Sedona

We went to Sedona yesterday to the Film Festival and had a great time. Larry and Thomas and I were invited to be guests at the showing of the Burzynski Movie. It was great! Afterward their was a question and answer time and I got to stand up with the Producer/Director and tell about my cancer story. The people were very intelligent and seeking to be well informed. The director and his wife took us out to dinner and we talked and got to be good friends. They are in their early 30's and have a great mission to perform as they are traveling through out the United States and other countries sharing the message about Dr. Burzynski and his cancer cure. The director, Eric, gave us a free DVD of the movie and I hope that it will be viewed by many people. I am also hoping that Scottsdale or Tempe may have a Film Festival and that the movie can be shown there. I know that Dr. Burzynski is a very inspired man and that many people are and will continue to be helped through his antineoplastins.

Thomas is home!!

I love having our son Thomas home from his mission. It just feels so good to my heart and I love having his fun personality in our home again. He's been playing the piano and does it with such feeling. He gave the CTR ring to Larry (Dad) that all of our sons wore on their missions. Larry now wears it on his finger and is proud to know that it has been worn by his sons who have all served faithful missions for our church. Aaron started it when he passed his ring on to Jonathan and then in turn Jonathan gave it to James and then James gave it to Thomas. I hope that our family can always Choose The Right and remember what the ring stands for.

Blessings

What a blessing it is to have another darling baby in our family. Larry and I got to go to St. George, Utah to see Tyler Benson, Christina and Joseph's second son. He is so cute and tiny and very good natured. He was born cesarean and Christina isn't suppose to lift for 6 weeks. We had a good visit and got to help some. Larry and I had a great time together driving the long roads and visiting along the way!

These last 5 weeks have been amazing and filled with financial blessings. Our business was suffering and our Bishop gave us very good council and we decided to do exactly what he suggested and it has been very rewarding. I've written done the blessings each week and there are two pages full. Our work with Concrete Made New has picked up and we have work this week and the next and more estimates to do. I know that by following our leaders that we are blessed!

2 more weeks

I'm so excited for our missionary son to come home in 2 more weeks. I remember when he was set apart as a full time missionary and was promised that while he was serving his parents would be blessed with health and prosperity and both his mother and father would be here when he returned. We had no idea at the time that I had cancer. That blessing has literally come to pass. I feel like I have had a ship journey across a wind blown sea. I could not have done this alone. God was at the helm and my wonderful family and friends have all been there for me and with me throughout these 2 past years. I don't know how to express my gratitude to everyone. But, I am grateful, very grateful to all that have prayed for me, helped me financially, and supported me emotionally and spiritually. God has literally been my strength and support. Dr. Burzynski has been the ship or the vehicle of recovery. Thomas has missed the whole thing, but not really. His missionary work is a big part of the miracle. He has helped to pray me better, and the blessing he received prior to leaving has been fulfilled.
I am so excited to see him again and to have him home. I am so grateful to be here and be alive and well!

Going home

My time up in Utah is coming to an end I leave for home in the morning. I've had a great time but truly didn't help out as much as I had expected. I got to teach piano lessons, teach school to Peter, did some dishes and washing...and got to play with the
grandkids. I mostly had fun, while Carrie was unpacking. I realized tonight that being here wasn't for them. It was for me. I
needed to know that they were alright and that the move to Utah was a good one for them. I needed to be with them for a
week just to be reminded and to see for myself what a well functioning family they have. I'm so impressed.
Jonathan and Carrie get up very early and have beautiful music playing. Their kids come down for a nice healthy breakfast
together and then they have family scripture study and sing a hymn by 6 am. Jonathan starts work by 6:30 and the kids start
school at 8:30. There is no fighting among the kids and they truly serve and love one another. I'm just so pleased with the
great job offer that Jonathan received and know that it is a blessing from the Lord. They have a lovely 4 level home and the kids
love the snow. We built a dinky snowman last Monday, but it was fun and the best that we could do...and today, Lily and Emma
made a huge one by rolling the snow balls. It was so fun. It's hard to have Jonathan and Carrie and their family move up here
because we won't see them very much, but I have great peace in my heart knowing that all is well with them and that their
family of 7 is thriving and progressing so well. They are happy and have fun together. They have so much love for each other.
Tonight we celebrated Lily's 9th birthday and each of the kids decorated their own little cake. It's been a great week for me and
now I am ready to go home.

