Alissa - our friend needs help.

[Alissa]

Hi Everyone,

A very close friend of mine needs help.

I’m posting this here because a lot of you may know this person, especially some of you old timers here.

Diana is a wonderful person who has helped so many people in their quest for better health and healing. She has given so much to others in her writings here on the board and in so many other ways.

Diana Harrelson has ovarian cancer and we have set up a fund for her. Because she is choosing to heal herself holistically, she is not able to get disability and because of this disease, she is no longer able to work as a school teacher any longer. Her funds have diminished because she has been helping family members and this was an unexpected turn. We feel that it is now her turn to receive some help.

I know that words will not be able to express how grateful she will be for any amount of money that comes to her.

If you would like to show your support for Diana, you may send money through pay pal to her account at diana29@verizon.net.

If you prefer to send a check or money order you can write to diana29@verizon.net and ask to be given her address since I don’t want to post it publicly here.

You can search Diana’s post on rawfoodtalk by her username, rawtruth.

Thank you all for your generosity and love.

Ox Alissa

[Veganforlife]

Oh wow! My heart goes out to her. I will open my pocketbook to her toomorrow...can't do it from my phone. I am sending TONS of energy to her!
(((hugs)))

[Revvell]

Oh man. That gave me the shivers. I just saw Diana at a meetup this summer. She's a VERY staunch supporter of the raw food movement here in SoCal with the largest meetup in the area. Thanks Alissa.

[margoss]

that's amazing she can't disability bc she's not doing conventional med.

[Veganforlife]

bumping...............let's help our friend out!

[Veganforlife]

bumping again - Aleesha? Can you make this a sticky? :confused:

[Moretta]

Many healing vibes go out to her.

[Veganforlife]

...bumping.....

[MrsJohnnyG]

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry to hear that! :( I won't be able to donate monetarily because I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and am in the same boat (no disability, and of course insurance won't pay for my holistic treatment)... but I will absolutely "donate" my prayers for her speedy healing.

Is she still active here? I'd love to get in touch with her and compare notes on fighting this thing the natural way. I'm on a cancer board where even on the alternative/complementary forum, idiots invade there and tell us we're going to die painful deaths because we choose not to get poisoned and burned (chemo/radiation). :mad: I'm desperately in need of a *safe* place where I can give and get encouragement, from the raw/holistic perspective and not be judged for it... maybe she and I could be that encouragement for each other since we're in such similar situations! I am going to PM her after I post this, if you don't think she would mind?

Do we have any other rawbies here who are fighting cancer?

[ReneeH]

I just set off for the address and I will mail a check once I get it.

Prayers I can do now, though... :)

[Green_Woman]

Do we have any other rawbies here who are fighting cancer?

I was diagnosed with pre-cancerous masses in my reproductive organs a couple years ago. I eat RAW because I see it as a way of hope and healing, and PREVENTION of bigger problems down the road.

And I have already experienced TREMENDOUS healing!!!

RAW = HOPE!

[klomasius]

Thanks for posting this Alissa,

I won't be able to make a donation till this wednesday, but she is in my thoughts till then.

MrsJohnny, I'm so sorry to hear of your situation too! I really hope you find the support you need. Yes there have been several people on this board over the years who have fought the cancer battle. Not sure if they are here on the board any longer though.

Take care.

[RawTruth]

Wow, you guys. Thank you so much for taking the time to jot down your thoughts. Alissa mentioned to me she might do this, but I haven't ambled over here until now. It's been months (a year?) since I've been on RFT; funny since, at the beginning of my raw food journey, it was my mainstay, my lifeblood, the way I stayed all raw until I started meeting other weird people like me in real life (!). Then, after time and being solid in my living foods lifestyle and becoming a LOLF teacher, it was more and more infrequent. After a while, I figured the archives provided anything I might answer for newbies and there are always others of my era -- for instance, Rev -- who would be here.

Anyway, I thought I'd stop in now that I have a bit more energy and stamina. I'm normally a private person and, though I have a public persona and am active out there in the world, I don't usually divulge my person life, especially not online. However, it seems as though this may be the time, so I'll just chat a bit because I know there's been questions and speculation, especially among people who believe that raw food is a magic pill that will keep dis-ease away (not to mention, restore grey hair, erase wrinkles, lift saggy flesh, jump-start libidos, and help us win the lottery!). So, here goes ...

I did have surgery four weeks ago and it was major major. The next "logical" step was to be chemo -- several cycles lasting 3 months. At first, being so totally in shock -- how could this happen to me when I've been 100% raw for almost six, count 'em 6, years -- I was immersed in fear and compliance to those experts who were (and are) reeling off scary statistics of frightening survival rates. Didn't want to do chemo but what choice did I have? I want to live. My family is freaked by what the doctors said when they came out of surgery and they know chemo is the only way. My family is my support. Eeeek, won't they go away if I don't be a good girl and do what the doctors say?

