Class on Cancer/Healthy Eating

We had a class at my house last week about healthy eating. We watched the DVD "You Can't Improve on God", ate some delicious food (healthy) :) and had some good discussions. I am going to have these classes often, until everyone that wants to see them can do so.

We discussed meat and how it is all pumped full of antibiotics, growth hormones and the food (if you can call it that) that the animals eat. How we all need to read the ingredients and stay away from all the processed foods. There are genetically made organisms that are in our food and FDA doesn't make the makers list it as an ingredient. So sad and maddening.

Why will one out of every two people get cancer? What are we eating? Are the foods going in your body - veggies, fruits, seeds, nuts and grains? Or are you eating more fast food, cocoa puffs, meat and so on? Change before you are the one who gets the cancer.

SUNLIGHT

decreases heart rate
gives good endurance
strengthens muscles
decreases blood pressure
reduces cholesterol and triglycerides
reduces cancer

try to get some sunlight each day - 10 - 20 mins at least - it really makes you feel good

Great Way to Start the Day

Jesus is stepping into this day to face it with me. Follow Him in His steps, hear His voice, obeying every step and turn He would take. Follow Him - do not lead. At the end of the day reflect on what difference this thinking made in the way you lived the day.

Why Juicing?

I am asked quite often "why juice the carrots instead of just eating them?". The answer to that is found in the book "Gods Way to Ultimate Health".

The advantage in juicing raw vegetables is that when the juice is separated from the fiber, the great majority of nutrients stay in the juice.. because the fiber has been removed, these fresh, living nutrients in the juice can get into the bloodstream and to the cellular level in minutes, without the time-consuming and energy-depleting process of digestion.

Good News - Again

I had another PET scan yesterday and got the results this morning. NO NEW CANCER CELLS. Some have disappeared and the ones left are smaller. Same report I had on my scan last Dec. I am believing the next scan (probably next year) will show with no cancerous cells. I am praising my Lord for His helping me with this diet. Go carrot juice, go!!! :)

Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies

1 c. whole wheat flour
1 t. baking aluminum free baking powder
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
mix together set aside

1/4 c. molasses
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. pumpkin
2 T. olive oil
1 t. vanilla extract
mix together and add to other mixture
add 1 1/2 c. old fashioned oats
1/2 c. each raisins and walnuts (or pecans)
spoon out on parchment paper
bake 375 for 10-12 mins

Yummy! Gotta try it! Healthy too!

Rev. George Malkmus

Eating only raw fruits and veggies, (some cooked), and seeds, nuts and grains presents a simple, inexpensive, bible-based plan to good health and longevity that is absolutely profound in its simplicity.
Rev. George Malkmus author of "God's Way to Ultimate Health"

Frog Stickers

A friend of mine who is on this "God's Way" diet with me gave this recipe to me. She made these for me and I love them.

Frog Stickers - (Cookies)

Combine in a med bowl:
1/4 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. raw honey
2 T. hot water
1 T. rum flavoring
1/2 t. baking soda

Stir in:
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 t. sea salt
1 t. ginger
1/8 t. cloves & nutmeg
pinch of allspice

Bake on greased cookie sheet - cool on a rack. You can use a ice cream scooper to place dough on sheet. Bake 375 deg. for 10 mins.

Dr. David Darbo, M.D.

In my humble opinion, the book "God's Way to Ultimate Health" should be on every doctor's desk and serve as a primary reference to be used daily with patients.
Dr. David Darbo, M.D.

I just looked that book up on Amazon, and it's $2.75. It would be the best $2.75 you every spent if you were to purchase it. I love mine - you can't beat the invaluable info in it.

Good News - Again

I went to the eye dr. today. I got a good report - my eyesight has improved for the first time since I was in the 1st grade. My astigmatism is going away also. Yeah! Thank you Lord for the carrot juice!!! I got to share with the eye dr. what I am doing. He was amazed.......

Good News

My cousin just received good news. She has tried this diet I'm on for her cancer, and after only one month her tests came back with her tumors shrinking!!! She has tried really hard with it, only slipping once in awhile, and I'm so proud of her. I just knew in my heart she would receive good news. I'm praising God and thanking Him for her good report. YEAH!

