Spring, Golf, Family, Easter

Here we are in Azalea country and very appropriate as it is the Masters

golf this weekend. (Where women are looked down on as members so it is a Manly club!!!) But the grounds are spectacular. No this Azalea bush is in Australia.

Spring, showers and golf are the order of the day. As this is Easter Weekend we have a lot to be thankful for. You can always find someone who is suffering more than yourself.

I love the little stuffed bunnies. At our last home we had the cutest rabbits running around wild but I think the other wild critters ate them.

I am thankful for what I have and pray for my fellow sufferers. A lot of my dear friends who have MM, seem to be struggling at this point, I send them Easter Blessings.

I have been trying to fin my music that I uploaded but like everything else I do, blank memory!

I am blessed to be doing relatively well, I only have 2 bone spots where it has been eaten away recently. This is a big thing, as all the other dozens of holes have decided to take a holiday, for which I am very grateful.

For the very first time in 8 years I am going to succumb to some chemotherapy. A lighter dose of Velcade weekly for a month, given under the skin. This is an effort to stop the bone being eaten away.

I do hope it works. Have pumped up my other natural supplements and it shows. The only little problem I have is some muscle spasms in my left shoulder. (The hole in my humerus is thought to be causing this.)

The family is gathering and we are small but mighty, and blessed to have them back here in ID.

My daffodils are having a lovely run and have such sweet perfume. I had help getting my vegies planted. We are struggling to keep out apricot flowers from being frozen. The warmth comes early, the tree blooms and then nasty Mr frost turns up.

So have a blessed Easter, be well, be happy, be thankful.

Holidays, Hospitals, Health

This is what it looked like in the summer at the beach in Australia. Flood rain. Well my friends it is about time I started blogging again. This site would not let me in and had to change password, although I did not forget it, but I guess it must be time sensitive.

Had a wonderful trip for my nephew's wedding in Australia.

It is supposed to be hot and humid and all we had was cold and rain, we were in the highlands about 1.5 hours south of Sydney, very beautiful, the ceremony was delayed and hour till we got thru the downpour then the sun came out. We had a marvelous day and a different kind of wedding outdoors, with the bride and groom and friends doing all the decoration.

A professional could not have done better. It was wonderful to have a wedding event for 4 days and was able to visit with friends and relatives in a calm setting.

Unfortunately I had a femur problem and my leg was re-injured and that put a big dent in our plans, then the roads flooded, we had 2 sunny mild days at the beach but 3 days of constant rain.

Had to come home early and at the airport the wheelchair tipped over with me in it. The airline tried to keep me off the plane but I said no way, I must get home to get my leg fixed. (I think they thought they would have to divert the plane over the pacific somewhere but I did very well) The flight attendants were kind of shocked I did not drop over dead or something. I told them it takes more than that to do me in.

After arriving home, with a few other diversions like no seats from Los Angeles and an overnight stay, we arrived home next pm late, to find out heater had gone out and it was Sunday. 45 Degrees in the house. The neighbors rallied around like troopers and we had lovely personal heaters till the found a part, which took 24 hours to get.

Then in 5 days off to the hospital to have a rod placed in my other femur. Went very well but had to stay 2 weeks to get back on my feet. My biggest problem is the holes that the MM keeps making in my bones. (I went to the ER in Australia to a public hospital, I can tell you I wanted to make sure my leg was not broken, what a bunch of people who had no clue what was going on. My sister an RN came with me, and we saw my x-rays on the screen and could see no break. However they wanted to do all sorts of things, I said no thanks and ran as fast as I could hobble back to the car. Scary!!!!) So much for people thinking subsidized medicine is the answer. The hospital was probably over 100 years old and believe me the equipment not much better.

I did my initial RN training in Aussie but how things have changed, there are still a handful of hospitals up to standard, but that is only if you pay for private insurance.

Hospital stay here was good, and after my mishap with the staff (broken collar bone) last go around the doc asked every day, "are you being treated well?"

