Post Birthday, Pre Mexico

May 14, 2016
Hello Everyone, I’m leaving tomorrow for Mexico and I’m looking forward to some time away to heal my body. We posted an update on the Go Fund Me website as many people, some of whom I’ve never even met, wanted to know more details on when I’d be leaving. I’m very optimistic and have surrounded myself with incredible friends, books, scripture, and my family who are all offering encouraging words as I embark on this adventure to improve my health, heal my immune system, and to learn so much more than I’ve gleaned these last 12 months about cancer. I realize that this trip symbolizes more to many of you. You’ve lost loved ones to cancer by the conventional means, and while chemo, radiation, and surgery have helped many, there is still a lingering thought, like, “What if we had tried …? “or “Why did we wait this long?” This list of questions continues especially for me, and I believe this is the right direction to head. I have prayed all along that I would try to find the missing pieces to this puzzle and I realize I might never know all the answers, yet at least I’m one stop closer to figuring some of this mystery out. I’m going to try procedures that are simply not available to me here in the US.
I spoke with my oncologist yesterday who was very encouraging about my plans. She is looking forward to seeing me in several weeks to see how I’ve fared through this process. She is familiar with many of the tests, vaccines, blood micro- filtering procedures, and immunotherapy that she is not able to provide for me or my type of cancer, and she additionally showed her support by wanting to stay in the loop. I shared all my research and my findings, discussed the various patients I spoke with who already walked this path, and also let her know that there were many more options out there for treating cancer that I am only now becoming aware of. In addition, I was able to secure another medication I was hoping to obtain. I simply didn’t know that I had to ask her for it. She can’t just offer it. I notice more and more that you have to speak up and ask for what you want when you’ve done your own research and find herbs, medications, procedures that may actually benefit you.
We have been overwhelmed by the grace, prayers, hospitality, and financial giving by so many of you. We have been given donations, gifts, and books that have simply brought tears to our eyes, and we just don’t even know what to say. I realize that I’m doing something that goes against the norm and most of you are cheering me on. We know there are always going to be a few who shake their heads and think I’m crazy and foolish, but it really doesn’t matter. I know without a doubt that this is what the Lord is having me do. I know it’s the right path for me and that is truly what does matter. The waves of uplifting words and comments have been overwhelming and so helpful right now. I thank many of you who have said, “You are doing exactly what I would do if I were in your shoes.”
If you would like to write me please use the following address.
Sanoviv Medical Institute c/o Allison Efaw 2602-C Transportation Avenue National City, CA 91950
I’ll be there from May 15 until the 4 or 8 week discharge time frame.
God has been with us through this process and I have never felt more at peace and felt His presence than right now. I’m hoping to share with many of you what I learn.
Love, Allison
This is the post that went on the Go Fund Me page in case some of you have not seen it.
On May 15th, I will fly from Louisville, KY to San Diego, CA where I will be picked up and driven to Sanoviv Medical Institute in Rosarito, Mexico. I should know after the first week or so whether I will stay for only the 3 week program or extend up to 8 weeks. We have been so blessed by the prayers and donations from literally around the world. 100% of the money we get from GFM will go towards this trip. The Biblical definition of Grace is “unmerited or unearned favor or assistance.” There is nothing one can do to earn grace, and our family has been the recipient of your example of Grace and Generosity. While we could never begin to thank each of you for your prayer, gifts, cards and notes (partly because we don’t know who all is praying and donating), your impact has been and is being felt by our entire family. Jamie said the other day how cool it would be to contact every one of you 10 years from now and say “Thank you. You played a part in saving my life.” We know that God can heal, but even if he doesn’t, so “Thank you for playing a part with us on this path God has chosen for me and for my family.” If I am able, I plan to send out an email update after the first week at Sanoviv and let you know how it is going.