Welcome to DeeDee's Support Page! Thank you for visiting this page and for caring about DeeDee and our family. We created this page to help coordinate practical support during treatment and recovery. DeeDee was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has since undergone a partial mastectomy. We are incredibly grateful that her surgery and pathology results were encouraging, and we continue to trust God as she moves forward with recovery, follow-up care, and future reconstructive procedures. Although some of her medical care is covered by insurance, recovery extends far beyond that of medical bills. Practical support from family, friends, and our community helps ease the everyday burdens, which then allow DeeDee to focus on healing. This can look like: -Meal assistance (home-cooked meals, freezer meals, herbal teas, bone broth...) -Visiting for prayers and companionship -Grocery pickup/delivery assistance -Help with household chores -Holistic & Wellness Support (wellness practitioners who would like to donate or discount services such as massage therapy, Reiki, meditation, yoga, and other therapies are welcome) -Supplemental/Homeopathic support (tinctures, balms, supplements, plant medicines...) -Potential transportation to/from appointments (Columbia, MO; Jefferson City, MO) Most importantly, please join us in prayer for wisdom for her medical team, successful treatment, complete healing, peace of mind, and strength for the journey ahead. We are incredibly grateful for all the love, kindness, and support already being shown to our family. Thank you for walking alongside DeeDee during this season and helping carry some of the burden. With profound gratitude, Team DeeDee
TEXT/CALL (Samantha) for help: 573-836-2146 DEEDEE's ADDRESS: 216 North Scenic Dr., Camdenton, MO 65020 **Please note that DeeDee lives in a rural area down a gravel lake road, with a long, steep gravel driveway. Most vehicles can make it up the drive, but lower-clearance vehicles may find it challenging, especially during inclement weather. If anyone is uncomfortable navigating the driveway, please let us know. A family member would be happy to meet you at the bottom and provide transportation up to the house. Regarding meals, DeeDee does not have any specific food allergies or dietary restrictions. However, she prefers a whole-food, nutrient-dense approach to eating. If providing meals or snacks, we kindly request options made with wholesome ingredients whenever possible. Preferred foods include: -High-protein meals and snacks -Fresh fruits and vegetables -Quality meats, poultry, fish, and eggs -Homemade soups, stews, and casseroles -Whole-food ingredients with minimal processing When possible, please limit foods containing: -Artificial food dyes -High fructose corn syrup and heavily sweetened foods -MSG -Soy-based additives -Artificial preservatives -Emulsifiers and highly processed ingredients Our goal is to support healing through nourishing, nutrient-dense foods while still keeping things simple and practical for those who wish to help.