Filming

Larry and I went to the Burzynski Clinic this past week and I am still in remission and doing great.

The plans are to get me off Tykerb in the next month or two,

also to finish up Rituxin by March and then to start going off the Sodium Phenulbuterate and

other medications from the Burzynski Clinic.

While there, I got to share my cancer story and they filmed me down in the garden

area. So, I get to be on the web site. One of my great desires is to help others along their cancer

journeys and help to make it a little easier for them. I am very grateful to Dr. Burzynski and his wonderful staff of doctors,

particularly Dr. Kubove, for all the excellent care they have and are giving to me.

I want everyone that has cancer to know about this alternative treatment plan so

that they can decide for themselves if it is right for them. While there, I met a cute little man who was born in Africa

and his wife. He was diagnosed with breast cancer and had been at the clinic for a couple of weeks.

His brother is a kidney specialist here in the U.S. and he told him about the clinic.

This man had also felt very inspired by the Lord to go to the clinic. I love the

many people that I have been blessed to meet.

After returning home from the clinic, I stayed overnight and then the next day I left for Utah, where I am right now.

I'm helping our son Jonathan and his wife Carrie and their family get settled into their new home in

Clearfield, Utah...near Salt Lake City. We are having a good time and it is very cold.

Tomorrow the kids and I are going to build a snowman with a long carrot nose.

Relections of 2010

I was thinking about some of the wonderful blessings that we received last year and

wanted to mention them. First and foremost is that I was told that I was in

remission. What a blessing. I have the best family and friends and doctors that have

helped me through this journey. God has truly been there for me and taught me so

much. We also had another wonderful miracle. Our lovely daughter, Maria, and her

husband Bryan had another child. Sam was born in October and truly was a miracle

child. Their other child, Tate, is about 6 years older that Sam and he prayed him

here. Tate also prayed for me and gave me money on a regular basis to help with the

cancer. So those are two of the great miracles that we had in our family this last

year. Another blessing is that our daughter Christina and her husband Joseph are

expecting another son in a few weeks, and our son James and Julie also got pregnant

last year and will be having their baby girl in April.

I've got to mention again the unexpected but absolutely wonderful blessing of having

brand new carpeting in our home....given as a Christmas gift from someone who wants to

remain anonymous. I love walking on it and it looks so perfect in our home. I just

think it is beautiful.

We have much to be grateful for. I love life and have great hopes for another

wonderful year! (and it's gonna be a good one!)

Test results

Yes! I got my Pet/Scan results back and they were negative again. Dr. Kubove said to

hold off on the torisel infusions until she speaks to Dr. Burzynski. I'm so blessed.


We had 3 great Christmas parties this weekend. The Manning Party on Saturday where we

had a delicious brunch and Dad gave everyone cute turtle shirts (as he loves

turtles)with a great message on them. The Thomas Family Party was fun and Santa came

and brought bags to all the kids. Our Larry Manning Christmas Dinner was on Sunday

and we opened our gifts to each other. It was wonderful and we just opened all the

gifts at once and didn't open them one by one. I loved it that way. We had a huge

mess but Maria stayed and cleaned it all up. Christina and Joseph came down from Utah

and all of our family was there except Thomas. He will be calling us on Christmas Day

though and I can hardly wait. I'm so glad to have the health this year to keep up

with things and will be eternally grateful to everyone for their prayers and faith

given in my behalf.


I know that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem in a stable many years ago and is the

Saviour of this world. He atoned for our sins and suffered our illnesses and

understands all that we go through. He established His church on this earth and in

these last days has again restored the true church to this earth.

I'm looking forward to Christ's return where He will reign as King of Kings and bring

peace to our troubled world. Merry Christmas!

Hard Day

Today was my weekly infusion with Torisel at the Cancer Clinic and it didn't go well.
I had the top nurse but she couldn't get a vein to put the needle into. The first vein she tried was scarred and wouldn't work, the 2nd, and 3rd tries the veins collapsed. Then another wonderful nurse tried and the same thing happened. I could be dehydrated but I drink at least 8 glasses of water a day so I don't think so. We will try again on Thursday. I remembered that on Monday, when I had blood drawn at Sonora Lab that the blood flow was extremely slow. So, I am downing the liquids.

