Hello Everyone,
Today has been a great day. I am getting all my discharge instructions and IV's today, and everything is going well. My blood tests have improved and I am pleased because I have been working super hard.
I am going to miss my Sanoviv family until next time but I am really looking forward to going home. Today (June 25) is my little Katie's forth birthday and I am missing my kids.
The doctor told me today that the vaccine I am getting now is only the first stage of getting rid of the disease. In 6 months I will start the next vaccine. At least I am getting healthier.
Thanks again everyone. I will be home Monday and I will see if it is possible to upload pictures from my second venture so if you are interested stay tuned.
I love you all
-Sandy
Saturday, June 26
Thursday, June 24
A Night Under the Stars
Today is the dreaded liquid day, but at least they are really good to me. My nutritionist orders food for me because I am always hungry and still loosing a bit of weight. Nobody can live on salad and nut mush alone.
Today the doctor is trying a different treatment called Minor Ozone Autohemotherapy. It should be interesting, I think. Although it is another needle in the behind, as if I hadn't had enough of those. Oh well, it is good for me.
Last night I went out on my balcony and sat in my chair to watch the moon shinning bright over the ocean and I fell asleep. I woke up at 5:00am to the sound of birds. Once I realized that I was outside it kinda felt like I was camping by myself. People ask, "How did you sleep? It was so cold". I reply "I am a Canadian!" Although in the morning I was cold. I must have been really tired to fall asleep outside. It was kinda cool. Anyway I am a little stiff this morning so it is a good thing they are sending me for a deep shiatsu massage.
Well everyone enjoy your solid food at home and have a good one.
-Sandy
Today the doctor is trying a different treatment called Minor Ozone Autohemotherapy. It should be interesting, I think. Although it is another needle in the behind, as if I hadn't had enough of those. Oh well, it is good for me.
Last night I went out on my balcony and sat in my chair to watch the moon shinning bright over the ocean and I fell asleep. I woke up at 5:00am to the sound of birds. Once I realized that I was outside it kinda felt like I was camping by myself. People ask, "How did you sleep? It was so cold". I reply "I am a Canadian!" Although in the morning I was cold. I must have been really tired to fall asleep outside. It was kinda cool. Anyway I am a little stiff this morning so it is a good thing they are sending me for a deep shiatsu massage.
Well everyone enjoy your solid food at home and have a good one.
-Sandy
Homesick and Horrified
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNTIE SUSIE AND AUNTIE BETTY! Have a great one. Love you guys!
Hello Everyone,
Today was a good day, except I was told I had to go into
the hyper barrack chamber and I didn't handle it as well as I thought
I would. I was a little freaked out because it feels as though you
can't breathe and you are gasping for air. I have felt that too much
before and it was a bit hard on the lungs to feel something like it
again.
Anyway on a different note. Even though there are many people here and
I am enjoying the staff's company. I am homesick. Katie left a
message on my phone in my room saying "Hi mommy I love you". Tomorrow
is her birthday I wish I could be there but she thinks her birthday is
on Monday when mommy comes home.
Today's supper was especially awful it was quinoa burgers. No bread or
sauce; just plain. YUCK!!!! I skipped out I have lost about 8 lbs since
I arrived. Waiting to have sushi or buckwheat pancakes with fruit.
YUM!!!
Anyway you all have a great evening!
-Sandy
Hello Everyone,
Today was a good day, except I was told I had to go into
the hyper barrack chamber and I didn't handle it as well as I thought
I would. I was a little freaked out because it feels as though you
can't breathe and you are gasping for air. I have felt that too much
before and it was a bit hard on the lungs to feel something like it
again.
Anyway on a different note. Even though there are many people here and
I am enjoying the staff's company. I am homesick. Katie left a
message on my phone in my room saying "Hi mommy I love you". Tomorrow
is her birthday I wish I could be there but she thinks her birthday is
on Monday when mommy comes home.
Today's supper was especially awful it was quinoa burgers. No bread or
sauce; just plain. YUCK!!!! I skipped out I have lost about 8 lbs since
I arrived. Waiting to have sushi or buckwheat pancakes with fruit.
YUM!!!
Anyway you all have a great evening!
-Sandy
Tuesday, June 22
Foiled escape!
I heard you got summer! Hooray!
I have had a really great day. I may be going on TV for 60 minutes and I am really excited. I have also been asked to speak to a youth group and give me testimony. I feel so honored. I am currently writing a book and MANY people have already asked to buy it. God has huge plans for my life!
Treatments went well today I just came from ultraviolet therapy and I am waiting to see if I am going to be going into the hyper barrick chamber today or not. As you probably already read I am a bit scared. It is supposed to speed up healing three times faster.
Here is something funny for you the guard left the gate open today and I was walking towards it and another guy saw me. He yelled to the guard in Spanish to close the gate and the guard went running back. I wasn't even going there but I had a really good laugh!
I hope your day was great!
-Sandy
I have had a really great day. I may be going on TV for 60 minutes and I am really excited. I have also been asked to speak to a youth group and give me testimony. I feel so honored. I am currently writing a book and MANY people have already asked to buy it. God has huge plans for my life!
Treatments went well today I just came from ultraviolet therapy and I am waiting to see if I am going to be going into the hyper barrick chamber today or not. As you probably already read I am a bit scared. It is supposed to speed up healing three times faster.
Here is something funny for you the guard left the gate open today and I was walking towards it and another guy saw me. He yelled to the guard in Spanish to close the gate and the guard went running back. I wasn't even going there but I had a really good laugh!
I hope your day was great!
-Sandy
Another Great Day!
Hi Eveyone,
Today has been a great day. Sanoviv wants a before and after picture of me for their website and a testimony. They are calling me "The Walking Miracle".
Since I've returned, I have had a huge blockage in my intestines and today they finally got it out! I feel so much better! I also had a minor mishap and ended up in the recovery room. Out of nowhere my finger just started to bleed and it would not stop. I lost so much blood; I got really light headed. During this time my doctor had booked me a detoxing body wrap and I missed it. What a bummer.
I was able to see the nutritionist today. she is very proud of my progress and my diet.
The results from my allergy and gluten tests have not come in yet but they will be in soon. Apparently my lab results are getting better since I've been here, so PTL (Praise the Lord)!
I am getting really good at doing the vaccine I don't need help at all, so I am pretty proud.
Anyway I hope all is well where you are and God Bless You ALL!
-Sandy
Today has been a great day. Sanoviv wants a before and after picture of me for their website and a testimony. They are calling me "The Walking Miracle".
Since I've returned, I have had a huge blockage in my intestines and today they finally got it out! I feel so much better! I also had a minor mishap and ended up in the recovery room. Out of nowhere my finger just started to bleed and it would not stop. I lost so much blood; I got really light headed. During this time my doctor had booked me a detoxing body wrap and I missed it. What a bummer.
I was able to see the nutritionist today. she is very proud of my progress and my diet.
The results from my allergy and gluten tests have not come in yet but they will be in soon. Apparently my lab results are getting better since I've been here, so PTL (Praise the Lord)!
I am getting really good at doing the vaccine I don't need help at all, so I am pretty proud.
Anyway I hope all is well where you are and God Bless You ALL!
-Sandy
Sunday, June 20
Father's Day
Wow it is a really quiet day today.
I was up before anybody else and before any staff arrived this
morning. The good news is I am full of energy once again and I almost
finished the puzzle (it is a big issue here). I spent the morning
taking care of my 14 year old buddy. She is so sweet. We were so bored
we decided to ride the elevator and explore the forbidden place of the
hospital. We went on an adventure. We also got caught doing it. It was
funny though.
For the rest of the day I will probably go to the pool and burn to a
crisp, go watch pink panther 2 again, play games, and bocci ball with
the other inmates. We are aloud to do whatever we want today.
I am looking forward to being busy tomorrow in treatments I need
something to do!!! GOING CRAZY!!!
Yesterday I never made it to the movie I had my own party in my room
(three enemas in one night) I called it the weight loss party. I am
currently at a healthy 138lbs and most is muscle. At least that is
what the nutritionist said.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful day today. Tomorrow I will have
more to blog as I am back in full treatments.
Happy Fathers Day to all you Fathers I hope you have enjoyed your Day!
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
-Sandy
I was up before anybody else and before any staff arrived this
morning. The good news is I am full of energy once again and I almost
finished the puzzle (it is a big issue here). I spent the morning
taking care of my 14 year old buddy. She is so sweet. We were so bored
we decided to ride the elevator and explore the forbidden place of the
hospital. We went on an adventure. We also got caught doing it. It was
funny though.
For the rest of the day I will probably go to the pool and burn to a
crisp, go watch pink panther 2 again, play games, and bocci ball with
the other inmates. We are aloud to do whatever we want today.
I am looking forward to being busy tomorrow in treatments I need
something to do!!! GOING CRAZY!!!
Yesterday I never made it to the movie I had my own party in my room
(three enemas in one night) I called it the weight loss party. I am
currently at a healthy 138lbs and most is muscle. At least that is
what the nutritionist said.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful day today. Tomorrow I will have
more to blog as I am back in full treatments.
Happy Fathers Day to all you Fathers I hope you have enjoyed your Day!
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
-Sandy
Abandoned
Hi folks
As you all know today is my first day here alone. My mom left at two
in the morning. It is a little weird without her here but the staff is
great as well as some of the patients. I have become really close
friends with some of the staff and I will have tons of company.
