First of all, I really, really hope that none of us will make this thread a
"side-taking" event. That is not what we are here for nor is it beneficial.
If you have words (good or bad) for me, then please write personally. :o)
For those that have been on this list for a while, you know that I am a
cheerleader for absolutely everyone that is choosing to take responsilbity
for their health and thus willing to do what it takes to get well. My reply
was not meant to harm, chastise or offend but only to encourage. I am truly
concerned when it takes anyone with active cancer six months to implement
the protcol.
None of us really know each other (only from what we write) but I do know
exactly what it is like to get a cancer diagnosis at age 45 (still young),
go through major surgery, then chemo and hope and pray (every single minute
of every single day) to get well. I didn't jump up and sing "Glory" either
because I had a huge victim mentality. Why me? Why was my dh and dd, my
Mom and Dad, my sister having to be put through this ordeal? At that time I
would have definitely agreed that "cancer sucks!" Thankfully I had a
natural health doc who "taught" me how to be thankful for absolutely
everything that comes into my life---yes, even cancer and even what the
world perceives as something ever so bad---young or old. Believe me when I
say how tough that was to learn and that I was a slow learner. I also jumped
back at him saying "Yeah, right!! It will be a cold day when that happens,
for sure! Why would anyone in their right mind be thankful for cancer???
It's NOT fair!" I couldn't believe it when he said I should be thankful for
cancer and I looked at him like he had just fallen out of a tree. I was
angry and offended that he even suggest this and I wondered if I had made a
mistake in choosing him to be my doc! He just smiled and continued to lead
me in the direction of thankfulness. He knew that my thoughts needed to be
healed just as much as my body.
Everyone that finds this lis has been most definitely given a gift in being
led to the BP. It is a gift that many will not accept even though it is put
right in front of them. Everyone has to make the choice as to whether to
accept it or reject it and while "luck" may not have been the perfect word
to use (it was much too late last night to be typing a post---I saw all the
typos this morning <sigh>), it is still a gift. Everything happens for a
reason and there is no happenstance in life. We can fight what comes our
way (as in toxic thinking and emotions) or we can realize that there are
leasons that need to be learned and thus to be thankful to learn them. It's
our choice---we can look at what comes our way in a positive manner or a
negative manner.
I have stood, walked and ran in your shoes. Being a stage 3 colon cancer
survivor of almost 7 years, I know exactly what cancer patients go through
both from a conventional point of view and a natural point of view. I am
quite familiar with the talk and the walk of the cancer patient. I really
do understand the frustrations and the uncertainties and have listened to
all the "what ifs", "whys", "how comes", "yeah, rights", "you just don't
understands", "why me", etc. I also realize how debilitating these words
and thoughts, that continually swirl around in the mind of most cancer
patients, can be---mainly because they instigate "fear." Fear is paralyzing
and causes us to make decisions too quickly, to live in a state of
indecision, to make unjustified judgements, to be angry and to continually
make up scenarios which can literally make one crazy! It can also cause
actions that, in the long, run may prove harmful.
FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real
Like many on this list, I also watched people stand around with their arms
folded, just waiting for my natural treatment not to work so they could
remind me how ridiculous it was for even considering this route. My cancer
doc was a chiropractor, so you can imagine the eyebrows that were
raised...especially when I chose not to continue with my oncologist/chemo
who was affilated with MD Anderson...right here in my own backyard. Some
still have their arms crossed to this very day. But, you know what? That
is their "junk"....not mine, nor is it yours. We cannot control people's
thoughts nor should we even want to waste time on that. I knew, in my
heart, that the path God had put me on would lead to my healing. I had to
block out the negatives and allow the positives. Very, very difficult for
me to do as I had to learn to not allow people's negative reactions or words
to take hold. This meant actually separating myself from one of my very
best friends.
The path to wellness is often very lonely and one that is less traveled
because for most the "risks" seem to great. It is difficult to "think
ouside the box" but I have found that there is definitely more truth outside
the box than inside the box. The docs that help people to heal naturally
are even more lonely because they are ridiculed, called quacks and made to
feel inferior because their "path" supposedly has no scientific
backing....that same scientific backing that has provided no cure for cancer
or any other degenerative disease.
We are all on this group for different. Some are here to learn about the
protocol for family members or patients (as I am), some are here in order to
implement a preventative protocol but most are here to heal (mind, body and
spirit) from active cancer and to learn how to not only get well, but more
improtantly, to stay well.