After 6 weeks of various radiations on my "holes" am now having a rest. I have upped my natural supplements, added something new, and have half hearted agreed to a lesser chemo, which is in a milder dose, just to get those wretched holes to stop appearing, then back big time on my supplements. My "newest " supplement has had one super side effect. MY RBC's or Red blood cells were extremely low. My really nice oncologist said, your bone marrow just can't manufacture enuf and you might need a transfusion. Well low and behold, 3 weeks of new "stuff" and RBC's are normal along with everything else except the white cells, that took a beating from the radiation. So one must always be vigilant with one's own body.

I was given a tip on Gallium Nitrate, This was used up to 2003, according to the web, to help heal the MM patients, especially the ones who had holes in their bones. i wonder why it disappeared. I have a theory but no one can tell me if my theory is correct. I think the Gallium Nitrate cannot be patented so they formed another substance to do the same job. However it is very ineffective, (my opinion along with many others) It coats the bone but not into the bone. Side effects can be bad, even death!! It makes you wonder but these are just my opinions.

So my friends have a great week and will fill you in on the gallium nitrate when I have more information.

No Chemo for me until all wbc's are normal.

Have been doing a lot of fresh juices which really help. (MY jaw cracked while in hospital as I had a lesion at the hinge, and I ate a carrot, the snap could be heard a mile away, after radiation, can at least open my mouth to clean my teeth and gum some food down.)

MM patients are on an eternal journey so one must be strong. Prayers and blessings to all!!

Update, Christmas and Health

Hello my friends, I finally get a chance to say Happy Holidays, Thanks Giving, Christmas, Hannakua.

I am happy to say that my MM has gone into the no growth mode on my lytic, lesions, that were eating holes my bones. I still take my list of supplements but have added a new one that was cooked up just for me. I am so excited, as if this had not worked, I would have had to go on Chemo/Revlamid, and my body did not want that.

The doctor did not say much but was a little surprised things had calmed down. I am feeling so much better and my head is clearer.

I am reading about my friends who have so much suffering and wish I could pass it onto these dear friends who suffer so much. I am grateful to God as I prayed for my increased healing, it was touch and go for a while here and not a wonderful space to be in.

I am feeling happier and seem to be more healthier.

I found the little Christmas items above are so cute, am pleased to say I was strong enough to

go to the Christmas Tree festivals around the valley. I have given up on buying lots of gifts and

just do some token thank yous.

When one is near death it becomes important to look at the things that are meaningful. Christmas should be about Christ/Jesus (for those who believe in Christmas) and not about rushing out at 4am to get the latest toy of thing. When I was in my singing group we used to sing a song that said "put Christ in you Christmas this year".

We are gearing up for a long trip, and only the fact that I am on this new regime am I well enough to do this. We are off down under in January for a wedding, and it will be so nice and warm at that time. It is getting harder and harder to get travel discounts and we were fortunate to have it work out. The airlines won' let you upgrade with your points unless you book months ahead and even then you are fortunate if they let you use them, I have been doing this for 25 years and it is amazing how things have gone down hill in this regard. But on the other hand I am happy I can travel.

We had a lovely Thanksgiving and especially when I Only had to make my super fresh cranberry recipe, walk half a block and get fed.

This is a really difficult time for those with illness but especially cancer ass they want to be with their loved ones or travel and cannot. Another side issue is money, that flows out the door to the doctors and hospitals. Even with insurance we are not always covered. My friends son has had a brain tumor for 7 years and now with a relapse he is racking up big bills and I think it has made them almost broke.

It is wonderful to read a story of animals or children who have something special happen to them

Here is a nutty cat video to make you laugh: The music does not add to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2HTCFg_ULs&feature=related

Have a stress free week and do not overspend!

Winter Came Early but so did Healing!

This is a picture of our childhood paradise where we raised goats, cows, chickens, crops etc. It was a much simpler time, and definitely less stress. The food was home grown, we made our own butter and cheese and ice cream. Nothing like cream churned ice cream fresh. WE grew our own crops and sold the rest off to a large market.

