This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the David E. Kahn home, 44 West 77th St., Apt. 14-W, New York City, this 22nd day of July, 1934, in accordance with request made by the father, Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [...] [husband of Mrs. [611]], and Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Parents of [612], a friend, and Mr. [257].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions that surround the body, [612].
2. Now, as we find, conditions have been and are rather serious regarding the physical forces of this body, [612]; yet there are those improvements shown that should make for the knowledge - of those that have been anxious about the conditions - that these are clearing themselves, and that there will be the recuperations necessary for the eliminations of those disorders that have come through the activity of strep forces in throat and head, where these have been activating upon the vital forces to destroy the manifestations of life itself; and that there will be the clarifying to the degree where these will be overcome.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [612] we are speaking of:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY shows a greater purification. While the blood count, the temperature that has continued to rise and fall through the activities of the influences in the body itself, still gives its manifestations, the purifying influences that have been used - in not only the injected forces for the body's purification, not only for the active forces that have brought about the changes thus far - are continuing to increase in numbers as to the efficiency of same to be more combative with the destructive forces that have manifested themselves in same.
5. In the NERVE FORCES of the body, here we find, while the natural tendencies from the beginning of manifestations in the present have been of a nervous temperament, and the imaginative forces have in part played - as it were - an important part in the conditions that have arisen from time to time, these have been quieted more and more in the activities. And we will find in the present that there will be a brighter outlook from the body itself, an easier expression - as it were - from the eyes themselves; and the SMILE should ever be convincing of those recuperative forces entering into the vitality of the body itself.
6. In the physical forces we find in the beginnings there were those activities of that plasm in the urea of the blood supply itself that became infectious forces to the head and throat, to those portions where the activity of the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous system to function with the sympathetic and sensory organism has brought the destructive forces to the body; at times despairing even of the continuance of the association of the physical and spiritual forces or soul of the body in its activity; yet these are gradually receiving greater strength.
7. Then, in the present, as we would find, we would not alter from that which is being administered for the recuperative forces in the body; for those in care of same have reached that point where they better understand that which is to be combated in the experience of this body.
8. When in three to five weeks we will find recuperative forces being active to such an extent that portions of the body are going to appear as being impaired from normal development, THEN we may give - through the activities that may be applied from material things in the forces of the body - that which may bring about normalcy in the activities of this body.
9. Hence, as we would give, do not change in the present; but know rather within self - and through the self - that those who wait upon, those who wait with, those that administer to this body, keep that constructive force in the minds and the hearts, that there may not be that combative force for the life forces in the body to combat in its struggle for expressions in a material world. For, it has been given, "He will give His angels charge concerning thee, lest at any time ye dash thy foot against a stone." But He will bear thee up, if ye will look to Him. Aid those in their ministrations through thy prayers for them, as well as for those things that may bring to the activity of this body the awareness of their relationships to constructive life.
10. Do that.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Have the physicians now in charge made a correct diagnosis?
    (A) As we have indicated, they have understood at least that which they must combat. Hence aid them with thy own purpose, thy own desire concerning that as they minister.
    Should conditions arise that again make for indecisions, then they may be directed through these channels - if they will seek.
13. (Q) Which one of the attending physicians made the diagnosis?
    (A) The third one.
14. (Q) Have they overlooked anything of importance in diagnosing or treating her condition?
    (A) As indicated, more recent has been the knowledge or understanding of that; and there is being administered that in the present, as we find, which should bring the recuperative forces necessary.
    Bear up with those things that are needed for knowing that even through the meeting of the life force of this body now, it is being aided, being aided in giving expression to life, hope, in the now.
15. (Q) Was Dr. Rothstein's delay a contributing cause to the seriousness of the present illness?
    (A) A contributing cause to the SERIOUSNESS of the activity of those forces that destroyed the supply of energy and life.
16. (Q) Was the second pediatrician right in taking all the responsibility on himself?
    (A) Near right. The third gave the better. This is - (mumbling in undertone) E - i - n - s - t - e - i - n. No.
    She is on the improve. Let's hold to what we have and know that life and its manifestations are of Him that gives the increase in knowledge, understanding, in truth itself.
17. (Q) What can the mother do to assist the doctors?
    (A) Pray with them, aiding the body of [612] to meet those necessary emergencies in the experiences.
18. (Q) Has she at present a blood clot in a vessel, or a germ in the blood stream?
    (A) In the blood stream the germ has been. This has been and is being met, as we have given. Keep the faith in that being administered. Later, in the recuperations, much may be given in the way of aid through these channels.
19. (Q) How long before a complete cure, if such is followed?
    (A) No IF's! In three to five weeks we should see the body on the feet again.
20. (Q) What advice to the father to assist in this condition?
    (A) Not overzealous or over optimistic, but keep that thou hast felt within self; that RIGHT WILL, MUST, prevail. Be patient with others, as ye would have them be patient with thee. For in patience do ye become aware of your souls. So, give CONFIDENCE, give strength to others by thine own patience and thine own activities of giving expression of love and hope.
21. (Q) What is the temperature now?
    (A) One two.
22. (Q) One hundred and two?
    (A) One hundred and two.
23. (Q) What made her go into an argument with the other children in the ward about God yesterday afternoon?
    (A) The sensitiveness of the body itself. Much might be given respecting the closeness of this soul to the manifestations of that called God. But the desire on the part of the self to give expressions of that experienced WITHIN self prompted same. All the more reason that the constructive thought of others will aid the body in its recuperative forces and powers.
    Keep, then - those that would minister, those that would aid - the constructive forces in the mind, in the thoughts, in your experience; and we will find the body responding more and more.
24. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 7/31/34 Letter from [612]'s mother: "...How happy I was to receive your lovely letter, and how ashamed I am that I've waited so long to write to you. Please forgive me, but I've thought of you so often - in fact, every day!
   My little girl is doing nicely - although still in the hospital. Once things were not going so well, something serious with her blood count, and again yesterday a little rise in temperature - but she is better now, thanks to the Dear Good God!
   And now, Mr. Cayce, about you! Meeting you just gave me a new lease on life, and strengthened my belief in God - brought Him closer than He has been for years. You can't imagine what that means to me who was doubting and straying - so you brought me a precious blessing.
   As is the case with many, I suppose, I didn't appreciate your reading until I read the report. Outside of the personal message of hope and the medical aspect - do you know it reads like one of the great symphonies of Beethoven? There is something ethereal and majestic in its composition - something NOT of the 'earth-earthy.' The march of celestial and grand spaces beyond our ken stands out between those lines. I guess I read it every day - and it still awes me, and comforts me.
   Thanks for all the nice things you said in your letter about us. I can say for myself that life is richer and sweeter since you were sent to me. And may God be willing to inscribe my little one in the Book of Life and bless her with health and wisdom.
   My best regards to Mrs. Cayce whom I'm sure appreciates her rare and wonderful husband. She reflects your great simplicity and sweetness.
   My regards to Miss Gladys - and may God bless you, Mr. Cayce...
   I'll want another reading soon - this is not the time yet..."

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