Reading 1916-5

TEXT OF READING 1916-5 F 20 (Protestant)

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Date: 1/19/1931 Sex: F Age: 20 ReadingID: 8358

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of January, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [1916].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce and Hugh Lynn Cayce.]

Born February 7, 1910, in Marion, Virginia. Time of Reading 11:50 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, Virginia. (Life Reading Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes, we have the entity, [1916], as now known, and those relations with the universe and universal forces, that are latent and exhibited in the present entity.

2. The entity entered during that period when the earth and its forces was under Saturn’s influence, bringing an accentuation in the experiences of those entering during this period, whereby an effort for the application of will’s influences - through environmental conditions and those as related to same in the present experience - will be a task for each entity.

3. In that, then, innate - and from the astrological experiences that are manifestedly in the entity in the present, exhibited in innate influences and personalities manifested in the body-being, we find:

4. One that is under the Mercurian influence of exceptional mental abilities, in cunning, in wit, in cynicism, and these may be made a portion of, for the development of, or for the building of that which may make for hardships or developments in the entity’s present experience.

5. Under the influences that will be seen in Saturn, making for that regeneration of self in the present experience, this dealing much with the physical forces of the body - both as pertaining to the physical body and to those influences in the views that are taken by the body or entity as respecting the varied associations with individuals, with things, conditions and surroundings; yet one wavered through Jupiter’s influence, that making for benevolence in the experience of the entity that may be as the saving grace, when considered from astrological or innate influences, giving those forces wherein - with the application of will, tempered with that built within the soul force itself - there may be brought those influences that may make for a development through this present experience.

6. One naturally, then, inclined towards those conditions as of detail - especially adapted in that of being one who might build self in the capacity of a trusted secretarial position, provided these were kept within that influence that makes for the development of the mental and soul forces of an individual.

7. In the various spheres of experiences, these we find as innate OR manifested - dependent upon the application the entity may make of self through will’s influence as to these conditions in the experience of the entity.

8. One that finds self in that position of making friendships easily.

9. One that enables others to see themselves - as may be expressed in word or action by the entity - in a manner as not yet seen. Hence the entity may be a very helpful or a very dangerous individual to people who are in close friendship to the entity, yet the entity in self is one that may be trusted in many ways and manners as respecting those intents and purposes of the entity - but the entity needs that ever guiding factor of an ideal, in which the entity may itself entrust its intent and purpose to a whole extent; for when doubts and dissensions arise, the entity easily becomes panicky in its mental forces, as well as from those influences that have been experienced by the entity through the urges received in its various experiences in the earth’s plane, or throughout the forces of the inter-between.

10. In those conditions that make for the PERSONALITY of the entity, these are PLEASING in many ways. Others are easily influenced by the entity, when they are under the entity’s innate or directed thought.

11. In the abilities of the entity, these - as we find - run more to that of a CAREER (as may be termed in the earth’s experience) than to that of the home building. Rather as the leader, or as one who will be the force behind leaders, may the entity excel or exceed most in the present experience - both as for self’s own development and for the service or aid that may be rendered to others in the various fields of endeavor in which the entity may lend self in this experience.

12. In those conditions that are as likes and dislikes in the entity, the attempt to ever be helpful to those whom the entity contacts stands forth as the INDIVIDUALITY, as well as personality, in the entity’s experience. Also the entity finds that super-sensitiveness in self often brings the most troublesome conditions, or the discontents that arise in the affairs or experiences of the entity.

13. In the appearances, and the effects these have had upon the present experience - or do have, or will have:

14. In the one before this we find during that period of the history in the land now known as the French. The entity was then among the household of Louis the 15th, when those were as mad periods in the entity’s sojourn, as well as in the development of the continuity of energies rendered in service for others, or for the aggrandizing of selfish interests in the entity and in the affairs of the period in that land. In the name Elois, and as a companion - or as a companion for those companions (for there were both) to the king, the entity lost and gained, and lost, through the experience; for the entity was given much to the gratifying of the desires of the flesh, and of the position of ease irrespective of how it was accomplished, which has brought that harmful condition that is apparent in the entity’s present experience. There was the love of the positions that wrought rather the easier way, or ease for self and self’s surroundings, rather than being able to meet the vicissitudes and the troubles. In the service rendered under stress and strain, the entity gained; losing most in this experience - and the conditions are manifested in the entity in the present.

