Great news yesterday. The fungus is disappearing. Whether the anti-fungal med and/or the supplements, who knows, but the doc was very excited. I'll know more specifics on Monday when I see him. I was able to put in a full week of work this week and feeling much better. Thanks for your continued prayers.
Gabriela's mother flies in tonight for a couple weeks and next weekend we are getting away to the coast for three days. We are looking forward to a little R&R. We will keep you posted as we approach the chemo decision in November. I am really praying that the nutritional supplements cause my body to do some drastic self healing before I see the Oncologist.
His blessings to you,
Kelly
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Trying something different...
Hey Friends,
It's been a different week coming of the narcotics. Nasty stuff. I feel like a druggie. We have about 3 to 4 weeks before we will be starting chemo, should the fungus look like it is in check. We have been using a nutritional supplement program while taking chemo that we believe has allowed me to keep most of my hair and deal with the side effects relatively well.
We became aware that this supplemental product in large doses has had some amazing results in helping the body to self-heal itself in a relatively short time (6 week regiment). After much prayer and gathering a team of wise people in our care circle, we are going to attempt this supplemental program for four to 6 weeks. We have 3 weeks before the chemo can start and will try to hold our doctor off a fourth week, before doing a bone marrow biopsy to determined the state of the cancer.
We have heard testimony of people being completely self-healed with the same cancer and fungus that I have. In the past I tended to disregard such products, but the evidence is very difficult to dismiss. Some friends have stepped up to pay for the supplements (over $4000) for a 6 week supply. Regardless of the results we will need to continue chemo in order to qualify for a bone marrow transplant. Our hope is this product will react with my body to fight the cancer and fungus, so that the chemo regiment might be shortened.
Pray with us as we attempt this alternative approach. We would love to see it have as favorable results as it has on thousands of other people. The supplement don't claim to heal, but to place the body in a position to self-heal. It makes more sense to me than killing my body with toxins hoping that enough good cells remain to restore the body (Chemo).
Just wanted you to know and ask for specific prayer. Thanks.
Kelly
It's been a different week coming of the narcotics. Nasty stuff. I feel like a druggie. We have about 3 to 4 weeks before we will be starting chemo, should the fungus look like it is in check. We have been using a nutritional supplement program while taking chemo that we believe has allowed me to keep most of my hair and deal with the side effects relatively well.
We became aware that this supplemental product in large doses has had some amazing results in helping the body to self-heal itself in a relatively short time (6 week regiment). After much prayer and gathering a team of wise people in our care circle, we are going to attempt this supplemental program for four to 6 weeks. We have 3 weeks before the chemo can start and will try to hold our doctor off a fourth week, before doing a bone marrow biopsy to determined the state of the cancer.
We have heard testimony of people being completely self-healed with the same cancer and fungus that I have. In the past I tended to disregard such products, but the evidence is very difficult to dismiss. Some friends have stepped up to pay for the supplements (over $4000) for a 6 week supply. Regardless of the results we will need to continue chemo in order to qualify for a bone marrow transplant. Our hope is this product will react with my body to fight the cancer and fungus, so that the chemo regiment might be shortened.
Pray with us as we attempt this alternative approach. We would love to see it have as favorable results as it has on thousands of other people. The supplement don't claim to heal, but to place the body in a position to self-heal. It makes more sense to me than killing my body with toxins hoping that enough good cells remain to restore the body (Chemo).
Just wanted you to know and ask for specific prayer. Thanks.
Kelly
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
I'm down to my college weight...WOW!!
Hi Friends,
We apologize for not being better at updating and are so overwhelmed by the number of you that regularly read this and pray for us. It amazes me...it shouldn't because we are the body of Christ, but it does. Thank you for dropping us a line of encouragement on the blog.
Yes it is true! I have dropped to my College and Air Force weight of 197. I have to admit I don't have the same College physic. The worst is having a sagging butt. I never had to ware a belt, but did for fashion etiquette. Now if I don't ware a belt my pants fall off. It is actually quite humorous to look at myself with the newly added scar from the lobectomy. Maybe it's the loss of my lower lobe that broke that 200 lb. mark (joking).
