Hola!
I am sorry for the lack of updates on here! I’ve been very busy! I seriously don’t know where the times goes.
I feel like my new life at home is running at around 90mph!! My life in Mexico ran at about 10mph (sometimes much slower) … I think I am probably comfortable at around 40…so it’s been a HUGE change and adjustment for me (and my mom), everyday, just getting used to the craziness and chaos of home life.
However, it is a wonderful chaos and I am blessed to be able to keep up with everyone and all of the excitement that I am experiencing over every new thing I get to do!!
Like going out for ice cream!! Going shopping for the first time in 6 years!!
Going to the beach!!Watching the sunset!!
Another successful fundraiser was held in my honor at the Marco Lutheran Church by our wonderful friends, Nancy and Joe! It was a lot of fun to get to see and thank some of the people who made my recovery possible in person!
As I re-adjust to American life, Mexico is still very much a part of me (after all, I am Mexican after the many blood transfusions I had there ;) In everything I do and every moment of joy I experience I always carry Dr. Cantu and my Mexican family in my heart… I am reminded of them everyday, in various ways!
I even made the local paper!!
“Miracle in Mexico?”… Yes. Absolutely!
The response to my FOX TV “Jessica’s Journey” interview has been overwhelming and incredible!
*Watch it here: http://www.wsvn.com/features/articles/specialreport/MI94660/jessica-s-journey/ *
I’ve gotten so many emails and messages from others who are suffering, or have a family member who is, from organizations and foundations wanting me to speak at conferences, and even from doctors who are treating this disease in various ways, asking about my experiences.
Definitely, the most exciting email I received was from the producers at Good Morning America, saying that they had watched my story and were interested in doing an interview on GMA!!
We later spoke by phone and were told that they thought the story was too big for GMA, and that there were several producers who wanted to pursue a larger 1 hour primetime ‘medical mystery’ special!!
….On national TV!!!
This is something I never could have imagined doing, but something that I am very excited about because I know what a terrific opportunity this is to raise awareness of RSD , while sharing my story of hope, faith and miracles.
This is SO much more than just “my” story…. Some of the strongest and most amazing people I have met through this journey are my fellow warriors who are suffering in tremendous pain… this is their story too!
My prayer to God before going to Mexico was that if I made it through this treatment and recovered, I would use my experience to help others….
God was so faithful to his end of that deal, and it is my turn to hold up to my end by being the voice for us all! If through these interviews, I can do that, it will be an honor and great privilege.
It is my mission now to first and foremost raise awareness of RSD and to bring awareness both publicly and in the medical community of the use of ketamine in its treatment.
I will let everyone know where this leads once I have more details!
Also, yesterday I filmed a TV interview with Patrick Nolan from FOX Channel 4 (Cape Coral/Ft.Myers/Naples), it will be airing in a few weeks! I will keep everyone updated and post a link to it once it airs!
As long as God continues to open the doors for me to tell my story, I will continue to tell it.
Above all, this is the story of a mighty God who heals, restores and saves! I think now, especially at Easter, it is so important to take time to remember the huge sacrifice that was made for us all. He loves us more than we can even imagine and He always has a plan, as hard as it is to see at the time.
This Easter is my first one spent at home, with my family, healthy and not in a hospital in SIX YEARS! I plan to celebrate the day by doing what I love most--- LIVING!
I hope that everyone has a wonderful and very blessed and happy Easter!! Thanks for checking in!
In God’s amazing love,
Jessica
PS- Molly wishes everyone a very Happy Easter too!
Jesus had no servants, yet they called him Master…
He had no degrees, yet they called him Teacher…
He had no medicine, yet they called him Healer…
He had no army, yet kings feared Him…
He won no military battles, yet conquered the world…
He committed no crime, yet they crucified him…
He was buried in a tomb, yet he LIVES today!!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
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I just found out that it will be airing next Thursday (April 26th) at 10pm! So for everyone who is local in the Cape Coral/Ft.Myers/Naples area- please tune in and watch it! I hope it will raise a lot of awareness!
Don't I just look SO happy?! :) 