Quick Tip

A cup of broccoli has as much calcium as a glass of milk.

Broccoli is one of nature's most potent super foods, and has almost twice as much protein as steak.

If you are eating a plant-based diet without junk in it you are likely consuming all the calcium you need.

When following a plant-based diet, using flax seed daily will help meet the essential fat needs of the body.

God sure knew what He was doing when He created all this nutritious food.

"The Drink"

This is my lifeline (after the Lord I mean). Six ounces of juiced carrot juice with 2 ounces apple juice. He gave us this delicious drink, and I'm so thankful that with His help I discovered it. I still drink 4 - 5 glasses a day and my husband drinks 2. I am still feeling wonderful with lots of energy. I'm praising God everyday for the healing properties in His food.

Eat Your Vitamins

Here are a list of foods that you can eat to get that vitamin and nutrient but of course there are many more. Happy eating!


B-6
whole grains, bananas, beans, nuts, wheat germ

Vit C
citrus fruits, juices, strawberries, blackberries, pomegranates, red & green peppers, brussel sprouts, broccoli, spinach, kale & collard greens

Calcium
legumes, nuts and dark green leafy veggies

Vit D
Sunlight, fish oil, cod liver oil, fish

Vit E
avocados, olive oil, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, almonds, nuts, raw broccoli, spinach

Folic Acid
leafy green veggies, strawberries, blackberries, broccoli, wheat germ asparagus, beans, cereals, breads

Iron
fish, legumes, fortified grains, cereals

Vit K
dark leafy greens, olive oil , blackberries, plums

Magnesium
whole grains, legumes, cereals, spinach, broccoli, dates, raisins, bananas, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds

Zinc
nuts

Protein
oats, soybeans, quinoa, spinach, broccoli, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, spinach, sunflower seeds

Niacin(B3)
pomegranetes and protein rich foods

Potassium
bananas, pomegranetes

Vit A
sweet potatoes, carrots, mangoes, spinach, cantaloupe, dried apricots

Vit B1 (Thiamin)
whole grain cereals, bread, green leafy veggies, legumes, sweet corn, brown rice, berries

B2
whole grains, peas

B6
whole grain cereals, soybeans

Magnesium
beans, nuts, veggies

I Caught Your Faith

I saw you stand steadfast in grief
But saw no trace of unbelief.
I saw you stand unmoved by stress
But saw no trace of bitterness.
I saw you stand bravely for years
But saw no trace of senseless fears.
Though you spoke not of faith's firm law,
I caught your faith by things I saw.

Quilt

During my radiation (:p) the first time I had cancer, my friend from church who makes beautiful quilts, made me a friendship quilt. I mentioned this in an earlier post but wanted to show you the picture. She left squares for others in church to write "get well wishes" on them. When I received the quilt I just couldn't believe the love that went into making that quilt and the love that was shown to me in those squares. I will treasure it forever. I praise God for my church family. :)

Sugar

Okay - If there is one thing you people have got to stop doing - it's eating refined sugar. Try with all your might to stop eating anything with sugar. If you start eating fruit in its place you won't feel the urge to grab a candy bar. I've done it, and it works. Second thing is to stop eating all the meat that has been infected with only God knows what. Americans are eating so unhealthy......we are utterly killing ourselves. Just try to change your eating habits one day at a time. Pleezzzzeee!

Love of the Lord

The love of the Father
is like a sudden rain;
shower that will pour
forth when you least
expect it, catching you up
into wonder
and praise.....:)

Including God in All Things & Receiving God's Blessings

I want to say that including God in all things you do is so very important. When I drink my carrot juice or the "milk" from Sanders Lab, I praise God for the healing properties that are in the drink. When I clean my juicer, I thank God for it instead of complaining how time consuming it is to clean (which is what I think of first to do - complain I mean). God has blessed me in so many ways. I was shopping while I was away in Branson with my sisters and cousins, and we went into every store looking. I thought to myself - I would love to buy some of these cute clothes, but they were just too expensive for me and my budget. One of the stores was Liz Claiborne. When I got home my brother-in-law had brought over bags of clothes from his wife who cleaned out her closets. You know what was in there? Liz Claiborne blouses and sweaters................You just can't out give God........Just no way.

