kiss your skin. It’s fun with a quiet cup of coffee. Allow yourself to cry if you need or call one You friend to share the weight. It’s going to take away a lover. It even dances around the kitchen while cooking, keeping in the midst of difficult moments. “
They continue, “no time is always for Grand-Care Care Ritualsand that’s okay. The most important thing is to change the little chance of your day – because that’s your self-care times. We know that these moments help transfer out of sight and make even the hardest days feel lighter. “
Dave is currently in the midst of his cancer treatment regimen.
“He had some difficult days, and while the chemo gathered it was a little more difficult and harder,” Melissa told Wxyz In the last month. “He has such a positive attitude, and you need it to actually fight with it. Every morning, when he feels for it, we try to wear a little dance to dance with dogs, because if you feel good too. “