Saturday, September 15, 2007

ANNIVERSARY IN MEXICO

I had planned to keep this updated while I was with Jon in Mexico. I just got home about an hour ago and couldn't wait to bring you up to date on the great news. There at the hospital the internet was down and I didn't have wireless. Mexico does things a little different going through a phone line with a number that has to be changed with every use for security. The modem was down a lot so they called AT&T who sent a repairman with a new modem. The repairman left the new modem in the truck, brought in a used modem to replace the hospital modem. Then it didn't work at all, nothing! They called AT&T to complain but all they got was "sorry." The repairman was an independent contractor!

Words cannot begin to tell Jon's progress because it is so special and beautiful what has happened. Maybe if you could actually see the blood tests and pictures you could appreciate the miracle he has experienced over the last two weeks. I can tell you this much, we would have
never received this treatment in the US. Dr. Bradford has done nothing but build up Jon's body with nutrition. He also uses herbs, vitamins and minerals to fight inflammation and rid the body of toxins. He drinks the "green drink" with every meal in addition to 9 bags of nutrients through IV (which take about 9 hours a day) and 52 pills by mouth during the day, one shot in the rear of B12 (Jon says it stings a lot for about 15 seconds) and a glass of saline mixture three times a day.

Speaking of meals, Jon's appetite has returned 80%. Now he looks forward to his meals and has them gone in short order whereas before he would just look at the food and force himself to eat, taking an hour to get through a meal. Last night he actually got the "munchies" and I went to the little
kitchen there and got him an apple, some nuts and raisins to eat. I know the pain medication was key to his loss of appetite and how could he get better if he didn't eat, continued to get worse, more pain medication and the spiral down continues until . . .

And now there is no pain! The liver distress is gone! The swelling is gone! But Jon is still in the critical st
age of cancer and there will be many months of follow-up treatment with a strict regime of diet and exercise. We were told to have another CT scan in eight weeks as the results of the heat treatments will not all be visible until then. If there are remaining problem areas, more follow-up treatments will be needed. Not chemo ever again!

We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary . . . yes, in a hospital, but we are so happy!! We are already planning our next 30 years together . . . with a whole new outlook on the purpose and meaning of life.

And here's an interesting article for you about our freedoms being eroded out from under us, another reason why we had to go to Mexico for treatment. Go to: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/healthfreedomusa/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1077060&t= and read about the "Mother who may be forced to put son through Chemotherapy." (Sorry about the long address.)

13 comments:

Unknown said...

Dear Diane and John, This is a wonderful way for you to keep us updated, Thank you. I am very interested even though we are not close friends, it moves me the minute I see your bogg let alone after I have read it. You are in my prayers too.

Love, Diane Inman

Hillary said...

My eyes are to the brim with tears. How awesome this is! Today, Katelynn leaned over to me, during choir, and said "it isn't the same without Brother Wright". You are missed, but sounds like we might get to see you soon! Keep on keepin' on!

Love HIllary BEamish

Anonymous said...

Jon,

Not many people can pull of the skinhead look, but you've really done it. (Now if you tell me you are moving to Northern Idaho and joining the Arayan Nation, then i'm going to really worry about you.)

We are thinking of you often. I guess we are all a little worried that such a tough challenge can come so unexpectedly and undeservedly to such a nice guy. Your strength is inspiring. Everytime I run or cycle through a little pain I remind myself that its a mere pittance to what you are going through. Clark can't wait to have you back in primary. And when your up to it, we'll have to find those old Cheech and Chong albums and have another laugh or three.

We love and pray for you!
Allen, Jeanine and Clark

Anne Costello said...

How inspiring your progress is to all of us! This may indeed be the miracle we are all praying for.

My daughter, Lori just learned that a close, young friend has stage 4 metastatic liver cancer. I sent Lori the link to your blog in hopes that it will give her friend somewhere to turn in her hour of need.

May the Lord bless and keep you!

Love,

Anne and Paul Costello

Anonymous said...

Jon and Diana,

Thank you for sharing through this blog. Your progress is both amazing and inspiring. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Weller Family

Anonymous said...

Dear Kids: Jon's phoncall on Sunday evening answered many questions. Real positive progress now. One more day (Tuesday) for the needle in the port for IV irrigation of the system, then homeword bound. Wonderful. To have put down this cancer in three weeks time is simply unimaginable. Having read the comments on this blog, we have to know that Deity has really heard about Jon Wright, and the finding and then the results of the treatment become more explainable. The courts above will continue to hear about Jon Wright, and much of the prayers now will be full of thanksgiving. Looking forward to your upcoming entry on the blog about the homecoming on Wednesday.

All our Love...Old Grandpa & Grandma

Anonymous said...

I am glad you here your good news. Now for the long boring part of regaining strength and getting back to normal, what ever that is. I am looking forward to hering another one of your talks. I promis to stay awake for it.

Bob I.

Anonymous said...

WOWWW!!!

BLESS US INDEED,

THANK YOU FATHER!!!

WELCOME HOME JON!

Doreen

Anonymous said...

Jon and Diana,
How exciting. We are so happy for your progress. How blessed you are for even hearing about this proceedure not to mention how wonderful you are doing. We pray for your continued success and well being.
Love, Mark and Sherri

Kaylinn said...

Welcome home dad!!! What will it be like to not be connected to a pole for the majority of your day! Oh wait...maybe your use to pushing a pole around! :) HAHAHAHA I'm so funny.

Briton said...

Dear Uncle Jon,

Thank you for your faith and love!! Thank you for your inspiring will to live. Thank you for being such an amazing brother to my dad. Thank you for sharing this struggle with all of us so that we may grow from it as well.

Love,
Briton Wright

Anonymous said...

Jon and Di,
I am so thankful to be able to read about the progress that Jon is making. You are both close to my heart, and congratulations on your 30th wedding anniversary.

From my heart, Karen Wright

Anonymous said...

Hi Jon and Diana,
We are so happy to hear about your progress.
Welcome home!
When you feel up to it, let's get together for a fun movie, over here.
You are a true inspiration!
Love and prayers,
Linda and Dan