A New Day One
- Chemo pills have arrived at the house and he begins tomorrow -for the next 42 days straight.
- Radiation is M-F for 30 treatments beginning tomorrow too.
- Ketosis is holding steady with high fat low carb meals with daily exercise and lots of water.
- Kendall's hanging out with her Dad and finds peace with Bees.
- A professional is cleaning our house tomorrow WOW.
- Dinner meals are being prepped for us by excellent cook volunteers.
- Family and friends are booking flights for Ohio
- We find joy and comfort in knowing you are with us.
- Rocco reads every post every single day, so please keep your Rocco stories coming, they help his wake his memory of you and your time with him.
- We are ready to start the hard stuff now.
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Comments (14)
It is so good to hear that he is doing so well. He is so loved and I'm glad to see him smile. Denise you are doing an amazing job! Thanks! PLEASE let us know what we can do whenever you need it. Until then.... Prayer & lots of love....
Hey, Rocco! Looking forward to our next get together in order to figure out the whole CCM division head thing. I'm looking at great recipes to cook for you and your family. Hope you like chicken! Hang strong and show us your stuff!
Hey Rocco! I cannot think of anybody I know who is more universally loved than you are. I can see the blanket of light surrounding you, woven by the threads of the love from all those whose lives you have touched and improved. Glad to be one of these. XO Kate
Alright baby! Go get em Rocco. Take those Wonka pills and kick this shit's ass. We love ya.
Thank you so much for these updates, Denise. Sending continued love, peace, healing thoughts, and bacon Rocco's way!
Beloved Rocco, I have a picture of you on my puja that is lit by a candle all day and all night. I think my favorite time with you was when Brendan grabbed you at the end of "The Weekend" and put you in the center of our circle and we offered our "Hero's (tai chi inspired) Dance" to you. We were all awash in tears of love for you and the beautiful gifts you gave to us on that retreat. How can we ever thank you?! I see that your legacy is carried on and on by your young students who weren't even a twinkle in their Dad's eye when you were initiating us into light, love and purpose. You were OURS first... never forget that!
One step at a time, and you will conquer this! You have all been always been such an inspiration with your dedication, passion, and tireless pleasant disposition. Thinking of you.
My dearest Rocco and Denise and Kendall and Annie: I have been trying to figure out what I wanted to write for a while now and how I could be of assistance. I still offer any research needs that you all may have! You really don't want me to cook, but I can shop for food and pick up from restaurants like it is nobody's business! And, it would be an honor to assist in any such manner! So, enough from my head. Now from my heart. Rocco, my heart is bursting for you right now. And. it is bursting with love. Granted it is a rather unorthodox love such that I feel I could make a slightly irreverent comment right now that only you and I could fully appreciate in the moment and also hold your energy with such tenderness! Somehow you and I can blend what appears to be a little crazy to others! It is that crazy heart that is connecting with you through this situation knowing that within a 60 second period of time there will be a flurry of emotions and ultimately that you are being held by grace and humor. Of that I can promise! You may be physically on the treadmill this morning, but your spirit and energy will be having a discussion about diversity and inclusion this morning as I bring you with me to work! And, later this afternoon, your energy will be assisting me with planning two gigs in India. So, my dear Rocco, you are and will be close to my heart today and always. And, also as always, I hope to provide you with a bit of a diversion as we journey through crazy today! With MUCH love and light and blessings, Ann
U got this! Sending you love, positive healing energy and peace!
We are thinking of you Rocco and Denise - sending positive thoughts your way!!
My dear Rocco, though I don't post often and haven't seen you in person for several years, I think of you nearly every day and send you supportive energy for the challenging journey you're on right now. This week I'm out in Oregon again for the first time in a couple of years, which makes me think about our time in Eugene all those years ago. Such a wonderful time, even though you were more teacher than student for many of us, even back then. Thanks, Denise, for keeping us all informed about all the medical details as well as how the family is coping with things. It's much appreciated, though I don't say thanks nearly often enough. Sending much love and light to all three of you. Rebecca
So glad you sent an update today!... I thought of Rocco while I was shaving my head this morning. :-) Keep fighting!
You are in my heart. Working on a 2nd book project and remembering it was you that helped me become more confident with my ideas!!! Thank you- sending you love.❤️
Rocco, even though we've only really connected a few times, at VASTA, those moments are precious to me because of your depth, kindness, and insight. All love & strength to you & family.