I may have to go into the HYPER-BARRIC CHAMBER I am really freaked out
but it is supposed to work. I will keep you updated on that.
My heart aches for one of the patients here she has a lot of the same
symptoms as I did when the auto-immune disease is in it's early stages
and she is unaware. They have not told her yet. Her liver and other
organs began to shut down. Please pray for this person! Also one other
couple to pray for are people from Canada. He has MS. She is trying
to keep him strong and positive because they just found out that the
treatment will not work on him and he is really down about it. He made
a promise to his little boy to go swim with the dolphins and now he
can't. Pray for strength and complete healing.
Today I have to go see the Psychologist and he is going to talk me
through the fear of the HYPER-BARRIC CHAMBER. It looks like they also
booked me in for a lymph drainage with the machine. Saturday and
Sunday are quiet here because the doctors are not in. OH GOOD NEWS it
is dessert day after supper we get a tiny bit of a all Natural
dessert. YUM can't wait need something sweet. So for the rest of the
day I will be going to Aquacise (water workout in pool), a walk and
visit around the pool. I also set a goal to finish the big puzzle. I
just found out they will be playing Pink Panther 2 for all the
patients as well so I am going to party!! (I WISH) Anyway it is nice
to have a break today I have been running non-stop since I arrived at
Sanoviv.
I also would like to thank everyone for reading my blog I am truly
blessed to have such a great support system.
Sandy
As you all know today is my first day here alone. My mom left at two
in the morning. It is a little weird without her here but the staff is
great as well as some of the patients. I have become really close
friends with some of the staff and I will have tons of company.
I may have to go into the HYPER-BARRIC CHAMBER I am really freaked out
but it is supposed to work. I will keep you updated on that.
My heart aches for one of the patients here she has a lot of the same
symptoms as I did when the auto-immune disease is in it's early stages
and she is unaware. They have not told her yet. Her liver and other
organs began to shut down. Please pray for this person! Also one other
couple to pray for are people from Canada. He has MS. She is trying
to keep him strong and positive because they just found out that the
treatment will not work on him and he is really down about it. He made
a promise to his little boy to go swim with the dolphins and now he
can't. Pray for strength and complete healing.
Today I have to go see the Psychologist and he is going to talk me
through the fear of the HYPER-BARRIC CHAMBER. It looks like they also
booked me in for a lymph drainage with the machine. Saturday and
Sunday are quiet here because the doctors are not in. OH GOOD NEWS it
is dessert day after supper we get a tiny bit of a all Natural
dessert. YUM can't wait need something sweet. So for the rest of the
day I will be going to Aquacise (water workout in pool), a walk and
visit around the pool. I also set a goal to finish the big puzzle. I
just found out they will be playing Pink Panther 2 for all the
patients as well so I am going to party!! (I WISH) Anyway it is nice
to have a break today I have been running non-stop since I arrived at
Sanoviv.
I also would like to thank everyone for reading my blog I am truly
blessed to have such a great support system.
Sandy
Saturday, June 19
Day 6
Hi Everyone,
Today was a quiet day for me except for a colon hydrotherapy--o ya what an experience --everyone should try it in their lifetime it is very educational. Sandy is in having hers right now!! She gets them regularly here. It is part of the problem.
The doctor wants Sandy to start hyper barrack chamber to bring the swelling and inflammation down faster, but she doesn't like that idea because she is a bit claustrophobic. Some other inmates offered to go with her when I leave. This weekend there will be 3 girls left behind without their Moms -age 23-20-14. I think they will help each other out.
They are having a bit of trouble with the UV therapy; it is not going in as good as it should. All the staff will take good care of them I'm sure.
Sandy did her own vaccine today again she is really getting the hang of it.
I am leaving here at 2-2:30am to catch my flight, gonna be interesting going through the border at night. Anyway time to go for my last Veggie meal, tomorrow I am having a burger with the works!!!!!! AND COFFEE!!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
-Susan
Today was a quiet day for me except for a colon hydrotherapy--o ya what an experience --everyone should try it in their lifetime it is very educational. Sandy is in having hers right now!! She gets them regularly here. It is part of the problem.
The doctor wants Sandy to start hyper barrack chamber to bring the swelling and inflammation down faster, but she doesn't like that idea because she is a bit claustrophobic. Some other inmates offered to go with her when I leave. This weekend there will be 3 girls left behind without their Moms -age 23-20-14. I think they will help each other out.
They are having a bit of trouble with the UV therapy; it is not going in as good as it should. All the staff will take good care of them I'm sure.
Sandy did her own vaccine today again she is really getting the hang of it.
I am leaving here at 2-2:30am to catch my flight, gonna be interesting going through the border at night. Anyway time to go for my last Veggie meal, tomorrow I am having a burger with the works!!!!!! AND COFFEE!!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
-Susan
Friday, June 18
Liquid Day
Hey everyone! Yes, today is the dreaded liquid day! Wish it were coffee!!!! I had packed us 2 protein bars for today and the maid stole one yesterday. She has us in a pickle because she knows we can't report her, smart cookie. We will share the one that is left for lunch.
First thing this morning the doc told us that the results of yesterday's blood test were not good and Sandy will have to stay another week! Her swelling from her liver has caused spleen issues, her bad protein is up and her platelets are down, which is called portal hypertension. She will come home on the 27th of June. I will still come home on Saturday. They will continue the treatments they started and maybe add a few more. She is o.k. with it as it is better to fix it now instead of coming back right away again or ending up in emerg again. Her ultraviolet treatment didn't go as smooth as expected, neither her veins would not cooperate. They will try UV Sauna today. She also has dental today which should relieve her mouth pain a bit.
There is a 14 year old girl here from Michigan who has Lyme disease. Sandy and her hit it off right away and they will keep each other company when I leave.
Anyway I got the best gift today from someone here, will tell you all about it when I get back --made my day!!!
Have a Coffee for me. I like large, 1 cream!
-Susan
Mexico won 2-0! Lots of excitement here!!!
First thing this morning the doc told us that the results of yesterday's blood test were not good and Sandy will have to stay another week! Her swelling from her liver has caused spleen issues, her bad protein is up and her platelets are down, which is called portal hypertension. She will come home on the 27th of June. I will still come home on Saturday. They will continue the treatments they started and maybe add a few more. She is o.k. with it as it is better to fix it now instead of coming back right away again or ending up in emerg again. Her ultraviolet treatment didn't go as smooth as expected, neither her veins would not cooperate. They will try UV Sauna today. She also has dental today which should relieve her mouth pain a bit.
There is a 14 year old girl here from Michigan who has Lyme disease. Sandy and her hit it off right away and they will keep each other company when I leave.
Anyway I got the best gift today from someone here, will tell you all about it when I get back --made my day!!!
Have a Coffee for me. I like large, 1 cream!
-Susan
Mexico won 2-0! Lots of excitement here!!!
Wednesday, June 16
Day 4
Hey folks! Rumor has it that you are having a wonderful summer day out there. We had awful weather this morning; staff came in with winter jackets and mitts! But by noon it cleared up and we finally had sun with very little wind.
Sandy had her specialist appointment this morning and he was very impressed by her progress. Sandy, however, didn't remember him at all. He drained her lung last time and is the liver specialist. He says she will have to continue on her diuretics as there is still some inflammation in the liver. They started her on IV treatments for liver repair today, one at 4 and one at 8. She also started her Ultraviolet therapy. She even gave herself the vaccine today!
The food is definitely better than last time. We are actually doing ok with most of it, not quite so much nut mush this time! They have really changed up the whole menu. Sandy is having a tuff time getting full; she is always hungry.
They are going to do the allergy tests and the gluten test before we leave. She has done so well on this diet. I think she will have to be on it for quite some time yet.
Enjoy your 3 day summer without us! Hope it's still around when we get back!
Sandy had her specialist appointment this morning and he was very impressed by her progress. Sandy, however, didn't remember him at all. He drained her lung last time and is the liver specialist. He says she will have to continue on her diuretics as there is still some inflammation in the liver. They started her on IV treatments for liver repair today, one at 4 and one at 8. She also started her Ultraviolet therapy. She even gave herself the vaccine today!
The food is definitely better than last time. We are actually doing ok with most of it, not quite so much nut mush this time! They have really changed up the whole menu. Sandy is having a tuff time getting full; she is always hungry.
They are going to do the allergy tests and the gluten test before we leave. She has done so well on this diet. I think she will have to be on it for quite some time yet.
Enjoy your 3 day summer without us! Hope it's still around when we get back!
Tuesday, June 15
Day 3
Last night at 9:30 we had a 5.7 earthquake...again. They told us that they had not had one since we were here the last time. What up with that? Think it really messed up Sandy's sleep apnea test though cause she was out her bed and out the door in seconds!
Anyway we are having the best day yet, we actually had fruit for breakfast and word has it that we are getting chicken for lunch.
Sandy's doctor's appointment went SUPER today; all of her lab work came back normal!!!!!!! One protein is at 3 and the normal is below 1, but it was at 27 last time. PTL!! In fact her tests were so good they want to do them again tomorrow just to make sure, cause it is miraculous to be THAT good but we are confident that they are right.
Her nutrition tests were also done today and they came back as miraculous as blood did. She has gained a lot of weight but it apparently is all muscle. Her diet at home is doing great for her.