Wok

God is so good to me. He is my best friend. I just happened to think I would like a Wok to cook with. You know, try some different recipes and different type cooking and what do you know, I found a nice one at a garage sale for $1.00. I praise Him for all things.

The "Fire"

This came from a bible study by Beth Moore. She talks about our life and death situations we have to deal with. God answers them His way:

He may deliver you from the fire: our faith is built
He may deliver you through the fire: our faith is refined
He may deliver you by the fire: straight into his arms

All three of these answers are great, aren't they?

Mark 6:56

Wherever He went - in villages and cities and out on the farms-they laid the sick in the market plazas and streets. The sick begged him to let them at least touch the fringe of His robe, and all who touched it were healed. Mark 6:56

Another Gift

This is another gift that I received from my dear friend that I've had since the 6th grade. She sent this to me in the mail and I was so excited to get it. I hope to be a help and a blessing to others in the future like so many were to me when I was going through this journey.

When my church family found out that I was going to have chemo and radiation in 08' the ladies immediately signed up to bring us meals. I received gifts of blankets, p.j.'s, books, figurines, flowers, lotion, jewelry, and am still receiving money for my treatments at the Moore Family Clinic. (IV's) One lady at my church makes quilts and she made one for me and had a lot of the church members sign a "get well wish" for me on each square. Now you talk about precious. It was beautiful.

Oat Waffles

Preheat waffle iron on medium setting.

Whiz the following in the blender until smooth:

2 1/2 cold water
2 c. oats
2 T nuts or seeds
1/2 t salt
1/2 t vanilla
1 T honey

Pour about 1 cup of batter into reheated, oiled or sprayed waffle iron, leaving a little space around the edges. The batter will squish out to the edges when the top is closed. Do not overfill.

Cook about 8-10 minutes without peeking? These waffles are steam raised. They freeze very well and are so tasty. I put honey drizzled on top and eat (or scarf down).

Luke 4:40

As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one. Luke 4:40

web sites

I received a web site from my son about using air-conditioning in your car. It talks about the harms of it and the cancer-causing agents. The web site is http://www.snopes.com/ There is another web site that you can order the DVD that I told you about and it's: http://www.drday.com/ That's the web site that you can order a very informative DVD about the diet plan for cancer, "You Can't Improve on God". She has other DVD's about other diseases too if you are interested. If you live nearby and want to watch my DVD you are welcomed to borrow it.

Sweet Friends & Precious Gifts

This picture was given to me by my friend I told you about earlier who had the dream about the cheribum. After I received the wonderful news of my PET scan showing my cancer was going away she bought me this sign. When she gave it to me she said it reminded her of me when she saw it. It looks so pretty on my wall above where I sit at the computer. I have such wonderful friends.

Acquaintances

God has blessed me today. I went walking with a friend of mine this morning and we came across a lady who had been healed of a crooked leg. She said she use to be in a wheelchair and during a prayer service at her church her leg became straight. She was beaming with joy as she told her testimony. I got to share with her and another lady that was walking my testimony of healing. I left there and went to Walmart. Checking out I got to share my testimony with the cashier. She was delighted to hear such wonderful news. I came home and got a phone call from a lady who use to be in our bible studies. I hadn't talk to her in over a year. She was having health problems and I got to share with her about the food I was eating. Coincidence? I think not.....God is everywhere and I'm so glad he is.

Prayer Service

One Sunday night in July of last year my church family had a prayer service for myself and some other people who needed prayer. We had had a service like this for a young man who had cancer years ago. The next day he had a doctor's appointment and his doctor couldn't find anything on the tests. Praise God. So when I found out my cancer had come back I wanted to have a prayer service for myself. There was a man at church who had a hole in his stomach and had just gotten out of ICU with it. He had a feeding tube put in and was wearing it during the prayer service. We all prayed individually for him and on his next appointment with the doctor the hole was not there anymore. Praise God! He was healed...My church family prayed for me also, and God didn't answer their prayers for me like He did for the man, but He did answer them in His way and on His time table. I went through a spiritual journey with my disease and He made me a better person because of it. Praise God! He healed me not immediately but He did heal me. Praise God!

