By Jondi Gumz
For the past five years, it has been the delight of my life to be editor of Aptos Times, Capitola-Soquel Times and Scotts Valley Times, curating a collection of news and information your community cares about, building up the Coastal Health & Wellness magazine and working for a rare local owner, Patrice Edwards.
However, I feel I must step back to focus on my own health. I’ve been living with breast cancer since 2018, disappointed that two nodules returned despite the lumpectomy that year.
Jondi with her grandkids
I’ve chosen the alternative holistic integrative path, no radiation or chemo, healthy food choices, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, zinc, melatonin, pancreatic enzymes, PectaSol, which has given me great quality of life to spend with my grandchildren, who are now 8, 7, 3, and 2.
In March, the respiratory virus RSV knocked me for a loop, left me with coughing fits for which I’ve tried every remedy, in vain. When I was short of breath, I went to Dominican Hospital’s emergency department, got chest X-ray and CT scan showing the tumor spread to the liver. Fortunately Dr. Singh drained fluid from my pleural cavities, 1.7 liter total, restoring my breath. Still have the cough, which they call bronchial spasms.
My son is selling his home in Mount Hermon, 12 Summit Ave., and hopes to rejoin his wife and kids in Huntsville, Alabama, where they have friends. And I’d like to join them too. At this point, I’m looking for joy and those grandkids are just what I need!
So, if you don’t see my name, this is the explanation.
Au revoir, until we meet again.
TOP PHOTO: Jondi in Ascona, Switzerland • September 2022