They are cleaning her out again so she is getting a colonic today as well as a cleansing.
The Doc says she has a lot of mouth issues (not surprised I washed it out with soap...didn't work. lol) The dentist will try to fix that.
She started ozone therapy yesterday and it is not the same. She is not impressed, because this time it is rectal. She also had her first vaccine and it looks like we will be able to do it with no problems. They are giving her vitamin K and A and B12 shots, and tomorrow she starts a therapy, I think he said hydra not sure, they pass light through her blood to make the ozone more effective.
The specialist from Tijuana is coming tomorrow as well to adjust medication for her abdomen swelling. Her liver is still a bit inflamed at this point. He is the one that drained her lung last time. Doc says her lung is completely clear this time. He also has told us she has to come back in 6 months for follow up then in a year. I guess they gotta be sure the vaccine did all it is supposed to do. For me this trip is much easier, she is going to most therapies on her own. I can't keep up with her.
Lots to Praise the Lord for thanks for all your prayers
So we have had a lot of good news today, even the clouds went away.
Anyway we are having the best day yet, we actually had fruit for breakfast and word has it that we are getting chicken for lunch.
Sandy's doctor's appointment went SUPER today; all of her lab work came back normal!!!!!!! One protein is at 3 and the normal is below 1, but it was at 27 last time. PTL!! In fact her tests were so good they want to do them again tomorrow just to make sure, cause it is miraculous to be THAT good but we are confident that they are right.
Her nutrition tests were also done today and they came back as miraculous as blood did. She has gained a lot of weight but it apparently is all muscle. Her diet at home is doing great for her.
They are cleaning her out again so she is getting a colonic today as well as a cleansing.
The Doc says she has a lot of mouth issues (not surprised I washed it out with soap...didn't work. lol) The dentist will try to fix that.
She started ozone therapy yesterday and it is not the same. She is not impressed, because this time it is rectal. She also had her first vaccine and it looks like we will be able to do it with no problems. They are giving her vitamin K and A and B12 shots, and tomorrow she starts a therapy, I think he said hydra not sure, they pass light through her blood to make the ozone more effective.
The specialist from Tijuana is coming tomorrow as well to adjust medication for her abdomen swelling. Her liver is still a bit inflamed at this point. He is the one that drained her lung last time. Doc says her lung is completely clear this time. He also has told us she has to come back in 6 months for follow up then in a year. I guess they gotta be sure the vaccine did all it is supposed to do. For me this trip is much easier, she is going to most therapies on her own. I can't keep up with her.
Lots to Praise the Lord for thanks for all your prayers
So we have had a lot of good news today, even the clouds went away.
Monday, June 14
Day 2!
Hi everyone in fast food land!!
First thing this morning Sandy saw Dr. Mesa and he had to do a double take! He is very impressed with her progress and said she could slow down with her eating because she is at a healthy weight now. He says he will start the vaccine today yet and probably an ozone, too. She has to have another sleep apnea test tonight as well. Everyone here is excited to see her full of life.
She did her own samples this morning while I slept in till 7. All is good, except the food. Last night for supper they gave us quinio stuffed in a pepper. Don't know what it is but it looks like the stuff they scrape from the grain augers at the end of harvest season.
Today we saw the most disgusting squirrel walking on the "energy grass" so if that's a sign we're not trying it. He looked thin and sick and a bit rabid, not even the rodents can live on this diet!!!
Anyway we are hungry but thankful----God is good, the rest we can make jokes about. We are so grateful that she is getting stronger and healthier everyday. Life is GOOD!
First thing this morning Sandy saw Dr. Mesa and he had to do a double take! He is very impressed with her progress and said she could slow down with her eating because she is at a healthy weight now. He says he will start the vaccine today yet and probably an ozone, too. She has to have another sleep apnea test tonight as well. Everyone here is excited to see her full of life.
She did her own samples this morning while I slept in till 7. All is good, except the food. Last night for supper they gave us quinio stuffed in a pepper. Don't know what it is but it looks like the stuff they scrape from the grain augers at the end of harvest season.
Today we saw the most disgusting squirrel walking on the "energy grass" so if that's a sign we're not trying it. He looked thin and sick and a bit rabid, not even the rodents can live on this diet!!!
Anyway we are hungry but thankful----God is good, the rest we can make jokes about. We are so grateful that she is getting stronger and healthier everyday. Life is GOOD!
Sunday, June 13
Day 1
Well folks, we are officially back in the clink! We had no problems getting here this time. Sandy started swelling a little bit, but nothing to worry about. We left home at 3am CST and got here in time for lunch at 1pm PST. As luck would have it, we had NUT MUSH and broccoli. Let the diet begin! Woo hoo!
Sandy had a doc check-up at 3 and an EKG already today. They tell us we are in for a busy day tomorrow. The weather here is not at all what we hoped for; it is chilly and windy as usual. The sun is out, but we have to wear a sweater, and this is supposed to be the warmest day this week.
The staff are amazed at how good she looks and we have already received lots of hugs and kisses. Too bad Antonio Banderas doesn't work here--just kidding Rick, you are way hotter than him! lol!
Anyway we are 2 hours behind you guys so I gotta go it's time for more nut mush yum!!
-Susan
Sandy had a doc check-up at 3 and an EKG already today. They tell us we are in for a busy day tomorrow. The weather here is not at all what we hoped for; it is chilly and windy as usual. The sun is out, but we have to wear a sweater, and this is supposed to be the warmest day this week.
The staff are amazed at how good she looks and we have already received lots of hugs and kisses. Too bad Antonio Banderas doesn't work here--just kidding Rick, you are way hotter than him! lol!
Anyway we are 2 hours behind you guys so I gotta go it's time for more nut mush yum!!
-Susan
Thursday, June 10
Going back!!
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
We (yes, we as in Sandy and I) are leaving EARLY on Sunday morning for Sanoviv. Our flight leaves at 7am so we have to leave home by 3am! We will only stay 6 days but Dr. Mesa would not approve sending aunt Joanne in my place. So they are letting me stay for free which is a $700.00 savings!!!
Sandy is doing very well, eating everything in sight and putting on the pounds. She looks really good. We did, however, have to increase her diuretic because she was swelling in the abdomen between doses. We were cutting down on them and were down to 1/2 tablet 3 times a week. Now we are up to 4-5 times a week, but it keeps her swelling under control. She is a bridesmaid for a friend on Friday evening, which she almost canceled a few months back. She mowed her own lawn and is running all her own errands. Today she was at Steinbach hospital to visit our neighbor--who was diagnosed with liver cancer last week and only has a few weeks to live. Sandy gave her a wonderful foot rub. It was sooo good to see her pay it forward.
We will not be able to text because MTS is charging 35 cents per text now, so we will blog everyday again. Sandy doesn't remember much from our last trip except that she didn't like the food! Oh but this time we are much wiser, we will be packin'. I got instant soup, protein bars and COFFEE!!!! No nut mush for me thanks!
Thanks to everyone again for your prayers and support and the calls and messages that continue to come in. We are so very blessed to have our daughter back!
Neat little story to add-- the Sunday before we left for Sanoviv Sandy was VERY sick and Rick was holding her in his arms crying and telling her she HAD to fight and not give up; we didn't want to live without her. Well, the other day Rick wasn't feeling well and she grabbed him and mocked him saying Dad you gotta get better...she got a swift kick in the behind!! So her crazy sense of humor is back! She says all her duckies are back-- just one is on an adventure some days!
Anyway we should be at Sanoviv by supper on Sunday.
2 Thessalonians 3:16
We (yes, we as in Sandy and I) are leaving EARLY on Sunday morning for Sanoviv. Our flight leaves at 7am so we have to leave home by 3am! We will only stay 6 days but Dr. Mesa would not approve sending aunt Joanne in my place. So they are letting me stay for free which is a $700.00 savings!!!
Sandy is doing very well, eating everything in sight and putting on the pounds. She looks really good. We did, however, have to increase her diuretic because she was swelling in the abdomen between doses. We were cutting down on them and were down to 1/2 tablet 3 times a week. Now we are up to 4-5 times a week, but it keeps her swelling under control. She is a bridesmaid for a friend on Friday evening, which she almost canceled a few months back. She mowed her own lawn and is running all her own errands. Today she was at Steinbach hospital to visit our neighbor--who was diagnosed with liver cancer last week and only has a few weeks to live. Sandy gave her a wonderful foot rub. It was sooo good to see her pay it forward.
We will not be able to text because MTS is charging 35 cents per text now, so we will blog everyday again. Sandy doesn't remember much from our last trip except that she didn't like the food! Oh but this time we are much wiser, we will be packin'. I got instant soup, protein bars and COFFEE!!!! No nut mush for me thanks!
Thanks to everyone again for your prayers and support and the calls and messages that continue to come in. We are so very blessed to have our daughter back!
Neat little story to add-- the Sunday before we left for Sanoviv Sandy was VERY sick and Rick was holding her in his arms crying and telling her she HAD to fight and not give up; we didn't want to live without her. Well, the other day Rick wasn't feeling well and she grabbed him and mocked him saying Dad you gotta get better...she got a swift kick in the behind!! So her crazy sense of humor is back! She says all her duckies are back-- just one is on an adventure some days!
Anyway we should be at Sanoviv by supper on Sunday.
Thursday, May 13
Update!!