Blessings from God

As many of you know, my carpeting is very very very ancient. It has holes in it and I

try to cover them up. But that's okay. I pray for new carpeting but always say at the

end of the prayer....that it's an extra, but would be nice. Today, I received a phone

call from a worker at Mesa Sales who said that my name was randomly chosen from the

phone book to get new carpeting. I didn't believe it of course...but inside I hoped

it was true. I knew that they didn't have my cell number of which they called me on.

Finally, he told me that the carpeting was paid for by an anonymous person and that he

will be out on Monday to measure the house and bring samples. I started to cry....and

then I couldn't stop. I've cried my makeup off twice. I'm spoiled and loved and God

truly is blessing us.

I just got a new roof that didn't cost us anything and also, my daughter in laws

parents (The Stapley's)are giving us a beautiful organ.

Now I get carpeting! It's coming before

Christmas. I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By the way, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Jonathan and Carrie and their sweet

family. We enjoyed seeing Aaron and Andrea and their kids last night and today as

well. We sure love our family.

It was the off year for Thanksgiving

so next year everyone will be here...even Thomas. He's coming home on Feb. 15th

from his mission in Washington. Again....I just can't

believe the blessings and I know that all blessings ultimately come from God. There

are angels here on earth that are his hands though. I'm thankful for those ministering

angels. Hopefully through the years I will be able to minister to others and bless

many peoples lives.

So many blessings

What a wonderful fundraiser we had. My daughter in law, Andrea, did an outstanding

job of organizing, delegating and carrying out the Spaghetti Dinner/Auction. I had a

great time and enjoyed visiting with friends, family, and meeting new people. There

were so many kind people and businesses that donated items and services to be

auctioned. I really appreciate all the many many hours that went into it. My sister

Mary Nielson and her husband were very kind to open up there home and lovely back yard

for the evening. All my kids helped tremendously and that is one way that I feel of

their love for me.

It is difficult at times to take money from people who are very tight themselves. But,

I know that God blesses people in return for all that they do.


Im a new grandmother again. Maria had little Samuel and he is so cute. He has dark

hair and a lot of it. His temperament is so sweet and easy going. Maria worked so

hard in getting donations...up until he was born and then organized and worked after

wards as well. One of our kids donated an I-pad to the organization "Setting Them

Free" to help further the charitable organization that the funds are channeled

through.

Even though I am in remission with cancer....I have some other health problems right

now. My cholesterol is very high and I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. It runs in

the family. I have a doctors appointment next week to learn what I should do about it.

Life is interesting. But, with challenges you learn what is important in life. It's

about God, family, and blessing the lives of others. It's also about freedom. It's

about listening to the still small voice and following the promptings of the Spirit.

I have a lot to accomplish in this life and have an exciting future. Life is good!

Setting Them Free a non-profit foundation

Since I am now in remission with cancer, Larry and I feel a great need to help other

people who the life saving treatment at the Burzynski Clinic. Because of this,

Larry, and others recently started a non-profit foundation to assist people in

learning how to have effective fundraisers as well as other valuable information. We

have learned so much along the journey and want to share information with others. If

you are interested in learning more about the Burzynski Clinic you can see the new

website at: www.SettingThemFree.org

On November 5th, there will be a Spaghetti Dinner and Live auction at Russell and Mary

Nielson's home in Mesa, AZ. All the proceeds will go directly to helping patients at

the Burzynski Clinic. I am one of those patients. Although I am in remission, I

need to stay on the pills longer. You can specify if you want the money to go to the

general fund or to a specific patient.

There are so many people that have been totally cured

of cancer through Dr. Burzynski's antineoplaston's and gene therapy...and there is a

documentary movie that was recently shown in many theaters throughout the country

about Dr. Burzynski and why the FDA has tried to put him out of business but didn't

win. (It was even shown in New York) I have a copy if anyone is interested in

watching it...or you can see the trailer on the website of SettingThemFree.org

Home from vacation

We had a wonderful time in Florida!!! It was truly a vacation and a great experience.

