I’ve been wanting to send you a note/update for a while just to let everybody know what’s really going on. It was such an incredible experience being out of the country and feeling all of the prayers and the love and knowing that all of the communication going on by text at that time was about me, my sickness, my future, my life. I was extremely grateful for this at the time, but now that I have come home, I’m beginning to understand the next degree of fighting with this. I am even more grateful to everyone who has participated in my recovery. I thank God for every person and pray His biggest blessing on you in 2025. I do believe this is all for a reason, and God has a plan for me to accomplish as He does for all of you as well.

Relationships have improved in my life and many of the long list of things I need to accomplish have begun to align. Although I have missed my last two blood draws, I feel very good. The next one is today, Monday. I am able to move, work, breathe without shortness of breath, lift with my normal strength, and otherwise function as I should. I am definitely building muscle again. Having to dig ditches and run wire has reminded me that this process is still ongoing. 

It has been difficult to acquire a holistic oncologist to hear my story, listen to what I have done, and write the prescription I need to continue my treatment. It is also my biggest prayer that the medication I’ve already been given has done all it needs to do and the realignment of my body and understanding of my position will allow me to alter my diet, exercise and lifestyle, in order to restrict further advancement of the disease. As I have stated to everyone before—I will not rest until they can’t find this cancer at all in my body, so why shouldn’t that be right now? I am confident this will happen and I know that it is a learning process for me and for those who waver. I could go on and on about the spiritual advancement of my soul through this process and understanding my double-minded behavior and beliefs, causing actions that resulted in my current position. You all are great people and I know you have done this for many others and not just for me, but I am one who wants you to know that I felt the covering and the love and the urgency with which you prayed for me. Thank you!

Please continue to pray for my advancement, as it is extremely difficult to purchase the proper foods, oils, medications, and creams that are required, along with a very lengthy process every single day that gets monotonous and difficult to maintain. Add all that to the construction of my home and life. 

Also, Genetic Potential Products, Inc. (my business) will officially open next month and we are praying it will provide income immediately. Income has become critical during this phase because we invested all our money into this property and building. However, as a result of the cancer diagnosis, unexpectedly, everything was depleted ahead of schedule. We are super grateful to stand in our current financial position and are expecting God’s blessing in our business going forward. Thank you to every one of you who has given so much and helped me to meet my needs. The pressure would be insurmountable if, in addition, I was bearing 100% of that burden. 

I live a grateful life.

We are rejoicing as Florida Power & Light has just finished installing the poles and wires for us to have electricity. This weekend, we should have the conduit installed from the pole to the house so that the meter can be energized, which would then give us electricity and, needless to say, add an incredible provision to our ability to accomplish our mission.

Top requests for prayer:

• an American oncologist who will work with me
• funds to complete the building project, and pay for treatment
• a way to promote Genetic Potential, Inc to bring income
• my continued healing

I will keep you all posted as I am able, and again my whole heart of gratitude for all the things you have blessed me with. The photo is of my last day with all the staff, Dorothy, and me.

Buddy

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Precious Friends,

Dorothy flew from Miami to Colombia last night. It's so good to see them together. She works at Shadowlawn Elementary and the principal has told her to take the time she needs. The plan is for them both to fly home on December 6.

Buddy had stem cell treatment two weeks ago and has experienced 12 days of diarrhea. He is so weak he can't stand to brush his teeth. I believe they are finally adding some new meds to deal with that and his blood count, but he has very little strength.

Last he told me, his platelets are normal, but hemoglobin is not budging from 8.1 for weeks. 

This is what we ask you to pray in this season: that God will clearly show us that Buddy has turned a corner and is improving from all the treatment he has received. The the cancer cells are removed from his bone marrow.

We need You, Lord, to give us a strong word that You hear our cries and see our dilemma. We KNOW You are here with us, but we're asking for a manifestation of Your healing. Thank You for answers to prayer and for Your love and the love of so many others.

To each of you who have given, we can't tell you how you've encouraged us with those gifts. And no less for all the love and prayers. We anticipate giving all the glory to our great God for the outcome of this story.

The Poulsen Family

God hears the prayers of His people!! We have news to share. Buddy has been trying to reach a certain doctor who is knowledgable in his particular cancer which was caused by his use of RoundUp when he was in his 30s. He finally was able to speak with her last Friday and she cancelled his plans to the Tampa Clinic and is recommending a cancer center in the country of Columbia. As soon as Hurricane Milton lands and his family and house are safe, Buddy will fly to Mountains of Hope.

It is in the middle of a food forest where they grow all their food organically that is served to guests. Buddy has offered to work in the kitchen and the garden as he is a certified master pruner. He has dreamed of going to a place like this and while RoundUp caused the cancer, God is using this to teach him many things he has longed to know first-hand in order to help others.

Additionally, a couple from our small group just left for Columbia yesterday to get medical treatment at another facility there. They are minutes from where Buddy will be and will try to connect with him. Only God!

And the cost is cut in half! Our God is a mighty King and we serve Him in gladness no matter our circumstances. Rejoice with us in this good news. And many thanks for all the prayers and donations. We are so grateful to have you on our team!

We'll continue to send updates as we get more news.

With Grateful Hearts,

Buddy, Dorothy, Bob & Cathee