Love for Dr. Jessica
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Dear Friends,
Here is my moment of truth. I need your love and support now more than ever.
I am facing metastatic cancer. *DEEP BREATH* I said it, It's officially out there...
We all can agree that 2020 certainly wasn't a year that anybody could envision, but this - this is definitely not where I saw the year going. I am ready to let you in, to be vulnerable, and ask for help that I very much need.
This is new for me, my career has been devoted to helping others heal. I am honored to be the person my patients confide in and it fulfills me as they find their path to health. I have been the strength for many, but part of being human is having limitations, and mine have been reached. I realize that I cannot do this alone and we are asking all of you for a lot of love to support us through this.
In January and February of this year (2020) I took a leave of absence from work. I had sent an email to my patients explaining that I needed to address a health concern. I asked them not to worry. I asked for positive thoughts and loving prayers of healing. I discussed the absolute importance of a pause when you need one - health can feel very fragile at times and we must pay attention.
I promised I would be back ready to do what fills me up, serving others. The love and concern about my absence was so kind. But, I was not completely honest. I just wasn't ready. I needed space to figure out my next steps while continuing to be strong for my patients. After all, I am an example for health, and now this. More than ever before - I am overcome with the importance of being real. Here is what I also know, I can overcome this with a community of love and support!
My family. They are the best. My children are pure light and love. My husband has been a force of encouragement and a powerhouse of support and compassion. The reality of life right now for everyone is uncertain, and when you add in another variable - "My Mom has cancer" - the uncertainty of our future is magnified.
Medical expenses have wiped out our savings and left us with unimaginable debt. Facing these intense financial challenges has been beyond stressful. So far, my out of pocket expenses have cost us well over $90,000.
Several of my much needed treatments are outside of conventional care and have very high out of pocket costs. I have spent several difficult weeks away from my family getting care, seeking out the best and finding answers.
A few days ago I opened up an email that said the next two weeks of treatment is going to cost us another $25,000. My heart sinks and my eyes well up with tears when faced with the reality that this is literally the cost of my life. But, treatment has been working! I have been HEALING.
It's through these therapies that I am able to maintain my strength, keep my immune system strong, and continue to serve my patients. But, I am not out of the woods. It's scary. All of it. We are hopeful that I will be able to continue with the treatments I need, have the ability to take some much needed time for healing and still pay our bills.
We have researched, listened, meditated, fought, surrendered to and accepted this journey. Working with some amazing healthcare providers around the country to interrupt this chaos in my body and understand its presence has empowered me to heal at a very deep level, transcend, and pay it forward by teaching and serving.
I look forward to sharing my journey with you and being up front about my personal challenges.
I hope I can inspire.
I hope I can gleam health to the masses.
I hope that my truth will radiate the miraculous healing power our bodies encompass.
I hope I can educate and make a difference in the future treatments of cancer.
I hope to be the beacon of hope and health.
I am grateful, beyond measure, to have the support of people like you. I am thankful for the love you share, as it penetrates my soul. I am blessed by your kindness and generosity. Together, we are going to heal this!
LOVE,
Jessica
My superstars Joe, Abby & Jack have all added their love into sharing this post with you.
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Such a beautiful piece of receiving, is giving back! Please check out this amazing, heartfelt Fundraising effort that has absolutely touched my soul.
HEARTS OF LOVE
Elsa and Saveah, the 12 and 11 year-old daughters of dear friends of ours came up with the beautiful idea of #luv4drjessica
They started creating paintings of hearts to share the love, and so her mom could have a way of fundraising for us. The way that this love has spread is so touching and we will be sharing these amazing paintings of hearts - created from kids, friends and family as a way to bring more love into your home.
From this we have started an Instagram account @Luv4DrJessica
where you can see all of the heart paintings that you can choose from.
Spreading love IS the way of healing. I have wholeheartedly (no pun intended) embraced the absolute power of love, the instant way love changes the expression of health in my body, the beautiful way love shifts me into a place of regeneration and creation. With love, no dis-ease can last!
WHAT TO DO:
Check out our instagram account @luv4drjessica
Here is my moment of truth. I need your love and support now more than ever.