15. In the one before this we find in that land now known as the promised Land. The entity was among those during the return of the peoples to the Promised Land, in that period when Zerubbabel’s force led the peoples back to the Holy City. The entity was then among those who came of the MIXED peoples from the land, yet claiming its heritage and living up to it the entity gained through the early portion of that experience; losing only in the latter days when there were the attempts of many to make for a joining of forces with the peoples roundabout. When those peoples sought to make an association and connection, the entity was among those who carried such back and forth. In this the entity lost, being something of what might be called an emissary, or a diplomat, failing in its keeping of the trust, or tryst, with the various presentations of its OWN peoples. In the developing period there was much of that as pertains to the conditions felt innately, of service in places where there are prayers, or music, or the wanton conditions of man as presenting a portion of self in a service to an unseen force, as manifests itself in life, rather than seeking for the source of that force and that to which the individual or man may apply self in its close relations. In the present these are seen in that as may be termed the RELIGIOUS, or the tendency towards the love of those conditions that pertain to religious life.

16. In the one before this we find in that period and in the land now known as the Egyptian. The entity was then during the period when there was the entering in of the peoples who later became the rulers, or those that set up a different kingdom. The entity was among those who entered from the hill land, being beautiful of body, of mind, and of a rule over many of those who led in this entering in, or in the invasion - as it may have been called. Being of the household and a relative of the priest that came into command, the entity occupied a position then that might have been - and was - envied by many of the natives and the people with whom the entity made more close associations, that brought some of the discussions and dissensions later in that period; yet the entity gained most through this experience, for in the latter portion of the experience the entity found that in compliance with those relationships as established by peoples with individuals, or relationships of individuals to the creative energies, these brought (to those using that information) that satisfying from within that makes for the BEAUTY in life, and its worth whileness. In the name then, As-Aiel.

17. In the one before this we find in that land known now as the Peruvian, during the period of the Ohums [Ohms - Ohums?? Aymaras] - before the Incals and the peoples of the Poseidian land entered. The entity was then a priestess in this land, and a ruler - or a co-ruler with those who made insurrections, and those who later brought much persecution on the peoples through the furnishing of that for the gratifying of selfish interests; yet the entity high in mind, high in development - not losing, not gaining in soul’s development through the period. In the present we find those innate desires of travel, of exchange of ideas, ideals. The abilities to make an ensample in life, to make for associations through communications, are builded in the entity.

18. In the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain:

19. As is seen, much is to be overcome - much has been required of the entity; much IS suffered by the entity from many spheres, many phases, in the present. In seeking first the counsel of that from within, that may be gained most by relying upon the soul’s cry for an opportunity to manifest itself, listening and harkening to that which may be builded through the spiritual forces of self that will lift up, will enable the entity to make that close association with that promise in Him; for he, or she, that will put their trust in Him - laying the burdens of the body-mind, the burdens of the soul upon Him, will find they are not climbing up some other way. Kick not against the pricks that would make of life a burden in many ways, but rather know that wholly trusting, wholly faith, wholly understanding may come in Him. Ready for questions. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self Two copies to Ass’n office

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 5/13/32 Letter to EC from [1916]: “I have written to Hugh Lynn and to you - neither of you have been kind enough to even answer with a note. I appeal to you again in regard to my readings, I would very much like to have them, only as keepsakes. I often read over the one I have, here. I still believe in the work and would love to see it continue. My readings as I wrote you before were left in the desk at the Hospital in Linden’s care until my return which I thought would be very soon, but since my family and I rarely ever agree, they won that I was to cut down the budget and live at home. Therefore, I am still here but still have courage to believe that someday I will be well and can leave - my own boss. But that has little to do with my request to you. I beg you please if those readings have been destroyed have Gladys make me a copy of them (the ones on file). I learn something new every time I read one of them and I think now I can appreciate them much more than I used to. After all they were paid for and I think it my right to have them if I want them, don’t you? I will expect them soon.

“Linden has a picture of me painted by Mr. [239]. I am sure Linden doesn’t want it, have you any idea where he is? I would like to write him for it. I love to keep things. My main occupation is keeping up my scrapbook. I have all the printed matter you used to send me and love to read it over.

