This Week's Program
Life with One Leg
“I went to the doctor and had a bunch of tests, MRI, CAT scan, bone scan, all that sort of thing, and eventually I had a biopsy and the doctors found cancer… in my left leg… a very aggressive form of cancer, and I had a 50% chance to live.” —Josh Sundquist
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Natalie Francisco
Josh’s story is one of overcoming the odds and conquering his cancer, despite having to undergo chemotherapy treatments and the amputation of his leg. Although he faced the grim reality of having a tumor at age nine, and the grief of knowing he would be an amputee, Josh had the support of his family, friends and faith to help him to focus on the possibilities of what he could still do with his life.
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WEBSITES:
Josh Sundquist’s Website
Natalie Francisco’s ministry website
BOOK:
Just Don’t Fall: How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, and Made It Down the Mountain by Josh Sundquist
Related Resources
WEBSITES
Paralympic Games Official Site
Josh’s YouTube videos- Josh posts frequent and fun YouTube videos about life as an amputee.
U.S. Paralympics Team
Burton's Blog
Overcoming the Curves Life Throws at Us
Burton Buller
I’ve often wondered what it would be like to have a disability that locked you out of much of what most of us recognize as normal activities. Knowing how impatient I can be, and how much I cherish independence, I presume for me it would be mighty frustrating.
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Facing Cancer – Laura Jayne’s son was just three when she was diagnosed with untreatable cancer. After withdrawing briefly from her family, she found the will to move past her initial rage at her illness; they gave her the will to keep putting one foot in front of another on her journey.
Favorite Family Recipes
Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies
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