Thursday, January 22, 2009

Busy Busy Busy

What a busy month this has been, several of us have had the sinus stuff and Tyler has had a double ear infection,his 2ND round of it. We traveled to see Casey's 96 year old grandmother and all 3 of my children, as well as my daughter in-law Rebekah, Ryan, Brandon and Tyler (my 3 grandsons) as you can see in the picture I posted earlier last week. Here at home we are trying to clear out some things and also do some much needed repairs on our kitchen counter which will hopefully start soon. Please pray for us all as we have much to do and many decisions to make on what we want and need to do as far as the house goes. Casey is really doing great he can walk without his cane if he's walking short distances. I am also doing well with my Fibromyaliga I am still taking the mangostein juice but am only taking 1 ounce 3 times a day along with a pill from Swansons Vitamins that I was told about that is for fibromyalgia and it has been working really well. Lord willing I will be able to just take the pills since they are only $8.00 a month in stead of $ 232.00 a month for the Mangostein Juice. I want to do what the Lord would have me do and have been praying that the Lord would show me which direction to go. I better go Tyler has learned to roll from his back to his stomach and is in his bassenet and doesn't have much room to turn over, well he just figured it out and is trying to pull up on the side NO KIDDING he is on his side and is holding on to the side of the bassenet and trying to pull his head and chest up, he's 4 months today and is doing new things every day his doctor was suprised when he rolled from his back to his stomach this morning, she said that he shouldn't be doing that until he's 5 months, and he is also cutting teeth. Boy are going to have our hands full :))

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Five Generation Pictures


This is a picture of Casey's 96 year old grandmother and uncle with my 3 children and 3 grandsons. The date is wrong we just took this pictures 2 Saturday's ago. She is in a nursing home. In March she will be 97 years old.




Friday, December 5, 2008

Friday, November 21, 2008

Tyler

Erin & Tyler the day after he was born in the Nick unit



Tyler Oct 4Th


Erin, Jeremy & Tyler Oct 7th


Tyler November 14th

Casey's Recovery

Casey ended up having his surgery November 6Th instead of October 23rd. The surgery was suppose to be 6-8 hours long but the Lord was pleased to let it be done in 3 1/2 hours without any complications. Casey was doing so well that he didn't qualify to go to the therapy hospital and is doing therapy at home and a home health nurse comes out each day to clean his wound. He is doing great this time PRAISE the Lord!!! he is doing more for himself this time than he did the first two times. Please continue to keep him in your prayers as he comes to mind.

Monday, October 20, 2008

Casey's Surgery

Casey will be having his hip replacement surgery November 6Th instead of October 23rd. Please pray for him the surgery will be 6-8 hours long, pray also for me as I will be sitting at the hospital until he is finished and is in a room. I will post again when I can with updates.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Tyler Lee Wehde

Erin & Jeremy welcomed Tyler Lee Wehde into the world September 22ND 2008. He weighed 8 lbs 2 Oz's and was 21 inches long.
After a LONG labor and Tyler not wanting to come Erin had to have a C-Section since Tyler was to big for Erin to deliver naturally, he wasn't breathing and was purple when he was born, the doctor said that he was stuck and they had a little trouble getting him out. Tyler had to stay in the Neonatal unit most of the time he had trouble again choking and his oxygen level was to low, he also had jaundice. Erin and Tyler had a rough time, the area where they had the staples came open when they took out the staples, it is now getting better and Erin and Tyler are doing great. Tyler had an appointment yesterday and he weighs 9 lbs 4 oz's Erin looks great too she has lost all of her weight nursing sure helps you loose the weight fast. My computer is down and I'm using Erin's computer so I will post pictures soon.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Children's Place

I found a neat place to shop for infants and toddlers and get them for cheap!!!

Right now they are having a huge sale I have seen blue jean over ralls for $3.99 and up. Sleepers for $ 1.99 and up. Go and check it out.

http://www.childrensplace.com

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Ivy Lanier's battle with Cancer