Testimony

I have been able to tell some ladies about my journey in the last two days. One was at the Vo-Tech yesterday where I had to take my grandson for a test for his drivers permit, and at the beauty shop where I got my hair cut. Today I got to tell the barber lady who cut my grandson's hair. I love being able to talk about God to others and all the great things He has done for me all these years. I found out the lady who cut my hair goes to my church, she goes to 2nd service and I go to the first. Out paths have never crossed. The lady at the Vo-Tech was there with her daughter who also home schools and we know a lot of the same people. The lady barber gave me a big hug before we left and told me she was glad we came in and was glad to hear such inspiring news. She was so sweet.

Laugh

If you have cancer a good thing to do is:

quote scripture of healing,

laugh out loud- LOL,

bless your food,

and exercise daily - walking 30 mins.

It's good medicine.

July 17, 2009

Isa 40:31 - But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength,
They shall mount up with wings like eagles
They shall run & not be weary
They shall walk and not faint

Ps 6:2 - Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak
O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

Isa 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you
Be not dismayed for I am your God
I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you
I will uphold you with My righteous hand.

I praise God for His words to us...

from my journal 17 August 2009

Safe Haven

I have a place where I met God early in this journey. It's 1/2 mile from my house. It's my church! I would get up early before the sun came up and get to the church and sit outside on the east step and pray and watch the sun come up. We had a lot of good talks up there. When it became colder I stopped but how I miss it and am looking forward to doing that again soon. I wish everyone reading this could experience that spot for themselves.

Fretting

Jim and I are overwhelmed this morning. Too much to think about, Dr. visit, place to stay, are we doing the right thing, etc. He left to go to the store and I went outside to read my bible and pray. I told God I was giving it all to Him because I couldn't deal with it. Thirty mins later got a phone call and all my problems were answered. Praise God! He wants me to stop fretting and I'm going to.

from my journal 17 Jul 09 (about trip to MD Anderson)

Genesis 1:29

See, I have given you the seed-bearing plants throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food. Gen 1:29

God's plan for our food was perfect in the Garden of Eden.

Popcorn

A great snack that I have became addicted to is popcorn. My husband and grandson have to have it every night. So one night I decided to have some and I love it made this way:

Put olive oil in bottom of a pan and add white popcorn. Turn on high and shake until all popped. (The white popcorn is a lot lighter than the yellow and easier to eat) This is so tasty hot!!!!!

I think I'll go make some.

Knowing Him

If you just found out you have cancer, please take heart that Jesus knows all about it. He has given us the bible to find comfort and understanding. Please draw closer to Him, so He can draw closer to you. It makes all the difference when going though anything, not just cancer.

If you do not know Jesus personally, I want to encourage you to find Him. Ask Him to help you believe in Him, to find a church so you can learn about him, and then ask Him to forgive you of your sins (because the bible says we all have sinned). Did you know He came to this earth to be a sacrifice for you on the cross. When he died He bore all our sins with Him. He died a horrible death for you. All you have to do to receive His free gift of salvation, is believe He died for you and repent of your sins. Start putting Him first in your life. It's a wonderful life being a Christian!


Isa 58:1

Your healing will come quickly
Your godliness will lead you forward
And the glory of the Lord
Will protect you from behind.

Praise God!

Doctors

I just have to share this: After my PET scan came back good, all 5 of the doctors I had been seeing knew the results of the test but didn't bother to call me to see what I had been doing to rid the cancer from my body. They all knew I wouldn't do anymore chemo and 2 of them knew I was going to eat differently than I had been. All but one thought I was nuts for even thinking a diet would help. Two of them even chuckled at me. I even called them and told them I would be glad to share my diet with others and for them to give others my phone number if they wished. Haven't heard from anyone. Do you think they make too much money treating people? I think so..............

I'm so thankful Jesus is the Great Physician.

God's Wings

Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
For my soul trusts in You and in the shadow of Your wings
I will make my refuge
Until these calamities have passed by.

Ps 57:1 from my journal 27 Aug 09

Good Cells/Bad Cells

Cancer, I'm told is immature cells. Well let's get those immature cells healthy so they can be good cells again.
__________________

God has provided both natural methods and supernatural powers to overcome those bad cells.
__________________

In my battle with cancer I tried to look for God in everything around me & recognizing His presence in all I did; for He cares for me with a love that runs deeper than the oceans.
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Would you agree the #1 cause of cancer is probably our food? Well if you do, please start today and eat better!!