Hey everyone! Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! We sure did. We went quadding with all the kids, then had a wiener roast and bonfire. Sandy, of course, is still on the gluten-free and dairy-free (basically food free) diet so she had a meat-free hotdog with spelt buns, oh yum!! Not even the dog could be convinced to eat that stuff, but she is here and feeling better than she has in a very long time.
She had a bit of a bad spell last week again, took her to emerg in Roseau, MN, they did all the blood work and a chest X-ray and it was good. She had some dental work done and we think her body couldn't handle the freezing, her liver is not able to get rid of the drugs in her system fast enough. After a good enema she was feeling a bit better again but it takes a few days. She has another appointment with her Dr. in Roseau on Thursday, May 13th. We are so blessed that the Roseau doctors are working with the Mexican doctors. They are sending all her blood work and tests to Dr. Mesa.
We were informed that the vaccine will be ready on the 10th of June so we expect to go back to Sanoviv on the 13th. Just working on the travel plans at this stage but there is a possibility that her aunt nasty (Joanne Fehr-Fast) will go with her in my place. We have our two girls from Mexico coming out on the 7th of June --don't think they will want to stay with the boys, well Linka might not mind staying with Kevin--not an option.
We went to the Ladies Tea in Piney last Saturday afternoon, they had a good turnout it was a very good time. They had a silent auction and door prize. We played Bingo which I had not done for about 25 years, it was a lot of fun and they raised about $600.00 for Sandy. Awesome!
Just to let everyone know there are T-shirts available with proceeds to Sandy they are REALLY nice and I think the adult size is only $15.00. For more info, call Sarah @ 437-3147.
Thank-you again for your support, it is just mind boggling how many wonderful people are out there. So many willing to give their time and resources, even total strangers giving to her cause.
We are so overwhelmed with love!
Just found out today that the dentist in Steinbach cannot continue to do her dental work that needs to be done, due to her reaction to the medication. It is just to risky. They suggest she either has to go to a specialist in Winnipeg or have it done in Mexico. She does have to get the mercury removed at some point and she also has to have a root canal to deal with her toothache.
She had a bit of a bad spell last week again, took her to emerg in Roseau, MN, they did all the blood work and a chest X-ray and it was good. She had some dental work done and we think her body couldn't handle the freezing, her liver is not able to get rid of the drugs in her system fast enough. After a good enema she was feeling a bit better again but it takes a few days. She has another appointment with her Dr. in Roseau on Thursday, May 13th. We are so blessed that the Roseau doctors are working with the Mexican doctors. They are sending all her blood work and tests to Dr. Mesa.
We were informed that the vaccine will be ready on the 10th of June so we expect to go back to Sanoviv on the 13th. Just working on the travel plans at this stage but there is a possibility that her aunt nasty (Joanne Fehr-Fast) will go with her in my place. We have our two girls from Mexico coming out on the 7th of June --don't think they will want to stay with the boys, well Linka might not mind staying with Kevin--not an option.
We went to the Ladies Tea in Piney last Saturday afternoon, they had a good turnout it was a very good time. They had a silent auction and door prize. We played Bingo which I had not done for about 25 years, it was a lot of fun and they raised about $600.00 for Sandy. Awesome!
Just to let everyone know there are T-shirts available with proceeds to Sandy they are REALLY nice and I think the adult size is only $15.00. For more info, call Sarah @ 437-3147.
Thank-you again for your support, it is just mind boggling how many wonderful people are out there. So many willing to give their time and resources, even total strangers giving to her cause.
We are so overwhelmed with love!
Just found out today that the dentist in Steinbach cannot continue to do her dental work that needs to be done, due to her reaction to the medication. It is just to risky. They suggest she either has to go to a specialist in Winnipeg or have it done in Mexico. She does have to get the mercury removed at some point and she also has to have a root canal to deal with her toothache.
Wednesday, April 28
Fundraising Sucess!
Well it has been a good couple of weeks, Sandy is getting stronger and feeling better every day! She passed her driver test given by her Aunt Lyssa and was given her car back on April 15th. She has since been doing a remarkable job of getting life back on track. She is able to take care of her kids without the hired help! We are still waiting for a shipment of medication from the U.S. it was stuck at customs for 9 days hopefully we get it this week. We were to have her on this stuff till we get back to Sanoviv to strengthen her body in preparation for the vaccine. We also received word that we will be going back sooner, probably mid June because her Chiropractor who was seeing her is away the last week in June and she wants to continue treatment on her when we return. Today she is at the dentist having her fillings removed as this was something Sanoviv requested but she was to ill to have it done out there, the mercury in the fillings is not good for the liver making healing tough for her body.
On a very happy note, the fundraiser in Steinbach was awesome there was 300 people with a great meal and the entertainment top notch!! It is hard to express our gratitude we feel very undeserving. It was so cool to watch all the people working together to make the day happen many of them had never met before. We have no idea how to go about thanking everyone. Oh and they informed me I said the sh*t word during my speech, I didn't notice my ticker was pounding to hard but if it offended you I'm sorry I meant it in a good way like poop, feces, stool. Anyway they raised $16,500.00 after expenses WOW !!!!
We are grateful to all prayed for us during this crazy time in our life as there were many days we were so distraught it was almost impossible to pray or to know what to pray for. We were so happy with the help we received from everyone, some days it felt like we just couldn't do one more day, exhaustion,and desperation made some days to difficult to go on. You really start to wonder what the great plan is, what is the big picture and why can't we see it. Just then He would send an angel to the rescue. Gonna owe a lot of people for a long time.
The people at South Junction "Shakers restaurant" have informed us that they will be selling t-shirts and doing a community fundraiser in Sprague on May 22. It will incl silent auction, garage sale, bake sale at the school in Sprague.
Also Piney is having a Ladies Spring Tea on May 8th and proceeds will also be donated. All I can think or speak is WOW!!!!!!
So again thanks for ALL the support in every shape and form!
-Susan
On a very happy note, the fundraiser in Steinbach was awesome there was 300 people with a great meal and the entertainment top notch!! It is hard to express our gratitude we feel very undeserving. It was so cool to watch all the people working together to make the day happen many of them had never met before. We have no idea how to go about thanking everyone. Oh and they informed me I said the sh*t word during my speech, I didn't notice my ticker was pounding to hard but if it offended you I'm sorry I meant it in a good way like poop, feces, stool. Anyway they raised $16,500.00 after expenses WOW !!!!
We are grateful to all prayed for us during this crazy time in our life as there were many days we were so distraught it was almost impossible to pray or to know what to pray for. We were so happy with the help we received from everyone, some days it felt like we just couldn't do one more day, exhaustion,and desperation made some days to difficult to go on. You really start to wonder what the great plan is, what is the big picture and why can't we see it. Just then He would send an angel to the rescue. Gonna owe a lot of people for a long time.
The people at South Junction "Shakers restaurant" have informed us that they will be selling t-shirts and doing a community fundraiser in Sprague on May 22. It will incl silent auction, garage sale, bake sale at the school in Sprague.
Also Piney is having a Ladies Spring Tea on May 8th and proceeds will also be donated. All I can think or speak is WOW!!!!!!
So again thanks for ALL the support in every shape and form!
-Susan
Tuesday, April 13
Home again, Home again, Jiggity-jig
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3: 16&17
Sandy came home from the hospital on Sunday. She was staying in a hospital just south of the Canadian Border. She says she feels much better now. I think I will try to unpack my suitcase now.
Her Aunt took her outfit shopping for the Fundraiser on Sunday. Sandy had to buy a size 1 jean from the teeny-bopper section!
-Susan
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3: 16&17
Sandy came home from the hospital on Sunday. She was staying in a hospital just south of the Canadian Border. She says she feels much better now. I think I will try to unpack my suitcase now.
Her Aunt took her outfit shopping for the Fundraiser on Sunday. Sandy had to buy a size 1 jean from the teeny-bopper section!
-Susan
Thursday, April 8
Parole!
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
We made parole! The warden was sympathetic and gave us our walking papers! What a beautiful site to see the BIG gate open.
We arrived home in the night. The flight home was rough on Sandy and very exhausting for both of us. I think her electrolytes depleted throughout the flight as she was a quite unsteady on her feet and somewhat forgetful by the time we got home. Think we may have to go to emerg today to check her potassium. The doctor said for the first while we would have to get them checked 2 times a week
She was 122 lbs when we left the clinic and I lost 5 lbs!
Oh and the coffee...I tried a cup in Starbucks in San Diego airport and I couldn't drink it cause it didn't taste good. I thought this was because I don't like Starbucks, so I gave it another try in Denver airport. Got McDonald's coffee which I always buy, but turns out I didn't like that one either. I think I have been cured!! "My name is Susan and I am a recovering coffeeholic" (not that I am admitting to anything).
Sandy is very excited to see the kids today, as I am. It's so good to be back.
Anyway looking forward to fundraiser hope to see you all there!
And thank-you everyone for commenting on this blog. It was very encouraging to see when we were in the clink!
-Susan
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
We made parole! The warden was sympathetic and gave us our walking papers! What a beautiful site to see the BIG gate open.
We arrived home in the night. The flight home was rough on Sandy and very exhausting for both of us. I think her electrolytes depleted throughout the flight as she was a quite unsteady on her feet and somewhat forgetful by the time we got home. Think we may have to go to emerg today to check her potassium. The doctor said for the first while we would have to get them checked 2 times a week
She was 122 lbs when we left the clinic and I lost 5 lbs!
