This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Warshawsky home, 3046 Webb Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, this 22nd day of November, 1935, in accordance with request made by the husband - Mr. [391], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Bessie L. Warshawsky, Guilda Warshawsky Krause, Edith Huovinen, and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [934]; this we have had before.
2. Many changes have come about in the general physical forces of the body since last we had same here.
3. Conception has taken place. There needs, then, be those precautions; not only MENTALLY and physically for the body ITSELF but as to the ATTITUDE and the manner of the associations of those ABOUT the body.
4. Under the existent conditions, both physically AND mentally, a great deal of anxiety on the part of the body, [934], naturally exists.
5. And these fears, these anxieties, must be met in PATIENCE; and not in any manner that tends to excite the general nervous reaction that is so natural as the developments in the existent conditions form or make their NORMAL process.
6. Hence, while the body should rest a great deal, there should be sufficient activity for the normal functioning of the body.
7. And while there are those periods of nausea that arise from such conditions, a little usage of very light wines - NOT those that are fermented; but those of the wines that are of crushed fresh grapes, the citrus fruits of all natures - with ice - will be found to be most effective in this PARTICULAR case in preventing or in overcoming these conditions.
8. There should be, during those periods, then, the precautions as to the diets; that these carry all the foods necessary. Sufficient amount of calcium, sufficient amount of phosphorous, sufficient amount of silicon; that there may be that within the system which may supply the developments that occur SPECIFICALLY - and especially - during the first three to six months.
9. ALSO, the attitude of those ABOUT the body should be not such as to make for the finding of fault, for animosities, or for the hurting of the feelings in any manner.
10. For while the PHYSICAL forces are developing, be mindful of that as may be attracted to those bodies through their attitude one to another.
11. For, as you each - now - are responsible for that channel through which a soul may manifest in materiality; then in love, in faith, in hope, in prayer, PREPARE that channel that THAT soul - that may be drawn through those activities that are in preparation - may be as one that may be a blessing to not only those upon whom the body is dependent, but through that it may give of itself in and as a channel of hope, of blessings, to others.
12. The diet, then, should consist oft of orange juice; the vegetables that grow under the ground - as the skins of Irish potatoes, as the oyster plant, as those vegetables that carry the elements that are so necessary and that are so much more easily assimilated through vegetables. As tomatoes and the like. These are those things that are oft as the desires of the body. For there will come times or periods when there will be the demand from the system for the elements necessary, ESPECIALLY if the mental attitude is kept hopeful, helpful.
13. KNOW that self, then, is in the position to become as INDEED a handmaid of the Lord.
14. Let thy meditations, thy activities, thy thoughts in EVERY manner be in KEEPING with that which the body would make of itself - the very BEST handmaid, the very BEST channel through which the Lord may GIVE TO the world that which will be a blessing to man.
15. Thus it will be found that these periods, these experiences, to the body - and to those about her - may become as a miracle in their lives.
16. Or, if these attitudes, these precautions are neglected, they may indeed become as crimes before themselves; and offer a channel through which the expression of those influences that are seeking manifestation - lowly though they be - can enter.
17. PRAY ye oft, then, in those manners - EACH of you - that this may be indeed a GLORIOUS expression!
18. STAY CLOSE TOGETHER! knowing that this is an equal expression of each. And - TOGETHER - present yourselves before the Lord!
19. We are through.

    Copy to Self - AIR MAIL
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 11/18/35 Letter from husband [391]: "My reason for writing, in addition to thanking you for the last reading [391-15 on 11/08/35], is to find out what is wrong with [934]. She doesn't like the place down here to begin with and she doesn't like the people. Every now and then she goes into rages and wants to go home. I think that she is pregnant, which might cause most of the trouble in that way but for the past two weeks she has been in bed most of the time, complaining of her back hurting, headaches, and pains in her stomach. If it was just once in a while it wouldn't be so bad but it's all the time. I've got to get her well if I want to make a living out of this place and if she is pregnant it's all the more important that I do make a success of it. I can't take care of the business and play nurse at the same time.
