Let’s Clear the Air

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Question: “What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?”

Answer: Faith is so vital to the Christian life that Scripture tells us that, without it, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Yet our faith is such a powerful gift from God (Ephesians 2:8–9)  Christ told His disciples,  with just a tiny measure of it,  the size of a mustard seed, they could move mountains. So, what does it mean to have “mustard seed faith”?“Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘move from here to there’ and it will move; Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:14–20).

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 Next, in Luke 17:6, Jesus tells His disciples, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree,  ‘Be  uprooted  and  planted in the sea,’  and  it will obey you.”   By using the uncommonly small mustard seed as an example, Jesus is speaking figuratively about the incalculable power of God when unleashed in the lives of those with true faith. We know that this statement about moving mountains and uprooting trees by faith is not to be taken literally. The key to understanding the passages is the nature of faith, which is a gift from God.
The power of  faith reflects the omnipotent nature of the God who bestows faith on     His own. The mustard seed…  is one of the tiniest seeds … found in the Middle East, so the conclusion is that the amount of faith needed to do great things is very small indeed. Just as in the parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31–32), Jesus uses rhetorical hyperbole to make the point that little is much when it comes from God. The mustard seed in the parable grows to be a huge tree, representing the tiny beginnings of Christianity when just a few disciples began to preach and teach the gospel.
 Eventually, the kingdom grew to huge proportions, encompassing the entire world and spreading over centuries. So, too, does the tiniest bit of faith, when it is true faith from God, grow to immense proportions in the lives of believers and spreading out to influence all they come into contact with. One has only to read histories of the great men of the faith, such as Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, to know that superhuman feats were performed by those whose faith was, at one time, only the size of a mustard seed.
Therefore, It’s only through the coldness of indifference in our hearts. When we can’t allow the calm of  peacefulness and the shine of our spirit to radiate. While providing GOD’s Guidance to provide that healing notion from within. And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.    Jesus grows everything!
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This is such an amazing, inspiring story about Ryan D. Luelf & his family, his pathway        to healthy, healing & freedom from stage 4 non-Hodgskins Lymphoma. I’ve followed his story these past 14 months. I have paid attention to their struggles & fighting this disease through natural treatments.    https://www.facebook.com/ryansadventure/  https://www.facebook.com/doyouownyourlife/videos/1774437166214748/?pnref=story
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 I remember when Ryan was going through this with great spirit and en·thu·si·asm for      life (eagerness, keenness, ardor, fervor, passion, zeal, zest, gusto, energy, verve, vigor, vehemence, fire, spirit, avidity; wholeheartedness, commitment, willingness, devotion, earnestness). I believe these qualities help one survive a life or death situation !!

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Ryan Luelf at The Truth About Cancer Ultimate Live Symposium
 With An Open Heart . . . . by Ryan D. Luelf
Sometimes I wonder if I ever want to write again. Sometimes I ask myself why have I not already written those  15 blogs that are bursting out of me?  Sometimes,  I wonder if it is worth all the effort after all the naysayers and differently opinionated minds speak loudly. And, as always, everything realigns after I realize that it is not my job to convince anyone. This isn’t even my job. This blog is only something that was laid onto my heart just a year ago. In all reality this only happened because I decided it would be wise to start a blog so our family and friends who weren’t on Facebook could stay updated as it would be a simple way to stay connected with those who cared.

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Never did I think that the blog would be visited 57,000 times this year.   Never once did      it cross my mind that the last few blogs I have written. Would each be read by people from all over the world in over 65 countries and several thousand times.  I mean, seriously, all I wanted was to put my thoughts together and share our story for those few who would care to read it. I did it mostly for me.  It was my way of organizing my own thoughts and figure out what I actually believed. I guess those simple little plans have become more.

I have struggled with this conversation in my head for the last two months. Why? Because cancer is not fun, it is not easy.  In fact, cancer is hard and it is emotional. The tears I have wept for those we have met in this journey that have passed on to the other realm could fill buckets.  At  the  same  time,  I have rejoiced with many;  especially  those that after seeing unproductive results turned to alternative ways and now have experienced positive results.

