In August 2003, about a month and a half after I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and having had major surgery, I was brought by my husband to Hartland Lifestyle Education Center for their eighteen-day session.
There, it was suggested that I drink only juices for fifteen days, get plenty of fresh air, sunshine, exercise, and rest, drink a quart of two different kinds of teas a day lots of water, receive hydrotherapy treatments, attend health lectures, give up all of my bad habits, and pray a lot. Knowing myself, I was sure I could not do it.
When I was certain I couldn’t go on, the message I heard was about courage and determination. When I was overwhelmed, the message I heard was, “Let God take the burden.” Oh, there was much prayer, encouragement, and laughter at Hartland. And I did it a day at a time.
After I left, I sort of kept up with what I learned. I knew in my heart it was right, but, oh, the temptations! I had to work very hard and did not always resist. For the most part I did, though, and it became easier as time went by.
With a better diet, supplements, exercise, and other changes in my lifestyle, I noticed I looked better and felt healthier than I had in years. I was greatly encouraged by these signs of health.
My husband, family and friends have been behind me all the way.
But the most important message I had to learn was that GOD was with me all the way. All of the good things I have experienced and all of the love I have had showered on me are gifts from God. Even though I have doubted His existence,
He has put the cure for all of my troubles right in front of me – bountiful harvest, fresh air, sunshine, water, and prayer as a way to unburden my soul and heal my body.
After six months of mental reorganization and studying on the Internet, I went back to Hartland for ten days to make sure I was getting it right. The second time was a different experience because I knew what to expect and I was a lot stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Recently, tests showed that although the cancer marker is still high, it has gone down and the surgeon told me that the CT-scan looks “promising.”
After asking God to show me in some way that I was getting well, I realized that every day there is evidence if only I think about it. I thank my friends at Hartland for helping me to know that, without a doubt, there is hope, if only I let God do it.