The surgery went well and after a week of rest, I'm winded, but feeling able to work a bit. They graciously allow me to come into the office and look busy. I have a wonderful church family. Today was a difficult day emotionally and I was able to breakdown with the pastoral staff and they just loved on me, spoke truth, and help me further process the grieving process as I deal with the temporary loss of strength and stamina. I am so appreciative for them...just amazing men. In sharing this with Gabriela, she cried with gratitude that the Lord brought to this church to walk this journey. It's all and more than I could hope for.
The kids are doing well. Andrew loves to read and is starting the Narnia Series. Sarah is finding her place at school and struggling a bit social. She is so strong and can be overwhelming to her playmates. Please pray for her adjustment. Brianna with her beautiful curl always wants to plaster her hair flat and part it down the middle, (oh, that 70's look, yuck.) She is probably too influenced by her Barbie Princess videos. I need to write them and ask for a curly haired princess in there next product line. And Annaliese...as cute as can be learning too quickly from having older sibling all the bad habits as well as the good ones. All and all their are enjoying life and pray for "papa" everyday. They are a delight!
Gabriela is my best friend and a jewel of godliness and support. She is feeling God's comfort in some neat ways that I'll let her share with you. Her mom is flying in from Mexico for a visit tomorrow which is always a blessing.
Regarding our next segment in this journey, I meet with my oncologist this week and we with set up a start date and regiment of chemo treatments. The concern is the remaining bits of fungus in my lungs and head. Starting chemo could aloud the fungus to grow and spread. The hope is this new medication will keep the fungus in check and we can get through the chemo and find remission. Pray that this will be the case.
Again, thanks for the prayers and encourage. It means more than you know.
Love - Kelly
We apologize for not being better at updating and are so overwhelmed by the number of you that regularly read this and pray for us. It amazes me...it shouldn't because we are the body of Christ, but it does. Thank you for dropping us a line of encouragement on the blog.
Yes it is true! I have dropped to my College and Air Force weight of 197. I have to admit I don't have the same College physic. The worst is having a sagging butt. I never had to ware a belt, but did for fashion etiquette. Now if I don't ware a belt my pants fall off. It is actually quite humorous to look at myself with the newly added scar from the lobectomy. Maybe it's the loss of my lower lobe that broke that 200 lb. mark (joking).
The surgery went well and after a week of rest, I'm winded, but feeling able to work a bit. They graciously allow me to come into the office and look busy. I have a wonderful church family. Today was a difficult day emotionally and I was able to breakdown with the pastoral staff and they just loved on me, spoke truth, and help me further process the grieving process as I deal with the temporary loss of strength and stamina. I am so appreciative for them...just amazing men. In sharing this with Gabriela, she cried with gratitude that the Lord brought to this church to walk this journey. It's all and more than I could hope for.
The kids are doing well. Andrew loves to read and is starting the Narnia Series. Sarah is finding her place at school and struggling a bit social. She is so strong and can be overwhelming to her playmates. Please pray for her adjustment. Brianna with her beautiful curl always wants to plaster her hair flat and part it down the middle, (oh, that 70's look, yuck.) She is probably too influenced by her Barbie Princess videos. I need to write them and ask for a curly haired princess in there next product line. And Annaliese...as cute as can be learning too quickly from having older sibling all the bad habits as well as the good ones. All and all their are enjoying life and pray for "papa" everyday. They are a delight!
Gabriela is my best friend and a jewel of godliness and support. She is feeling God's comfort in some neat ways that I'll let her share with you. Her mom is flying in from Mexico for a visit tomorrow which is always a blessing.
Regarding our next segment in this journey, I meet with my oncologist this week and we with set up a start date and regiment of chemo treatments. The concern is the remaining bits of fungus in my lungs and head. Starting chemo could aloud the fungus to grow and spread. The hope is this new medication will keep the fungus in check and we can get through the chemo and find remission. Pray that this will be the case.
Again, thanks for the prayers and encourage. It means more than you know.
Love - Kelly
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