Please Pray for our sister in Christ, read her story and how her faith in Christ has and is bringing her through a battle with cancer. She is a dear friend of Carolyn Christians.
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The following verse is taped to Ivy’s hospital room window and begins her story, 'The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.' Psalm 18:2 As you read on, don't be sad for Ivy, rejoice with her in the strength of her faith.Ivy's story began in early March with what she thought was her usual case of allergies as the pollens began to get bad. She picked up a cough and her back was bothering her as well. On March 26, she saw her doctor for some prescription refills. At that time, she discovered her annual exam was a year past due. She made an appointment for March 31, to get that taken care of. On the 31, the doctor commented that her cough did not seem to be any better. Ivy felt it was worse and that she was beginning to get short of breath and hurt in her chest when she coughed. The doctor ordered a chest x-ray to check for pneumonia. They scheduled the x-ray, but Ivy put it off until she felt a worse. The x-ray was done on April 3. The x-ray showed something suspicious and a CT scan was done the same day. The call came at 4:30 that afternoon. A large mass on her sternum was discovered with a good chance that it could be cancer. An appointment with an oncologist was scheduled for the next day.April 4, Ivy and Tim sat in the oncologist office with her brother, Jason, and two of her 'sisters', Chris and Jennifer. The doctor showed us on the CT scan the fluid that had built up around Ivy's lungs and heart and explained that the mass was pushing on her heart. He explained that there was a very good chance this would be cancer and that he was recommending that she go directly into the hospital for further tests.We cried and then we held each other and prayed. Through God's mercy we pulled it together and checked into NE Methodist Hospital. On April 5, they drained 40 oz. of fluid from around Ivy's lungs and heart, which was sent off to pathology for testing. The mass was approx. 4.3 in. x 3.1 in. in size pushing on her main heart valve as well as her right artery and pulmonary veins. Over the next couple of days other tests were run. Ivy's pain level was increasing and pain meds were prescribed. There was a lot of waiting and praying happening in the room throughout the weekend.April 7, brought the news that the test on the fluid came back inconclusive. There were bacteria of some type present, but its source was not known. On April 8, a needle biopsy was performed on the mass. X-rays, blood work and other tests continued. April 10, brought the news that we had all feared, Mediastinal (thymic) large B-cell Lymphoma. This is a fairly rare form of cancer that occurs in women ages 35-50. All we have been told and read so far indicates that it responds well to chemo. This is a fast growing cancer, but the good news is that because of this it should respond quicker to the treatments. They expect a 75-80% reduction in size after the first treatment. They are recommending chemo and radiation, which will take about 9 months total to complete.April 11 brought more tests, some quite painful, but our Ivy shines on. She recites her verse (Psalm 18:2) repeatedly anytime things become overwhelming.Tim and Ivy have struggled the last couple of days in deciding whether to remain at NE Methodist and continue treatment with her current doctors or to look at transferring to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Ivy's treatment here at NE has been excellent. The nurses are so gentle and caring and the doctors have been very good as well. We have all been praying for guidance on where this treatment should take place. Please continue to pray for guidance on this.Dawn and Michael Coldewey, friends that have been fighting this battle since last October, shared with us the process they went through and talked about the treatment and care Michael received at MD Anderson. It was such a blessing to be able to see a tiny piece of how God has been working in this situation. Ivy has been close to Dawn throughout their battle and now here we are watching the tables turn. What a comfort it was for all of us to hear the words of encouragement that Dawn and Michael were able to share. Tim and Ivy feel at peace now with their decision to transfer to Houston.As I close this story that has just begun, I ask for continued prayers for her and her family; for guidance for them as they are faced with huge decisions daily; for strength and rest for Ivy's body as she prepares to fight this battle, but also for Tim as he becomes the major caregiver to Ivy, Kimberly and Wil; for God's angels to surround Ivy every minute of every day, shielding her from pain, from Satan's doubts and fears, and for a peace that passes all understanding. We also ask that you continue to remember Michael and Dawn and their beautiful girls as they continue in their battle.Ivy sends her love and thanks to each and everyone one of you that have called, emailed, visited and most of all prayed. These are the things that are helping to carry her through. We will do our best to update this site on a daily basis. I close with Matthew 21:22, 'And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.'

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Monday, April 7, 2008

The Mangosteen Fruit

The Pericarp, or rind, of the Mangosteen fruit contains more Xanthones than any other source on earth; a defense against Free Radicals.

Free Radicals are atoms with an unpaired number of electrons and these highly reactive radicals can start a chain reaction. When they react with cellular DNA these cells may not function properly or die.

Diseases are directly linked to free radical build up, including: Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Lung Disease, Diabetes, Arthritis, etc. To prevent free radical damage, the body needs a defense system of preventative antioxidants, combined with a properly functioning immune system.

Antioxidant properties (Xanthones) in the Mangosteen function as a balance for free radicals in the body and are proven to provide natural relief via direct inhibition of COX-2 enzymes.

The Orac (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) Test has shown that an ounce of Mangosteen Juice has 20-30 times the ability to absorb free radicals than one ounce of most fruits and vegetables.