Courage

Jesus said, "Take courage - here take it".
from my journal 16 July 2009

Horatio Spafford

You may not recognize the name. He is the man who wrote "It is Well With My Soul". I love that church hymn. Throughout my struggles since becoming a Christian, I would sing this song with conviction and tears.

Here is the story behind the song: Horatio and his wife lived in Chicago late 1800's. They had 4 daughters and 1 son. They loved the Lord and served him in many ways. They began to have struggles in their lives. They lost their little son to a disease. The lived through the "Chicago Fires" but lost most all their finances. They decided to go to Europe and just as they were to leave, Horatio had a business emergency, so he sent his wife and daughters on ahead on a ship. Soon he received word that the ship they were on was hit by another and sank. His wife barely survived and his daughters had drowned. He penned these words soon after.

When peace like a river attendth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul.

The rest of the song is just as beautiful. They went on to have 3 more children. Two girls and a boy, the boy died of a disease when small buy they kept their faith because they felt God's presence in their lives.

Cards and Phone Calls

If you are reading this and know someone who has cancer or isn't feeling well, please take time out of your schedule and send them a card. I received over 150 cards when I wasn't feeling good after having chemo and radiation. Those cards were so fun to receive let alone lift my spirits. Almost everyday there was a card in the mailbox and sometimes 2 or 3. I praise God for my family and friends.

Thankful

Lord thank you for a great support system, my soft bed, and for giving me no fear.

from my journal 8 July 2009

Refuge

God is our refuge and strength
a very present in time of trouble
Therefore, we will not fear
Even though the earth be removed
And the mountains be carried into the sea.
Psalms 46: 1&2

from my journal 21 July 2009

Prayer Cloth

My sis gave me a book to read last summer about the May 3rd tornado. A lady had written it about her experience in the tornado path. She was badly hurt and a friend had given her a prayer cloth. (It's a cloth that's been anointed and prayed over for a person). After reading about that I thought to myself - Boy, I wish I had one of those cloths - and I never mentioned it to anyone or thought about it again. Weeks later I received a call from a friend who was bringing something to me. A lady she worked with knew about my cancer and felt led to have her church anoint a cloth and pray over it for me. What a God we have!!!!!! I slept with that cloth around my neck for months and just felt those prayers.....praise God for people being obedient to Him. What joy that has brought to me.

Peace

God really does give you peace when you ask for it....
from my journal 1 August 2009.

Goose Bumps

Remember me telling you God talks to me....well, my dear precious friend has a birthday the day before mine and we always exchange presents. Right as I found out my cancer was back, I had been in an antique shop and found for her a small naked cherubim (she loves angels and cherubims). Soon after that I had a bi-opsy done on my neck to see if the lymph nodes had cancer and they did. My friend called to tell me she had a dream about the cancer in my neck and she dreamed of a little cherubim stomping on those lymph nodes with his hand raised. I got goose bumps when she told me and said "Oh, do you know what I got you for your birthday?" She said, "Well no!" I told her it was just what she described in her dream. This little cherubim had his hand raised too!!! I believe God reveals things to us in dreams sometimes like He did so many years ago. God provided thru my friend another confirmation that I was going to be okay and to press on. We both decided right then God is just toooooo good to us.

Scriptures of Healing

As I said in one of the earlier blogs, praying the scriptures where people were healed in the bible, is so comforting for those who need comfort. In addition to praying the scriptures I also did the following:

In the mornings I would start off with:

Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O, Lord my strength and my redeemer.

I would ask God to help me be like the "Fruits of the Spirit". Galatians 5:22

Read this one:

Philippians 4:6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. (Is that not wonderful?)

A dear friend from my church gave me some healing scriptures on a tape. I would lay down at night with my husband and we would listen to those scriptures and meditate on them and then we would pray. In the bible God says, 365 times, not to fear. I think that's one for every day! So I don't think I'll have fear as part of my life. What about you?

What a friend we have in Jesus; all our sins and grief to bear! (I love that song)

Calcium/Protein?

