Update

So much has happened since my last post. Here is a brief outline. I will provide more detailed information later--right now I am at a hospital in Mexico, and I have to pay for computer time.

Rib pain continued to worsen

After returning from my wonderful stay in the cabin, the pain in my ribs continued to bother me.

Launched a desire to find a retreat center

I wanted to find a retreat center where my working with the teachings of Abraham and the Law of Attraction (LOA) would be supported. This desire was satisfied quickly!

I was given the name of a woman in Hawaii--Ginny Walden--who used QiGong to return her body to total health from advanced breast cancer. I spoke with her on the phone, and she was very supportive. She told me about the form of QiGong she used, and that that she teaches a 12 week course in it. I considered going to Hawaii for 12 weeks (ooh, I'd love that!) but I knew it would be hard on my family. Ginny gave me the website for Chi-Lel, the form of QiGong she uses, and I found out a 5 day intensive was starting in only a couple of weeks. I immediately signed up, and made reservations to fly to the Ontario Airport in California (LA area).

Ayawaska Ceremonies

We have a friend who is a Shaman, and he performs healing ceremonies using the Amazonian plant Ayawaska. He led a couple of ceremonies, focusing on my healing, and they were very powerful and positive. I will write more about this later.

Glen Ivy Retreat Center, Corona, CA--the answer to my desire!

The QiGong seminar, taught by Frank Chen and his wife Eva, was being held at this wonderful retreat center not far from LA. It is run by an organization called Emisarries of Light, and everyone there was familiar with LOA! One of the first people I sat next to at lunch is a LOA coach and teacher, and I signed up as her student for an 8 week class done over the phone. My time at this center was extremely restful and pleasant. There is also a wonderful spa right next to it. More on this later, too.

QiGong

The form taught by Frank and Eva is the same form I had learned about 18 years ago in Lincoln, NE, taught there by a woman from China. So, the learning came easily. Not only that, Eva (an MD) incorporated a lot of Abraham's teachings into her beautifully presented lectures about Eastern and Western approaches to health and healing.

This form of QiGong helps many people achieve vibrant health if one is consistent in the practice. I have been practicing every day!

Healing Crisis

My symptoms worsened considerably after starting the QiGong practice. I began coughing much more, creating sharp pains in my ribs. I also developed "cold" symptoms--swollen glands, runny nose, and generally feeling miserable. Frank told me such symptoms were not uncommon wen beginning QiGong practice, as the energy moves through the body removing toxins. As the body detoxes, such symptoms can appear.

Decision to get medical help

The day after returning home, I took my daughter to a twirling competition for two days, which felt stressful for me. My condition worsened. The pain in my ribs was constant and severe. I continued to cough. Certain yoga poses gave me some relief, as did massage by my friend, Kyla.

I made the decision to go to my " back-up" plan: go for treatment at one of the alternative centers in Mexico.

International Bio Care Hospital and Medical Center

We chose this hospital because it offers whole body hyperthermia, among many other treatments. As soon as I made my plans and plane reservations, I felt considerable relief, which told me it was the right decision.

The travel was perfect--no delays--perfect weather. A man was waiting at the bottom of the escalator at the San Diego Airport with a sign that read: "Judy's Wynhausen." I laughed, and felt a wave of joy as I said, "Soy Judith Wynhausen. Mucho gusto en conocerle." It feels so wonderful to speak and learn Spanish. I try to speak in Spanish most of the time.

All of the Abraham teachings are serving me SO well. I have my " Book of Positive Aspects" filled with appreciation statements about the people and facilities here. Another patient is also into Abraham, and another one is interested. I loaned him my " Ask and it is Given" book and a CD to listen to.

The overwhelming joy I feel at being here is an indication that this is my " path of least resistance." this morning I awoke at 3:30, I guess from a dream (which I don't remember) feeling wave after wave of happiness. Maybe this is the "Blended being" Abraham speaks of--my vibrational frequency matches that of my Inner Being.

I think my Inner Being had been nudging me to seek this kind of care from the beginning of my search. I had to experience scary, painful symptoms to finally get the message!

Pero, ahora, aqui estoy, y me siento muy feliz. But now, here I am, and I feel very happy.

I will probably not post again until after returning home April 28.