We enjoyed Disney World with Aaron and Andrea and their family and went to most of the

attractions like Hall of Presidents, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger..Haunted

Mansion...Hollywood Studios...Animal Kingdom...and the EpCot Center. We got pictures

of the Beatles singing in the park and also in France we saw the Sein River. We

really enjoyed eating at the Garden Restaurant where the Disney characters came around

to the tables and gave us one on one attention. The kids loved it. The food was

healthy and super good. Aaron and Andrea really spoiled us.

We also got to visit Elder Ryan Merkley who is serving in Orlando and I gave him a big

hug and embarrassed him probably. He looks good. Also, we got to visit Richard and

Nancy Randall on their mission at the Deseret Ranch. They made a healthy and yummy

lunch for us (lentils, fruit salad, etc.) and gave us a tour of the ranch and visitors

center. They are looking so good and very happy. The ranch covers 290,000 acres of

land and is owned by the church. It's the largest privately owned ranch in the

world. Six deer came close to us to eat the corn thrown to them and we saw a large

turtle walking by as well as cranes. We had a wonderful time.

Andrea's younger sister, Dana Tollefson, works at Disney World and she sang to

us.....she has an amazing voice!!! She made it possible to get some free tickets as

well as discounts. We also really enjoyed the Marriott vacation Resort that we stayed

at. The kids loved the large pirate ship and I enjoyed the jacuzzi. We found an

alligator in the water close to the land with moss all over it and birds standing on

its head and I think it was fake but Larry said the next day it was gone and he claims

it was real. I think I needed this vacation after a year and a half of battling this

cancer. I feel as if the fight with cancer is over but the money for the medications

and the appointments still lingers on. I had the Torisel infusion yesterday at the

cancer center which takes about 3-4 hours and I still do that weekly for 3 months.

Also, in October I do the Rituxen again. (I do that infusion every 6 months for 4

weeks in a row for the next 2 and 1/2 years) Dr. Kellogg is very pleased with the

results and agreed that there is no sign of cancer or of it coming back. My next

appointment in Texas is in early January at the Burzynski clinic. I want to help

others to be healed as I have been. I am truly blessed by so many friends and family

members. I know that the prayers and faith of others have been heard of God and that

He has blessed me. Life is wonderful!

Celebration!

I'M IN REMISSION!!!! So exciting. We went to the Burynski Clinic this last week and it official. The blood work from the Gene Therapy Testing at Sonora lab and the ct/pet scan shows NO SIGN of cancer or of it returning.

This week we're heading off to Disney World to celebrate. It's free. We did a trade at work for the tickets and our son Aaron and his wife Andrea are taking care of the hotel and car and the ticket to Disney World and the Epcot Center. We are going to have sooo much fun!

Last night our family came over and our grandson Tate gave me a cinnamon pencil and some shaped and stretchy arm bands as a gift for getting better. He is so cute and has been there for me all along the way. So many people have helped out with money and have exerted their faith through prayer. Thank you to everyone who has helped me!

I return to the Burzynski Clinic in January after another ct/pet scan and they will let me know from there if they will reduce some more of the medicine. They are always very cautious and keep their patients on medicines for awhile after they are in remission. So, my expenses are still $2,600 a month. My neice, Michelle Moyer is helping me out by donating the money from her 3 songs that she put onto itunes for me. So, please check it out. She has an amazing voice.

Also, in November, our family is holding another dinner/auction to raise money for the cause and also to help people to get good deals on Christmas gifts. If you know of any items that can be donated to auction off let us know. It will be a live auction at my sister, Mary Nielson's home.

Life is wonderful and I believe in miracles!!!

New Mexico

The Thomas Family (The family on my side) are having a reunion at the ranch in Blue

water, New Mexico. It's Russell and Mary Nielson's ranch. She's my wonderful

sister. I wasn't sure if we were going to get to go but a check for the gas showed up

at my door and now we are leaving in the morning. It's so nice to have family members

to love and support you when in need. I'm really excited to go and have fun and make

memories with them.

Also, today I received my medicine from the Burzynski Clinic, yeah!!! Just in time. I

really appreciate another family member for paying for them. I know God will bless

them as it was vital for me to continue with this medicine and my care at the clinic.