“Is your father still with you? I have heard so little of any of you since I left, I feel almost lost from you. But I hope all of you will always remember [1916].”

R2. 5/17/32 EC’s letter to [1916]: “We have just received yours of the 13th. If you wrote to me before, I don’t know how you failed to get an answer, for I have always prided myself on answering every letter that comes to my desk. I don’t know about Hugh Lynn.

“As for the readings, if you left them in Mr. Shroyer’s care he no doubt took charge of them. He left the hospital in October of 1930. You may be able to find out from him just what became of them. His address is Crozet, Virginia. I haven’t heard from him personally for several months.

“We were certainly very glad to hear from you, [1916]. We are still carrying on with the work. Just at present we are making arrangements to move. I hope we will get settled for good. The last week in June we are to have a Congress of members of the Association and their friends. There has been considerable advancement in the work, I think, even through these trying times financially. Can’t you arrange to be present at this meeting?

“Nothing particularly new to report at this time. I certainly hope that Mr. Shroyer can locate your readings for you. Let us know.

“With kindest personal regards from all, I am,”

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R3. 8/25/32 Letter to [1916] from Mildred Davis: “You wrote some time ago enquiring about your readings which were misplaced or apparently lost. Since that time they have been found in our files, and we are returning them to you herewith. We are very sorry for the delay and trust these were all you lost. If they are not all here, you may arrange to get the rest of them copied at a nominal fee. These are all the original copies we had, and the carbon copies sent with them were duplicates.

“Under separate cover we are sending you a letter which we recently sent to all our members. We hope you will find the developments outlined of interest and that you will feel like joining us in this great undertaking. Also inclosed with this data is an Active Membership blank for your use.

“Trusting your physical condition has much improved, and with best wishes, I am”

Sincerely, Mildred Davis

R4. 2/4/33 EC’s letter to [1916]: “I suppose you have a copy of the Life Reading that was made for you some time ago. There has been so much interest shown in this type of information in the last year that it has seemed very necessary that we prepare some data [1/33 paper on Life Readings by HLC - See under 2265-1 Reports.] that would aid individuals in interpreting and analyzing the readings as they are given. Naturally, we want to pass this on to any to whom it would be of interest. We are inclosing a copy of this and I am in hopes that you will find it not only interesting, but instructive, and we want to assure you that if we are able to assist you in getting a better interpretation even with this we will be very glad to do so.

“The Association is publishing now each month a little Bulletin which enables the friends and members of the organization to keep up with the work that we are doing. We would like very much to number you on this list. We would be very glad to know if you would like to have a copy of this, or one of our Active Membership blanks that merely gives the privilege to individuals to receive this data and to show their interest in the work that we are doing.

“Hoping that this finds you and yours well and trusting we may hear from you, I am, with all good wishes,”

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R5. 9/13/33 Letter to [1916] from Gladys Davis:

“On their arrival here Mrs. House and Thomas, who spent night before last in …, told us about your father’s passing. My heart goes out to you the more because I have experienced the material separation from my father. I know how fond of him you were, and how very much you - as well as the rest of the family - will miss him. Did he leave suddenly, or was he ill for some time before?

“We would certainly like to hear from you, to know how you are getting along, what your plans are, and so forth.

“Mrs. [2670] has been at the Cavalier this summer with [2894] and came by to see us once.

“The other day we had the pleasant surprise of receiving a visit from Linden Shroyer and his wife and little girl; Nancy Virginia, she is certainly a darling - but doesn’t look at all like either of them.

“We have spoken of you many times and wondered how you all were. You will probably be of untold help to your mother during such a strenuous time. If there is anything any of us can do, in any way, don’t hesitate to call on us. You know that we love you and wish for you the very best always.

“Hoping you will write to us when you get to it, and come to see us when possible, I am,”

Always the same, Gladys

“P.S. We live now on Arctic Circle (14th St.) right across from the Catholic Church.”

R6. 9/28/33 Letter to Gladys from [1916]:

“I want to tell you how very much I appreciated your kind expression of sympathy during the dark hours which we have just passed through.

“Dad [4193] had a partial stroke on Sept. 2nd. He was found by the housekeeper all dressed lying across the bed early in the morning. He never regained his speech though he was conscious a great deal of the time. He seemed to recognize each of us - if you remember there are 6 - not counting inlaws & grandchildren. He tried so hard to speak but could not.