I rejoice when I learn of a new story that after choosing to follow a non-conventional approach or a mixed conventional/non-conventional approach the person has gained the highly esteemed “No Evidence of Disease” stamp from their doctors. That brings tears of joy. And that makes it all worth it. Learning of a guy named Mike who became so inspired after following Ryan’s story  that he chose to change his lifestyle  and diet and lost over 90 pounds in less than 6 months hence restoring his health. That makes it worth it.

One story is worth it . . . we are ALL worth it.  I will keep keepin on.  I will keep writing   and simply share our story and share my thoughts.  I will keep sharing the ever mounting hours of research I continue to do and what seems to be creating positive results for Ryan.  We are already an open book. I am not changing now.

Time to Clear the Air . . .
At this juncture we are in new territory. We are in a bit of unknowns (aren’t we always?) and hope to gain much clarity ….  in the next month or so.  There are always conflicting opinions in the conventional and non-conventional world of health and medicine. We are also all humans with imperfections  and each holds  our own set of opinions  and  beliefs. Because of this fact, there truly will never be a perfectly laid out clear story to completely encompass our Journey with Cancer. All we can do is our best to share our Journey with authenticity hopefully being an inspiration to others and positively impacting their lives.

So, let’s answer some questions that are circulating around.

What is Ryan’s status?
First, let me just recap what has happened since the spring. Here is an excerpt of something I wrote not initially meant for this blog . .  .

“After a very tough April with fluid issues going completely out of control, Ryan did choose conventional immunotherapy at our local clinic. At the same time, Ryan and Caroline became very motivated and dove into what it means to completely heal the body. Focusing on a plant based diet high in fruits, supplements that were proven to help his body and what his body’s needs were. Ryan was on a protocol to protect his organs, build his immune system and combat cancer. The PET Scan in mid June did show Ryan had major improvements but also showed cancer was still active in his body. Blood tests confirmed the same. The local oncologist basically stated that the cancer was about 75% to 80% gone. In late June, Ryan and Caroline began a protocol that finally put together everything they had learned the previous 9 months and Ryan’s body started having major improvements; including all fluid issues resolving after the Naturopathic Doctor executed a plan to help Ryan’s liver. They believe the scans in November will likely show he may be cancer free as detectable by those tests.”

What we have learned since is that the immunotherapy  did have a positive outcome        and the combination of everything else … played a large role in Ryan’s ability to go thru  those infusions without much side effects. (As a reminder, the oncologist had expressed increased concern for tumor lysis syndrome …. due to the high tumor burden  and  was pleasantly surprised on how well Ryan did.) During the August oncologist appointment  we were reminded by the doctor that Ryan still had cancer and that the immunotherapy had only provided a partial response.

He also confirmed that the one side effect Ryan is experiencing is low white blood cell counts. While not common, it is a side effect. It has been quite the roller coaster with the WBC (literally up to 5.0 then down to 2.0 then up to 3.5 then down to 2.6 then up to 3.9 then down and so on).  Our goal is that once his body fully bounces back the WBC will recover permanently. For now, I have him on a boat load of immune boosters and plenty of essential oils.
We have also kept a close watch at Ryan’s labs which include the full CBC panels and lipid panels. Two tests worth noting  are the Hgb A1C  and the Cardio CRP. The Hgb A1C blood test basically provides information  about a person’s average levels of blood glucose,  also called blood sugar,  over  the  past 1-2 months.  Ryan’s numbers  have been stellar staying under 4.8. (and he eats all that  fruit , GASP!  #FruitForTheWIN)  The other noteworthy test, the Cardio CRP, (C-reactive protein) measures general levels of inflammation in your body. Also high levels of CRP are caused by infections and many long-term diseases. Some oncologists use this test as a loose lymphoma marker. Ryan’s levels were at 20 in June, 16 in August, 14 in September and plummeted to 5.8 in October! Normal is below 1. Progress, it is a sign of progress. It also confirms that Ryan’s anti-inflammatory diet, treatments and supplements are working. ” 🙌

Some final questions and answers . . .
Why is there conflicting information from different sources circulating social media and the web?
Simple Answer: humans. We are humans. If you want to know the full story feel free to read every single blog I have written and every post Ryan has made on Facebook. That will give you the full correct story. Otherwise, accept that we can’t control anyone else’s take on our story nor can we try to encapsulate our entire journey…. in two to three sentences or in 30 seconds and we don’t care to control or try to fix every person’s verbiage or takeaways.

