This is not about “preaching to you guys,” though if you’re like me, it surely wouldn’t hurt you, but this is only intended to possibly awaken a few that, yes, there is a far greater power than ourselves. It truly is the power of our Lord, and the many blessings he provides, for not just a few, but for all. You only have to ask…he’ll walk right beside you!

This is so true in regards to Deb, her cancer, and I. We not only profess he truly blesses us, but without his love and guidance, we honestly don’t know where we’d be at this point IN our lives. To say that he smiles on us daily is probably one of the most understated remarks that you’ll ever hear come out of my mouth.

God IS great!

To be honest, we weren’t going to post today, but kinda kick back some and relax. We’ve both been working most evenings, until about dark. Deb had pulled a muscle in her chest and that took a toll on her. For a couple weeks it was obvious she was in pain.

She first pulled it busting a couple water hoses that I’d tightened down pretty good, then reinjured it mopping, a few days later.

She’s tough as a piece of lighter knot, and it concerned me with the obvious pain that she was dealing with. Now though, she’s back to about 90% and getting better daily. This is good, cause man, she’s sure got a lot of work to get caught up on that I’d laid out for her! LOL!

Most know that Deb was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer. Terminal…no cure. She was given 8-9 months without treatment, possibly 4-5 years with chemo and radiation, IF, they could get it into remission. This was, AT BEST, and there was about a 40% chance of this taking place. Long story short, again, NO CURE.

Anyway, this has now been 13 months ago. Deb took one chemo, and then opted for alternative treatment. Since then, God has walked beside her daily. She looks great, she feels great, and she’s doing great.

For the naysayers that don’t believe in our Lord…you may want to reconsider, that’s all. You may come to realize that you’ve been missing out on an awful lot of good and that the little things are just that…the little things.

This past year, in regards to Deb and I, have been the happiest, hands down that we’ve experienced since being partners. All our other time together, good as they’ve been, aren’t even close!

In our previous post, I said my Mom and Dad came down and had lunch with us. Getting Dad to come down is kinda like fishin. You just have to use the right bait. His favorite just happens to be food in general, but especially, Granny Margaret’s meatloaf.

My point to this is that my Dad is one of those guys that doesn’t jerk your chain too often. He tells you how it is…whether you like it or not. He doesn’t sugar coat it, nor does he stretch the truth. It is, what it is, with Dad.

When he and Mom found out that Deb had decided to not do chemo anymore, I know they didn’t like this decision, but no matter, it WAS DEB’S decision, not mine, not our children’s, just Deb’s!

Plus, to step outside the medical world in a diagnosis such as Deb’s, is not something that’s done too often. They never voiced their opinion, but kept their true feelings close to the hip.

I do believe that they, and some others, thought that by Deb deciding upon alternatives as her treatment, they felt that she’d probably just signed her death sentence…in their eyes.

I think what they were missing though, is that in all reality, Deb’s diagnosis WAS a death sentence, and in reality, our Doctor’s, the first two anyway, informed us this WAS the case. The cancer she had…would kill her.

Yesterday though, we witnessed a BIG change in Dad’s attitude.

You see, Deb’s doing great, and since her decision to do alternative treatment, our lives have changed. Our eating habits changed first off, and we eat much more nutritiously now than ever. We started juicing, 20 to 25 fresh fruits and vegetables each morning, and now have added one more juice in our daily routine.

Beets, carrots, and apples. This we drink around 2-3 o’clock in the afternoon. The juicing we do is to try and keep Deb’s immune system strong, and so far, it’s done just that. Simply put…we have come to feel so strongly over this, that we honestly feel more should start.

Juicing and diet are a couple things we do, and feel very strongly about both, but Deb does 3-4 other things as well. If you’re interested, please contact us.

Here’s an old video of Deb showing some of our juice products. This was done back in Sept. of 2011.

During lunch yesterday, Dad asked question after question…what do we juice, how do we juice, what type of juicer, on, and on. Honestly, he was beginning to see the light in regards to, you know what, it’s obvious this has helped these two. I’m intrigued and want to know more.

This continued all through lunch and almost until they left for home.

First off, we’d not seen Mom and Dad since Deb’s cookout back at the end of January. They’ve been bust, we’ve been busy, again, where does the time go? So it’d been about 90 days.

Most know that since we started our juicing regime, not only has Deb done outstanding, but I’ve lost 50 pounds! Literally, it has been a blessing to us both.

Before they left Dad talked with us about this one more time. He told us that he was amazed with us both. He stated that it was obvious the time, effort and research we’d done was without a doubt producing results for us…good results, amazing results!

He said that me for example, I’d taken off this weight and looked and seemed to feel so good, energized even.

