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Navigating our way through natural healing

Leaving CHIPSA

Three weeks ago we arrived here at CHIPSA North Beach outpatient clinic and today is Todd’s last day of treatment. We were all excited to get home and continue his treatments and had somewhat of a game plan for when we return, but then we got some unexpected news… Todd had another ultrasound this morning…
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The Second Week

Another week at CHIPSA down and only one more to go! Todd’s schedule had some modifications after our meeting that have seemed to meet his needs more efficiency. No matter what you are dealing with, it could always be better or worse, fate lies in your hands. It takes more strength to be real and…
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Not Always Easy

It has been 21 months since Todd was first diagnosed and not one minute of it has been easy. We have tried our hardest to make the best of our situation and stay positive throughout this difficult journey and is not always ideal to keep it up. Many moments of negative feelings, sadness, anger, frustration,…
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The First Week

Kloey and I get a little bored hanging out in the hotel room, I should say more Kloey than myself. I am taking advantage of the opportunity to focus on writing and some future projects. But we both definitely look forward to Todd’s lunch breaks and the nights that we get to spend together in…
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Arriving at CHIPSA

On Monday morning August 19th, a driver from CHIPSA came to pick us up at our hotel in San Diego, he drove us over the border which went a lot smoother than I anticipated. I guess the way into Mexico is easier than the way out…we shall see in three weeks. Things are definitely different…
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Additional Therapies Offered

We had another call with a doctor from CHIPSA on Monday afternoon to see if Todd would qualify for some additional new treatments being offered. These treatments gave us more confidence and understanding, but I have to admit one of my first thoughts was that this meant we needed to raise even more money…but turned…
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Fund Raising

If any of you have ever had to fundraise, you may know how hard it is to ask people for money. Thankfully, we have not had to ask for much in our adult lives and have held a lot of pride in that. In fact, I was taught not to ask for help and that…
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