Dear Friends and Family,

This is Ann giving the update this time. First, I would like to humbly express my gratitude to everyone who has prayed for me and made my trip to Mexico possible. I'm forever indebted to you all and offer up my daily prayers and sufferings for you. I'm most especially indebted to Amy who has stuck with me through thick and thin for most of my life now, with this situation certainly being the thickest part yet. Isn't she the best???  

Our trip to Mexico was beneficial on so many levels, and I'm grateful to have had the extraordinary opportunity to be treated by Dr. Payan, who is truly a gift from God. In the last month, my energy, color and mental clarity have increased to the point that I'm feeling the best I have since my youth, and I've had simultaneously decreasing levels of pain in my sternum. Praise God!

I had my first follow up petscan last week, which marked my 3 month return from Mexico. While I (unrealistically) hoped I'd receive the "all clear," the scan showed no spread to any organs and signs of stabilization for the metastases within the sternum. Before leaving CMN Hospital, Dr. Payan told me to expect no more than stabilization at the 3 month mark due to the amount of time that the treatments need to play out (at least 6 months for the stem cell transplant, for example). We're basically trying to slow down and stop an out-of-control train before dragging it back to the station for dismantling, so to say. So I'm grateful to at least be tracking according to his plan at this time. He seemed pleased with my first scan report and said I should be encouraged by it. My conventional oncologist here in the States also seemed shocked that I didn't have any spread to organs given how viciously aggressive this type of cancer is and seemed comfortable with me continuing to "do what you're doing" until my next scan. I can't express how grateful I am to have to have a one-in-a-million oncologist who isn't criticizing me for taking an alternative path and even said to me "you're the boss" when it comes to making treatment decisions! God has been so good to me on this journey.  

Since returning home, I've been doing my best to keep up with Dr Payan's rigorous daily regimen of at-home treatments, medications, and supplements while trying to keep up with work, the kids and homeschooling. I'll soon be adding another hefty protocol for strengthening my bones (which has also helped some people reverse bone mets.) Please continue to pray for my perseverance and for complete and total restoration of my health. I'm eager to get this behind me so that I can help others going through this awful disease.   

Again, I'm so deeply humbled and touched by everyone's love and support!

With praise and gratitude,

Ann

Dear Friends,

You'll be happy to know that Ann & I are back! We arrived safely home after a month of intense treatments in Mexico.  As you can imagine, Ann's husband Michael and their three beautiful children are thrilled to have their beloved mom back home again. As for me, I've been happily reunited with my bed! 

So what happens now? While Ann spends the next few months resting, there are a few treatments that she will be able to continue at home. However, as far as tracking the cancer, we wait and pray until the next pet scan in 2.5 months. Cancer be gone!! 

Thank you all for your incredible support of Ann through donations, prayers, and beautiful words of encouragement. She has been overwhelmed by your generosity, especially those of you she doesn't even know! Stay tuned for more updates. 

Many thanks & blessings,

Amy A Mushinski BFF

Dear Friends & Supporters,

I'm happy to report that Ann's doctor here at CMS in Mexico is very happy with her progress. She continues to fight like a champ physically & dive deep spiritually. We have a strict routine of treatments daily that makes Ann and I feel like we're in an episode of Groundhog's Day, the movie! 

Today is a very special day: Ann has been invoking the intercession of St Charbel since I handed her the relic given to me. We continue today to ask for his healing powers to rid Ann's sweet body of any cancer.

On another note, Ann & I have been rather fascinated with the stories of healing and miracles witnessed by and through Fr James Blount SOLT. The other day, before we went to sleep, Ann turned to me and said, "I pray God lets me meet him one day!" The next morning I woke up to a text from a friend who's one of his spiritual directees, letting me know that Fr Blount was making a rare appearance in August at Malvern Retreat House, only a few hours from Ann's home. You see, Fr Blount has been on sabbatical all year and not scheduled to be doing any retreats in 2024. Wow - God answered that prayer fast. Ann & Michael are signed up & ready to go! 

Thank you all for your continued support & prayers for Ann. They are being felt and are more appreciated than we could ever express.

God really does hear the desires of our hearts. 

We pray on...

Amy A. Mushinski BFF

Dear Friends & Followers,

Late last night while Ann & I were praying our rosary, Ann's nurse walked in with the most beautiful bouquet of flowers! The card simply said "To Ann & Amy with love. OLMC pray for us."