My Mangosteen In Your Body Website

Hey everyone here is a site that you can go to and get more information about the Mangosteen Juice and testimonies. All you have to do is fill out the form to enter the site and browse around. Go check it out and let me know what you think.

www.ccw.mangosteeninyourbody.com

Thursday, April 3, 2008

I Love this song

All in All

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
Verse 1
You are my all in all.
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I’d be a fool
You are my all in all.

Chorus
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name.

Verse 2
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again, I bless Your name
You are my all in all.
When I fall down, You pick me up
When I am dry, You fill my cup
You are my all in all.

Mangosteen Juice from Xango ONLY

Some have ask if the Mangosteen Juice that I have been talking about is from Xango
YES it is (I use no other brand of Mangosteen Juice but the Mangosteen Juice from Xango).
Xango uses the whole fruit and they have the patent on this process. No other product other than Xango has the whole fruit. So if you are using any other brand you will not get the true benefits from it that the Xango brand gives, your wasting your money and you won't get the results that the Xango Mangosteen Juice offers.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Hope this answers some of your questions about whether or not the Mangosteen tablets will be as much a benefit as the Juice it self. I have a nurse that we are friends with that has researched the mangosteen juice and talks to the doctors several times a week to stay connected on all of the science to do with the mangosteen juice.
If you want more information on the 202 reasons to use the mangosteen juice from Xango please e-mail me at: healthychoices2@yahoo.com below is an e-mail from Lorrie our nurse friend.

Absolutely, you are not able to get the benefit from the Peri carp of the fruit where all of the good xantones are located. you won't get the results that you are looking for in the tablets. The Caplets are basically a waste of your money as you will not be able to get the 202 reasons to use the juice. The Xantones are located in the pericarp or rind of the fruit. Hope this helps.
Lorrie Hall, R.N., B.S.N.,M.S.N.