I'm receiving lots of blessings today. We got an email from our son Thomas in

Washington saying how well he is doing and what a surprise it was to run into his

older brother Aaron at Arby's in Washington. Aaron had a lay over there and was as

surprised as Thomas was to run into him. They got to spend the next day as companions

and had a great visit.

I have 3 grand kids on the way and am so excited and happy to be alive and well and

get to enjoy them. It will make 13 for us. James and Julie came over and set a glass

jar of spagetti sauce on our table. I asked who put it there and went over and picked

it up. It was "Prego" sauce and they had written the words "Julie is" on it. So it

read---Julie is Prego. I said "What? with a weird expression on my face. I was so

excited. When Larry saw it he said "No!" He was also as delighted as me. We were

just so surprised. It was so cute.

I found a wonderful scripture about challenges that I want to share. 2 Corinthians 4:8

"We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in

despair." That is exactly how I feel! God is sustaining me and I feel His loving

arms around me every day. I hope that everyone can feel the peace that I have and be

blessed with the things that they need in their lives.

I Guess I cry when I'm happy

The Burzynski Clinic has been very kind to let me receive treatment and medication for

about 9 months without paying them yet. But, the time finely came when they said that

they couldn't do that anymore for me or the other patients. They need their money as

well. I have to pay for their services before they can ship the medicine. So, I have

been very concerned and worried about getting my pills. It costs $2,250 a month. I

ran out of one of them on Thursday and my main pills, Sodium Phenelbruterate, will be

done on Tuesday. We've been trying to get the funds together and still needed

$1,999.63. About 45 minutes ago, a very special person, actually people, put money

into my account so that I can order them on Monday and get them shipped one day mail.

I've cried ever since with joy and gratitude for this very special gift. It's a

sacrifice for them I am sure. Am I worth it? I guess so. I'm thankful for life and

the wonderful people in my life. My God bless them abundantly for their great

goodness to me.
p.s.-How do you stop crying?

I'm crying

I got approved for Torisel! I'm sooo happy :) :) :) All the paper work was worth it. Now I can complete the treatment that Dr. Burzynski wants me to do. I'm crying happy tears.

What I do all day

It's 10:00 am and nothing is done. It's crazy. But then, I think about what I have

accomplished and really.....I've done a lot. So, I just thought I would share it.

I've called the Leukemia Lymphoma Society 3 times, trying to get the application taken

care of so that I can get some financial aid. Their fax machine wasn't working so

they are sending it to my daughters fax and she will send it to me, then I will fill

it out and attach the info they need and call my oncologist and see that he does his

paper work as well. I've called the Burzyski Clinic to make sure that they received

the two faxes sent to them regarding a plane flight and hotel. (My cancer friend from

Bosnia told me about two different charitable organizations that assist people in

Texas and I've been completing the paper work for them to get their help) I have

files of information and organizations and just laugh about all the paper work and

phone calls. But, it saves money and it helps me to live and it is truly a blessing.

I'm sitting here smiling and am ready to clean the house finally....until the fax

arrives from Maria.

Life is wonderful and I am looking forward to having our family over this weekend for

dinner and birthday celebrations.

Enduring to the end of cancer

I was diagnosed with cancer (mantle cell non Hodgkin’s lymphoma) on my birthday, in

2009. After being told that if I was to receive the strongest chemo.. in the

hospital.. and bone marrow transplant twice, I would possibly live 3 years. So…. I

decided to go a non traditional, but medical way.

After much prayer, priesthood blessings, and study, I received the witness from the

Lord that I would be healed and was guided to know which doctor to go to. I am now in

partial remission. My oncologist who is working with this doctor in Texas, is amazed

and tells me to continue. It’s a miracle. Every ct/pet scan shows improvement.

But…..its not over yet…..I am still running the race and enduring to the end. Why?


Because I trust the Lord and I believe that He keeps His promises. If I had been told

that it was my time to die…than I would go forward and prepare for the next life.

But, mine wasn’t the case.

