Update on detox

Next week will be my last week of detox. It's really a 12 week thing, but there have been a couple times where I couldn't go one week, so it has been drawn out a little longer. I cannot tell you how excited I am to have this all finished up! Though, I will say now I am a huge believer in colonics and the like and believe everyone should try it sometime! The health benefits are incredible!

I recently bought a DVD called "Hidden Cures of Cancer" and have learned so much about different ways of successfully treating and healing cancer. They spoke about the Gerson therapy, which I already knew about, also learned about this Italian man who uses baking soda - and has been successfully curing cancer with just that! I learned about many, many different techniques.

One of the ones that stood out to me was Essiac. Rene Caisse was a Canadian nurse who discovered a natural herbal formula - and she took no money for it - and cured people with cancer. She lived til she was 90 years old. She was an incredible lady, helping others for no benefit to her. You can read more about her at www.essiacinfo.org

I went ahead and purchased Essiac supplements and they arrived today! I am beyond excited! I will be taking 4 pills twice a day. Everything I am taking right now is: Nature-Throid, Essiac, pro-biotic, fish oil, adranal fatigue supplement, and I'm waiting on my women's multivitamin to arrive (all natural). There are other supplements I am looking into taking - to help regulate my hormones and also help with deficiencies. I have started to drink warm water with a lemon every morning, and I've been feeling such a difference that now I will drink that throughout the day. I also bought a pH balancer. 4 drops per 8oz of water. I love water, but honestly have no enjoyment of drinking it anymore now that I know all the junk that is put in it. When Perry and I purchase our home,  we're already decided we will be buying a Kangen water system.

Another thing I have started using is my Nutribullet! I ordered it a couple weeks ago and it arrived last week. What I love about the Nutribullet is that it comes with two recipe books. Recipes for every single health issue under the sun. Right now my main two focuses are on cancer and female hormone balancer. I am not sure if I've written about this, but my LH and FSH levels are sky high. Like, 12 is considered high, well mine are in the 50s and 70s. Good news, though, is when I had my thyroid level rechecked in May - my thyroid levels came back perfect, and my LH and FSH have dropped about 20 points each. So, still extremely high, but thankful they're coming down. I'm also suffering from horrible hot flashes. And when I am not having a hot flash, I'm just hot. I keep the temp in my house really cold and have a fan going by my side of the bed every night. But anyways.

Nutribullet is great and I stocked up on all the veggies and fruits this past weekend. Right now I'm just doing two a day; one for cancer, one for hormones. Baby steps, folks, baby steps. My diet in general is key to optimal health. Though greatly improved from even just a year ago, I still struggle some times. My goal is to be gluten free. For people with Hashimoto's, it's ideal to be gluten free as gluten will worsen the problem. Though I no longer have a thyroid, I'm not sure if I'm still considered to have Hashimoto's, but since my TPO antibody is about 100 (anything over 50 means autoimmune), I'm just going with gluten free. I also believe this will benefit my children as they are more likely to develop an autoimmune disorder since mama dearest has one. If we do dairy, it's grassfed butter and raw cheese. And either raw milk or almond milk (which is what we mostly do). I still only buy meats that are grassfed, hormone and antibiotic free. However, I'm mostly just buying chicken now. I really should incorporate fish, but its just nasty. Gotta work on that. The goal is to mostly eat raw fruits and veggies. It is hard when the kids refuse to eat the healthy meals I cook, but I gotta keep trying. For all of our sakes.

Diet is key to my healing. Since I'm not doing radiation or anything, I've gotta be consistent in this area. We got rid of our microwave about 3 months ago. And lately I've just been feeling really...convicted, about all this radiation we are exposing ourselves to. I need to lessen all technology stuff for this family altogether. Get back to basics. Real life interaction with people, running around outside using our imaginations. That's how I grew up.

I am supposed to be having an ultrasound in July at the 6 month mark post surgery, but I've decided not to. I have discussed this with my husband and others and this is where I find peace. Having an ultrasound will make no difference for me, I'm not doing radiation so I don't see a point. I know sometimes doing the right thing can be difficult, but I still believe there would be peace. God promises us peace, right? There is no peace here - for me. I respect others may have different opinions and most would handle this situation differently than me - I get that. Cancer (of any kind) is a scary diagnosis. I recommend seeking God's will for treatment, but I also understand that treatment may look different for everyone. And this is how treatment looks like for me. Quite honestly, I've neglected myself for too long. My diet was terrible - excerise was not happening. I was stressed. And stress is another huge factor with hypo-thyroid/Hashimoto's. Over the past 2 years, we have made changes, and now continue to. It truly is a slow process. And I'm trusting God along the way. I'm also talking with my husband before making any final decisions and speaking with close friends whom I respect their opinions. Aside from today (I'm exhausted today), I have been feeling better. Since making the changes that I have, I feel good. I've also started walking several times a week. Usually no less than 30 minutes but up to 2 hours. I think once school starts, I'll be able to work out more during the day. We've also cut out chemicals all together. I make our shampoo, laundry detergent, cleaners and deoderant. I buy our bar of soap body wash home made, all natural, as well dish washer detergent. I've even changed Macie's diapers and wipes. I believe these changes will also benefit our health.