I am facing metastatic cancer. *DEEP BREATH* I said it, It's officially out there...
We all can agree that 2020 certainly wasn't a year that anybody could envision, but this - this is definitely not where I saw the year going. I am ready to let you in, to be vulnerable, and ask for help that I very much need.
This is new for me, my career has been devoted to helping others heal. I am honored to be the person my patients confide in and it fulfills me as they find their path to health. I have been the strength for many, but part of being human is having limitations, and mine have been reached. I realize that I cannot do this alone and we are asking all of you for a lot of love to support us through this.
In January and February of this year (2020) I took a leave of absence from work. I had sent an email to my patients explaining that I needed to address a health concern. I asked them not to worry. I asked for positive thoughts and loving prayers of healing. I discussed the absolute importance of a pause when you need one - health can feel very fragile at times and we must pay attention.
I promised I would be back ready to do what fills me up, serving others. The love and concern about my absence was so kind. But, I was not completely honest. I just wasn't ready. I needed space to figure out my next steps while continuing to be strong for my patients. After all, I am an example for health, and now this. More than ever before - I am overcome with the importance of being real. Here is what I also know, I can overcome this with a community of love and support!
My family. They are the best. My children are pure light and love. My husband has been a force of encouragement and a powerhouse of support and compassion. The reality of life right now for everyone is uncertain, and when you add in another variable - "My Mom has cancer" - the uncertainty of our future is magnified.
Medical expenses have wiped out our savings and left us with unimaginable debt. Facing these intense financial challenges has been beyond stressful. So far, my out of pocket expenses have cost us well over $90,000.
Several of my much needed treatments are outside of conventional care and have very high out of pocket costs. I have spent several difficult weeks away from my family getting care, seeking out the best and finding answers.
A few days ago I opened up an email that said the next two weeks of treatment is going to cost us another $25,000. My heart sinks and my eyes well up with tears when faced with the reality that this is literally the cost of my life. But, treatment has been working! I have been HEALING.
It's through these therapies that I am able to maintain my strength, keep my immune system strong, and continue to serve my patients. But, I am not out of the woods. It's scary. All of it. We are hopeful that I will be able to continue with the treatments I need, have the ability to take some much needed time for healing and still pay our bills.
We have researched, listened, meditated, fought, surrendered to and accepted this journey. Working with some amazing healthcare providers around the country to interrupt this chaos in my body and understand its presence has empowered me to heal at a very deep level, transcend, and pay it forward by teaching and serving.
I look forward to sharing my journey with you and being up front about my personal challenges.
I hope I can inspire.
I hope I can gleam health to the masses.
I hope that my truth will radiate the miraculous healing power our bodies encompass.
I hope I can educate and make a difference in the future treatments of cancer.
I hope to be the beacon of hope and health.
I am grateful, beyond measure, to have the support of people like you. I am thankful for the love you share, as it penetrates my soul. I am blessed by your kindness and generosity. Together, we are going to heal this!
LOVE,
Jessica
My superstars Joe, Abby & Jack have all added their love into sharing this post with you.
****************************************
Such a beautiful piece of receiving, is giving back! Please check out this amazing, heartfelt Fundraising effort that has absolutely touched my soul.
HEARTS OF LOVE
Elsa and Saveah, the 12 and 11 year-old daughters of dear friends of ours came up with the beautiful idea of #luv4drjessica
They started creating paintings of hearts to share the love, and so her mom could have a way of fundraising for us. The way that this love has spread is so touching and we will be sharing these amazing paintings of hearts - created from kids, friends and family as a way to bring more love into your home.
From this we have started an Instagram account @Luv4DrJessica
where you can see all of the heart paintings that you can choose from.
Spreading love IS the way of healing. I have wholeheartedly (no pun intended) embraced the absolute power of love, the instant way love changes the expression of health in my body, the beautiful way love shifts me into a place of regeneration and creation. With love, no dis-ease can last!
WHAT TO DO:
Check out our instagram account @luv4drjessica
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Hearts of Love
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Minneapolis, MN