Slowly, though, I couldn't deny what my gut/spirit was telling me. There's much much more to how and why I've come to the decision to not have chemo (even though they inserted a below-skin port -- iiccckkk -- in my chest when I was morphined-out in the hospital) and to allow my immune system to do what it's supposed to do. I knew lots from being a health educator and also from spending August at Hippocrates Health Institute and have been researching like crazy since I've been mobile. I now believe I understand why this cancer began growing. I'm grateful for having been raw for all this time because I believe that slowed its growth immensely, but there are other factors as I've come to know that cancer is just a symptom. Anyway, with Mike Anderson's work on hand and also Dr. Lorraine Day's, plus being mentored locally by a healed-himself-cancer survivor and long-distance by Dr. Brian Clement, I feel as prepared as possible to do this naturally.

The kicker is that, I can't go back to work while I do this, of course, and my oncologist won't sign the papers to continue disability since I won't follow his recommendation. What a conundrum, huh -- if I allow myself to be poisoned and possibly killed by conventional medicine, I'll get money to support myself while I'm direly ill from side effects and then for the most-likely recurrence of cancer that the chemo would cause. But, now that I've wholely committed myself to this, I feel confident that a way/ways will be found. Intention, action, faith ...

Again, thanks for your kind and thoughts and prayers ... especially from those who I hadn't known before now. You are generous and loving people ...

[ReneeH]

Diana...WOW!!!!

What an AMAZING PERSON you are!!! My heart really goes out to you!!! You are SUCH an inspiration!!! My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family!

I just received the address, so I will send what I can.

Life is such a precious gift. The means you've chosen to heal yourself is the same I would choose for myself, if I were in the same situation. actually, seeing Dr. Lorainne Day's videos started me on my RAW Journey. So, if she's one of your councelors, your pretty blessed!!!

It takes so much for a person to take control of their healing...determination, knowledge, endurance, strength of character.... To accomplish this naturally you inspire so many who are fighting this terrible disease to also heal themselves naturally. To touch someone in that way makes you a pretty special person!

Words just cannot express to you how much I appreciate you sharing your journey with us! If I were there with you right now, I'd give you just the BIGGEST HUG!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being the strong person that you are and giving us a chance to help you and share your journey!!!!

Blessings,
Nee

[freshlight]

Dear Diana, thanks so much for taking the time to write! My prayers are with you. You are a very strong person. Get well soon and keep listening to your inner voice. Lots of hugs

[Veganforlife]

Can THIS be made a sticky?

[ReneeH]

PLEEEEEEESE!!!!! Could we make this a STICKY!!!! PRETTY PLEEEEEEESE!!!! With a DATE on TOP!!!!

[Veganforlife]

...bumping...please read first post...

[rawrawks]

I hope Dianna gets alot of support here. What a challenge. I am in between jobs (yeh thats what they all say..tis true) and wont be able to give anything (except powerful prayer and love) but please keep us updated.
I am sure any donations will be welcomed right along as her treatment continues.

[Veganforlife]

...and read post #13...

[rawrawks]

Thankx Lucy Lu ..I missed that! Nice to hear form Dianna!

[RawTruth]

I ... wont be able to give anything (except powerful prayer and love) ...

Exactly what's needed. Thanks so much. I'm feeling it already!

xoxo

[rawlight]

Can THIS be made a sticky?

I think it makes more sense to circulate this as a regular post for a bit before making it a sticky. People don't always look at stickies, imo.

[Moretta]

Dianna, thanks for sharing your story. You are one strong lovely lady.

We are here for you, and sending you lots of healing vibes your way.

[Green_Woman]

Prayers sent for you, sister in the Light. *hug*

[rawrawks]

Hmmm I dont look at Stickys. In circulation is nice.

Yes Dianna, feel the love from this place. We are pulling for wellness. I cant wait to hear about all you learn about yourself through this. I know so many people say it was the best experience of their life. May this be true for you as well. Love,hugs and prayers,Bette

[RawTruth]

Thanks, ladies. I take 'em all ... with gratitude!

Yesterday, I added in weights to my getting-started exercise routine. I'm advised to move rapidly each week from 3# to 5# to 7# to 10#. Weight bearing exercise gets the body's natural antioxidants up and on active duty and oxygenates the blood -- all good things to overtake the destructive cells.

