I had an awesome dinner at my parents' last night. Joanne went to the trouble of making fruit salad, regular salad, and other fresh raw veggies so that I'd have plenty of things to eat. It was great. I brought my raw salad dressings and a few other raw foods for everyone to try. It really was very nice.
Even with how nice it was, I could feel and see the mouth sores coming on. Today, my mouth is worse than yesterday, with tomorrow probably being worse yet. I'll probably be starting to get better Saturday. I've come to the conclusion that it's going to really be a challenge to change my diet to raw. It seems that I get the mouth sores every other week or so, and they last for several days. During that time, my main food is cream based soups. Anything else is just too acidic or too irritating on a sore mouth. On top of the mouth sores, I have a colonoscopy scheduled for March 7. I was looking at the prep information and there are dietary rules that start the week before the procedure. The rules call for no corn, no beans, no seeds, etc. Guess what?!?!? Raw foods often have things like seeds or raw corn in them. They also often have sprouted beans (like sprouted garbanzo bean hummus).
It's going to be a slow journey to going raw with lots of setbacks. But I know that it'll get there by taking one step at a time. On top of all of the challenges with going raw, I do have some good news about it. My organic produce co-op that I joined is going great. I had a yummy basket of fresh fruits and veggies last week and I'll get another one on Saturday. Also, several members of that group are in some raw foods group. Those groups meet up to share raw foods and raw recipes with each other. So that should help.
I also have some good news about the boy with cancer at Erica's school. The father emailed and said that they think that the chemo is going well. He is impressed with how strong his 10 year old son in regards to tolerating the chemo while keeping up a good attitude. Good stuff.
Best wishes and big hugs,
Tim
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It sounds to me that the 10 year old boy and his dad has a lot in common with us. I am so impressed with your great attitude and how well you do.
Love, Dad
Hi Tim, so glad to hear of your "progress" with the raw foods. About 10 years ago I became a vegetarian for a full year, juicing every day, eating very healthy....greens, beans, whole grains etc. I never felt better and then.....I slowly started adding eggs, fish etc. well gained weight and never have felt as good. I truly believe that the direction you are going is the healthiest and will start to show positive results...I too have given up meat again and going very "healthy". Am going to join your "co-op" in Redlands soon.... Thank you for sharing and for your witness during this time in your life....
Best Wishes and prayers,
Jori & Jim
Hi Tim!
I just happened upon this:http://www.bennunez.com/healingjosie/healingjosie/Josie.html
The diet seems to be similar to yours. This little girl was sent home on hospice in September and after this diet is cancer-free.
Take a look at the details page. There are recipes there. If you need avocados, I have a tree, and I'd be happy to give you whatever you need.
On the movies page, there is an interview with the doctor. He talks about lemon juice. I have a lemon tree, also, and can bring you some. We have beautiful lemons this year, and completely organic.
Let me know if you want them, and I can bring them to you at Wickman this week before Erica goes off-track.
Wendy
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Hi Wendy,
What a great website! Thank you for sharing. It reminds me of "The pH Miracle". That one is at http://www.phmiracleliving.com/
I would love to get a few avocados from you (my dad has a lemon tree). Would you like to trade for some fresh oranges or tangerines? My dad and brother both have productive citrus trees.
Tim
Hi Tim!
Sure, we'd love oranges or tangerines. I will be at Wickman on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Let me know which day works for you.
Wendy
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