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Dear Family and Friends:

The Healing Journey Continues On.

It’s finally over! No more chemotherapy, as for now.  I have had enough of them, eight grueling sessions, and I would run so far away if they ever put anymore toxic in my vein again. Not that it did not do me any good. On the contrary it did lots of miracles and helped me heal, and got rid of the nasty, deadly tumor. (I have faith, it did),

Right now I am suffering from the cumulative side effects of the treatment. Many times, my WBC and RBC dropped dangerously low, severely nauseated, fatigue and lack of energy. Even my toe nails turned dark and threatened to come off.

There were times when I almost fell apart. But by the grace of God and because of  your prayers I stood positive, pulled myself together and reached my goal - be a cancer survivor. God preserved my life. Yippe-eh! Amen!!

I have PET Scan, MRI and Radiation is scheduled this month. My doctor tells me, the tumor should all be gone but we can’t tell for sure until the scans and tests are all done. God is in charge.

I celebrated my birthday on April 16th, truly emotional when birthday song was sang by my friends—it was a song of victory of life for many big and small reasons. Thanks to my girlfriends for making my birthday special.

Charlene, continues on as my sweet super care giver. This semester, she is taking scuba diving class in her college for her PE. After three open water scuba diving at Catalina, she will be a certtiified scuba diver, following the footsteps of her late Dad. You go girl!! I am proud of you.

Here I am, still standing in the midst of your prayer for what is ahead of me, radiation, detoxification and getting physically strong. Pray for multiplication of healthy cells. I still approach my altar space, as my place to reflect and get my strength, courage. inner peace and express my gratitude to our awesome God.

I welcome any suggestions of  how to detoxify or and healing diet tips. As soon as, I am out my Coumadin (blood thinner) regiment, I will juice more green and consume more plant protein.

We were “born to live one exceptional life” my friend’s card said. I believe we all can face the future with out fear when God is with us.  Our healing journey goes on. Thank you with all my heart for journeying with me lovingly.
My dream—a delicious cancer-free life!!

With love and grateful heart,
Julia Gibbs