After much prayer, research, and consideration, Bonny will be starting a new treatment in Santa Barbara, California, at the Issels Medical Center. Though chemo had been holding the cancer at bay, it by no means was applying a cure or allowing her body to resist the disease. Rather, the chemo was breaking down her body's own immune system and ability to fight. For many weeks we have struggled with this and have explored other means. Issels, as you can see from their web site, not only offers non-toxic treatment, but has the history of helping people who were given no hope elsewhere.
Since we will be traveling outside of Texas, Medicaid will not provide for this treatment for Bonny. This has been another huge step, but we know God will provide. Her life is to too precious to settle for less. We will be able to get the ball rolling at Issels with the donations so many of you have blessed us with. We do anticipate a need for more funds and are inviting anyone who is able to help.
We are leaving early this morning. Driving for three days to California. Bonny, Johanna, Sarah Anne, Matthew and I will be staying for approximately one month there in an apartment that Issels is providing, only charging us utilities since we are cash pay. Grace will be staying with dear friends in San Antonio and James and Emma will be here at home. Of course, Sam is still in school, UNT in Dallas.
Your prayers have been felt by all of us. We are hanging on to every word God is saying to us through His word. We will keep you informed as much as possible while away.
Trusting the Lord,
Cary
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