Freedom From Cancer and Fear
Georgie Zentmeyer from Tarpon Springs, Florida

I was diagnosed in July 2007 with Colon Cancer – Stage 3 and a 9.5 cancer marker. My tumor was the size of a man’s thumb - it had gone  through the wall of the colon and I chose to have the tumor surgically removed.  Against my wishes, they also removed 32 lymph nodes and we later found out that only one was found to have cancer.  The doctor wanted me to start Chemotherapy immediately (just in case) in October 2007 because of that one node.

I did Chemotherapy for three months.  By Christmas, I had every side effect you could have from the chemo.  Sores in my mouth, chemo-brain, loss of appetite. I didn’t want to eat nor did I have the energy to chew.  Believe me when I tell you, “Chemo-brain” is something you do not want to experience either.  I could not concentrate enough to read and my eyes could not focus on the print and I had no interest in being with friends. . I became antisocial which was totally out of character for me.  I was filled with fear which had never been a part of my life in the past.  There is just something in me that did not want to do anything!  I had sleeping problems as well.  My life consisted of TV, sleep and doctor appointments  The doctor’s solution to all the side effects was more and more meds.  I’m feeling totally emerged into a deep, deep dark hole that I can’t climb out of.

Seeing my condition, a doctor friend of mine mentioned the Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center in Plant City – close to my home.  But I was so weak from the chemo at this point that I had a hard time making a decision because of all the fear in me.  He told me he thought the chemo was killing me which got my attention.  I had to stop driving because my reactions were too slow.  My family could see how weak I was becoming and put the pressure on me to pray so that I could go to the Plant City Lifestyle Center.

When I arrived in Plant City on January 27, 2008,  I was in such a deep hole of depression which made making decisions very hard for me.  I booked for a ten day stay and fell in love with the people there.  Dave and Sherry were wonderful and I grew to love the new regime I was learning.  The first few days I felt were overwhelming mostly because of the chemo-brain but I felt the ten days of juicing and eating right enabled me have the energy I needed to go on.

I believe that my going to Dave & Sherry’s Lifestyle Center was surely answered prayer.  Upon my arrival, The Orcutt’s and my roommate gave me a welcoming hug which gave me a sense of peace and love – I felt the peace of the Lord as I entered their home.

Our Bible Study time was simple but just what I needed and so perfect.  Hearing what others had to say and hearing the renewed sense of hope in their voices started to have an impact on me.  This all helped to give me the hope that I too could make it.  The schedule was excellent and kept me on track.  Dave & Sherry pour God’s life into everyone and it was evident from the very beginning that all their teaching and the program itself was God inspired.  It was at this point that I noticed some of my fears leaving me.  The food was amazing – even helped to get my appetite back a little, especially the second week.  I fell in love with the relaxation of the hammocks, the morning walks and the fellowship of the other guests. Two months later, I went to my doctor for follow-up blood-work.  My liver and kidney function was good and my marker was now a 1.4 (normal is 0-3).  I know that this is because of the Hallelujah Lifestyle I am living.

When I arrived in Plant City, I could only shuffle my feet from lack of energy but by the time I left the Orcutt’s,  I was walking one mile with everyone else.  I can drive my car again – and my chemo-brain has improved almost 100%.  Towards the end of my stay, I actually slept through one whole night and I am feeling stronger everyday

I now live with FREEDOM FROM CANCER AND FEAR!   I have a whole new way of life and believe the Hallelujah Lifestyle must be taken seriously.  All my efforts are well worth it – I have gained a new lease on life.  In 2007, I did not know what my 2008 was going to look like, but now this “Little Georgie Girl” is full of life, spunk and I’m Cancer free! Hallelujah!