It’s been a fighting battle, and very expensive, but it is worth it. The Lord has

literally carried me much of the time and has given me the strength to go on. In one

of the blessings that I received I was told to study my scriptures an hour a day. I

have done that faithfully and kept a scripture journal. Without this, I would have

gotten depressed and probably given up. The scriptures fill me with the Spirit and I

have received hidden treasures of knowledge along the way. Prayer has also been a

great strength as well. Also, going to the temple I have received revelation and

guidance. I know the Lord blesses us as we pursue our personal journeys in life and

claim the great blessings that He has in store for each of us.

White Mountain Trip

Larry and I had sooo much fun last week up in the mountains. We were ready for a nice

break! this is a picture of us relaxing under the apple tree together after eating our

lunch. We enjoyed the rodeo and the Pioneer Parade. We also went to Hawley Lake and

went out on the peninsula and reminisced about our family and how just a few years

ago, they were all with us up there. It was beautiful. We also saw Larry's family's

cabin they they built up in Pinetop Lakeside and enjoyed Rainbow Lake and the memories

that we have there together. Larry got me a pussywillow and I love it. We skipped

rocks and enjoyed the dragonflies and laughed and played. It was so funny sleeping in

the back of the car with the seat down at Wally park (the parking lot at Walmart) We

had towels in the windows to make it dark and private. We looked hilarious and we

didn't care.

Great memories and lots of fun!

Tykerb Medicine Approved

Yes!!! I have been approved to get my $4,000 a month Tykerb medicine FREE. I'm so

blessed and so happy that I am crying. I just have to tell everybody. Hopefully, this

week, I will be approved to get Torisel as well. It's been a lot of paper work, and

phone calling and lots and lots of prayers and faith. I feel very blessed!

New Song of Zion download

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Revelation

In January of this year, I had a very choice experience that was very special to me. Because of

it's sacredness, up to this point I have only shared it with family and very close friends. But now

I am feeling that I should share it on my blog for those that are interested in learning about it.

Last year, I was diagnosed with mantle cell non Hodgkins lymphoma, which is a very serious

cancer. At the same time, I was given some priesthood blessings and told that I would be healed.

I was guided to go to the Burzynski Clinic and miracles occurred in making it possible to get the

treatment needed. I am continuing my treatment and am nearing remission. In one of those

blessings, I was told to study the scriptures at least an hour a day. I have taken that very

seriously and have been feasting upon them and they have blessed my life, increased my faith

and brought much peace. One night in January, of this year, my husband and I drove to

visit his parents. I brought my scriptures and a little silver flashlight so that I could read the

remaining 10 minutes in the car. After visiting with them, we were driving home and although I

wasn't feeling very good at the time, decided to read them anyway. I started with a prayer and

asked what subject I should read. I felt to read about the subject of "song". I was guided to some

verses in the Doctrine and Covenants 84:97-102 and read aloud to my husband as he drove. It

was remarkable to me to discover the words to the new song of Zion that would be sung at

Christ's second coming. I bowed my head and asked God, "what's the tune?" Immediately, a

tune came into my mind and I began to sing the melody out loud. We soon recognized it as

"Come, O Thou King of Kings." Later that evening, before retiring to bed, I sat at the piano to

see how the words would fit the hymn. It was so exciting to me to find that there were four

verses and that the song fit. My husband and I sang together and were so delighted. I again

bowed my head and thanked Heavenly Father and asked, "Why would I receive this special

revelation?" I felt as if God was speaking to my mind and heart the words, "because you asked

and because it it time for it to come forth."

The next morning I prayed again and asked what to do with the song. I felt impressed to give it

to Jared Nielson and that God wanted it performed locally first by the young adults. Jared and I

met that day and he felt it was inspired of God. He said that he would love to do something

with it. With Jared's busy schedule of moving, working, dating, etc, he finally took the time

needed to work on the song this week. (With the help of Larry and Richard, we now have

Sibelius (a music notation program) up and running and attached to our clavinova and

computer)

Jared came over to our home and together we worked on the song. We began and ended with

prayer and invited the Spirit and angels to attend us. Jared inputted the notes through the music

program onto our computer. His many years of music study have prepared him to assist with

not only this song but many others as well. He is certainly a very gifted musician.

Jared and I have both felt the guidance of the Lord.

Much of the inspiration for me has come in the early morning as I have asked of God about how

to fit the words to the tune or about the bass part.

Jared has been inspired as he has sat at the piano and felt prompted how to write the notes

into the hymn to get the timing just right.