Oh and the coffee...I tried a cup in Starbucks in San Diego airport and I couldn't drink it cause it didn't taste good. I thought this was because I don't like Starbucks, so I gave it another try in Denver airport. Got McDonald's coffee which I always buy, but turns out I didn't like that one either. I think I have been cured!! "My name is Susan and I am a recovering coffeeholic" (not that I am admitting to anything).
Sandy is very excited to see the kids today, as I am. It's so good to be back.
Anyway looking forward to fundraiser hope to see you all there!
And thank-you everyone for commenting on this blog. It was very encouraging to see when we were in the clink!
-Susan
Tuesday, April 6
Looking Towards Home
Hear, O LORD, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am devoted to you.
You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you.
Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.
You are forgiving and good, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, O LORD;
listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you,
for you will answer me.
Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord;
no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made
will come and worship before you, O Lord;
they will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.
Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. [a]
The arrogant are attacking me, O God;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life—
men without regard for you.
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and have mercy on me;
grant your strength to your servant
and save the son of your maidservant
Psalm 86: 1-16
I feel the earth move under my feet!!! We are still experiencing tremors every few hours although they are just little ones (2.5s). Very cool, yes? No?
Today I was looking out and I could see a small village in the distance and the highway traffic nearby. I really felt like a caged animal needing to be freed! We are gearing up to go home but her doctor has been off the last 2 days and we can only see him at 3 pm today. He has the final word. He told me that she will have to come back in 3 months and stay for a week. The special vaccine they are making will be ready at that time as well. Sounds like they will let her bring Katie then.
Sandy is still 119 lbs this morning but she is eating well and asking for seconds. The results from the treatments are very good and they will send enough stuff with her to last the 3 months till she comes back.
There are many new faces here this week and a lot of our party buddies have left. Things for me have slowed down quite a bit because Sandy is able to go to some treatments alone, I just make sure she gets to them on time. She got some Mexican blood the other day and now she seems to be on Mexican manyana time!
I wish it was warmer here. I would spend some time in the pool. It has been cool, windy, and rainy all but one day since we've been here .We have had the heat on every night and wear sweaters all day. Anyway enough whining. I've probably just got the homesick blues especially when they tell me they are riding motorbike at home! Hope to be barbecuing by the weekend. That's All Folks!
-Susan
[I forgot to add that if you want a tax receipt for the fundraiser, donations can be made out to Pansy Chapel. All donations will still go to Sandy but Pansy Chapel will then provide the tax receipt]
for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am devoted to you.
You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you.
Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.
You are forgiving and good, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, O LORD;
listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you,
for you will answer me.
Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord;
no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made
will come and worship before you, O Lord;
they will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.
Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. [a]
The arrogant are attacking me, O God;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life—
men without regard for you.
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and have mercy on me;
grant your strength to your servant
and save the son of your maidservant
Psalm 86: 1-16
I feel the earth move under my feet!!! We are still experiencing tremors every few hours although they are just little ones (2.5s). Very cool, yes? No?
Today I was looking out and I could see a small village in the distance and the highway traffic nearby. I really felt like a caged animal needing to be freed! We are gearing up to go home but her doctor has been off the last 2 days and we can only see him at 3 pm today. He has the final word. He told me that she will have to come back in 3 months and stay for a week. The special vaccine they are making will be ready at that time as well. Sounds like they will let her bring Katie then.
Sandy is still 119 lbs this morning but she is eating well and asking for seconds. The results from the treatments are very good and they will send enough stuff with her to last the 3 months till she comes back.
There are many new faces here this week and a lot of our party buddies have left. Things for me have slowed down quite a bit because Sandy is able to go to some treatments alone, I just make sure she gets to them on time. She got some Mexican blood the other day and now she seems to be on Mexican manyana time!
I wish it was warmer here. I would spend some time in the pool. It has been cool, windy, and rainy all but one day since we've been here .We have had the heat on every night and wear sweaters all day. Anyway enough whining. I've probably just got the homesick blues especially when they tell me they are riding motorbike at home! Hope to be barbecuing by the weekend. That's All Folks!
-Susan
[I forgot to add that if you want a tax receipt for the fundraiser, donations can be made out to Pansy Chapel. All donations will still go to Sandy but Pansy Chapel will then provide the tax receipt]
Fundraiser!
Soooooooooo...
On April 18, 2010 there will be a fundraiser for Sandy at the 55+ centre in Steinbach (10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach). There will be an amazingly delicious meal served, silent auction, entertainment by Soul Purpose and more!! Tickets are $20 each (so we can estimate attendance, because additional donations are definitely welcome!) and are available right now! Doors open @ 4pm and Supper is @ 5pm. Bring your appetite, a friend, and a cheerful heart!
For tickets or information call Alvina @ 326-4889 or Susan @ 434-9399.
-Kim
Note: Donations made out to Pansy Chapel can receive a tax receipt. The donations will all be given to Sandy.
On April 18, 2010 there will be a fundraiser for Sandy at the 55+ centre in Steinbach (10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach). There will be an amazingly delicious meal served, silent auction, entertainment by Soul Purpose and more!! Tickets are $20 each (so we can estimate attendance, because additional donations are definitely welcome!) and are available right now! Doors open @ 4pm and Supper is @ 5pm. Bring your appetite, a friend, and a cheerful heart!
For tickets or information call Alvina @ 326-4889 or Susan @ 434-9399.
-Kim
Note: Donations made out to Pansy Chapel can receive a tax receipt. The donations will all be given to Sandy.
Monday, April 5
Easter and Earthquake
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body,
and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10: 19-24
Today [Sunday] was a special day here at Sanoviv, we had a wonderful mini-church service this morning! Bill shared the Easter message with us. After, one by one, we shared our very different and interesting testimonies. Some of the stories were amazing: how the Lord rescued people from a life of homelessness and drugs to a 30 million dollar business, 5 kids and a successful marriage!!
Our cook came to join us and shared his testimony: how he was involved with the drug cartel to prison then being saved and has a job, family. Now he and his whole family serve the Lord! He is very involved with the orphanages around here.
Then the most interesting of all was the cancer lady dancing on the table the other night shared her story and turns out she is from Prawda, Manitoba and the same nurse in Steinbach that told us about Sanoviv also told her about it! Here we are together in Sanoviv. We have been next door to each other all this time, wow! In Canada, they told her that the cancer was inoperable and she only had 6 months to live. Out here she had surgery, it was a complete success and she will have many more years! Praise the Lord !! Also, she was in the same room and same bed as Sandy in Steinbach. What are the odds of that happening? ha!
Then we went for lunch which was sooo cool. We ended up moving a whole bunch of tables together and had our veggies as a great big family gathering. Just like the Waltons!
Sandy forgot to weigh in this morning [Sunday]. The cook prepared a special breakfast for Sandy so she chowed down before they could weigh her. We almost cried it was so good! No sign of chocolate anywhere. But still a very good day.
Have a Blessed Easter. We are. Thanks for all the Easter wishes!
There was an earthquake today [Sunday]. Just to let everyone know we are okay. The 6.9 earthquake was 5 hours away. Sandy and I were busy at the puzzle when the whole building started shaking!!! We prairie girls from Canada too stupid to know what was going on. Why was the furniture moving? We were evacuated for a while till they knew it was over. Freaky stuff!!! Found out we were 147 km from the center of the quake. Wow!! [that's like from Grunthal to Winnipeg and back]
-Susan
They moved all the people in the middle of the night because of tremors. Had another tremor this morning [Monday], but everything is still good!
by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body,
and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10: 19-24
Today [Sunday] was a special day here at Sanoviv, we had a wonderful mini-church service this morning! Bill shared the Easter message with us. After, one by one, we shared our very different and interesting testimonies. Some of the stories were amazing: how the Lord rescued people from a life of homelessness and drugs to a 30 million dollar business, 5 kids and a successful marriage!!
Our cook came to join us and shared his testimony: how he was involved with the drug cartel to prison then being saved and has a job, family. Now he and his whole family serve the Lord! He is very involved with the orphanages around here.
Then the most interesting of all was the cancer lady dancing on the table the other night shared her story and turns out she is from Prawda, Manitoba and the same nurse in Steinbach that told us about Sanoviv also told her about it! Here we are together in Sanoviv. We have been next door to each other all this time, wow! In Canada, they told her that the cancer was inoperable and she only had 6 months to live. Out here she had surgery, it was a complete success and she will have many more years! Praise the Lord !! Also, she was in the same room and same bed as Sandy in Steinbach. What are the odds of that happening? ha!
Then we went for lunch which was sooo cool. We ended up moving a whole bunch of tables together and had our veggies as a great big family gathering. Just like the Waltons!
Sandy forgot to weigh in this morning [Sunday]. The cook prepared a special breakfast for Sandy so she chowed down before they could weigh her. We almost cried it was so good! No sign of chocolate anywhere. But still a very good day.
Have a Blessed Easter. We are. Thanks for all the Easter wishes!