But Deb, this is where he has become awestruck in all this. He told Debbie yesterday that she was truly amazing and such an inspiration to him. She looked good, and he couldn’t believe how obviously good she felt as well.

He told her that to have the courage to step outside of the medical spectrum like she had, with the diagnosis THAT SHE HAD, was a thing that only one in a million people would do. He congratulated her on her courage to do so, and that obviously it is producing results.

He then added that to read and research as we had, and devise our own way to meet this head-on was so commendable on her part as well.

He finished by telling Deb yesterday that he was truly, standing there, literally…looking at a miracle sitting there in front of him! He could not believe it. “How long has it been,” he asked. We told him May 1, would be 13 months. He just shook his head. Amazing was all he could say.

What a truly compassionate testimony Dad left us with yesterday. It was so inspiring to us both. Again, he’s a man that calls it as he sees it, and we knew that what’d he’d told us…was from his heart!
It was such an inspiration for Deb as well for this to have come from him.

I gotta say, the regime she’s been going through in regards to her alternatives is time consuming. It lasts from the time she gets up, to almost noon daily. Day in…day out. I know it has to get old, but, she hits it every day! She’s a trooper.

BUT, when she hears things like what Dad had to say, or, she goes to the Doctor for her blood tests, and they come back PERFECT once again, this does make it a little easier on her. It gives her the desire to keep moving, and not look back! All the hard work…is worthwhile!

So, in closing Deb would like me to share just a couple other things.

# 1- Trust in God…he WILL show you the right path!

#2- Do what’s in your heart in regards to your own fight or treatment. It is YOUR decision…not anyone elses!

#3- Stay positive. This is very important. If others create negativity around you, ask them to stay away. You don’t need it.

#4- You WILL find a support group, your husband or other family members, and friends. There are times you need this.

#5- No matter what treatment you decide upon…you have to BELIEVE this is the best route for you to take! You have to BELIEVE that it is the key to your success! In all your heart, you have to KNOW this is your intended path, and is what will WIN your battle for you! BELIEVE!

God has a plan for us all. To this there is no question. Do we know his plan? No, we don’t, but we DO know there IS a plan!

I have no doubt that God, is walking with Deb, and it’s obvious he smiles on her daily! We both know that no matter what treatment we’d have chosen, without HIS blessing, it would all be for naught!

Also let me quickly say this…

To all our friends out there that have voiced their concerns, sent us your best wishes, and put Deb in your prayers…thank you all so much! You guys have been outstanding support for us, and we can’t express enough our love and appreciation of you guys for doing so!

Have a great day, and God Bless! As always, Deb says to keep a smile on your face, and one in your heart!

Dub and Deb

Today, I’d like to take the time and share a few thoughts with you guys, and pass along some very sincere thank you’s to some of the great friends Deb and I have met since the inception of this site.

Our reasoning for the thank you’s is simple. Today, April 1, 2012, is our anniversary of Deb’s one year fight with cancer. Yep, 12 months ago today, our whole world was turned upside down by three words… “you have cancer.”

We were then told it was Stage 4 breast cancer, that it had moved to another spot as well, below her tracheal tube. It was terminal…there is no cure. The best we could hope for was 8-9 months without treatment, and MAYBE 4-5 years with treatment, IF they could get it into remission.

Well, you know that Deb took one chemo treatment, and opted for no more. She decided upon the alternative treatments that she’s been doin ever since. These things have been amazing to us both. She feels great, looks great, and in all honesty, is great!

BUT, let me say this, without the Good Lord’s help, everything we do, or have done, would be for naught. Through his grace, our fight continues. I promise you all, he’s walking with Deb daily!

Put your faith in God, don’t accept no as an alternative, BELIEVE that what treatment you decide on IS working, stay positive, keep a good support group around, exercise, and “DON’T SWEAT THE LITTLE THINGS!”

Cancer is a word my friends, not a sentence. Deb read this in one of the books she’s read, and it has played a very crucial role in her fight. She’s something!

Also, I’d like to say that in reality, this past year has been a blessing to us both. It has shown us that life is not to be taken for granted. It’s shown us that all our time together is literally a blessing, and to enjoy it to the very best of our ability.

It’s shown us that God, IS love, and he alone has the power and authority to right all wrongs. If you’ll only listen, he WILL show you the way.

So, in all honesty, what a great year we’ve had. I’m ecstatic over this one year anniversary, and Deb and I will be sharing many more. You guys have no idea what important roles you’ve played too. This post today is merely expressing our thanks to you all!

First, I have to thank Judi and Brian of the Canadian Free Press. Because of those two, you’ve had to listen to me run my mouth for over a year now. If you’d like their e-mail address to voice your concern over having to tolerate me so often, I’m sure I can find it. I believe it would fall under the title of…cruel and unusual punishment! LOL!

