As we were driving down La Veta toward CHOC, I prayed and prayed. I prayed that God would protect every part of Dempsey's little body. Protect every organ. I prayed that the chemo would only touch and end the cancer cells and that all the other healthy cells would be spared. I prayed that I would be aware enough to see the opportunities God placed in my path- whether it be nutritional, gospel, essential oils, whatever. He answered that prayer as well.
Let me share with you HOW he answered that last prayer.
A doctor asked me what we were doing that keeps Dempsey so strong! Okay, did you pick yourself up off the floor? I KNOW, RIGHT?!?!?! An actual doctor asked me this. I was in a bit of shock but boy did I unload on her. What's more awesome than her asking the question is that she was positively engaged in our conversation and asked permission to share my site/ information with families who are interested in natural methods of strengthening and protecting their cancer kid's body. She even asked permission to communicate with me further because she is passionate about getting these kinds of alternative therapies integrated into the protocols for cancer kids.
Y'all, I promise, I am not getting my hopes up but I am SUPER EXCITED that a young doctor is engaging in these conversations and has a heart to be more holistic in the way we treat cancer patients.
Not only did I have this conversation with a doctor I was also able to talk nutrition to two lovely nurses. Once of them often does parent tours. I'm hoping to connect with her further and encourage her to pass along my information to any parents who would like to know about alternative therapies that are available to partner with standard treatment.
I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT GOD DOES!
Please be in prayer over this part of MY journey. Dempsey is the ultimate proof and I need God to continue to guide my actions and provide further knowledge for me. We have a LONG road still ahead of us. Fortunately, we are chugging along nicely through the rockiest of phases. Maintenance is the longest phase but it's often called the "easiest" because it's just a lot of the same. Less procedures, less altering of meds, no hospital stays, etc. We still need massive amounts of prayer and support.
Thank you for hanging on with us... we appreciate you all so very much! Even you always-silent-but-ever-faithful prayer warriors.
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