Reflections

I can't say that I'm sad for 2013 to be over. It was another tough year for me not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. As I reflect on the past 12 months, I realize that the let down I felt this past year was due to the fact that I welcomed 2013 with high expectation to be "so much better" than 2012. I was excited to say good bye to the difficulties of 2012...the sadness of a miscarriage and the emotional and physical pain of breast cancer. But 2013 proved to be just as difficult as the previous year just in different ways.

As I was reflecting on the challenges of this past year and praying for the new year, the Lord brought this verse to mind.

"The mind of man plans his own ways, but the Lord directs his steps". Proverbs 16:9

This past year I have learned more about myself. How strong I really am yet how much I need the Lord. My prayers for 2014 is to seek God above all else and to allow Him direct each and every step of my life.

Love and Support

My parents, George and Ruth Smith have sacrificed so much to help my family out during my fight with breast cancer. My mom flew out with just a weeks notice in May and stayed two weeks to help my family for my mastectomy surgery. They were both able to fly out and spend two weeks with us in August to help with my 2nd chemotherapy treatment. 

My Aunt Mary flew out for a week after my 2nd treatment and was here with my parents and sisters. She spoiled me and loved on the kids. 

My sweet Aunt Betty flew out to help us with my 3rd treatment. She was so much fun to have around! She even took Mark and the kids to Disney!

My special friend, Joan, flew in to help with my 4th treatment. She is such an encourager and had calming way with the kids.

 My wonderful Mother-In-Law, Pam, came for my 5th treatment. My kids enjoyed the special time with grandma and I enjoyed the deep cleaning she did!

My dad, flew out for the week of my 6th and final treatment and at the last minute my mom was able to come out for the following week. She flew in the night before he left. The love, prayers and support from my family has sustained me through these difficult months.

I am so thankful for my family and friends who have sacrificed their time and money to make sure someone was here to take care of me and my family during each treatment.

SueroViv: Hydration During Chemo

I originally started this blog when I became a Mission Marketer with Beyond Organic. My goal was to give information about the company and the great products. But when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I decided to change the blog to include my story, my journey to beat cancer. Lately all my entries have been about my story...but I haven't stopped Beyond Organic!

I am still a Mission Marketer with Beyond Organic and I am still ordering the great products. I drink SueroViv daily to help me from becoming dehydrated which is especially important the week after chemo (chemo dehydrates the body).

 

SueroViv is a whole food, living cultured beverage. It contains cultured whey, Reign Supreme Mountain Water (from Beyond Organic), organic essential oils and is abundant in electrolyte minerals, B vitamins, probiotics, antioxidants, enzymes, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Each flavor contains other unique ingredients such as citrus, cinnamon, orange, berries, etc to make it's own flavor. All ingredients are certified organic.

I have been drinking the "Green" flavor which is wheat grass, carrot juice and lemon juice combination. I have been told by everyone (doctors, naturalists, other survivors, and people who work with cancer patients) that wheat grass is very good to fight cancer.

I am so thankful that I have these products to help me restore my body while going through chemo.The decision to do chemo was very difficult for me to make and when I finally decided to do it I knew I had to do everything I could to restore my body while the chemo was attacking it. 

Going Beyond Cancer

Previously I have used this blog to promote my direct marketing company, Beyond Organic. Since being diagnosed with breast cancer this past May, I realize the need to update my friends and family on my treatments and progress.

I will now be using this blog to document my journey as well as continue to share the great products Beyond Organic provides.

Many friends and families have inquired how they help financially. I have now included a Pay Pal donate button to make it easier to give (top right side bar). Feel free to share the link to my blog to anyone who may ask about my treatments, progress and how to help financially.

Thanks for the continued love and support for me during this trial. Be sure to check back frequently for more updates!!

Katie