Judi, first off, is simply one fantastic lady. She has been so much help to Deb and I, and we are grateful to her for all her kindness, concern, and prayers on our behalf.

She is the Editor of the CFP, and a dern workaholic! Because of Judi, and Brian, their publication is a light in the darkness in regards to helping to keep us, the US citizens, aware of the political agenda we’re faced with in our Country today.

Yes, they are in Canada, but their publication’s banner declares… “Without America, there is no free world.” This banner, and its proclamation, was indeed what caught my eye, and convinced me that I really needed to visit their site on an ongoing basis.

They tell it like it is, and don’t pull any shots in doing so. A fact is a fact, and they take no qualms about putting it out there in their own attempt to wake OUR Country up. Political correctness be damned!

Brian, quoting from the CFP itself, “Brian is the Web/IT guy, SEO and Marketing Manager, Graphics Editor and Research Assistant for Canada Free Press.” On top of Brian’s abilities to be a very important part of the CFP’s success, he too is one great person.

These two are as nice as the day is long, and not unlike other media outlets, are on call 24-7. If news is breaking, they’re on top of it.

Poor Brian is the one who has suffered the most in our dealings. I am a simple guy. I live simply, love simply, and as far as relationships with other people, I follow a simple rule in that regard as well…your word IS your bond. If you break your word with me, I’m through with you.

Your word really is all you have, and if your word means nothing to you, then I don’t need to be around you. Now, how simple is that?

Brian is a technological wizard, while ole Dub, yours truly, is a technological dinosaur, again, just a simple man. Talking about a clash of ideologies??? Brian didn’t know what hit him, when we started our site. I knew NOTHING about any of this computer mumbo jumbo, and Brian would try and work me through it.

He has, and still suffers from my ignorance of this new age of technological communication. At one point he suggested my log in name as…imadummee! Ha-ha-ha…good one Brian. **!$$##*!^^#! No my friend, that outburst WAS NOT directed at you, I stubbed my toe on a towel layin in the floor…by my desk…at this dern computer! LOL!

All joking aside, they’re great people, great patriots, great friends, and great to be associated with! Deb and I love them both! Thanks guys, for everything!

Then we move on to you guys. What a support group you all have been in Deb’s regard in her fight with this cancer. I swear, I don’t know if we could have done it without you guys! To take upon yourselves the burden of putting total strangers into your own hearts, lives, and prayers has been mind boggling to Deb and I.

What an outpouring of love and comraderie we’ve experienced from you all. I have to say that you have shown us the true meaning of goodness and the extent of goodness that people share with each other in tough times. ..from the heart.

We could never, ever, possibly thank you guys enough, although we thank you anyway. HOW important have you guys been? Deb has told me on numerous occasions that she can FEEL your prayers. Honestly. So again, thank you all, and know that you are in our prayers as well!

So, ole Deb and I are off to church this morning to give thanks for such a wonderful blessing he’s bestowed upon us, among all the others he blesses us with. Today is special to us, and thank you all once more, for your own roles in this day!

God Bless, and remember to keep a smile on your face, and one in your heart!

Dub and Deb

As a matter of fact, it’s so pretty out today, I believe I’ll line ole Deb up with some chores for her to take care of. She’s been gone to N. Fla. for her family’s “early Christmas,” you notice I didn’t use the word…holiday, right? LOL!

So, while she’s been gone, things have been neglected to an extent. The garden needs weedin, okra needs to be picked, she probably will get a weed-eater put in her hands (around the porch and fence it’s getting a little shabby lookin), the vehicles could stand a washin, Cheyenne and Susie both are in need of a bath, and the downstairs needs a good moppin!

Once she gets these things caught up, I’ll let her have the rest of the day off and do something she REALLY enjoys…tendin to ole Dub! Poor ole thing has been off without me for the last three days, and I sure hope she can keep her hands off me till she gets caught up on her chores. LOL!

Matter of fact I had a couple buddies of mine stop by aways back and while inside they told me I should get a television with a remote control. Well, I didn’t know, so I asked them how come I need a TV with a dern remote?

They say because you can flip the channel without ever leaving the couch. I’m like, AND?? Well, they explained all about the convenience of using a remote. I told them both that I figure that this remote doo-hickey they were describing was simply an act of…laziness, or being plum sorry!

They just went on and on about how much I’d like it and that at the very least…just try it.

My final answer? I flat out told em that I’d NEVER, EVER get to the point that I was SO sorry, that I couldn’t tell Deb to get up and…change the channel! LOL!

So it must be pretty obvious to you now that Deb ain’t made it back home yet! If she were, you can bet your bottom dollar I wouldn’t be talkin quite so big, huh?

Seriously though, Deb is doing tremendous! Not one time has she uttered anything at all negative, or complained even once of her problem. She is in all honesty, quite the trooper! I don’t know if I would have the same amount of positivity, or strength that she’s exhibited since day one!