God already knows how many days we will have on the earth. I'm not trying to challenge that. What I am trying to do is better improve my and my familys quality of life. I am trying to take control of what I can control and that is what I put in my body. I had a really awesome conversation the other day with a lady who is a dear friend to me and also is like a mentor. She told me that if it's in God's will for me to be healed, I'll be healed whether I do radiation or not. He can do it whichever way. And, for me, like I believe I've said before, this way is almost a way of me worshipping Him. It truly is a form of such for me. I think if I went the other way, I might lose sight of Him and place all my faith into these doctors. But that's just me. I'm not trying to speak for everyone, just me. This is me fully surrendering. Lord, Your will...

Anyhoo, just thought I'd update on what is going on.

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VBS 2013

The boys had VBS the week of June 2-7. I feel pretty bad because the final night when I had wanted to take pictures, my phone died. :( Bad planning on my part.

This was Asher's first year going to VBS and he really, REALLY enjoyed it! Our church does not have VBS, so we go to one at the church where Zeke's Cub Scout pack meets. The theme this year was: For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love and sound judgment. (2 Timothy 1:7)

The Truth Is...

I haven't lived out perfect faith during this whole health issue process. Truth is, I worry, sometimes a lot. Though, let me be clear, I am completely confident in the decision to go the natural route instead of radioactive iodine - there are still the "what ifs" - which I believe I would have even if I went the traditional route. Truth is, I almost feel guilty or selfish to be so worried when in the world of cancers, I got the "best". This girl used to never ask God why...that same girl has started asking why. Some days are so good, and my faith feels as though it cannot be shaken. Some days my faith feels non-existent and I must pray for my faith to grow and strengthen.

 

I do not know much about Joel Osteen other than the status updates on his Facebook page. He seems like a pretty positive guy. I like positive. My natural default perspective tends to be negative. Hey, I'm a work in progress - He's not finished with me yet. :) The other day I was actually able to watch one of his sermons and saw the below picture advertised on the tv:

 

 

So, I go on his website and if you make a donation of any size, they mail you both his series, "Healing is Yours" and his moms book, "Healed of Cancer". They were pretty fast to get both in the mail to me and I received them today. I am excited to dive into both and see what the Lord will have me learn! I am hopeful that I will learn new things that I can apply to my faith, my relationship with Christ, apply in my life, set a better example and just be more positive in general and less self-focused.

I do hope I am already fully healed of cancer. I do hope I am blessed with a long life on earth as Perry's wife, and Zeke, Asher, and Macie's mom. I do hope I am given more oppurtunities to serve and spread the Good News - to meet new people and help point them in His direction. Selfishly, I also want to travel and see and experience all the beautiful Creation He has made!!

This is a starting point, to change the way I think and speak. I know the tongue has so much power (Proverbs 18:21). I don't want to live in this fear, negative state that I was brought up in. I'm free of that now - I am a new creation!

"I will restore health to you, and heal you of your wounds." Jeremiah 30:17

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23

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Crossover (it's a Cub Scout thing)

 

This evening was crossover at Cub Scouts. My Zeke "crossed over" from Bear to Webelo! Woohoo!

Field Day

Last Friday Zeke had field day. This was Perry's first time being able to attend, so it was especially special.

A trip to the beach!

 

Recently we went to Myrtle Beach for a couple days. It was the kids first time at the beach. I have sooo many pictures and would've posted them all 'cept I don't got the time :) It was a joy to witness the kids joy and wonder of the ocean...feeling the huge waves crash up against them, sometimes knocking them down, causing nothing but laughter from the kids. Beautiful. Wonderful. Amazing. Treasuring these moments in my heart forever.

Space & Rocket Center trip!

 

About to go swimming!

View on the ride home.

 

April 26-27 we went on a trip with Zeke's Cub Scout pack to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This was my kids first time Alabama and my first "long" car drive all by myself as driver. It was exciting for us all! We left early Friday morning and stopped by to visit a dear friend of mine, Angie, who I have known since middle school who now lives over there. It was great seeing her and her family! We were checked in the hotel before 5 p.m. We ate dinner and went swimming for about 2 hours. I was exhausted but didn't sleep as well as I would've liked (think my body was messed up with the time change and the bed was too hard). The space center was awesome! Kids had a great time! I'm so glad we were able to go on this trip! The ride home felt so long. But I think it's just because I was so tired. I think my thyroid level is still low (I go for more bloodwork next week) and I've been super busy lately which doesn't help. Sunday morning the kids went to the in-laws and I was in my friend, April's, wedding! Such a beautiful wedding on the lake. Well, it rained all day so she couldn't have it on the dock, but got married inside, but it had a lot of windows overlooking the lake - it was still gorgeous. I had so much fun at the wedding! Most of my friends were there, my entire small group - I love all those ladies so much! Anyways, that was our crazy-fun weekend! Now I'm looking forward to school being out for summer!!! =)