I get asked quite often where am I getting calcium and/or protein in my diet since I don't eat meat or eat dairy. Fruits and veggies are full of those things. After getting such good lab reports and feeling so good, I truly believe we can live on fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts and grains.............

Vitamins - Sanders Lab

Vitamins may not be necessary for some to take but I do take some. I take CoQ10 300 mg, Vit C 3,000 mg, Flax and Fish Oil. I was taking other vitamins like E, b-complex, multi, and calcium, but I am getting so much of that in the foods I eat I thought I just didn't need them. The vitamins I get are from Sanders Lab www.sanderslab.com here in Tecumseh, Ok where I live, and also where I get the "milk" that I have been drinking for months. The milk which is not really milk but herbs in a liquid that looks like milk, has really helped with my arthritis and overall good health. The Lab's number is 405.598.2131 or her cell is 405.333.2204. There prices are reasonable and I think the vitamins are great quality.

Poisoned Meat

I think we can all agree that our food has something to do with "cancer on the rampage". I believe God gave us animals to eat after the flood, but at that time our meat wasn't injected with growth hormones or antibotics. Is this medicine and all the preservatives making all of us sick? Probably.

Fruit Slush

2 cups of mixed frozen fruit
1 1/2 to 2 cups of apple juice (no sugar added)
1 t. of barley grass
1 t. of enriching green

Mix all together in a blender. Tastes very fruity. Can't taste the greens.

"Healthy Stuff"

I thought I'd let you know some of the things I'm eating.

I make juice out of a 5lb bag of carrots from Sam's ($2.47) each day and drink mostly all of it. My husband is trying to stay on this diet as well (sweet thing) so he likes to drink 2 cups out of the 7 cups that it makes. I add a small amount of apple juice to the cups. ( I have to tell you at this point I love that juice - at first I didn't, but God thru my prayers has helped me to love it.)

The other thing I drink twice a day is apple juice mixed with Enriching Greens by Green Rich and Green Magma by Green Foods. The enriching greens has a fruit taste to it. It has lots and lots of fruits and veggies in it. It's a powder. The Green Magma is barley grass. It's a very fine powder as well. Barley grass is really really good for our bodies. Mixed together in apple juice, it is dee. The apple juice and the greens I get at Dobson's Health Food store in Norman. Better priced than anywhere else we've found.

These drinks will make your colon stay cleaned out as well. Of course the water you drink each day helps too.

I also buy bread there. Look for bread that has no sugar. I love this type of bread called Raisin Pecan by Food for Life. I am allergic to wheat and this has no wheat or white flour. Tasty toasted. My husband loves the Multi-grain Oat by Rudy's Organic Bakery. (It's bread sold at Dobson's, too)

What a Friend

I have a friend, who during my journey, would call me to check on me. Before she hung up and after we told each other we loved the other one, she would say, "I'm thanking my Jesus for the healing that's taking place in your body." So wonderful to hear those words each day. What a friend!!!!!

Did I Mention....

Did I mention that I haven't been sick since I started this diet. I did get a sinus infection from being in a dust filled loft, though, but I don't think that counts. Anyway, I escaped from having the stomach bug, flu and everything else going around. Praise God, I think He knew His children could stay healthy if they would treat there bodies the way He intended for us to.

Did I mention I lost 15lbs on this diet and am not gaining any weight back, no matter how much I eat...........Thank you Lord.

God Speaks

God speaks to me. Not out loud, but thru people. When I had those moments that I was crazy for not doing the chemo, God would let me know to stick to the plan He had for me. I was having one of those moments when a friend called me to tell me she had an email for me. When she gave it to me, I cried. It was a healthy eating plan of just what I was doing. Thank you Lord. Another instance of many was our bible study of Daniel. I went that morning after a "friend" told me I really needed to be doing the chemo, and the first part of our lesson was Daniel and his friends telling the jailer to let them eat only fruits and veggies to stay healthy. God is good. All the time....................

The "Family"

Before I go on another minute I have just got to say: My sweetheart of a husband has been the best caregiver thru my cancer journey. He never missed an appointment with me, prayed with me, fed me nutritious food when I couldn't get out of bed (during my chemo & radiation), and now he makes sure I have all the food I need on this diet so I don't get starved and reach for something I'm not supposed to eat. How precious is that?