There was an earthquake today [Sunday]. Just to let everyone know we are okay. The 6.9 earthquake was 5 hours away. Sandy and I were busy at the puzzle when the whole building started shaking!!! We prairie girls from Canada too stupid to know what was going on. Why was the furniture moving? We were evacuated for a while till they knew it was over. Freaky stuff!!! Found out we were 147 km from the center of the quake. Wow!! [that's like from Grunthal to Winnipeg and back]
-Susan
They moved all the people in the middle of the night because of tremors. Had another tremor this morning [Monday], but everything is still good!
Saturday, April 3
Pictures!!
Oceanside Church Service:
Daily IV with Ruth:
I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.
Galatians 2:19c-21
SANDY GAINED 1/2 LB!! (119)
We had a quiet day today; no doctor appointments and only a few treatments. It was very relaxed. Sandy is working on her DVD project between treatments and a puzzle. She in good spirits and bugging the nurses.
Tonight is movie night and she wants to go hang with the inmates.
Tomorrow we plan to have our mini church service again, and a day off.
We still don't have a definite date to return home, but we are praying for Wednesday to be a go. Doc said he would let us know Monday morning.
Hope everyone is having a Super Happy Easter. Go easy on the chocolate, I've been told it's not good for you (apparently from a reliable source). I question this. They also say coffee no good but I know it's good!! Yum!
-Susan
Daily IV with Ruth:
Colon hydrotherapy:
Puzzling to pass time:
Treatment in quiet room with Marilu:
Carlos and Sandy playing music:
Sandy and Susan at "Party":
Carlos and Sandy Dancing the night away:
Kissing Carlos goodbye:
Galatians 2:19c-21
SANDY GAINED 1/2 LB!! (119)
We had a quiet day today; no doctor appointments and only a few treatments. It was very relaxed. Sandy is working on her DVD project between treatments and a puzzle. She in good spirits and bugging the nurses.
Tonight is movie night and she wants to go hang with the inmates.
Tomorrow we plan to have our mini church service again, and a day off.
We still don't have a definite date to return home, but we are praying for Wednesday to be a go. Doc said he would let us know Monday morning.
Hope everyone is having a Super Happy Easter. Go easy on the chocolate, I've been told it's not good for you (apparently from a reliable source). I question this. They also say coffee no good but I know it's good!! Yum!
-Susan
Thursday, April 1
No mashed potatoes, but still good friends
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Psalm 62: 5-8
Well, today was not a great day for Sandy, but we have much to be thankful for.
First thing this morning, Sandy had a gynecologist appointment and we found out the MRI results which were very good. The physical exam was positive and they did a hormone test to make sure there are no hormonal issues. Since the condition of Sandy's liver is poor they are not able to give her any hormones because it would be too hard on the liver.
She lost another 2 lbs (down to 120 now). Today was liquid day, but she had fish instead. Woo hoo!
Sandy was not able to walk by herself and was not able to stay awake for her appointments. By noon, she was hallucinating and quite confused. She was slurring her speech and was hard to understand. Her body is not able to get rid of the anesthesia from yesterday. They gave her some treatments to help, even an enema (which she mostly slept through). To help flush her body of the anesthesia, they hooked her up to an IV for 12 hours (off around 1am) with electrolytes, potassium and such. They just gave her another transfusion and upped her albumin (liver protein infusion) to twice a day. It is now 5pm and she is slowly coming around and is asking for food.
The people here are amazing! I cannot say this enough. The other inmates offered to look after her to give me a break. So here I am on the computer. Pedro, a massage therapist, gave Sandy a beautiful necklace that his wife made for her. When she has a bad day, he comes into the dining room to play his guitar for her. When she is stuck on the IV, one of the patients lets her listen to Toby Mac on his iPod, which he charges for her daily.
Tonight is Carlos' last night here. There is going to be singing in the evening, and Sandy really wants to be there. Carlos can play anything. We can sing even off-key! Last night, he played everything from Beatles to Amazing Grace. We had a blessed time and most of the inmates were there.
Tomorrow is business here as usual. Sandy is to have another ozone treatment. So far, she has missed all but 1 dental appointment. She always seems to not be well those days. Perfect timing! he he
We asked the cook for mashed potatoes and ham for lunch tomorrow, but no such luck!
my hope comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Psalm 62: 5-8
Well, today was not a great day for Sandy, but we have much to be thankful for.
First thing this morning, Sandy had a gynecologist appointment and we found out the MRI results which were very good. The physical exam was positive and they did a hormone test to make sure there are no hormonal issues. Since the condition of Sandy's liver is poor they are not able to give her any hormones because it would be too hard on the liver.
She lost another 2 lbs (down to 120 now). Today was liquid day, but she had fish instead. Woo hoo!
Sandy was not able to walk by herself and was not able to stay awake for her appointments. By noon, she was hallucinating and quite confused. She was slurring her speech and was hard to understand. Her body is not able to get rid of the anesthesia from yesterday. They gave her some treatments to help, even an enema (which she mostly slept through). To help flush her body of the anesthesia, they hooked her up to an IV for 12 hours (off around 1am) with electrolytes, potassium and such. They just gave her another transfusion and upped her albumin (liver protein infusion) to twice a day. It is now 5pm and she is slowly coming around and is asking for food.
The people here are amazing! I cannot say this enough. The other inmates offered to look after her to give me a break. So here I am on the computer. Pedro, a massage therapist, gave Sandy a beautiful necklace that his wife made for her. When she has a bad day, he comes into the dining room to play his guitar for her. When she is stuck on the IV, one of the patients lets her listen to Toby Mac on his iPod, which he charges for her daily.
Tonight is Carlos' last night here. There is going to be singing in the evening, and Sandy really wants to be there. Carlos can play anything. We can sing even off-key! Last night, he played everything from Beatles to Amazing Grace. We had a blessed time and most of the inmates were there.
Tomorrow is business here as usual. Sandy is to have another ozone treatment. So far, she has missed all but 1 dental appointment. She always seems to not be well those days. Perfect timing! he he
We asked the cook for mashed potatoes and ham for lunch tomorrow, but no such luck!
Surgery and Toes
Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't He more surely care for you?
Luke 12: 27,28
Last night [Tuesday], they had Sandy on an IV from 6pm to midnight. This morning [Wednesday] when we arrived at the 7 am doctor's appointment, we were informed that her Endoscopy (throat thing) was postponed until 12 noon. Last night [Tuesday] at supper she had chicken broth and since then she had be fasting. She lost another 2 lbs (down to 122 lbs) and her feet look great! She has toes!
The endoscopy showed her throat was good, but they found an ulcer on her small intestine and fixed it, shooting some kind of "bullet" into it which she will poop out in about 4 days. Get this: the surgeon's name was Dr.Hatchett --a little scary, no? They allowed me in the room for the procedure. She kept waking up so they had to continue giving her more anesthesia to knock her out. After the surgery, was complete the anesthetist bugged her saying that she shouldn't be mixing the tequila and the beer: gives bad hangover.
Oh ya, before they knocked Sandy out they told her to dream of Antonio Banderas and when she awoke they asked her if she had been nice to him.
Sandy had 1 hour to recuperate from surgery and we were off to Tijuana for MRI and special blood work. She slept all the way there and all through the MRI and most of the way back. We left at 2pm and got back at 7pm, because we had to wait for the blood work results. They sent one of the male nurses with us. I think as a spy! And yes, I found a cafeteria!!!!!! When the guard no look, I get caffeine, downed it and felt like a million bucks!!!!!!!!
They also found out yesterday that she has a form of dyslexia (her left and right not so good) due to her not crawling as a baby (she started walking at 9 months). They are adjusting that, and she has another session tomorrow. Right now [Wednesday 10pm], she is getting plasma via IV. This only takes 35 min.
Sandy is in better spirits today. She's getting her smile back! The people here are constantly encouraging her which helps a lot. But we know that all of this is God in action! We know that prayers are rising up, and blessing are coming down. So thank-you for your prayers!
Right now, Carlos, a fellow inmate, is sweet talking her with his Mexican charm!! He plays the piano and sings for us in the evening.
Tomorrow, we have a very busy day planned. We should have the results from today's tests, and will find out if she has to have another surgery with the uterus. They think there may be a defect from birth, and that the immune system may also be attacking that area. That's why a specialist is coming in.
-Susan
And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't He more surely care for you?
Luke 12: 27,28
Last night [Tuesday], they had Sandy on an IV from 6pm to midnight. This morning [Wednesday] when we arrived at the 7 am doctor's appointment, we were informed that her Endoscopy (throat thing) was postponed until 12 noon. Last night [Tuesday] at supper she had chicken broth and since then she had be fasting. She lost another 2 lbs (down to 122 lbs) and her feet look great! She has toes!
The endoscopy showed her throat was good, but they found an ulcer on her small intestine and fixed it, shooting some kind of "bullet" into it which she will poop out in about 4 days. Get this: the surgeon's name was Dr.Hatchett --a little scary, no? They allowed me in the room for the procedure. She kept waking up so they had to continue giving her more anesthesia to knock her out. After the surgery, was complete the anesthetist bugged her saying that she shouldn't be mixing the tequila and the beer: gives bad hangover.
Oh ya, before they knocked Sandy out they told her to dream of Antonio Banderas and when she awoke they asked her if she had been nice to him.
Sandy had 1 hour to recuperate from surgery and we were off to Tijuana for MRI and special blood work. She slept all the way there and all through the MRI and most of the way back. We left at 2pm and got back at 7pm, because we had to wait for the blood work results. They sent one of the male nurses with us. I think as a spy! And yes, I found a cafeteria!!!!!! When the guard no look, I get caffeine, downed it and felt like a million bucks!!!!!!!!