Life goes on and I am happy to report that I am doing100% better than I was.

My natural products, that I poured into myself have been a great benefit, My body is healing and my MM is getting knocked on the head again. We just have to to get it back in its box but I am hopeful of same. I still have the Revlamid stored in the cupboard but have a feeling I may not need it...That was a close one....

Have wonderful docs who look out for me but not always understanding my preference for natural.

So much is now being opened up about natural versus older Western medicine. If we could have an opening of the minds where the younger docs can see the benefits of both it would be wonderful. In my quest to get better I have met many wonderful people but a few who have hindered my journey, I feel sorry for them as they are the losers in life.

With the date 11/11 looming many people are fearful but instead of being fearful pray for your fellow man and give up fear and embrace love; Here are a few hints we can use:-

• Shine light into the darkness
• See the heart in every person
• Spread love and transformation to all
• Invite spiritual guidance in supporting these suggestions This applies to healing ourselves, if we use this ideal instead of fear things work out better.

Here is a quote from Young Living about oolong tea:

When it comes to Jade Oolong tea it provide you more great health benefits :

1. One of the biggest health benefits of all is its capacity to aid weight loss. Experts from the University of Tokushima School of Medicine (Japan) proved that regular oolong tea consumption can stimulate fat burning process and specialists from the Suntory Research Center in Japan found that drinking Oolong tea can help lowering the fattening effects of the carbohydrates we receive with food. A research conducted by China in 1998 shows that of all the 102 female participants continuous consumption of oolong tea for six weeks resulted in body weight deduction.

Scientists from the University of Tokushima also found that oolong tea can double the amount of fat being excreted. They also proved that people who drank 2 cups of oolong tea each day burned over 157% fat than those who drank the same amount of green tea.

A US study conducted in 2001 by Physiologist Dr. William Rumpler of the US Agriculture Research Services’ Diet and Human Laboratory shows that oolong tea is effective in burning fat for energy.

2. It benefits for our skin it can do wonders with combating the aging of skin especially with wrinkles and dark sports.

3. It has strong powers to prevent heart disease and cancer.

4. It is beneficial for diabetes patients.

5. It will help reduce high blood pressure. The researches which took place in Aichi Medical University proved that drinking oolong tea can help in lowering our LDL (bad) cholesterol level and polyphenols containing in oolong tea have positive effects on our arteries and must be considered a good support for the function of our cardiovascular system.

6. It assists in prolonging and improving vitality and life span

MANY of us need to put on weight but when I first get my cancer active I put on a lot of weight. As we have little energy then it is hard to get it off, hence the above little Blurb.

This week several people asked about inflammation and how to reduce it, Margaret has a lot to say but once again in the fight against cancer, adding Pectasol, Qucertin, VitD or D3, along with Curcumin, helps fight disease and reduce inflammation. It is great for those on chemo as it helps the body cope better.

I am so thankful for my recovery and pray for those of you who have struggled lately. Have a great weekend, Be blessed, and Be well.

Here is a cute joke someone forwarded to me:

Reportedly, a woman was flying from Seattle to San Francisco.Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way.The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes..

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind.A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her guide dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight..He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?"

The blind lady said, "No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs."

Picture this:All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a guide dog for the blind!Even worse, the pilot was wearing sunglasses !People scattered.

They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!True story..... (but who cares if it isn't, it's funny!)Have a great day and remember.....THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED

Healing, faith, Future

The year has flown, here it is the 20th of October and the days are flying by.

Am happy to report my bone and rod and lesion check up went well, yesterday. I have faith I can stay on top of the latest set back and overcome and live a long and happy life.

Here I was just before I graduated, a long time ago. My if one only knew what was ahead, and really it is a blessing we do not, as we would give up before we started.