“Though it is hard to know he has gone on, we bow in humble submission to ‘Him that doeth all things well.’

“Mother and I are visiting a sister in … on a 3,000 acre farm so you know we are having quiet and peace, which I hope will soon restore Mothers’ nerves.

“I would love to have seen Linden, his wife and daughter. Doesn’t time fly. It seems like such a short time since we were all there laughing playing and working together.

“I nearly came to see you this summer but at the starting time every dress I had was at the cleaners’ and I was developing a terrible cold so thought the waves wouldn’t even look interesting. Hope to make it next summer however.

“As usual I never have any plans I just go when it is possible and remain home the rest of the time. I will continue to be Mothers’ little chauffeur and skip around hither and yon, I guess, because every time I mention a job she says I have one. I hope to make her take more trips than ever now to keep her mind off of her tremendous loss. I enjoyed your letter so much - write me again sometime.”

Fondly, [1916]

R7. 3/16/42 Letter to Hugh Lynn from [1916]:

“I was glad to get the pamphlet [Edgar Cayce - His Life and Work?] even tho’ at the moment living in suitcases, I’m not interested in books to add to my already heavy burden. My sister forwarded the letter so oddly addressed, we’re still wondering how you arrived at my address as …, Va. It has always been …, Va. as a forwarding address.

“The name of your new Association particularly appealed to me. But at the moment the most enlightenment I am seeking is when the war will be over - or has your research gone so far into material things?

“My last home address was Hong Kong and since I have a husband there yet - the war & present day news take up most of my reading moments.

“However if the length of the war has come out in any of your Dad’s recent readings do let me know as I’m fretting my fastidious little heart out!

“Have wondered often how each of you are - is Gladys Davis still with you, and your Mother?

“Often read Tom Sugrue’s work [Magazine articles, etc?]

“Would like you to correct my name on your mailing list and one of these days want to catch up on your books.

“Best regards to your Father and yourself.”

Sincerely, [1916]

“Permanent address - … Virginia - Present Address until April 10: … Miami, Fla.”

R8. 7/13/42 Letter to [1916] from HLC: “It was certainly nice to hear from you again and I must apologize for not writing you sooner.

“The Association work is still moving forward very nicely. Tom Sugrue has written a book on the life and work of my father which is to be published on November 12th. Announcements regarding this are going out the latter part of this month. In spite of the fact that you are travelling in a suitcase, I believe you will want a copy of this book. You can decide that after you get the leaflet and letter announcing it.

“Mother, Dad and Gladys are all well. Please keep in touch with us. Best wishes from all.”

Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce

R9. 4/30/43 Letter to EC from [1916]: “I have just completed Tom’s book and must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The only comment I can make against it is, it should have been published ten years earlier.

“I of course knew quite a few of the things but tell Hugh Lynn and Tommy House that somehow they failed to get them all across to me.

“Know you’ll be pleased to know that Tom’s book has sold so well. I was in Virginia when it was first published, and on arriving back in New York the first of April tried and tried to get a copy - Altmans, Doubleday, Doran, 2 stores, Macy’s - all were sold out. Finally found a copy, and the same day, my husband found a copy in a shop on lower Broadway. I assure you both copies shall be well read.

“I have for sometime wanted a reading, a physical one, but was determined not to take up your time, when it is needed for far sicker people, until I made up my mind I’d follow every treatment out to the letter of the law. Now that doctors have had their fling and I still have my constant headaches, I have made up my mind.

“The question I would like to ask, in case it isn’t answered in the general reading is: Is it necessary for an ovarian and appendectomy operation - if not what treatment for the inflammation.

“I hope spring has come to Virginia Beach, as it has been so long doing here in N.Y. and that you, Mrs. Cayce and Gladys are all in good health and enjoying the welcome warmth.

“I feel since reading the book that I have had a nice visit with all my friends that were around the hospital when I was there.

“Do hope the check is sufficient, if not please let me know.

“With kindest personal regards to each of you.”

Sincerely, [1916]

P.S. “In case Hugh Lynn or Gladys haven’t told you, the above is just the same old [1916] of 1927-28.”

