This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of July, 1937, in accordance with request made by the daughter - Mrs. [...], through Associate Membership of the husband, Mr. [269], in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the circumstances and conditions surrounding the death of [1408], ..., Penna., June 8, 1937; together with the various members of her family and the questions resulting from her sudden death; especially the questions of [...], her daughter, who requests a Reading on these conditions. You will give that which may be helpful to the family at this time and answer the questions which they have presented.
2. EC: Yes, we have those circumstances and conditions attending the separation of the body and soul of [1408].
3. In giving that as would be helpful and constructive in the experience of each member of this family:
4. As has been so aptly said, her life, her work, her love, is an example of Christian faith and fortitude.
5. Hence for those that wait:
6. It would be selfish to wish or desire conditions to be different. For in His wisdom He hath seen fit to leave - in the love as was manifested in the life - an example for each; in patience, in courage, in forbearance; in keeping a watchful, careful attention on the lives of each of the family.
7. The body was so tired from the cares of the material world that the physical reactions were in the heart; that had been so ready to open itself to the needs of each, not only of the family but to all that knew, that even were acquainted with the body.
8. Yet it grew so weary with these cares that He, in His love, saw fit to let the separation come; that the soul might in peace REST in the arms of Him who is her Savior - JESUS!
9. Hence you each should take the lesson of that courage, of that patience, of that forbearance, of that longsuffering, as a part of YOUR own lives; and let it become - as she manifested - the EXPERIENCE of the everyday life, in the dealings and in the associations with the fellow man.
10. The physical condition that wrought the change was the engorgement of the arteries between the heart and the liver. The dregs of hardships, of trials, became heavy.
11. As to the message that she would leave, that she would give to each:
12. To [269]: Keep a watchful eye upon [...] [son], and keep the children together in their varied experiences; for in the union of purpose is there strength for all.
13. To [...] [1st daughter]: Keep the care that has been given thee, even as a good shepherdess watching over the flock, even as He has shown in His ways.
14. To [...] [2nd daughter]: Care for the home. Let that be thy part, thy mission, now. When there are the changes that are natural to come, these then will be a share of another; but keep thou the home for Papa, for [son], for [...] [Baby - 4th daughter].
15. To [...] [3rd daughter]: Let those things wherein oft reproved, oft directed, be kept in that loving faith that has been thy outlook upon life. For hold fast to the things that bespeak of the true spiritual life; for in these ye find peace and happiness and joy.
16. To [...] [son]: Attend thy father's needs. Be his right hand. If it is in keeping with thy inner self, prepare thy ways in the preparations in school for the activities of life itself. But look after him.
17. To the BABY [...]: Let [...], [...] and [...] [3 older sisters], keep watchful care with thee. Know, as is in the experience of those that have lived and know the pitfalls; know those things that make one weary, but hold fast to that which is good.
18. And may the blessings of the Father, through the love as shown in the Christ, guide each of you. Through the vicissitudes of life, through all the shadows, through all the disappointments, through all the sorrows, know He is near - and will hold thee by the hand.
19. We are through.

    Copy to [...] [2nd daughter]
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1408-1.
2. 6/11/37 EC's letter to [269] and Family:
   Dear Mr. [269] and Family:
   Was never so surprised or grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. [1408] [on June 8, 1937]. Am so sorry to hear it, and know each of you have a loss that can not be measured. May the God of Mercy temper this for all of you. To know her was to love her, and I shall never forget the kindness and consideration given me in her home. May the loss just not be too much for you all. Know God has greater work for her to do. For you know she is with Jesus the Christ for He calls his loved ones by name.
   She died on the anniversary of My Grandfather's death and my Father's burial. Lost him just lately.
   Would like to keep in touch with you and the family, for think a great deal of all of you.
   May the love of God keep you in these days of sadness.
   With love to every one of the family.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 6/17/37 Second daughter [...]'s letter to EC:
   ..., Pa.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   We received your kind letter a few days ago and want to tell you how greatly it was appreciated.
   Mere words fail to comfort us, for as yet we cannot realize that Mother has gone from us.
   Tuesday June 8th the day Mother died, she had been up and around during the morning, partook of the noon meal and complaining shortly afterwards, laid down on the sofa, and at 2:30 P.M. had passed away.
   Our family doctor told us that she died from a heart attack, that I don't know, as I never heard mother complain about her heart.
   We would, of course, feel somewhat relieved if we knew what it was that caused her death.
   Would it be possible to have a reading concerning her previous condition? What would be necessary for me to do, in order to have a reading for Mother?
   If you feel, as though it would do us some good, reply to me and I would be glad to make the necessary contribution to pay for a reading.
   Of course we will always keep in touch with you, and we think a great deal of you. We would be more than pleased to have you visit with us sometime.
   Home, will still be at ..., and I expect to be the housekeeper.
   So, try and come up to spend a few days in the near future.
4. 6/22/37 EC's letter to [...]:
   Dear [...] and all:
   Thank you so much for you letter of the 17th. Also for telling me a bit of the detail. Don't know how many, many times have thought of you all. Of course you all have grown up, and most of you have your own family but I can't help but think of you as children as I knew you when was in your home and My Oh my, how every one depended on your dear Mother. Your poor Dad, know he's broken up, and it is fine of you to take over the running of the house for him. How is [...] and the baby [...] whom I have never seen? Is [...] and her family near you now, and [...] where is she? Feel such an interest in every one of you for do not know any friends I hold nearer or dearer than the [269]s.
   Now about the reading, have tried one such reading with most satisfactory results [See 4938-1, 10/28/35], and would be very glad to try for you if you wish. It will have to be after our Congress which will be meeting next Monday, say about the 6th or 7th of July. Would that be alright? Your Mother was a member of the Ass'n., and you will only fill out the enclosed blank if you still wish it, then make a list of questions that you would like to have answered, and we will see what can be gotten. Of course we do not know whether we will get any thing or not but will be glad to try.
   Yes, thank you for the invitation and will if possible come soon as possibly can. Would like to see all of you again. Please remember me to each one of the children, and especially to your Father.
   With love to all and very best wishes from all here.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
5. List of questions submitted by [...] [daughter] [See Par. B3 above]:
   1. What was the cause of her death? 2. Did she realize that she was about to die? 3. Would it be best for [...] [her son] to go to college this fall? 4. Which one of the girls who are married should remain here permanently? 5. Any other information regarding mother's passing will be helpful and appreciated.

REPORTS

1. 7/16/37 Letter from EC to [...] and All: "Have forwarded that received in the reading, do not know that can make any comment, or that any is necessary, feel it will make many questions arise in your minds, as it does for me - but after you have studied it over would like very much to hear from you, and can we from our limited experience in such work, be of any help in understanding what is meant, know will be more than glad to try and help.
   "There was no opportunity given to ask any questions, but are there any that you would like to undertake, will be glad to try and go farther with this. Am sure it is hard for you all even yet to feel that she hasn't gone on a visit and will soon be home again. My feel I realize how very much she is missed there.
   "Know will like to keep in touch with all of you, and will appreciate your letting me hear from you.
   "Please remember me very kindly to each one of the Family..."
2. 2/10/38 Mrs. [1408]'s 2nd daughter gave birth to a baby girl (1st child) whom she named for Mrs. [1408]. EC received an announcement.

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