Jared said he is planning on writing an arrangement of his own to be performed by the young

adults next spring.

I am so thrilled with the opportunity that I have had to play a small part in

this New Song of Zion.

I bear testimony that Jesus is the Christ and the Redeemer of the world. He lives and will soon

come again to this earth. Now is the time to prepare for His Second Coming and I look forward

to that glorious day!

Dr. Kellog's Report at the Cancer Clinic

Today I went to my oncologist who is working hand in hand with Dr. Burzynski.

It was very enlightening.

First, the pet/ct scan actually did show some improvement. The report reads "There has been

marked interval improvement in the PET-CT funsion study with resolution of hypermetabolic

adenopathy in the mediastinum, axillaas, abdomen, and pelvis. Single mildly prominent right

axillary lymph node is demonstrated showing minimal low level metabolic activity.

Otherwise stable PET_CT fusion exam." In the chest the largest lymph node is 1.2 compared to

1.8 on the prior exam.

So, I am really happy about that. At the Burzynski Clinic they said that the pet/ct scan reading

was pretty much the same as the one in January. I think they were more concerned about the

rise in the her2. (Which is a protein that the cancer over expresses)

But, steps are being taken to lower the her2..... and my medicine is costing twice as much as a

result.

Oh well. Life is worth it and I will live and get all better.

I was pleased that all my blood work came back just right and my organs are functioning well.

Also, my echo cardiogram came back within normal range. (A test that tells how the heart is doing)

But, please continue to keep me in your prayers because I know that God hears and answers the

prayers of the faithful and I need all the prayers that I can get. My nephew Brent Thomas also

needs our prayers as he was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and will be having an

operation this week. He is a wonderful young man and is married and has children. He is the

4th in our family with cancer.

We sure had a nice Father's Day with most of the family here. We also celebrated Larry's

birthday a little early and he got his cheesecake. I enjoyed my blueberry ice-cream from Ocean

Blue (that is made with fructose..that I can have)

I'm enjoying my scripture study, prayer, singing the hymns and meditating. I certainly derive

much strength from doing these things as they bring me closer to the Lord and bring the Spirit

into my life!

Back from the Clinic

I recently returned from the Burzynski Clinic in Houston and have to make changes in my

medications. I found out that the cancer has stayed the same size as the last visit and pt/scan.

So, that wasn't good news. Dr. Burzynski said that they will be increasing the tykerb and

rapimune and that I will be stopping the zolinza medication. In reviewing the gene marker tests,

they determined that the cancer is over expressing her2 and that the levels have increased. The

medicine changes should take care of it. That is why I go in every 3 months...to have the

medicines adjusted and to have the doctors talk with me in detail about my health. So, it was a

good visit. I need to get a echo cardiogram and find out how my heart is doing as well. I feel in

good hands.

The biggest concern is one that I don't need to worry about....MONEY. The tykerb medicine is

the one that we don't get free from the manufacturer, and now I need to double the amount that

I take. So, it cost double the money. But, I know that the Lord will provide and that my job is to

take the pills and not be over concerned about the money or size of the tumors. Actually, the

doctor said that I am looking very good.

At first, after hearing that the tumors hadn't shrunk more, I started to be a little concerned. But,

then I prayed and got the reassurance from the Lord that all will be well and not to worry about

it. I know in my heart that everything will work out. my source of strength and has been with me

throughout this whole cancer adventure. I also know that through trials, great blessings are

received. Everything is going to work out as promised:)

Gene Marker Test

So today I did the gene marker tests at Sonora Lab. They spin the blood on ice and send it to

California....and in about 10 days they will have the results back. Dr. Burzynski will determine if

there are cancer cells left in the body and if so, if they are over expressing proteins. This week is

also my ct/pet scan and then I'm off to the clinic in Houston Texas for an appointment on June

3rd. In the mean time, we are organizing our home and enjoying our lively little chihuahua

named Cookie.

I was actually sick for the last 3 weeks with a sore throat and am finally feeling better.

Yeah!!

Lessons I've learned

This past year with cancer has taught me a lot and people have asked

what I have learned.

So, I will share some of the most important things.

First, God lives and loves each of His children regardless our faith, color, or

religion.