The world is in turmoil with death and destruction coming at us each day so when we see needles violence we pray for those that feel it is the only way. Those of us who have and are facing an earlier demise, hang onto every day as a precious gift. I thank the Lord each day for all my blessings, as I would not be writing this if I had no faith or prayer.

I tripled my natural things and they seem to be working. I am going to add a new supplement next week and pray for a miracle. I have nothing to loose and I am putting off the Revlamid/Chemo as long as I can. For some of you there is no other choice.

The sun is shining, the wild animals are having their last fling before the cold really sets in.

The CC ladies and Margaret have been coming up with real gems on research and progression of this MM disease.

The old Standbys Curcummin and Quercertin are a good additive to those taking chemo, it does help. Add some alpha lipoic acid caps and that helps with the side effects and also attacks the cancer.

I have come across lots of new articles and will try and recap next week. I am trying to get off the narcotics and am 99% successful. They screw with your mind. I am walking mostly unaided around the home. The home health did a physical therapy check on me yesterday and were impressed. I have no appetite but that is down the list to work on. If this loss of appetite helped me get slimmer it would be great but when you have no energy it is hard to burn fat.

I have daily carrot and greens juice which help. I was reading about Frankincense oil being a big destroyer of cancer. I use Young living oil as it is more pure and concentrated. I also have a bag from the Oman and you diffuse it, very strong but effective.

"Women with breast cancer survival rate is 5 years (89%)

1 out of 6 Men develop prostate cancer also very good, 5 year survival, much earlier screening and detection are used now Colon – up to 90% · Lung – up to 50% · Pancreas – up to 23% Can essential oils induce apoptosis in cancer cells?

Apoptosis: Is a form of cell death in which a programmed sequence of events leads to the elimination of cells without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding area.

· Researched has found that - Balsam fir, lavender, Frankincense, Palo Santo, sandalwood and tsuga – can all be used in and on the body for repairing any years ago Gary has said that the Essential Oils have enzymes and that is what digest cancer cells but no one would believe him.

Now there is proof. Studies have been going on about enzymes since 1993, an old enzyme(studied dates back to 1960s) and what was found that–a deoxy hydrogenas showed that Frankincense knows the difference between healthy cells and cancerous cells.

Research has showed the death of a cancer cell was ate up by enzymes activity.r. HK Lin is working with Dr. Mashmoud M. Suhail on the frankincense research for cancer.

Dr. Suhail lives in Oman, and runs our Oman farm and distillery for Young Living.

Dr. Suhail earned his medical degree from Al Anbar University and is now one of the world's foremost researchers on alternative medical therapies. His goal is to improve frankincense resin sorting and extraction methods to further increase the purity and potency of its essential oil."

From Gary Young, Young Living oils.

This makes great reading and encourages me to add as much natural as possilble.

Have a great week!!!

Happiness, Universal Disturbance, Healing

Well, you never know what the day may bring. I AM doing much better, however too much radiation laid me low for a week, and I had to rest from being pounded. There is so much turmoil in the world at this time, it is definitely affecting how we heal and how we feel.

Political, emotional, illness etc are taking their toll on us humans. A lot of people choosing to pass on, and others being offered redemption. I personally feel that all that is happening, is affecting us as a unit and it encompasses the whole world. I am so fortunate to have so many caring friends, and while my family is far away, they too offer prayer and encouragement.

For those of you who are feeling dismal, sick, lonely depressed, remember God, or the higher power you believe in, is watching over you. In my case I know it for a certainty.

I will have to make some tough choices but believe I know what is the correct path for me and I practice prayer and mediation, to help steer me on the correct path.

The wonderful people who post on CC and facebook, give hope and promise to many, citing the latest research, possible cures, while pursuing their own line of inquiry. I had been contemplating going on Revlamid and my doctor jumped the gun and sent it.(I tod the drug co I was too sick to take it but they sent it anyway. I do not know the out come from this end, but after the severe debilitating sickness for a week, I know it is not time for that.