Friday, March 28, 2008

75 Reasons to drink Mangosteen Juice

Establishing a Mangosteen dosing regimen can create robust health and vitality, preventing many illnesses from striking in the first place.
WHOLE BODY HEALTH
1. Strengthen the immune system. The flavonoids & flavones boost other antioxidants, including vitamins C & E, to a more protective level.
2. Combats inflammation. Helps prevent tissue swelling which can lead to many debilitating diseases & conditions.
3. Improves cell communication. The xanthones in Mangosteen improve the body’s cell to cell communication to fight disease from attacking & spreading. It also speeds up healing & repair.
4. Thwarts DNA damage. Xanthones have been shown to thwart DNA damage, lowering risks from carcinogens & mutagens.
5. Aids the lymphatic system. Helps the lymphatic system eliminate cell waste.
6. Keeps thyroid functioning optimally. Mangosteen’s energy boosting ability helps overcome low thyroid conditions.
7. Reduces insulin resistance. Xanthones can help normalize blood sugar levels.
8. Helps lower body fat. Balances cortisol, which can stimulate fat deposits in various parts of the body.
9. Heals nerve damage. The anti-neuralgic & anti-inflammatory properties help repair cellular damage that causes neurological pain & discomfort, including diabetic neuropathy.
10. Balances the endocrine system. Favorably affects the balance of hormones & other neurochemicals produced by the endocrine system.
11. Aids body synergy. Mangosteen’s disease microbial-fighting abilities & immune system-strengthening qualities empower the entire body.
12. Reduces hemorrhoids. Alleviates the pain & swelling caused by inflammation.
13. Helps alleviate hypoglycemia. Counters fatigue brought on by low blood-sugar levels.
14. Relieves psoriasis. Xanthones can help detoxify the liver, which can cause psoriasis.
15. Helps heal lesions. Promotes rapid healing of topical wounds.
16. Reduces pain of carpal tunnel syndrome. Stops hand and wrist pain by reducing inflammation.
17. Relieves neurodermatitis. Mangosteen’s anti-inflammatory properties counteract this scaly & itching skin disorder.
HEART HEALTH
18. Helps prevent heart disease. Xanthones neutralize free radical damage, which may play a role in the inflammatory process.
19. Strengthens blood vessels. Improves the flow of nutrients to the body’s cells.
20. Lowers LDL cholesterol. Since Mangosteen inhibits free radical damage, it may help reduce LDL oxidation in the blood.
21. Reduces high blood pressure. Mangosteen’s ability to strengthen heart muscles & help you lose weight may lead to lower blood pressure.
22. Helps prevents arteriosclerosis. Mangosteen’s anti-inflammatory effect may reduce plaque buildup in artery walls.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
23. Helps overcome acid reflux disease (GERD). Mangosteen’s antioxidants may help protect & repair the lower esophagus damaged by gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Its acid-suppression effects may reduce stomach content acidity.
24. Helps heal ulcers. Xanthones kill bad bacteria, fungi & parasites, including H-pylori, the ulcer-causing bacteria.
25. Relief for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Blocks IBS-causing serotonin in the digestive system.
26. Helps stop diarrhea. The anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial properties of the rind or pericarp can stop diarrhea.
27. Can relieve Crohn’s disease. The anti-inflammatory properties can prevent the malabsorption of vital nutrients by preventing damage to the wall of the small intestine.
28. May prevent diverticulitis. Can prevent infections in the pockets that form in the lining of the colon.
YOUTHFUL LIVING
29. Boosts energy; improves resilience & increase stamina. Mangosteen’s nutrients provide needed energy.
30. Slows the aging process. Mangosteen’s regenerative nutrients & strong antioxidants keep cells operating optimally.
31. Helps prevent dementia & Alzheimer’s. Mangosteen’s flavonoids can stop simple memory loss.
32. Helps prevent kidney stones. The alkaline quality of Mangosteen helps neutralize stone-forming acids in the body.
33. Helps prevent Parkinson’s disease. Mangosteen’s antioxidant qualities prevent oxidation, a factor in Parkinson’s.
34. Reduces pain from arthritis. The anti-inflammatory effect can reduce pain.
35. Repairs damage from NSAID use. Mangosteen has been shown to block the H1 & H2 receptors (histamine molecules linked to allergies & the production of stomach acid) naturally. Its anti-inflammatory properties may reduce stomach acid & protect the stomach lining from acid damage.
36. Aids in eye function. The antioxidant abilities protect cells from the oxidative damage that leads to aging and disease.
FAMILY HEALTH
37. Lowers fever. By fighting inflammation, offering immune system support & hydration, Mangosteen can help fight fever.
38. Fights food poisoning. Xanthones can destroy Salmonella typhi.
39. Soothes sore throats. Anti-inflammatory effect can offer relief.
40. Helps heal mouth & canker sores. The natural antibiotic, antiviral & antifungal ability combats the pathogens that cause these sores.
41. Fights bad breath. Antibacterial properties help fight bad breath caused by bacteria.
42. Helps lessen migraines. Mangosteen can potentially correct abnormal serotonin functions in blood vessels that lead to migraines.
43. Relieves toothache pain. Anti-inflammatory effect can help relieve this pain.
44. Acts as a natural sleep aid. Helps balance hormones, which aids in balancing the sleep cycle.
45. Improves ability to deal with stress. Helps balance hormones like cortical, which is overproduced during stress.
46. Improves mood & reduces depression. Acts as a “mood elevator” by correcting brain chemical imbalances.
47. Aids muscles and joint health. Pain can be reduced by the anti-inflammatory properties of Mangosteen.
48. Helps clear acne & skin blemishes. The detoxifying & anti-inflammatory properties of Mangosteen can prevent & clear up skin problems.
49. Treats bug bites, burns, & poisonous plant contact. When made into a paste, the anti-bacterial & anti-inflammatory properties can relieve pain & swelling.
50. Relieves sprained & strained muscles & ligaments. Mangosteen can be massaged onto skin for topical relief.
51. Relieves stomachaches. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties relieve stomachaches caused by bacterial infections.
52. Relieves bronchitis, emphysema, & pneumonia. Mangosteen’s anti-viral, anti-bacterial, & anti-fungal effect can reduce the frequency of lung infections & other pulmonary diseases.
53. Works as a decongestant. Mangosteen’s anti-inflammatory properties help as a decongestant.
MEN’S HEALTH
54. Helps prevent male infertility. Mangosteen’s anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant strengths can counter infertility due to stress, pollution, & free radical-related factors.
55. Helps prevent prostate enlargement. The antioxidant punch of Mangosteen’s xanthones may be a powerful weapon in the fight against an enlarged prostate.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
56. Relieves urinary difficulties. The rind from Mangosteen can relieve cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), caused by a bacterial infection.
57. Offers a gentle laxative effect. Unlike harsh laxatives that irritate the bowel, it heals and unblocks areas of bowel restriction.
58. Minimizes PMS. Reduces symptoms of moodiness & inflammation.
59. Relieves menopause symptoms. Removes stress from the body & helps maintain adequate levels of estrogen, thus slowing the effects of menopause.
60. Reduces menstrual swelling. The anti-inflammatory properties of Mangosteen may counteract this bothersome side effect of PMS.
61. Reduces pain from fibromyalgia. Mangosteen exhibits a neurological pain-reducing effect.
62. Reduces pain from osteoporosis. Mangosteen’s neurological pain-reducing effect can offer relief from osteoporosis.
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
63. Helps relieve asthma. Mangosteen’s anti-viral, anti-bacterial, & anti-fungal effect can reduce the frequency of lung infections & other pulmonary diseases.
64. May prevent ADHD & food allergies. Studies have found a strong connection between hyperactive behavior & food allergies. Mangosteen stops antigen/antibody reactions & reduces the body’s allergic reactions. It may also help reduce lead in children’s bodies, which is linked to ADHD.
65. Builds stronger teeth and bones. Mangosteen aids in the efficient conversion of sunlight to vitamin D.
FIGHT DISEASE
66. Prevents gum disease. The anti-bacterial effect helps prevent gum disease.
67. Combat tuberculosis. Xanthones can overpower the bacteria responsible for causing TB.
68. Reduces lactose intolerance side effects. Mangosteen’s anti-inflammatory ability can reduce side effects, such as bloating & abdominal cramps.
69. Helps prevent dysentery. Effective fights Shigella, the bacterium that causes baciliary dysentery & the amoeba that causes amoebic dysentery..
70. Helps prevent multiple sclerosis (MS). Balances levels of tryptophan, serotonin and melatonin & prevents oxidative damage.
71. May thwart cancer. Xanthones have demonstrated anti-tumor properties in leukemia, liver, stomach & lung cancer, breast cancer & colon neoplasms.
72. Relieves Ankylosing Spondilitis (AS). Anti-inflammatory properties can relieve the cause of holes in the mucosal membrane, strengthening the body’s defenses.
73. Helps prevent cystic fibrosis (CF) infections. Mangosteen’s antioxidant & anti-microbial abilities may prevent excess mucus found in CF.
74. Prevent lupus-related symptoms. Anti-inflammatory & autoimmune strengthening qualities can help lupus symptoms.
75. Counteracts Myasthenia Gravis. Counteracts the symptoms of this autoimmune disease by strengthening the immune system.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