R10. 4/30/43 Letter to Gladys from [1916]: “Have just written Mr. Cayce for a physical reading. I’ve been thinking about all of you a lot lately and of course after reading Tom Sugrue’s book I feel like I’ve had a long chat with each of you.

“I did so very much appreciate your sending me one of the Bulletins of the work that is going on. And I do pray God that hostilities will cease, as they say in six to eight months.

“I appreciated your interest in my husbands return. He was returned to me, last August. He was among those prisoners repatriated on the Gripsholm, its first trip out. The ordeal they had been through was very trying, with starvation the greatest problem, since there was no real violence against the Americans in Hong Kong as there was in Japan and Shanghai, he had lost 30 lbs. which was less than most of them had lost. But a few good, old Virginia hams and thick steaks, soon remedied that. He has gained back his 30 and more and is looking as tho’ he had never lived for six months on rancid fish & rice with weevils in it. To say nothing of carabao meat that had no refrigeration, from skinning to pat.

“Our gratitude at being together again overwhelms us, until we think of all our friends in Singapore and Manila, then a cloud rather drops over the excitement of it, for those who haven’t been so fortunate. Six months was a long time to endure such hardships and their health and morale was being sorely tried - I know for those who still can’t see the beginning of the end the struggle must seem useless. Many of the British in Hong Kong have been reported as having died. 750 last report, out of 3,000. If only there was some way to get the word to them to hold on 8 months longer.

“I was wondering if in the files you have names of any doctors in N.Y. who have worked with the readings before, if so, my reading shows I will need one to carry out the treatments I would be grateful to have their name and address.

“I would like you to write me even more of the study classes. Are there classes in N.Y.?

“I noticed by the book Hugh Lynn is married. Is he still living in Virginia Beach?

“I’m going to surprise you one of these days, come peace, by walking in to see you.”

Best Regards, [1916]

R11. 5/3/43 Letter to [1916] from EC: “Very nice to hear from you again. Have wondered where you were and how you were. Had heard Hugh Lynn say you were married, he or Miss Gladys one. Hugh Lynn is in the Army now - in fact both boys are. Hugh Lynn just went in about a month or six weeks ago. The other boy is over seas. Tom just about landed in Fla. this afternoon going back there for few months more before going to work again.

“[1916], we are so far ahead with appointments, don’t know whether you will wish to wait that long or not. Will give you the period and then you let me know. Am sure you will have to let me know even if you accept the date a week before hand just where you will be at the hour set for the first period is the morning of the 23rd of July - 10:30 to 11:30 EWT. If not satisfactory will be glad to return your check - $15.00 to you, so let me know. The book is selling fine. Trouble is they can’t print them fast enough it seems.

“Glad to hear from you and hope we may be the means of being of a real help.”

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R12. 5/22/43 Letter to EC from [1916]: “I know you’re hearing thrilling stories from your son overseas, in spite of the danger, the youngsters seem to get a great thrill out of their new experiences.

“I have a sister planning to go overseas with the Red Cross very soon, and I daresay I envy her a bit.

“My husband and I lived in Hong Kong, I came out when all wives were ordered home. […] stayed and was among those interned for six months. Luckily he was repatriated with the first trip load to be swapped and is now stationed in N.Y.

“I of course want the reading and will accept the date of July 23. I do hope I remember to write you where I’ll be on that day. I’m such a scatterbrain I may forget - however I will endeavor to remember and stay at home, Penthouse C … St.

“Regards to each of you, and Gladys”

Yours for Victory, [1916]

R13. 8/20/43 See 1916-6.

R14. 7/27/60 Letter to [1916] from Walter N. Pahnke, M.D.: “I need your help in carrying out a research project in which I am engaged. I am examining the Edgar Cayce records in an attempt to determine common patterns in the forms of treatments recorded in certain diseases. I am trying to discover the practical value of these treatments in the cases for which the readings were given.

“One of the diseases I am studying is epilepsy. I would appreciate a brief follow-up report from you on the results you got from your own personal reading. I would like to know (1) if you thought the description in your reading fitted your case, (2) for how long and (3) to what extent you followed the treatment and (4) what results were obtained. Please be frank. If you thought the reading was inaccurate or if after an honest and careful trial you noted no improvement I would like to know this just as much as if you had a complete cure. Most important of all, are you still suffering from convulsions in any form? Also, what has been the exact medical diagnosis of your condition by doctors?