I also have to say that I had a ton of support from my family.........
I also have to say that I had a ton of support from my friends at New Hope Baptist Church.
Also, Rosie & Rhonda, Madena & Bill

Sweet Treat

3 cups of pecans or walnuts
1 - 2 cups of dates- pitted
2 tablespoons of organic cocoa powder

In a food processor mix nuts until very fine, add dates until chopped up fine. Add the cocoa. Roll into balls & stuff yourself. So tasty. Esp. when you don't eat regular sweets.

The "Path"

The path God has put me on thru this journey with my health, has been so wonderful. He has put people in my path that needed encouraging words and help with their cancer. Boy, can you believe how many people we all know who have cancer! What an epidemic! I have been able to encourage people from Texas, Florida, Tulsa, Tecumseh, Shawnee and on & on. God is so wonderful to me. I hope He uses me to help others for a long time to come. Praise God to whom all blessings flow.

No RX

For those of you who are wondering if I am on any prescription medicines or take anything over the counter - the answer is no way.

If you want a healthy body - get off that stuff asap.........The food God has designed for us from the beginning of time really is still the food we should be eating today. I don't think anything away from the fruit and veggie isle is really food, is it?!

Spinach Salad

spinach leaves - cut into small pieces
dried cranberries - 1/4 cup
seseme seeds - two tablespoons

Mix together and add dressing:

1/2 cup walnut oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Mix together and pour on top of salad........yummy!
It's makin' me hungry! :)

"The" Lab Report

This new way of eating has caused me to have wonderful lab reports.

No arthritis pain
Cholesterol - 181 (was 220)
Triglycerides - 139 (was 181)
White blood count - almost normal (was very low)
liver enzymes - normal range (has always been way high because of Hep C)
Everything else - good

Who knew fruits and veggies could do all that? GOD DID!

A Good Thing

If you have an illness, I believe going thru the scriptures and praying what others in the bible have said while asking Jesus for healing is a good thing. What I mean is: A leper told Jesus that he believed Jesus could heal him if He wanted to. I would pray: Lord, I know you can heal me if you want to, and I believe you want to because you healed everyone in the New Testament who believed you could heal. Another lady who had been bleeding for years reached out and touched Jesus garment. She had faith that just by touching his garment she would be healed, so I would pray and tell Jesus that if He were standing infront of me, I would reach out and touch His garment, because I have the faith I would be healed too. The bible is full of healing scriptures to meditate on - what a blessing and it sure draws you closer to Him.

Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes

4 medium size potatoes - cut into chunks - peeled or not
1 onion (sliced)
1 bunch of broccoli
1 sweet potato - peeled and chunked
salt & pepper
olive oil

In a big roasting pan with lid put all ingredients in and mix together. Roast at 425 * for 45 mins.
Yummy good. Eat with a toasted piece of wheat bread with brushed on olive oil and sprinkled with garlic salt.

Dr. Richard Santelli

In my previous post, I talked about the IV's I am getting. Dr. Santelli is a chiropractor at the Moore Family Clinic, and that is where I go once a week to get the IV's. The oxidation is good for the blood - it puts oxygen in your system and supposedly cancer can't live in a body that is full of oxygen. The other IV is ascorbate. It has 20,000 mg of Vit C. along with other nutrients. I see people come in and get it for flu prevention and to build up the immune system (like what I'm getting it for). The IV's are $95.00 each. We can't afford them, so guess what? Since I have been going to him (November), we have had people hand us money from church, from friends and family. I have only had to pay for 2 treatments out of our own pocket. Isn't God caring?! He makes things happen that we can't even comprehend.

Breakfast

Recipe:

1 cup of cooked oatmeal
1/4 cup of raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds

Mix together and eat with a banana

This is what I have for breakfast almost every morning. Yum! So good for you too!

