Jan’s Health Update 3.22.08

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross came up with five stages human’s experience to any form of catastrophic life change (job, income, freedom, health).

1. Denial: The initial stage: "It can't be happening."
2. Anger: " It's not fair."
3. Bargaining: "Just give me this….
4. Depression: "The emotions and sadness are disorientating ……"
5. Acceptance: "This is now a reality and I embrace it."

Elizabeth Kübler-Ross also claimed these steps do not necessarily come in the order. I know that I have and still am experiencing all of the above stages and I believe Jan is also.

What is certain is that all your letters, cards, phone calls, emails, flowers and prayers are helping. Each night we play one of the recorded healing sessions. We hear all your voices as you sign in. Just hearing those calling in is often overwhelming. My experience is that these are the sessions where Jan experiences the most peace. I know they are for me. Thank you.

What we know so far:

1. Jan has cancer. The pathology was finally confirmed Wednesday. It has spread to her liver since this is where the first (and only definitive) confirmation on cancer has been found. It is believed to be colon cancer yet the slides have been sent to pathology for further stain tests for more definitive confirmation.

2. We are attempting to get Jan admitted to Sloan Kettering in NYC. This is one of the best cancer hospitals in the world. Thanks to our network, it looks like we will have her on a fast track for admittance. If not, we may need to follow up with some of the other leads we have received as part of your amazing support. Again, Thank You!

My commitment is stronger than ever to work with our Positive Deviant Network. Today is the first day where I have felt strong enough to commence giving back. I have listed twenty two objectives to focus on for the next thirty days. If you are interested you can view my focus process (you must be logged in as a PDN member) for the details. They are listed on my Focus Process as part of the Positive Deviant Network Website.

If for some reason you can’t get in, please call Dwight at 435-654-9555 or e-mail him at: dwight@posdev.net.

Again, we thank you for all your support. I know this experience has already positively changed me. Although I don’t recommend it, I know that I have become and still becoming a better person because of this.

With deep gratitude,

Marshall

March 3rd Update

Jan is home. She is in a great deal of pain and heavily medicated. The highlight each day is when we listen to the healing sessions that were recorded. We do that both morning and evening. Watching her respond so positively each time is amazing.

We are getting a second opinion in New York at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The treatment there is the best in the world.

Again, thank you. I am overwhelmed by the support she/we are receiving.

With love and gratitude,

Marshall