“You may be certain that your answer and your original reading and correspondence will be kept strictly confidential in my analysis of the material.”

Sincerely yours, Walter N. Pahnke, M.D.

R15. 7/31/60 Letter to Dr. Pahnke from [1916]:

“I was delighted to know of your research on epilepsy.

“To try and answer your questions. At 17 yrs. of age when my first reading was taken, I was so very immature in my thinking along such lines that I did not give to them the significance I would give them now. I had studied nothing along the lines, and though a high school graduate, I found myself in very deep water with the discussions going on around me with Hugh Lynn a phy. major from W & L and Tom Sugrue, a recent graduate. So - I must say in defense of the treatment that I did not apply my mind to same as much as should have been. The months I stayed at Va. Beach (at hospital) did wonders for me. Though my seizures were not stopped entirely, they were indeed lessened. I was well enough to go to Europe by 1930. As to the reading fitting my case, you must know that in those days a Dr. would seldom ‘go out on a limb’ by saying the treatments should help. So I cannot say as to their accurate description of my case. The osteopath, [Harry Semones, D.O.] to whom I went, (after being at the Cayce Hospital, Va. Beach & being treated by Dr. House) did follow instructions, I feel. I was under treatment there for 6 months or so at his clinic for 3 mo. and then back and forth from … (my home) to … (110 miles). The seizures were lessened by these treatments but were not completely cured. My physical condition must have been wonderful as I led a very active life through that period. I drove my car. I went everywhere a normal teenager wants to go. I was not permitted to do heavy sports or tire myself out in any heavy work. I did not drive at night - most of my seizures were at night when the body was quiescent.

“When I was 26 [23? - GD’s note: If she was 26, it was Nov. 1936, 3 years after her father’s death.] - I was on a porch in Florida - talking to my mother one night [Nov. 1933 or Nov. 1936? See 9/28/33 letter] - and had a seizure - a very long one, according to my mother, when I came to, sufficiently, I was in bed. We didn’t discuss it next day. She asked if I remembered the seizure and I had not - it was my last.

“I am now 50 - none since that time.

“The most interesting note I can make on the suddenness of a disease which had lasted from age 4 to 26 is, my father, [4193], whom I adored and admired more than anyone - had died suddenly in October before this cessation in Nov. According to my Life reading taken in 1931 I was a companion to the King (Louis 15) & was given to gratifying the desires of the flesh & according to research by Gina Cerminara, epilepsy is the karma for adultery. Was my father [4193] who suffered, as much or more than I, through my illness - in some way a part of my illness and at his death, the karma finished?

“I am very thankful to report that I WAS cured - by prayer, faith - or the Cayce readings. I can only say, all played a part and I shall always be grateful for being a part for a time of the Association for Research & Enlightenment.

“My best to Hugh Lynn & others that I might know there and very best wishes in your extremely exciting work.

“I gave a lecture on Mr. Cayce at my Book Club a few months ago & it was most enthusiastically received.”

Sincerely, [1916]

R16. 8/4/60 Letter to [1916] from Dr. Pahnke: “We were very happy to receive your prompt and gracious answer to our letter of inquiry, and glad to know that you are rid of the disease completely. There is one important point, however, that you forgot to mention, and without which the results in your case lack usefulness for the research project going on. That is, what type of medication and treatment were you undergoing after the Cayce treatment had been given? In other words, were you under treatment for epilepsy by a regular physician during and after you had been using Cayce’s treatment? If you were not, the case might be attributed to be cured by the reading, but if you did have other treatment as well, we can draw no conclusions. I would be very grateful for this additional bit of information.

“Your greetings have been forwarded to Hugh Lynn and to the Association in general. Again thank you for your very nice letter.”

Sincerely, Walter N. Pahnke, M.D.

R17. 8/6/60 Letter to Dr. Pahnke from [1916]: “I did not answer your question as to whether the reading helped cure or not, for medically, I do not know. I do know that I had a brain operation at 4 1/2 yrs. of age - treatment by all sorts of famous M.D.’s later in life - lived for a long while on Luminal or Miles Nervine.