But, today was a tough one since I'm in my 3rd week of combating an often-lethal bacterial infection courtesy of the hospitalization and some days are spent with a digestive system in more turmoil than a 3-yr. old caught with M&Ms all over her face. I've upped my mainstay probiotics and have a wide variety of other strains arriving from the health food store any minute. Time to bring in the heavy artillery to repopulate with good bacteria by force if necessary. Bombs away!

Congratulations on 30 days raw! I popped over to the blog and was so happy to read about your great accomplishment, Green_Woman. I remember when I was there. Now that you've done it this far, you can so easily continue ... forever! If that's what you want. How do you feel?

[RawHealthyBeauty]

Here's a positive affirmation from Louise L. Hay that you may like. :)

I love every part of my body inside and out. I now choose the peaceful, harmonious, loving thoughts that create an internal atmosphere of harmony for the cells in my body to live in. I'm in harmony with every part of my life. My body is a good friend that I take loving care of.


Tons of Love and Prayers!!

[Sugar Snap Pea]

Another affirmation from Louise Hay: Replace all scary thoughts with "Only Good Can Come From This!" :)

[Shine]

I wanted to send some positive healing thougts your way. Your positive spirit is inspirational. Blessings to you :)

[rawrawks]

I love the analogy (not the way it must feel for you) about more turmoil than a three yr old with M&Ms all over his face.

I hope you feel better soon on this journey to wellness. I made a big cup of ginger juice today, to get warm and to ease belly stuff. Lv,Bette

[RawTruth]

I'm loving the quotes. Thanks. (BTW, ya know Louise Hay is a raw food advocate, dontcha?)

[rawrawks]

I love how Louise Hay sites the emotional component for illness. Every tie I have had something and I look at her book for the cause, yup there it is, exactly as she says!!! I am such a believer in the mind-body connection.

Usually once I am made aware and ackowledge what it is, it goes right away!!!

The one Louise has for cancer is
I lovingly forgive and release all of the past. I choose to fill my world with joy. I love and apporove of myself.

This is the affirmation for where she lists cancer.
It says on the causitive (emotional, mental) side ..
Deep hurt, longstanding resentment. Deep secret or grief eating away at oneself. Carrying Hatreds. "Whats the use".

This may or may not be true for all cases of cancer.
Its an idea anyway.

[rawrawks]

One of my things with looking at my emotional state is my hair. It has starting coming in rapidly grey since I lost my job!!

Louise says...
stress, a belief in pressure or strain

Affirmation:
I am at peace and comfortable in every area of my life. I am strong and capable.

I love that! We ALL are strong and capable of whatever life brings our way. We can do it!! I know you will too Diana!

[Bananna]

Oh Diana...what an informative little post, you are showing such excellent strength and open-mindedness and resolve!

I am curious to know what the other factors were that you think?

You are Definately in my prayers...which I've been doing a bit lately...not usually one to.

[RawTruth]

I love how Louise Hay sites the emotional component for illness. Every tie I have had something and I look at her book for the cause, yup there it is, exactly as she says!!! I am such a believer in the mind-body connection.

Usually once I am made aware and ackowledge what it is, it goes right away!!!

The one Louise has for cancer is

"I lovingly forgive and release all of the past. I choose to fill my world with joy. I love and apporove of myself."

This is the affirmation for where she lists cancer.
It says on the causitive (emotional, mental) side ..

"Deep hurt, longstanding resentment. Deep secret or grief eating away at oneself. Carrying Hatreds. 'Whats the use'".

This may or may not be true for all cases of cancer.
Its an idea anyway.

I do believe that this is often one of the roots from which cancer grows. There are many, of course, and many are environmental and lifestyle-based. However, emotional trauma, stress, and unresolved issues have so much to do with it.

[MrsJohnnyG]

Diana, you know that I'm praying for you every day... you are so strong and such an inspiration to me!! Big hugs to you and thank you for taking time to be so helpful to me even while you're going through this!

[misslinda]

Rawtruth, I got a message about this and my heart,meditations and prayers go deep for you. LOVE is healing and I send you a radiant abundance of it....at this very moment, I want you to know how much you are loved.

Thank you Alissa for providing the info to get in contact with Diana.

[Mary Kay]

Diana,

I have met a woman sev'l times who just cured a fast-growing breast cancer by keeping her pH at 8. It was gone in five mos.

She seems to have a positive attitude, like you. Sorry don't know what your exact protocol is, no time to read up on all of this, just thought I'd throw this tidbit out there.

Best of luck,

Mary Kay

[RawKnitster]

However you choose to heal, you will heal. Six years of raw has prepared you for this healing. Stay strong. I join others here in sending out a prayer for your speedy return to perfect health. You still have work to do spreading the rawtruth.