When Trevor and Angela Polder moved their bustling family of 13 children and various pets from Florida, first to a farm in Tennessee in 2011, and ultimately to a farm in Virginia in 2016, they were unaware of the challenges they would soon be facing. In Virginia, they set down roots and were excited to pursue their dream of growing a family business, living off the land and leading a more peaceful and self-sustaining life. They didn’t waste time worrying about the fact that they knew very little about farming, they got busy learning. Soon they had animals, bountiful gardens and a wonderful business, “Old World Kitchen,” where Trevor could offer his unique, hand-carved, heirloom kitchen bowls, spoons and tools and family members could contribute other beautifully hand-crafted kitchen items.
The large railcar plant where Trevor had been plant manager closed, and Trevor was given the option of another position with the corporation that would require him to travel extensively. He decided to leave the company so he and Angela could focus on their business and their growing family, which now included grandchildren. Both the farm and the business were flourishing, with feature articles in national magazines such as Country Living and Cottages, when in October of 2024, their world changed with an unforeseen medical diagnosis.
A Difficult Diagnosis: Laryngeal Cancer
Learning that Trevor had laryngeal cancer was devastating news, though the family had noticed that his energy had been waning for at least a year prior to the diagnosis. In addition, he had lost weight and wasn’t able to spend as much time in his wood-carving workshop, which was highly unusual.
Laryngeal cancer, sometimes called voice-box cancer, is a squamous cell carcinoma that typically forms in the cells lining the larynx. Trevor’s doctor recommended surgery to remove Trevor’s larynx, but uncomfortable with such a drastic procedure, Trevor and Angela decided to pursue alternative healing methods with a holistic doctor in Arizona.
Laryngeal cancer is particularly painful for patients because of its location. It can render breathing and swallowing close to impossible and Trevor has had to deal with several emergency procedures, including an emergency tracheostomy when his breathing became restricted by 90%. The Polder family was also concerned that Trevor had lost so much weight, and he was clearly not getting the nutrition he needed. In fact, his lack of thriving was interfering with the comprehensive cancer protocols his holistic doctor had put in place. To make sure Trevor was getting enough nutrition to thrive and continue with his treatment, the family turned to Honest Medical and Liquid Hope.
Liquid Hope Delivers Vital Whole Food Nutrition
When the tumor growth on Trevor’s neck began to interfere with his ability to ingest food and water, the family had to rely on tube feeding and chose Liquid Hope from Honest Medical. They saw immediate results. Trevor was now able to continue his cancer treatment, stay hydrated, receive the medications and supplements he needed and above all, get vital nutritional support from Liquid Hope.
Liquid Hope is a peptide meal replacement product. Peptide meal replacements use hydrolyzed proteins, which are proteins broken down into small chains of amino acids called peptides. As the building blocks of protein, amino acids are vital for humans to thrive, and breaking proteins down into peptides makes them easier to digest and absorb. As an organic, plant-based meal replacement formula for adults, Liquid Hope can be ingested like regular food or administered via a feeding tube. A Liquid Hope pouch provides complete nutrition to support healthy weight and to promote the tissue repair so vital for healing. Liquid Hope is ideal for people such as Trevor, who have difficulty processing a normal diet. Its organic whole food formula was important to Trevor and his family because they needed to avoid any unnecessary processed ingredients that might interfere with his cancer treatment and his body’s natural healing process. Liquid Hope is just what they were looking for. The following are some of the features that make Liquid Hope unique.
- Delivers Pure Organic Nutrition: Liquid Hope is made from certified organic whole food ingredients and includes the essential nutrients adults need, including vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. In addition, Liquid Hope contains no sugar, no processed ingredients, no artificial additives and no fillers. Each pouch contains 17 unique ingredients packed with antioxidants.
- Is Plant-Based with Vital Protein: Liquid Hope’s whole food fruit and vegetable composition includes 23 grams of protein to boost lean muscle mass and provide energy for daily tasks while you heal.
- Includes Fiber and Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fiber supports healthy weight, aids digestion and helps manage cholesterol and blood sugar. Omega-3 is important for heart and brain health as well as reducing inflammation.
- Has Low Allergenicity: As a gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free and soy-free formula, Liquid Hope is an ideal choice for patients with food sensitivities or allergies.
Trevor, Angela and Their Family Continue Their Path to Healing
The Polder family continues to operate their online business and support their father’s recovery, but it has been a challenging journey, according to daughter Rebekah. However, it is a journey only made possible by the Polder family’s deep faith and the support of their family and friends. Rebekah explains,
“Our family is so blessed by the enormous circle of family and friends that has been with us every step of the way. We could not have made it to this point without the outpouring of love, prayers, and help with purchasing Daddy’s medications, nutrition and other needs.”
The following are some links to more information on the Polder Family:
- To learn more about Trevor’s cancer recovery journey and how you can support the Polder family visit GiveSendGo.
- Visit the Polder family business and find beautiful heirloom gifts: Old World Kitchen or check out the Old World Kitchen Instagram site.
- The family also maintains a gift account for those who would like to help: Polder Family Gift Account
Honest Medical Is Proud to Support Trevor and his Family
Inspiring stories from customers such as Trevor Polder and his family illustrate why Honest Medical is so committed to providing the health and wellness products our customers depend on. Our goal is to provide the products you need when you need them – priced affordably and delivered with speed and efficiency. For more information on Liquid Hope or any of our enteral feeding supplies, please contact an Honest Medical Care Specialist at (833) 933-2323.
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