It's All in the Relationship

Well, let me tell you 8 months from when I started this diet I am still doing wonderful. The name of the DVD I watched and followed is "You Can't Improve on God" by Dr. Lorraine Day. The name of the book I read given to me by a friend is "God's Way" by George Malkmus. Both things say almost the same thing about the food we eat. If you know someone or if it's you yourself that has cancer or other health problems, please get the book or DVD. I can give you the short version of the diet, but she goes into detail about doctors, pharmacies, and how food plays an important part in getting well.

Here it is:

1. Eat Right - only eat fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts and grains. No dairy, meat, sugar, white flour. Drink 8 cups of juiced carrot juice daily. I drink apple juice from the health food store mixed with barley grass and enriching greens. Really good and so good for your body.
Meat is too difficult to digest, animal fat causes cancer.
2. exercise - get 30 mins of exercise daily
3. Drink as much water as you can - 8 cups if possible - only filtered
4. Sunlight- boosts the immune system, don't get sunburned
5. Temperance - no alcohol, caffeine, sugar, smoking
6. Fresh Air - get outside air as much as possible
7. Rest - body repairs itself when sleeping - if you have cancer you should be in bed by 9:30.
8. Stress Relief - Trust in God, read the bible, bible study and prayer
9. Gratitude - be thankful, don't wallow in self-pity, pray for others
10.Benevolence - care and pray for others, keep away from worthless things, don't hang onto resentment and anger.

These 10 steps are great but the best thing is having that relationship with Christ so He can help you with it. He is wonderful.

Back in the Saddle Again

June of 2009, I had another scan. I was called in immediately to the doctor (who by the way has a bed side manner of a gruff) who told us "it's not good, but I want to send you to M.D. Anderson in Houston and see if they can do anything for you." My husband, sister and I made reservations and went. Wasted trip - all they know is chemo and radiation. Well, it wasn't all wasted - we went to Galveston. That was fun.

Came back home and began praying about what to do. They had told me even if I did the chemo it would come back. Well, I wasn't wanting to go thru that again. Jim and I began praying about what to do, and God, thru my Sunday School teacher, gave me a DVD about curing cancer by eating the way God designed us to eat. Jim and I both felt this was the answer we were looking for. Praise God! I began on the diet immediately. That was August 2009. I began to feel energized!. Some friends and family members thought I was crazy for not going the conventional way and they told me so. But God kept reassuring me what I was doing was right. Praise God!

I want to back up to that Houston trip: My wonderful friends in Christ at my wonderful church took up a special offering for us so we could go on the trip. It was all paid for and more. God loves me so much. He provides all my needs.

By November I was feeling something in my neck and became scared that the cancer had spread to my throat. I didn't know what else it could be. Thru my sister a doctor's name came up who does IV's of oxidation and ascorbate. I went to see him and he started the IV's - one a week - alternating each week. In December he suggested I have another PET scan to see if what we were doing was doing any good. In the meantime he did blood work. The blood work came back good. It showed my cholesterol and liver enzymes (I have Hep C and the liver enzymes have never been in the normal range in 13 years since I found out I had it) were in the normal range after being high. And my thyroid was high . THAT WAS WHY MY NECK FELT WEIRD! He put me on some natural-type thyroid medicine and it's better now. Anyway, I did the PET scan and PRAISE GOD, it showed the cancer going away. No new cells, of the ones I had, some were gone and they ones left were smaller than before. Yeah!!

The "Big C" doesn't scare me!

The "Big C" doesn't scare me. I have heard people call cancer the "big c" but for me the Big C is Christ. He is the author and finisher of my faith! :)

This blog is going to be about my journey after finding out I had cancer in January 2008.

On my dad's birthday January 16, 2008 I had an appointment with my surgeon about pains I was still having after having a hernia operation. He had gone back in the same area to see what it might be two days before. He called me into his office and told my husband and I that the lymph node was positive for cancer. It turns out that it was anal carcinoma (same thing Farrah had). He referred me to a doctor and she made up a treatment plan which involved 6 weeks of radiation in my pelvic and rectal area and 2 weeks of chemo thru a pack I had to wear on my waist.

The radiation was gruelling to my bottom if you can imagine. But, the pet scan I had the following June showed no more cancer cells. (PET scans show hot spots if there is cancer.)

I thanked my God for helping me and healing me and for keeping me strong in my mind.

The next December I had another scan and showed a couple of spots but they thought it was inflamation. No worry.