They also found out yesterday that she has a form of dyslexia (her left and right not so good) due to her not crawling as a baby (she started walking at 9 months). They are adjusting that, and she has another session tomorrow. Right now [Wednesday 10pm], she is getting plasma via IV. This only takes 35 min.
Sandy is in better spirits today. She's getting her smile back! The people here are constantly encouraging her which helps a lot. But we know that all of this is God in action! We know that prayers are rising up, and blessing are coming down. So thank-you for your prayers!
Right now, Carlos, a fellow inmate, is sweet talking her with his Mexican charm!! He plays the piano and sings for us in the evening.
Tomorrow, we have a very busy day planned. We should have the results from today's tests, and will find out if she has to have another surgery with the uterus. They think there may be a defect from birth, and that the immune system may also be attacking that area. That's why a specialist is coming in.
-Susan
Tuesday, March 30
More Variety!!
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you,
who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1: 3-9
Today Sandy and I were suppose to go to Tijuana for an MRI but they couldn't get a driver, so we will most likely be going tomorrow afternoon.
It has not been a good day for Sandy, she didn't eat breakfast and then threw up her meds just before lunch. At lunch, she ate 1/2 bowl of soup and small pc of fish. She is down another 5lbs since yesterday (124lbs). They gave her a shot to stop the nausea and something for her stress. Now the doctor said we should make a list of foods that she would like (healthy ones) and she can have them. They also put her on protein shakes made with coconut water and fruit. They will also go pick up bananas for her, because they usually do not keep much fruit on premises.
Sandy is not sleeping well at night. Her mind is too stressed so this makes her very tired during the day.
The chiropractor had good success with treatment today. It is nothing like our chiropractors back home, but very beneficial nonetheless.
Sandy has a six hour IV tonight that will start at 6pm.
If the gynecologist can fix her issues quickly we may be able to get out of here around the 7th which means we should be home in time for the fundraiser. I saw our bill today. I pray that God will bless the fundraiser!! When we do go home she will do so with a suitcase full of drugs! The doctor also said that when the vaccine is ready we will have to give her 45 shots in the abdomen --one every other day. Any volunteers???
Anyway, one of the inmates and I plan to get together tonight to try to make coffee. She smuggled in some grinds. It might taste like "drank water" (Low German saying) but as long as it has some caffeine, it's worth a try! We tried to bribe some of the workers to bring us some coffee, but they are all brainwashed.
[Later text: One of the inmates just snuck me a packet of perk coffee grounds. In the bathroom drinking it. It's a bit crunchy but good. Feel like a criminal!]
Tomorrow Sandy will have throat surgery 1st thing in the morning.
So, hopefully I have better report tomorrow. Thanks for your prayers and support!
-Susan
and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you,
who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1: 3-9
Today Sandy and I were suppose to go to Tijuana for an MRI but they couldn't get a driver, so we will most likely be going tomorrow afternoon.
It has not been a good day for Sandy, she didn't eat breakfast and then threw up her meds just before lunch. At lunch, she ate 1/2 bowl of soup and small pc of fish. She is down another 5lbs since yesterday (124lbs). They gave her a shot to stop the nausea and something for her stress. Now the doctor said we should make a list of foods that she would like (healthy ones) and she can have them. They also put her on protein shakes made with coconut water and fruit. They will also go pick up bananas for her, because they usually do not keep much fruit on premises.
Sandy is not sleeping well at night. Her mind is too stressed so this makes her very tired during the day.
The chiropractor had good success with treatment today. It is nothing like our chiropractors back home, but very beneficial nonetheless.
Sandy has a six hour IV tonight that will start at 6pm.
If the gynecologist can fix her issues quickly we may be able to get out of here around the 7th which means we should be home in time for the fundraiser. I saw our bill today. I pray that God will bless the fundraiser!! When we do go home she will do so with a suitcase full of drugs! The doctor also said that when the vaccine is ready we will have to give her 45 shots in the abdomen --one every other day. Any volunteers???
Anyway, one of the inmates and I plan to get together tonight to try to make coffee. She smuggled in some grinds. It might taste like "drank water" (Low German saying) but as long as it has some caffeine, it's worth a try! We tried to bribe some of the workers to bring us some coffee, but they are all brainwashed.
Tomorrow Sandy will have throat surgery 1st thing in the morning.
So, hopefully I have better report tomorrow. Thanks for your prayers and support!
-Susan
More food!
GOOD NEWS! NO more wheelchair!!!! Her swelling is way down.
Last night was not a good one for Sandy; she had a meltdown around supper time. She called home to speak to Katie, and because Katie was not feeling well she cried the instant she heard Sandy's voice. Sandy is already a bit stressed out about things at home and hearing Katie was hard. She had not eaten since breakfast that day, and so by 7pm she was vomiting and feeling lousy. They gave her more meds via IV and finally a banana (her 1st one since we got here). Rick called and she finally drifted off to sleep. The doctor thinks that we may have to have Rick come out as well, if things don't improve (Daddy's girl).
The surgery that she was supposed to have today for her throat blockages was postponed until Wednesday. Not sure if her meltdown had anything to do with it.
We are on a [strict] vegetable diet. They only give us fruit for snack 2 times a day, which is about 7 raspberries or blueberries. Sandy ate at lunch today but is still not feeling great. She is very tired.
Today the doctor saw her at 7 in the morning and she had lost another 7 lbs since yesterday (down to 129). This means they will reduce her diuretic and she is now able to try treatments.
Sandy saw the dentist today to check if her fillings are toxic to her body. She has some usual stuff everyday which I really don't get. It has to do with sound waves to the liver. There are about 5 stations. She is required to do 2 per day for 1 hour each.
Today, they gave Sandy her first Ozone vaccine which is supposed to reset her immune system. What they do is put Ozone (03) into a syringe, draw some of blood, mix it together, and inject it -into her butt. Ouch! She gets one more Ozone vaccine this week. They also drew a HUGE tube of blood which they will use to make another vaccine. We will have to come back to pick it up after we are done these treatments because it will only be ready in 2 months from now.
Sandy had an appointment with the nutritionist and they decided they will give her more cooked foods and berries to get her weight up. She's lost too much weight; she is very malnourished now. But this is good news about the food! Now for sure no more liquid day! YEAH!!
Bottom line: everyone seems to be in agreement that her birth caused this. C-section = Bad. No breastfeeding = Bad. Swallowing feces in womb = Bad. Cow's milk = bad. Childhood vaccine = bad. All these things together = Bad!
Sandy has to see the psychologist at 5, then more IV time. Our day ends at 8pm at which time we both go to bed.
Tomorrow, we have to go to Tijuana for an MRI and Thursday a OBGYN is coming to check her out. Dr Mesa thinks that doing these things should not be overlooked because her health issues could be related to the health of her uterus. Anyway, that means we will leave the grounds! I will pretend to go to bathroom and find coffee because I know they don't stop. At least, that's what the other inmates told us. Do they have cafeterias in Mexican hospitals??? This will surely keep me up at night.
-Susan
We wait in hope for the LORD;
He is our help and our shield.
In Him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in His holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,
even as we put our hope in You.
Psalm 33:20-22
Last night was not a good one for Sandy; she had a meltdown around supper time. She called home to speak to Katie, and because Katie was not feeling well she cried the instant she heard Sandy's voice. Sandy is already a bit stressed out about things at home and hearing Katie was hard. She had not eaten since breakfast that day, and so by 7pm she was vomiting and feeling lousy. They gave her more meds via IV and finally a banana (her 1st one since we got here). Rick called and she finally drifted off to sleep. The doctor thinks that we may have to have Rick come out as well, if things don't improve (Daddy's girl).
The surgery that she was supposed to have today for her throat blockages was postponed until Wednesday. Not sure if her meltdown had anything to do with it.
We are on a [strict] vegetable diet. They only give us fruit for snack 2 times a day, which is about 7 raspberries or blueberries. Sandy ate at lunch today but is still not feeling great. She is very tired.
Today the doctor saw her at 7 in the morning and she had lost another 7 lbs since yesterday (down to 129). This means they will reduce her diuretic and she is now able to try treatments.
Sandy saw the dentist today to check if her fillings are toxic to her body. She has some usual stuff everyday which I really don't get. It has to do with sound waves to the liver. There are about 5 stations. She is required to do 2 per day for 1 hour each.
Today, they gave Sandy her first Ozone vaccine which is supposed to reset her immune system. What they do is put Ozone (03) into a syringe, draw some of blood, mix it together, and inject it -into her butt. Ouch! She gets one more Ozone vaccine this week. They also drew a HUGE tube of blood which they will use to make another vaccine. We will have to come back to pick it up after we are done these treatments because it will only be ready in 2 months from now.
Sandy had an appointment with the nutritionist and they decided they will give her more cooked foods and berries to get her weight up. She's lost too much weight; she is very malnourished now. But this is good news about the food! Now for sure no more liquid day! YEAH!!
Bottom line: everyone seems to be in agreement that her birth caused this. C-section = Bad. No breastfeeding = Bad. Swallowing feces in womb = Bad. Cow's milk = bad. Childhood vaccine = bad. All these things together = Bad!
Sandy has to see the psychologist at 5, then more IV time. Our day ends at 8pm at which time we both go to bed.