I take that back. The reasoning is simple for such a statement. IF I was diagnosed with cancer, I gotta tell you that because of Deb’s determination and will to whip this stuff, she’d insure that I “grabbed the bull by the horns” just like she has and will me through it as she’s done.

SHE IS…one very inspiring person!

You all know that she did one chemo and said, “Enough of this!” Since this, she has gone to alternatives, and I have to say that so far this has really worked out well for her. Deb chose quality of life over chemo, and people, what a quality of life we have shared since this decision.

She works in the garden, runs around the yard with the grandkids while they are here visiting with us, does all her housework, has experienced no more weight loss SINCE doing chemo, and has had absolutely NO LIFESTYLE change since she stopped chemo…absolutely none!

No, I still can’t tell you that this is the answer…YET! But we both believe we are going to whip up on this good, or as I like to say, “Stomp on its…well, you can figure the rest of the statement out on your own, I’m sure!

Deb tells me all the time that this stuff is whipped, and it doesn’t even know it yet! I…believe her 100%!

Deb tells me still today that she has experienced NO change in her body at all. She even goes so far to say that she feels better now than any other time in her life, so for all you out there listen up.
The benefits of good fresh vegetables and fruits are probably immeasurable. We have juiced 20-25 fresh fruits and vegetables every morning since finding out that she has…Stage 4 breast cancer, with a tumor in her left breast and it had moved also, creating another tumor right below her tracheal tube as well.

We were told NO CURE! We were told 8 to 9 months with no treatment was her life expectancy. We were told 4-5 years POSSIBLY, this by getting it into remission, again, NO cure, and it would still be terminal.

Yet, here we sit today with one healthy looking, healthy feeling, and one very firm believer in healthy lifestyles in general. Natural to us, has become a very important part of our lives, and is THE main reason for us fixing to put up a green house! (video of the pad for it below)

Once more, I cannot tell you she has cleared this up, yet, but we both know at this point there is NO doubt she made the right decision by stepping out of the medical spectrum, and fighting this in her own way…regardless of the outcome.

If she would have pursued the other route, or chemo, I can promise you all this…her quality of life to this point would have sucked! I’ve seen what it did to Deb’s drive, stamina, will power, and general outlook, and I have to tell you, it was terrible! The decision she chose was the one she felt most comfortable with…in her own heart!

If I stop and look back now, I realize just how right she was in her choosing her own fight, on her own terms. The day she told me her decision to forgo the medical world, and to use alternatives, I have to admit I was elated, and this again was based on her experience with chemo.

She asked me, “What do you think about my going the alternative route, AND what do you feel my chances are?” I told her that quite honestly…I didn’t know, but I’d say…50-50.”

Her answer to me was, “Well, if you remember, we were told the chances of my beating this was POSSIBLY, MAYBE, 50-50 too, and this not curing it, BUT again, maybe it would prolong my life. So, I have just as good a chance with alternatives as I do with chemo. The game changer though…I have quality of life!” My response…”Let’s do it!” And here we are today!

I personally have no doubt that Deb’s quality of life, if undergoing chemo, would have been incomparable to what she’s experienced to this point using alternatives. This statement to me is a “no-brainer!” I’ve watched her throughout this process and I’m amazed.

Let me also state, if tomorrow I too was diagnosed with terminal cancer, I too would choose, without a doubt, I’d go the exact same route Deb has chosen!

Now, we are not trying to influence anyone in your own treatment in regards to this disease, BUT we are telling you that the only thing to do is to know in your own heart you’re doing what YOU feel, YOU need to do.

Once you make your decision, you HAVE TO BELIEVE that your choice is right for you and, is the best decision you could make! In other words, BELIEVE in your choice, don’t wonder if you made the right choice…KNOW that you have. Positive thinking is a major asset in this fight! Don’t EVER lose your positivity…EVER!

So, in closing let me say once more that my Deb is doing just great, and again, I couldn’t be any prouder of her than what I am. She’s the best in my book!

Let me say too, that without our good Lord’s blessings, anything we do is a mute, point. HE is in control of all facets of all our lives, and HIS will, will be done!

Also, let me take a moment and thank all of you guys once more…you all are the best too! You’ve supplied us with many words of encouragement, advice, and most of all…your prayers!

How awesome that you guys have thought enough of Deb to take time out from your own problems, and just the hectic pace of living your own lives, to express to us your love and support! You too are the greatest! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you’ve all been, simply amazing!

God Bless each and every one of you, because I doubt very seriously if we’d have done as well this far without your help!

In closing I’ll leave you once more with Deb’s wishes…”Keep a smile on your face…and one in your heart!”

Dub and Deb