CRITICISM is part of breathing. As long as we exist on planet earth as human beings we all face CRITICISM, period!

— Embrace it, live SECURE, live LOVED, know your TRUE IDENTITY and always remember that CRITICISM flows from self-hatred. Don’t believe me! ~ think about when you criticize others and WHY, yep the root is your own lack of LOVE for yourself . . .

#WisdomBeyondTheRecliner
#gracebasedliving
#WhatsItToYou

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Ryan Luelf – What’s Stealing Your AWESOMENESS?

Again, Humans. We are humans. They are human too. What’s important to you may not be important to them. Their takeaways may be completely different than yours. Humans. Let’s be human together. Can I say it one more time?

Humans.  No one is perfect.  And,  by the way,  you are not perfect either.

After all, you are a human too.  (Side-note: I do believe we are all perfectly imperfect.)

I thought Ryan’s cancer was 80% gone or is it 95% gone?
Let me reiterate: humans. There are conflicting opinions from different medical professionals on what the PET Scan revealed in June. It doesn’t matter to us. It still showed active present cancer. Therefore, we are staying focused and staying on the path until we know that he is in full remission. Once remission is accomplished Ryan will go into a “maintenance mode” protocol. We have chosen to make our lifestyle and dietary changes permanent and will continue to research and learn what is best for Ryan’s body   in regards to supplements and long term treatments.

What was Ryan’s protocol this summer?
In addition to a diet HIGH in fruit, Ryan eats veggies, nuts, seeds, herbs and sprouts. I have attached below a picture of Ryan’s protocol. After a handful of blood tests, advice from health professionals on the non-conventional side and zoning in on diet & lifestyle, we chose Ryan’s path. In July,  we spent a large portion of the month in Montana where Ryan focused on IVs, diet and supplements. At the end of July we returned home and met with the oncologist and local naturopathic doctor the very first week of August.

Since then Ryan made a commitment to stick to a very specific protocol for 90 days. We have made some slight changes, otherwise Ryan has followed the protocol faithfully. We believe this  is why his body is on the fast track to optimal health and recovering so well.   It is truly amazing watching health be restored back into Ryan’s body. We knew from  the beginning of this journey that Ryan wanted to heal, not just treat symptoms. Today,  we believe that  is exactly what is happening: My Healing Feeling and

closing thoughts . . .
I have often wondered what would have happened had we been able to know what we now understand. Could we have bypassed immunotherapy? Absolutely. Would Ryan been able to learn how to eat a plant based diet HIGH in fruit from the beginning? Probably not. Would he already be cancer free? Maybe.

There are problems with wishing we would have known what we now know a year ago, asking these rhetorical questions that negate the present and try to bring an illusionary possibility. Number one is the assumption that a different way would have had a better outcome. This is not always correct. Secondary, the problem with this thinking is that a different path would have bypassed all the negatives yet still brought out all the positives. Maybe we would have not developed the kind of empathy and grace that the bad decisions throughout this journey have taught us. We would not be who we are today had our paths been different or maybe we would be the exact same persons.  I don’t know…. and I really don’t care. It is what it is. So let’s just move on. We can’t change the past. We can only live in the moment. We only know what we know now.  We will keep searching. We will continue to learn.

In this moment I choose to revel at the fact that Ryan is doing amazingly well. Everything points to continual movement towards optimal health. It is a healing journey . . . a lifelong journey. A journey I hope to continue to share for many years to come.

This from https://theyololifeblog.com/ryansprotocolsummer-fall2016

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