So Far So Good~

April 29, 2009 by Karen 

EnJOYing a walk on the beach

EnJOYing a walk on the beach

Well, I have been in Tijuana for 5 days now and I am truly happy. I know I am exactly where I need to be.

I arrived Saturday and was greeted by a charming young man who drove me to my hotel, Dali Suites. The climate is lovely- a cool 60’s and my hotel is blocks from the Pacific. I can see the ocean from my balcony in my 2nd floor “apartment.” There is a beautiful courtyard with flowers and a fountain, and the staff is wonderful.

I have met many fabulous people who all feel they were Divinely led to Dr. Munoz as well. Many from Colorado!! I am, of course, making friends easily and getting around the neighborhood with no problem. It feels a lot like Venice Beach!

There is a Starbucks and other comforts of home within blocks. The other evening I walked to the beach and stumbled upon a small “carnival” and treated myself to a tostado con civiche. The prices here are unbelievable! And everyone is so helpful. I am working on my Espanol- but everyone speaks English.

So… as to the clinic. I am currently sitting in the treatment room receiving meds through my “port” (for those who do not know, when you are receiving intravenous meds indefinitely, a portacath is inserted surgically into your chest- I got mine in Austin in July 2007. It saves you from having to find a vein every time and they can even leave it accessed for several days.). I am getting a med for my bones today for the first time- similar to the Zometa I have been getting in Denver.

The first day- Monday- I had a long meeting with Drs. Munoz and Sanchez. They are lovely people and very informed. I trust them completely. They took blood samples and sent them to Greece for a diagnostic review of what chemotherapies will be most effective for ME (called Papasitiriou). For example, a drug commonly used for lung or prostate cancer might be the best choice for me, but in the states they would not allow this, because there is a protocol for breast cancer… I also had a bioenergetic test called ASYRA to determine where my body needs attention.

Started Hyperthermia- no day at the beach :) They get your body temp up to 104 degrees to shed toxins and it allegedly helps the chemo’s effectiveness. I start that tomorrow- Gemzar and Navelbine combined in a low dose.

Laura is on her way- she will be here at the clinic in an hour or two. I thank God for Laura- she has been so dear to me.

Regarding money, we raised an astonishing $15,000 in less than 2 months! I am grateful and proud… However more is needed. As difficult as it is for me to ask, I know that I have no other choice.

I am asking that everyone who reads this please find a way to contribute just $5. And send your friends to this link and ask them to send $5. Please do not think that this small amount will make no difference- it will! Money like love is positive energy, and it flows where it is most needed. I know that the money will be here for my needs. Do not think about the large amount, as every little bit helps.

Thank you from the depths of my heart!

Every prayer, every dollar, every positive thought adds up to ultimate healing- not just of my body but of the whole planet!!

“God doesn’t give you the people you want, He gives you the people you NEED.  To help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be.” -author unknown

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5 Responses to “So Far So Good~”

  1. Bobbi Solis on April 30th, 2009 3:08 pm

    We are thinking of you and praying for you.

    Love,

    Bobbi, Robert and Zoe

  2. L. Jordan on May 2nd, 2009 3:44 pm

    Your protocol sounds very positive. I have been studying cancer in school very intensively lately. If a cure for cancer is to be found, then it is going to be found on a case-by-case basis in each individual’s DNA. The technology for this actually exists and it is amazing. You are in the right place, and I am keeping the faith right along with you. You also have my prayers.

  3. Karen W on May 2nd, 2009 11:33 pm

    Hi Karen,

    We have never met, but I have written to you in the past. I am a friend of Lori L. and Lori and Rudi are friends of mine from Las Vegas. For some reason, I decided to check your website tonight, and I’m awed and grateful to God to hear that you are doing so well. To help refresh your memory and make ‘the connect,’ I’m the one who recommended hyperthermia to you quite some time ago via a company called BSD Medical in SLC. Bottom line: heat works. One of my bestest of friends is also a breast ca survivor (Stage IV w/mets). She just returned from CTCA in Tulsa after receiving a radioactive isotope to combat the bone mets and treatment that included hyperbaric (oxygen) and heat via a Jacuzzi.

    I am happy and thrilled to read that you are doing well. Sometimes, we spend time in the desert before we stand on top of the mountain. Remember that God is good, and He will never leave or forsake you.

    Be blessed in His love,

    Karen (in the desert :-)

  4. Cherryl on May 4th, 2009 12:33 pm

    Hello My Sweet! SO many people from church are asking about you…I tell them you are where you need to be and are healing and thriving! My thoughts and healing energy are constantly flowing to you…

    MUCH LOVE!
    Cherryl

  5. charlotte on May 6th, 2009 10:25 am

    Hello my sweet friend,
    I am thinking of you this morning as I sit in the coffee shop. I am sending my love and light. I mailed a check, which should already have reached its destiny in Denver. And here I urge everyone else reading this to please reach into your pockets and hearts and give what you can! Keep us informed.
    Big Love,
    Charlotte