Jan:
Richard has been in my prayers. If there is anything I can do or say to encourage him or his family, please do not hesitate to put them in contact with me. I would not have made it through the battles I’ve faced in life without my faith in God.

I feel you should by all means look into the advancement by the Isrealis that you mentioned. Also, Dr. Stan Monteith (www.RadioLiberty.com or P.O. Box 969, Soquel, CA 95073) and his wife Barbara have been a blessing to me during my cancer surgery and chemo. Stan was a medical doctor in Rhodesia in the 1970s. He finally stopped actively practicing medicine because of the restrictions placed on the medical profession. Stan and Barbara sent me a book by a Dr. Richard Blaylock on natural ways of treating cancer. They do sell some of the vitamins and supplements as a means of supporting his several hours of radio programs, but do not solicit, it is by request only.

I meant to keep this email brief and about Richard only, but since I mentioned the articles that Stan sells, it did remind me that I had thought it might be beneficial to you to offer something as a way to support your website. A friend of mine is selling a fuel additive that is suppose to boost the miles you get from gas and is available internationally. I plan to get together with him and see how much you have to invest and if it is worth it.

Back to Richard, tell him to fight. When I was diagnosed with cancer little more than a month after Katrina/Rita, my doctor (Jewish) told me there is only so much we (the medical profession) can do, you have to fight for yourself. I thought “now that I can handle.” I considered not telling my family since they were coping with so much after the double-hit of hurricanes. Breast surgery is only a one-day thing and I figured I could get into and out of surgery without them finding out. I did consider though that should something go wrong it would be less of a shock if they knew. So I told them. A couple of them really panicked and started talking hospice and after care. I just looked at them trying to figure out what they were talking about. My 12-year old grandaughter who insisted on going to the hospital the day of the surgery knows me better than the rest of the family and told the doctor, “You had better hide Maw-Maw’s car keys.” She proved to be right. I returned to work four days after having the right breast removed. I worked through chemo, although I felt and looked like death.

I realize what Richard is facing is much worse than what I faced, but also he is much younger and stronger so if I can cheer him on in his race I am available.

Jean aka Steel Magnolia

JAN Replied:
Hi Jean,
Breast cancer is scary stuff. I really feel sorry for you.

My mother, ancient as she is, tells me an interesting story about breast cancer. I don’t know how true this is. But she tells me that when breast cancer first became common that many people (in Rhodesia) were saying that women who get breast cancer are the ones who never breast-fed their children – or something along those lines.

I’ve never asked anyone if there is any possible truth to that. Do you think its rubbish?

Breast cancer is horrific. It must be terrible to have your breast removed. A neighbour of ours died some years ago of breast cancer.

Richard has fought a lot, with every ounce of energy, working and carrying on – refusing to give up his butcher shop.

I always feel sorry for Richard. He had a hard life. Like I say, the good seem to die young, so maybe a scumbag like myself has a lot of life left in him to stir up plenty of trouble! Maybe the good leave this life… so the scumbags can fight it out!!!

I think his life may be hanging in the balance at the moment. I’ll post a full report in the morning. Its not looking good at all.

I was EXTREMELY EXCITED about that treatment that those doctors in Israel and Germany came up with. EXTREMELY. I was emailing it to his wife and she was sending it to the doctors who treat Richard. But I fear, it may be too late.

We will see shortly what happens now that he has been rushed back to hospital. It could be that this is the end for him.

Some things Jean I leave in the hands of God. I could be run over by a car tomorrow. We all live our lives on a little string and any time, any one of us, no matter how healthy can have it snuffed out of us.

All that matter is what we did with the time we had. And that I assure you is my motto. We must take our chances, and God will determine who falls and who goes on to live another day.

Thanks for your awesome support as always.