“After taking the osteopathic treatments as outlined in the reading, I will say the convulsions were less frequent - but not cured. I took no further treatment, however, for the next 5 years, when the convulsions ceased. I leave the answer to your medical mind.

“I have had no further treatment of any sort since 1933, when convulsions ceased. I have been in WONDERFUL health. The arm that the convulsions drew is beginning to act as tho’ it is not being coordinated to the brain impulses. Duke Clinic has taken electroenceplographs and found no brain damage. No treatment for it, except more rest than most people as healthy as I, would need.

“I would be glad to give you more direct answers if I could, but medicos generally draw their own conclusions ANYWAY - For many years I PAID them to give me answers, but got no direct ones. Hope you as a youthful doctor (my guess, of course) will believe that MOST people CAN accept the truth. Uncertainty and fear of the uncharted, and unknown, are filling our mental wards, as well as our hospitals.

Very truly yours, [1916]

R18. 8/60 Dr. Pahnke’s notes on this case, in his breakdown of 96 cases of epilepsy from the Edgar Cayce records:

“The case was classified in group 1 with a probable diagnosis of grand mal epilepsy. The patient received treatment at the Cayce Hospital and while there several convulsions were noted on the record. Follow-up report in 1960 from the patient indicated that she had no more convulsions after 1934. Treatment was apparently followed. This case could be considered an apparent cure.”

R19. 1/25/72 Husband’s reply to General Questionnaire and Personal Questionnaire sent to Mrs. [1916] by Rosi Hood for Dr. Chas. Thos. Cayce:

“Mrs. [1916] has been in poor health for several years and has been in a nursing home for nearly two years. I (her husband) have heard her speak many times of her contacts with Mr. Cayce and I have read the readings. I can answer fairly well the questions in Part Two, based on living with her for over thirty years.

“According to what she told me, her contacts with Mr. Cayce were more for physical help than anything else. As a child she had a skull fracture which was operated on at Johns Hopkins Hospital, but, as she grew older, she had attacks of what were probably ‘grand mal’ epilepsy. It was for this condition that, hopefully, Mr. Cayce could advise about.

“As far as I know, the attacks of epilepsy tapered off in her late twenties and in the more than thirty years of our marriage, she had none. However, the childhood head injury was a growing influence on her health and, even though I took her to Duke University Hospital several times, there was apparently nothing that could be done to arrest the gradual physical (and some mental) deterioration. She is now about eighty percent paralyzed, unable to write and has very great difficulty in talking.

“I’m sorry that we can not be of any great assistance. I have checked a few items which I am fairly sure about, but she is in no condition to reply to the various ones, which only she could answer.”

PART ONE: “She held several rather minor jobs, the last being in U. S. Censorship office in Miami, Fla., for a few months in 1942.

“Yes, she did speak with Edgar Cayce and did have confidence in his counseling. If he were alive she would refer people to him for help.”

NUMBER [1916] PART TWO [1/21/72 Personal Questionnaire sent; 1/25/72 Personal Questionnaire returned by husband]:

1. “Exceptional mental ability, in cunning [crossed out], in wit, in cynicism.” Does this depict you accurately? Yes.

2. Did secretarial work ever become part of your experience? No.

3. Did you make friends easily? Yes.

4. Cayce says that you “easily become panicky.” (Circle one): Agree, Strongly Agree, Uncertain, Disagree [circled], Strongly Disagree.

5. When you were in your youth, did you agree with Cayce that you should first have a career rather than building a home? No

6. I have innate desires of travel, exchange of ideas, ideals. (Circle one): Agree [circled], Strongly Agree, Uncertain, Disagree, Strongly Disagree.

R20. 5/30/73 GD’s note: Mrs. [1916]‘s cousin today told me that [1916] died about a year ago. “She had a lot of things to cope with during this lifetime.”

Background

Background

B1. She obtained previously four Physical Readings, mainly for an epileptic condition since early childhood. See especially 1916-2, Par. 9-A and 1916-3, Par. 12-A regarding her life work.

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), Gladys Davis, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Soul, Thomas Sugrue, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Ideal, Promised Land, Florida, Virginia Beach, Astrology, Cayce Hospital, Egypt, Gertrude Cayce, Gina Cerminara, Karma, Osteopathy, Physical Body, Prayer, Purpose

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1916-5, ReadingID 8358.