The Lord Is Good

Hello Friends and Family

It's been a while since I last posted any thing.
Just an update on how I'm doing heath wise. The Lord has blessed me with strength this past month, I am still using the Mangosteen Juice and it has been helping me tremendously.
Since starting on the Mangosteen Juice February 14, 2008 I have NOT been in ANY PAIN!!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!
I have been able to get off all of my prescription drugs except my asthma pill and even been able to get off my seizure medicine. I have not had any seizures or the symptoms. The Lord is so gracious and has given me strength to where for the first time in 2 years I was able to go to ALL of the meetings during our Spring Conference and not have any pain or weakness and I have been able to help with preparing and serving the food. WHAT A BLESSING this has been my desire to get to the point where I can be of more help at Church and the Lord has Blessed me in this area.
I Thank My God daily for His love and for giving me the strength to be able to sit and hear His word being put forth without having to move around so much or get up and walk out because of pain. If you or a loved one suffers from any debilitating health problems and you would like to learn more about the Mangosteen Juice and it's health benefits, you can go to my website and learn more about it's health benefits. www.thewonderfulfruit.com or e-mail me at healthychoices2@yahoo.com
Lord Bless!!

Monday, March 3, 2008

Prayer Request/ Hospital stay

Hello everyone
It's been a while since my last post.
I am asking for prayer, I will be going into the Hospital tomorrow (Tuesday March 4-7), for a seizure study and they will make me have seizures to see what kind I have, please pray that I will have the 4-6 seizures that they are needing right away or I will have to stay longer. I have to have people there with me around the clock so please also pray for those that will be giving their time to help. I have had to get off a of my medicines and suppliments and am having the pain and weakness again since I'm off my Mangosteen Juice.
I have been doing really well on the Mangosteen Juice. It has taken away my pain and inflammation that I have been suffering with now for 6 years. It has given me back my energy and strength. I thank the Lord for allowing me to find out about this Juice. I have been able to keep up my house and go with my daughter Erin a couple of Saturdays ago to look at wedding dresses and then went to the mall to look at shoes. I haven't been able to do that in a LONG time and I wasn't in any pain, I then got home at 6:30pm and cooked for our guest. I was able to get off all of my pain medicines Feb 14th and have not gotten back on them. I have been able to go to lunch with a couple of friends and enjoy my time without being in pain PRAISE THE LORD!!!!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Mangosteen website

We have our Mangosteen site up and running. If you would like to look at the site for more information click on our link. If you would like to contact us our e-mail address and phone number is on our web site.
www.thewonderfulfruit.com

New Grandbaby update

Erin called to tell me that she had her sonogram this morning and heard the babies heart beat and that she is 8 weeks and 2 days along, not 6 1/2 weeks that the doctor originally thought she was. Her due date is Sept 29th.