   "If you will be so kind as to give me another reading on her I'll pay you the first chance I get. I would like to know if she is going to have a child, what she should do to get well, and outline the kind of food and exercise she should have to make the baby healthy. Also if there is any danger from infection caused by my past condition, if so how could it be remedied before birth. Ask if there is any further advice that would help to insure a healthy, normal child. Also ask any questions that you might think important in connection with it.
   "I hope you are having a successful trip in every way and that we hear from you soon."

REPORTS

1. 12/18/35 GD's letter to [934]:
   "For a long time I've intended writing; you've been in my heart and mind so often, but I just haven't had the chance to try and put my feelings on paper.
   "That reading for you, I think, was the most beautiful one I had ever heard of that kind. It makes me want to be very close to you both and to help in any way I can, if only to send out constructive and loving thoughts for one who is to come. Just think, this time next year you will be playing REAL Santa Claus! And I don't believe there is any more real pleasure or joy in the world than that; just being a Santa Claus to an innocent, sweet, trusting child.
   "I hope you are feeling better physically, and that mentally you are rejoicing over the wonderful experience and opportunity before you - to present to the world a soul that is to be a representative, an expression, of everything that you hold nearest, dearest, highest and best in this world or any other. Of course, a great responsibility rests with [391] - through his attitude, his growth and development through this period, but a tremendous responsibility rests upon you; for I truly believe that during such a period a woman is attuned to all the finer, more sensitive influences that the average person is not aware of, and unless she within herself insists upon and demands the very best and noblest expression or attunement of which she is capable, she may get sidetracked on one of the many halfway or quarterway stations and never reach or touch the glory that is possible. But because you are YOU, and because you DO hold the highest ideals, I feel that something so beautiful and so precious is going to happen that none of us can ever, ever, give expression fully of our thanks to the Father for allowing such a miracle.
   "A little less than a year ago you made a decision to stick with [391], that your life would be directed in that channel. Now I feel that another opportunity is presented; as it were, a sort of reward for the first decision, and that - if accepted as such - it may indeed be a reward to you and many others, that can never be measured.
   "Do you still have that article on CHILD TRAINING that went out with the Bulletin last summer? If not, I'll send you another - because I believe you both would like to read and study it during the next few months, as well as later. In fact, it wouldn't hurt to learn it by heart (and I mean BY HEART!)
   "Please let us hear from you. We have been wondering how everything is going, with the business and all. After your reading was sent, we had quite an exciting time in Detroit. One day about a week later, a man who was ignorant of what it was all about had us arrested on the charge 'practicing medicine without a license'. It was very silly, of course, but caused quite a bit of inconvenience and annoyance - not only to us but all our friends there. So we were delayed in Detroit, and only got to the Beach last Friday. We have to go back there for a trial - our lawyer is going to try and have it postponed as late as possible, so we won't have to drive in such bad weather. We certainly have some loyal and staunch friends in Detroit and in New York, who flocked to our rescue. It was on a Saturday afternoon and no Judge in sight, so we were being put through all the rounds preparatory to going to jail - until one of our friends got hold of a Judge who gave an order to the Sheriff to release us. That night, instead of being in jail (as it seemed for a time we would be) we sat on the fifth row with six other friends enjoying 'The Great Waltz,' which is the most beautiful musical show I've ever seen. After that we had a midnight supper; I guess our friends called it celebrating our 'One Hundred Percent Club.' One of the friends started it, by asking everybody, 'Are you one hundred percent for Mr. Cayce?' Well, it was funny. It's not over yet. The worst they can do is fine us, but we don't want to accept a fine - on account of the Association. We want to present the work of the Association on a scientific research basis and prove that we are NOT practicing medicine at all, hence we should not be charged with practicing without a license. It may be a good way of bringing the Association before the public, and its purpose - because most people just see Mr. Cayce (some see him as a freak and some as a fake, and some as a god almost) and not the purpose of the Association, which is to carry on and promote scientific psychic research, for the good of individuals now as well as the masses to come.