I had to change my whole out-look on life in order to get well. I was
counseled to be very aware of my words and to deal with emotions that I
didn't even know that I had. Every cancer patient has toxic
emotions/thoughts whether they admit it or not. Our cells know when we are
lying to ourselvs and this lying promotes conflict within the body. We have
been led to believe that cancer is always a death sentence and there are
just no cures. It is exactly these thoughts, played over and over in our
mind, that can keep us from healing completely.
I learned to be thankful that I had the opportunity to experience natural
healing. I learned to be thankful for everything that I put in my mouth.
We even took a vacation, during my protocol and I took all my "parafanalia"
with me. When we got to our destination, we headed for the nearest Whole
Foods in order to purchase food. When we ate out, I chose salads and baked
potatoes. I made necessary preparations, in advance, so that I could enjoy
our vacation. I was literally doing my protocol 24 hours a day---even when
sleeping as that is when the body is in repair mode. I completely
understand the perception of being inconvenienced. However, I get concerned
when those with cancer do not take a break in order to allow their body to
heal. Even Dr. Lorraine Day recommends this---she healed from breast
cancer. She suggests taking a whole year off to allow the body, mind and
spirit to heal. During this time we need to be a little selfish and
continually work on ourselves. For Moms, this is especially difficult. For
those who are used to very active lifestypes, it is difficult to just stop.
However, quite possibly it is very necessary piece to the healing puzzle. I
know people who have left stressful jobs, walked away from a stressful
marriage, ended toxic friendships and halted absolutely anything in their
life that caused stress. They realized how important it was, that while
healing, to get stress out of their lives. When the body is experiencing
dis-ease then it is time to re-evaluate absolutely everything, including
lifestyle.
In my opinion, notice I said "my" opinion, I think that it is possibly a
mistake to try to keep living the lifestyle you are used to. I think it
makes it difficult to implement the changes that are needed in order to
heal. Stress can cause cancer and most people lead lives that are full of
stress. Just an idea to "chew" on.
We are the only ones that can allow hurt and the feeling of being
"unsupported" to come into our life. These are our own perceptions but not
necessarily the whole truth. Possibly I touched on some areas that are
still emotionally raw. But, please know that I have never, ever written a
post on this forum with intent to hurt, anger, deceive or offend. However,
I will always be honest and will not sugar-coat. And while I was answering
your post, I was also very well aware of others that might need to hear what
I was writing.
I am not juding or lecturing, but trying to offer help from my experience as
a cancer patient and from experience in dealing with cancer patients. I
encourage everyone to come up with ways and ideas in order to be able to do
the protocol every single day. I encourage you to say no to
situations/activities that will possibly compromise whether or not you can
do your program effectively, knowing and believing that this is only for a
season. I would certainly encourage you to do relaxing activities like
going to the beach, but if any activity will compromise your protocol then I
would suggest putting the protocol first and foremost.
Some of the other members have given excellent suggestions. However, I
sensed a little more in your email. Your comment about "I don't see the
purpose of healing from cancer, if I have to be chained to a 2 miles radius
for the rest of my life. Frankly, I'd rather not be here if that is the
case" came across as something that really needed to be addressed because
others may, deep inside, feel the same way. I read into this "resentment".
If I got this wrong, then I do apologize.
You are embarking on a lifetime of health and well-being. Just as you took
the time to do your research (which I congratulate you on because you have
done better than 95% of those diagnosed with cancer) you will also need to
take the time to find ways to implement the protocol into your specific life
situations. In the beginning, this usually means a huge adjustment period.
As I said, before, soon it will become second nature as you get more into a
routine. Being thankful helps this process to go quicker. Those who dread
their protocol or think of it as a burden or something they are chained to
are the ones that will have more difficulty in being compliant (even though
they tell themselves that they are being compliant) or will eventually give
up on the protocol. No one here, especially me, wants any one to give up or
to feel like they don't belong.
There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum. Please do not allow my
post(s) to bring you down or to offend. Maybe you needed to hear some of my
comments, maybe you did not. Possibly others did need to hear them---so
please allow for that. None of us will agree with everything everyone has
to say and that is certainly ok....but before we allow ourselves to get
angry or hurt by a post, let's remember that possibly someone else may have
benefited or needed that post.
I am your biggest cheerleader and I KNOW and BELIEVE that you can and will
heal from cancer, if you follow the protocol. When this happens, you will
find that I along with many others here will shout the very loudest
HOORAY!!!....GOOD JOB!!!....CONGRATULATIONS!!! I know what it is like to
be unhealthy and what it is like to be healthy. I definitely choose health.
:o)
Blessings,
Loretta
