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Faith in Wild Places: A Holistic Story of Healing, Faith, and Life After Cancer

In the early morning hours of my 50th birthday, I found myself in the ER—scared, in pain, and unaware that my life was about to change forever. That day marked the start of a journey that dismantled everything I once believed and rebuilt me from the inside out. What began as a diagnosis became an awakening—an invitation to deeper faith, surrender, and healing than I ever thought possible.

Faith in Wild Places is the story of my colon cancer diagnosis and the decision to walk away from conventional treatment, choosing instead to trust God and pursue holistic healing. It’s a story of heartbreak and hope, obedience and awakening, loss and renewal. 

When my husband Keith and I traded our “normal” life for the open road, we discovered something extraordinary: that healing happens not only in the body, but in the heart, mind, and spirit.

Our journey as “Grateful Nomads” took us across the country in our RV, through mountain valleys and desert stretches, where God met us again and again in the most unexpected ways. Every sunrise, every challenge, every answered prayer became part of a bigger story—a story I first began sharing through my blog, The Light Within Ali. I never imagined how many people would find themselves reflected in those words—people searching for hope, courage, and a reminder that faith still moves mountains.

This book gathers those moments—the reflections, miracles, and lessons that carried me through the darkest season of my life. But it’s not just a story about cancer. It’s about what happens when you let go of control, when you stop striving, and when you trust that even in the wilderness, God is leading you home.

If you’ve ever faced fear, uncertainty, or loss… if you’re longing for peace in the middle of chaos… or if you just need to be reminded that healing—body, mind, and soul—is possible, I pray this story meets you right where you are.

Thank you for walking this path with me. May it remind you that no matter where life leads, you are never alone—and that sometimes, the wildest places lead us to the deepest faith.

With love and gratitude,

Ali 🩷

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  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2025 at 4:37 AM

    Looking forward to reading your journey

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