Tomorrow, we have to go to Tijuana for an MRI and Thursday a OBGYN is coming to check her out. Dr Mesa thinks that doing these things should not be overlooked because her health issues could be related to the health of her uterus. Anyway, that means we will leave the grounds! I will pretend to go to bathroom and find coffee because I know they don't stop. At least, that's what the other inmates told us. Do they have cafeterias in Mexican hospitals??? This will surely keep me up at night.
-Susan
We wait in hope for the LORD;
He is our help and our shield.
In Him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in His holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,
even as we put our hope in You.
Psalm 33:20-22
Sunday, March 28
"Day Off"
Today is Sandy's "day off". She will only receive her iv and medication. The doctor said I could take her out to the pool and hot tub. We had ourselves a little church service because there are some awesome Christians here! We got together around 11am for the service and had prayer, singing, and one of the guys led a bible study. This was so good.
She lost 4 lbs of fluid since yesterday. She is down 7 lbs from when we got here. When we arrived she was 143 but today she is 136. This means that the medication is working!!
She lost 4 lbs of fluid since yesterday. She is down 7 lbs from when we got here. When we arrived she was 143 but today she is 136. This means that the medication is working!!
Most likely Sandy will have surgery tomorrow. They will use a camera to go down her throat to remove any possible blockages near her stomach. They will have to put her completely under for this procedure. In addition they will start a vaccine to fix her disease.
She is scared.
-Susan [In text messages]
-Susan [In text messages]
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
-Philippians 4: 6-9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
-Philippians 4: 6-9
Saturday, March 27
Caffeine deprived, but still alive!!
Well, it's official. We can't escape for a espresso. We checked all angles. We don't even have access to the beach; just a sharp drop and rocks. This place is tighter than Alcatraz!!! Sandy wants to tell the nurse that she is cold, get lots of blankets, tie them together and throw them over the big wall [to escape]. I'm not so good with heights. Bad idea.
I will send pics of our lovely white outfits we get to wear, complete with white socks and sandals. Red neck style! Awful perdy!!
This morning she walked to the dining room for the first time and everyone cheered! Right after breakfast the specialist came and drained her lung. Her lung was 60% full and he told us that they never take out more than 1 liter at a time, because it is too dangerous.He was very gentle and drained it very slowly, he only took out 750 mL (when we were in Steinbach in February, 10 l mL was taken out. On March 10 in the States 2500mL was drained, and on the 22nd of March 2500mL was drained when we were in the American hospital).
Sandy is very weak, and was in recovery for 1 hour. She had to wheelchair to lunch (recall she walked to breakfast). Most of her day was canceled as she is too tired. She didn't even wake up for her IV treatment after lunch; she slept right thru it.
The specialist started her on a new med this afternoon, Beta Blockers, and some different kind of diuretic [which helps in the formation of urine]. He wants to stop the fluids from building up and going to the lung, he says draining is NOT a solution. He put her on restricted fluid intake, only 1 liter a day. Sandy is happy about that because every Thursday is liquid only day. Now we don't have to do it! Last Thursday we were SO hungry after supper that we each had a life savor which we found in her bag it never tasted soooo good! [Kim's note: I remember her packing those! Cheaters!]
As for me [Susan], I am having one doozer of a time with drug rehab [drug=caffeine?]. Thursday I was throwing up, Friday came the headaches and last night [Friday night] I got no sleep. My WHOLE body is in so much pain and I only have relief when I stand. I'm taking pain pills but they not helping too much. Hope it goes away soon.
Meeting lots of really nice people here! Most of them are Christians! We are all praying for each other, which is cool. Everyone has really taken a liking to Sandy. There are about 20 patients here and we share computer time.
Best part: her Doctor is muncho hot and young but extremely good. She is getting her lymphatic draining massage at 5 pm and she is super happy her colon hydrotherapy (enema) was canceled today. Oh and we are 2 hours behind you guys [in Manitoba].
-Susan
Feel free to leave comments as they will be encouraging to the family!
I will send pics of our lovely white outfits we get to wear, complete with white socks and sandals. Red neck style! Awful perdy!!
This morning she walked to the dining room for the first time and everyone cheered! Right after breakfast the specialist came and drained her lung. Her lung was 60% full and he told us that they never take out more than 1 liter at a time, because it is too dangerous.He was very gentle and drained it very slowly, he only took out 750 mL (when we were in Steinbach in February, 10 l mL was taken out. On March 10 in the States 2500mL was drained, and on the 22nd of March 2500mL was drained when we were in the American hospital).
Sandy is very weak, and was in recovery for 1 hour. She had to wheelchair to lunch (recall she walked to breakfast). Most of her day was canceled as she is too tired. She didn't even wake up for her IV treatment after lunch; she slept right thru it.
The specialist started her on a new med this afternoon, Beta Blockers, and some different kind of diuretic [which helps in the formation of urine]. He wants to stop the fluids from building up and going to the lung, he says draining is NOT a solution. He put her on restricted fluid intake, only 1 liter a day. Sandy is happy about that because every Thursday is liquid only day. Now we don't have to do it! Last Thursday we were SO hungry after supper that we each had a life savor which we found in her bag it never tasted soooo good! [Kim's note: I remember her packing those! Cheaters!]
As for me [Susan], I am having one doozer of a time with drug rehab [drug=caffeine?]. Thursday I was throwing up, Friday came the headaches and last night [Friday night] I got no sleep. My WHOLE body is in so much pain and I only have relief when I stand. I'm taking pain pills but they not helping too much. Hope it goes away soon.
Meeting lots of really nice people here! Most of them are Christians! We are all praying for each other, which is cool. Everyone has really taken a liking to Sandy. There are about 20 patients here and we share computer time.
Best part: her Doctor is muncho hot and young but extremely good. She is getting her lymphatic draining massage at 5 pm and she is super happy her colon hydrotherapy (enema) was canceled today. Oh and we are 2 hours behind you guys [in Manitoba].
-Susan
Feel free to leave comments as they will be encouraging to the family!
Introductions
Hello and welcome!
I'm really excited about this blog because the purpose of this is really close to my heart. The reason for this blog is to bring glory to God through his child, Sandy. Sandy and Shaun, her loving husband, have two adorable kids and live in Manitoba.
Currently, Sandy and her mom, Susan, are at Sanoviv Medical Institute in Baja, California (www.sanoviv.com) seeking treatment for the health issues that have been plaguing her for most of her life. Recently, Sandy's health took a turn for the worst and she was admitted to the Steinbach hospital for a lengthy period of time. Since then she has been in and out of the hospital. A very amazing nurse recommended Sanoviv to Sandy and her family and was living proof of the wonderful things that they accomplish there.
It has been only by God's grace than Sandy is alive today and God has baffled even the doctors!!
This blog title is called "On Eagle's wings" because of a passage found Isaiah 40:
26 Lift your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one,
and calls them each by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing.
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD;
my cause is disregarded by my God"?
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
No matter how we may feel, we can place our hope in the Lord, because God is faithful!!
More will be posted in the coming days so keep coming back for updates! I will be posting e-mails from Sandy and her mom and providing information about the upcoming fundraiser (Sandy and Shawn have been financing her costly treatments through the bank).
Most of all, KEEP PRAYING!! Pray for Sandy's health (and sanity). Pray for Shaun and the kids as they are missing a vital part of their life. Currently, the kids are staying with some of Sandy's aunts and uncles during the week as Shaun must continue to work to support their family. You might be able to imagine that this is a hard transition for everyone. Pray for her parents as they are also apart as her mom is staying with her at Sanoviv. Thank God for his wonderful love that He has been revealing during this time!
-Kim
I'm really excited about this blog because the purpose of this is really close to my heart. The reason for this blog is to bring glory to God through his child, Sandy. Sandy and Shaun, her loving husband, have two adorable kids and live in Manitoba.
Currently, Sandy and her mom, Susan, are at Sanoviv Medical Institute in Baja, California (www.sanoviv.com) seeking treatment for the health issues that have been plaguing her for most of her life. Recently, Sandy's health took a turn for the worst and she was admitted to the Steinbach hospital for a lengthy period of time. Since then she has been in and out of the hospital. A very amazing nurse recommended Sanoviv to Sandy and her family and was living proof of the wonderful things that they accomplish there.
It has been only by God's grace than Sandy is alive today and God has baffled even the doctors!!
This blog title is called "On Eagle's wings" because of a passage found Isaiah 40:
26 Lift your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one,
and calls them each by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing.
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel,
"My way is hidden from the LORD;
my cause is disregarded by my God"?
28 Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
29 He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
31 but those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
No matter how we may feel, we can place our hope in the Lord, because God is faithful!!
More will be posted in the coming days so keep coming back for updates! I will be posting e-mails from Sandy and her mom and providing information about the upcoming fundraiser (Sandy and Shawn have been financing her costly treatments through the bank).
Most of all, KEEP PRAYING!! Pray for Sandy's health (and sanity). Pray for Shaun and the kids as they are missing a vital part of their life. Currently, the kids are staying with some of Sandy's aunts and uncles during the week as Shaun must continue to work to support their family. You might be able to imagine that this is a hard transition for everyone. Pray for her parents as they are also apart as her mom is staying with her at Sanoviv. Thank God for his wonderful love that He has been revealing during this time!
-Kim
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