Whoever you are, know that your flowers have brightened up our room. What an amazing gift on Our Lady of Mt Carmel's feast day.

You should also know, Ann received some very difficult news today. Her dear cousin Andy, who is only a few years younger than Ann, unexpectedly passed away this morning. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for her family. 

Humbled by your generosity,

Amy & Ann 

Dear Friends & Followers,

We received exciting news yesterday! LifeSite News published the story of Ann's journey. In the article, Ann does a beautiful job opening up about where she believes this cancer really started. It's a story of great humility & vulnerability, two words most people run from a discussion about. Ann bravely bares all in her story.

Again, we wish to thank all of you for your most generous donations & prayers. The prayer are felt and the donations are more appreciated than we could ever express. You are ALL in the center of our rosary each night as we persevere each day through treatments. Here is the article...

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/help-homeschooling-mother-of-fives-battle-with-stage-iv-cancer/

Many blessings from Mexico,

Amy the BFF  (Best Friend Forever!)

PS: The attached picture shows Ann with her IV bag. Her nurse that day wrote "So do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. ~ Isaiah 41:10 

Dear Friends of Ann (& me!),

Ann & I arrived safely in Yuma, AZ yesterday, where we met Ulma, the Patient Care Coordinator who greeted us with such warm hugs!! She took us across the boarder, gave us a mini tour of San Luis then got us settled into our suite.

The Lord spared no time showing HIs hand in all of this: As we were walking into the CMN, Ulma asked Ann if she had a favorite number. Ann told her that she'd always liked 8. We got to the Cancer Wing, walked into room 8 where the whiteboard on the wall said, "Welcome to CMN Ann!"   

Before we had time to settle in & properly organize all of our things, they handed Ann a gown! Dr Payan came in and gave Ann the entire run down of the month ahead. As soon as he left, his amazing assistant, Ishmael, walked Ann down to the hyperbaric chamber for her first treatment, followed by several more after that. They waisted NO time in prepping Ann's body for the good fight ahead. 

Word's can't express how grateful Ann is for all of your love, support & prayers. Please keep them coming...

The BFF

Hello everyone! 

After reviewing the recent pathology report, Ann's doctors have asked that we get her to the clinic in Mexico as soon as possible. So, we're packing our bags and leaving Monday July 1!  If you're interested in seeing where we're going, click the video in the link...

https://www.cmnalternativecancertreatment.com/facility

Thankfully, Ann was approved for a load to cover the cost. Obviously we want her to be able to pay it off asap.  So, please continue to be generous and pass this link along to anyone else who may be sympathetic to Ann's story. Thank you to all who have so generously contributed so far.

https://www.givesendgo.com/AnnK

I'm oddly excited to see what our dear Lord is up to. Let the adventure begin...

Amy A. Mushinski, BFF (Best Friend Forever!) 

Good evening friends of Ann (& my most generous friends), 

Our Ann unfortunately received more bad news yesterday: The prognostic indicators of Ann's pathology report from the surgery are less than favorable. To the extent that they are dismayed that she is still alive. No doubt it's the incredibly clean diet, the love of her family, and the prayers being send from around the world, that are keeping her going. 

We are humbled & grateful to all of you who have so generously donated to Ann through your prayers & financial contributions. Kindly consider anyone you know who you could share this fundraiser with. We need a bit more to get Ann to Mexico and the situation is now urgent. The sooner Ann is treated the better. We are hoping for a July 8 or better departure. 

With a humble heart,

Amy A. Mushinski BFF 

Dear Friends & Supporters,

I'm happy to report that Ann's surgery last week went well. She's been resting comfortably at home and truly feeling the prayers carrying her through. She mentioned several times how deeply touched she is by the outpouring of prayer & support. Please keep them coming! The battle is far from over, yet "our hope is in the Lord..." Psalm 39

For those of you who reached out and have hesitation about donating via Give Send Go, please know they are a Christian organization who only takes a percentage from your donation if you designate so on your form. If you are more comfortable writing a check, kindly contact me for Ann's address: amy.a.mushinski@gmail.com

Stay tuned for more updates.  Many the Lord bless you for your most generous hearts.

Amy A. Mushinski, BFF