Traditional medicine giving up on me led to Cindy (my amazing wife) and I looking at alternative cancer treatment possibilities that might offer some hope.
There are actually a LOT of them out there, both in the USA and overseas.
If you have been given a "palliative" cancer diagnosis; don't give up...there are a lot of hopeful options!
So, we researched a lot of them, many offered by friends and friends of friends who have had family or friends facing what I am right now.
Talk about a life or death decision!
We settled on a treatment program in New York suggested by a friend whose son has seen much success in his fight against cancer through their program.
We thoroughly researched it and felt it was right for me.
So we are in New York...very much due to the support of family and friends who have made this journey, which is just beginning, financially possible.
Thank you:)
We arrived Wednesday and leave tomorrow, Sunday.
Our 39th wedding anniversary was yesterday so, besides meeting with the doctor on Thursday and Friday, we made an anniversary trip out of it seeing the sights of New York...or at least some highlights that can be had in a handful of days.
It's been great...but, man, it's been hard.
Meeting with the doctor was overwhelming, facing the reality and immensity of what lies ahead daily in my future of alternative cancer treatment.
It is not for the faint of heart. It is going to be hard work...life consuming...seeking to stay alive in this fight against the enemy within!
It's easy to lose hope.
Especially on days like today when walking the streets and viewing the incredible sights of New York, I'm exhausted. My energy gets zapped way too quickly.
I need to take a nap every day to make it through the day.
This isn't me...the guy who founded and has directed a growing non-profit for 22 years!
How can I do this every day? Will it always be this way? What is the way forward?
Good questions that I'm doing a lot of thinking about as I begin this new stage of life.
Questions that I'll reflect on with you...and I'm happy for your feedback also along the way.
Time for bed. We have an early flight home tomorrow...
One step at a time, minute by minute and hour by hour I suppose is the only way to face so much hard. Oh Dave, I'm praying that you can fully know how real and wonderful Heaven will be even as you face the darkest days, and that you can have peace knowing He's holding you and your precious family in His hands.
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