I have met or talked with so many cancer patients that come from different faiths,

countries, etc. and they have expressed that they were guided to the Burzynski

Clinic from God. (The clinic where I go for my cancer treatment)

God cares for all of His children. He doesn't just care for those that are members

of our faith. He hears and answers all of their prayers if they ask in faith, believing

that they will receive direction.

Secondly, Faith in God is a real power. Just as magnetism is not seen but you can

feel the effects of it....so faith is not seen but the effects can be felt. Seeing with the

natural eye and hearing with our ears is not a sure way of knowing something. Our

physical bodies are imperfect and can deceive us at times. God uses the Holy Ghost

to speak to our spirits so that we can have a more sure knowledge of truth.

Learning to put our trust in God is what this earth life is all about and when we do

put our trust in God then we are strengthened beyond any earthly ability we may

have. I was told by the best oncologists that there was nothing I could do for this

particular kind of cancer. I had an average of 3 years left to live if I did the

strongest chemo in the hospital and bone marrow transplant twice. No one has

had success with living very long with mantle cell non-hodgkins lymphoma cancer.

I decided to put my trust in God and not in science. God directed me another way

that was not traditional medicine. My oncologist has decided to work hand in hand

with Dr. Burzynski because he knew that he could offer me no hope. I am in

remission and will find out in a few weeks if it is complete remission yet. I have

never doubted that I would get all the way better because God witnessed to my

spirit that I would be healed.

I testify that God lives, He loves all of His children no matter what color and what

circumstance they may be in. I have been blessed with tremendous peace and

strength beyond my own through this cancer experience. I know that Jesus Christ

atoned for our sins and that He is the way back to our Heavenly Father. I also

know by the spirit that Pres. Monson is God's mouthpiece and speaks His words to

us today. Life is wonderful. The Gospel is true. The scriptures bring the Spirit and

have sustained me and have fed my spirit through this whole ordeal. I love to feast

upon them daily. Just as our bodies need nourishment, so do our spirits. I am so

grateful to be a member of God's true church and want everyone to have the

blessings that I enjoy because of it.

Thank you for your prayers and example and to me.

Dr. Burzynski

Take a look at these news clips about Dr. Burzynski. He is becoming more well known
and I am so grateful for all he has done for so many patients...including me.

:) Margaret

http://www.khou.com/great-day/gdh_051210_seg1-93591354.html

http://www.khou.com/great-day/gdh_051210_seg2-93591594.html

Mother's Day

I'm excited to hear from our missionary son, Thomas, today. He will be calling from Washington

this afternoon.

It will be great to hear his voice and to feel of his spirit. Every year, I ask my kids and their

spouses to stand up and sing my favorite hymn to me and I'm looking forward to hearing them

sing it today. It's "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." They are all coming over for dinner today

(all that are in state) My children bring great joy to me as they

follow the Savior and trust in his plan and it brings such peace to my heart and soul. Just like

any other mother, my greatest wish and desire is to know that my family is happy:) and true

happiness comes by following the Gospel Plan of Happiness.

I wish all mothers could feel the peace and joy that I feel today. I love my dear mother and

mother in law who are in heaven and was thinking about what gift to give them even though they

aren't on this earth any longer. Larry and I decided that we would show increased love to one

another this year and serve each other more...that is the gift that our mothers would want.

Happy Mother's Day! (My husband got me a darling little puppy! She's so cute!)

Love Life

So grateful for life! I remember embroidering a quote for my mother that said "Life is fragile,

handle with prayer". So true!
This has been a busy week with grand kids and the other day I was on the ground with 2 of them and a baby playing with the "marble magic." The thought went through my head how blessed I was, as I kept pulling baby Miriam away from the marbles, to get to enjoy my grand kids and see them grow up.
It's also nice to have more years on earth with Larry and to get to see my kids and their spouse raise families of their own. I know that prayer has truly changed the course of my life.

This weekend Larry and I are getting to see Aaron do the Iron Man! I've proud of him and grateful to get to go to St. George for this event! I'm also so excited for Maria and Bryan as they are expecting another baby!
...and to think that a year ago I was very very sick with this cancer. I'm so f0rtunate to be alive and well and to have this time with my family and friends on earth. I just feel like shouting for joy!!