Maraget from Margret's corner has had some good suggestion. I am doubling my Curcumin, adding Quecertin, and doubling my polymva and Co Q 1o. Daily fresh vege juices and light healthy meals, (I am not hungry) to keep my body with nutrition and give me energy to exercise.

My surgeries are healing well but the broken collar bone is the bane of my existence. This must be a first, the doctor who scolded me and told the nurses to ignore me, (Because he insisted they had not broken my collar bone) sent me a letter and apologized for the way they treated me.

Hmmm....No drastic action on my part but I did report what went on. One must be an advocate or have one.

3 Days of fall weather, rain and cloud but supposed to have a bit of sun for next week. Yea!!

Please do not give up,try something new, do not be afraid to try things as most will not hurt you or interfere with your treatment, HOWEVER, check with your doctor to be sure.

Each week so much is posted on the web do not be afraid to check things out, you may not agree, but it opens the mind to a new way of thinking. Great Weekend of blessings and healing to all!:)

Home, Hospital and Healing!

Well my friends, I am finally able to get back to my blogging. Just spent 2 weeks in the hospital. Am now enjoying being home. I had a new laptop with me but it would not let me log into my websites.

Have had quite a September but am thrilled to say back on the road to recovery.

2011 is a banner year for sickness for me, and I am blessed to be able to overcome with help of friends, family, and good doctors. My natural healing has come in handy but now it is time to add a little western medicine.

I had 3 bone lesions where the MM (multiple myloma) became active this year, and ate a nice hole thru my radius, humerus and femur. The first one radiation was used and was effective. However the downside was the radius did not heal after radiation.l The cure of a rod not available, so I am left with a very slow healing radius bone. The doctors felt that they would not chance another non healing bone so they put a rod in my humerus (Upper arm bone) Went very well but they found another hole in my femur, so we had a rod put in. The care for the second surgery was less than optimal and the nursing staff, with their rough handling, contributed to breaking my collar bone. (I won't bore you with what I went thru but modern medicine is still barbaric at times, especially when relying on sub standard care.)

The hospital refused to believe the bone was broken, took an xray and said no broken bone. 24 hours later, after discharge a follow up xray showed the break.

Very painful and now I have half an arm to work with.

The rod in the femur went well for 5 days, then i COULD NOT walk, so back to the hospital. My surgeon does not practice in my usual hospital, but the ER decided I should go to the cancer unit where I usually get treated. (I was thankful for that)

2 weeks bed rest, physical therapy, and no stress, got me back on my feet. some femur pain but at least I am operational again. not easy dressing and having a shower with no arm movement but I have home health 3 days a week with some PT 3 times a week. Have hired extra help, but the pocket book suffers.

Now to the cause and cure. I was fortunate that the doctors allowed me to use all my natural remedies and supplements, while in the hospital. I have 7 more radiation treatments due. I am putting myself on a strict diet of daily fresh vege juices, liquid calcium, magnesium vit D3, to heal my bones. I am adding vit K 7 (One has to be careful using this as it thickens the blood but my POlymva has thinning the blood effects) I am on the curcumin , liver cleanse and other remedies. I am taking all in moderation as one can get too much of these things.

I have consented to a short dose of Revlamid, ???Dex if half dose, and see what happens. I need to gt the MM back in its box. 7 years of hardly any problems is pretty good.

The Polymva, cuts the side effects of Revlamid without interfering with its job. Not a fan of dex (We don't get along but will try for a limited time) I am starting a diary and log to see what I do, how often and how the improvements show up.

I have a big wedding to attend in Australia and I will not miss it. (January 2012)

I met many wonderful people in the hospital and if one starts to feel sorry for oneself, then look around, many are worse off.

I thank family, friends and strangers for their prayers and encouragement. This is what healing oneself is all about. Having faith and using it on a daily basis.

My myeloma body missed me. I pray for all those who are suffering at this time. I am researching a new group of help aids for building bones and will post here. Hopefully I can get more blogging done and pass on much needed information.

Take care all!!!!!! Be Well