   "We had a nice drive back; the weather was good - we had been so afraid it would be icy on the roads. Honey, we passed right through ... I didn't know we were going to - just found it out as we read the sign in a circle over the road entering the town. My, it gave me such a thrill! I felt almost as if I were passing through my own home town - I wondered if your mother was there, and wished I could stop and see her - in fact, I felt guilty not to. We had at least a week or ten days before planned to go through Dayton, and I had written your mother telling her we would be at the Dayton-Biltmore Hotel two or three days, as we had some appointments there. But on account of the trouble which came up we were delayed, and consequently only spent one night in Dayton. I didn't realize how far it was from ... to Dayton, and had thought your mother might come in to see us and witness a reading. How is she getting along? Was she able to carry out the reading [998-1]? I'm sure you will want her to be with you some, especially towards the last - and when will that be? June, July, August? You'll be here then, and I'll be so glad, because I'll really feel that I have a part in it - and maybe I can help some too.
   "Please write and tell me all about your plans, and how things are going. Mr. Cayce and Hugh Lynn and Mrs. Cayce are all anxious to hear from you. They thought the reading so beautiful. Guilda Warshawsky Krause is so anxious to have a baby (she just got married in September), and she asked me if she might read that reading aloud to her husband and parents, and us. I didn't think you would mind. We all just sat in reverence. I wish you could have listened at the reading being given. But you will have just as great a thrill one of these days when you hear ITS Life Reading, and find out what you've attracted - but you'll already know that it's the sweetest, darlingest baby in the world!
   "Heaps and heaps of love. Wishing you both (and all) a Happy Christmas (your first together), and a Most Prosperous New Year," I am always, Your devoted, Gladys
2. 12/26/35 Mrs. [934]'s letter to EC: "We really were glad to get your Xmas letter with its encouraging message. We feel like we have something so worth while to live for now. Of course it's going to take a lot of self-sacrifice and that's something neither of us are very well versed in, but with an inspiration such as we have, it won't be hard."
3. 3/26/36 See 391-16 in re their marriage, obligations, warnings, etc.
4. 6/21/36 Baby son, [1208], was born.
5. 12/05/36 See 934-4 in re partial hysterectomy.
6. 6/26/36 See 1208-2, her baby son's Physical Rdg. when he was 5 days old, Par. 10-A, 11-A, advising [934] in re proper diet for his welfare and warning her to "keep from anger!"
7. 7/26/36 See 1208-3, Par. 20-A, 22-A in re [934] going to Ohio to rest up, returning to Va. in fall to work.
8. 11/22/35 GD's memo with reading:
   FOOD ELEMENTS
   CALCIUM - Oyster Plant, carrots, salsify, jackets of Irish potatoes, almonds and filberts, turnips, parsley, parsnips, red cabbage, spinach, steel cut oats, whole wheat, whole rye, halibut, cheese, onions, garlic, rhubarb, milk, raw cabbage.
   PHOSPHOROUS - Raw egg yolk, whole wheat, almonds, walnuts, fish, shell fish, barley, rye, peas, lentils, raw cabbage, milk, steel cut oats, salsify, brains, liver, lamb or kidney stew.
   SILICON - Steel cut oats, spinach, apples, barley, egg yolk, strawberries, peas, figs, goat's milk, beechnuts, grapes, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts, carrots, shredded wheat, unpolished rice, rye, peaches, cherries, whole wheat, asparagus, cabbage, gooseberries, cucumbers, endive; red wine with black bread, pumpernickel or whole wheat or sour bread, etc. - taken as a stimulant in the middle of the afternoon. (Also, as indicated SPECIFICALLY in reading - fresh grape juice, citrus fruits, vegetables as indicated, especially tomatoes, etc.)

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