Reiki and The Ship's Bell

I received this ship's bell the other night from a friend. After researching the history of its ship; the SS Independence, our Reiki group decided that with its tormented history, we should treat it with loving Reiki from the universe. Afterwards, all the confusing information about this bell and history seemed to be sorted out. The bell was definately new and un-used and many of the individual parts did not fit together, as they would have, had it been on board and used on a daily basis.

As Reiki energy passed through us and we felt the energy of the bell, we experienced its vibration, we got to honor all living things, we felt  gratitude for this this gift and in the end the Truth is revealed. While this bell was clearly not the SS Independence's bell, but rather was given to someone who served faithfully on its bridge. I will honor this bell on board my vessel, Shatoosh, for years to come. Again, we get to see how Reiki carves out the truth from existing chaos and confusion and brings balance and harmony to all living things.

To read more about the details of this ship's bell, please see my boating blog:
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Reiki To The Rescue

Jean Ferris, Reiki Master arrived last night to teach Reiki in the Pacific NW. We stopped and had a spicy meal near the airport and by 0100 hrs, I was up in the bathroom throwing up in the trash can. I went downstairs and woke Jean up and together we treated me. Both of us lying in the recliner couch,  like a pair of well used book ends, she started sending me a distant treatment and I started hands on my belly. In a matter of a few minutes, I was no longer feeling that uncomfortable urge to run to the bathroom, but my stomach was still agitated and painful. A few more minutes the pain was gone and I was drifting off to sleep. Today, I am functioning slowly and as the day progresses, I am feeling more like myself and will be ready to sit in on the Reiki training tonight.

What would I do if I didn't have Reiki to tend to all the mysterious ailments that drop in so unexpectedly? I am always so grateful that I took my Reiki training and I continue to revel  in its magical and mystical qualities for 25 years. Domo Arigato Gozaimas, as they would say in ole Nippon.

Babe Mueller- Our Matriarch Passes On

Texas Blue Bonnets From Babe's Yard

Our wonderful family member, Babe, excarnated on Sunday morning, 11 April 2010. She passed during the early hours of the morning, while sleeping. She was loved and will missed by many. The matriarchal torch is now passed to her daughter, Georgia Ann. Again, Reiki helped Babe in many ways, but the most significant is always in the pain management realms. She was never in any pain, only discomfort when being moved or turned. Dying without pain is the hallmark of compassionate care and Reiki is the beacon of light which comes from the universe to soothe our suffering in our final days. How fortunate we are to have Reiki in our lives and how blessed each act of kindness becomes when we minister to the sick and dying.

Our Family Matriarch -- Babe (Adrienne) Mueller

Growing up she was always called Baby Sister, but Babe (Adrienne) is my mother's cousin, making her our first cousin once removed. She was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1919 and has lived her entire 90 years there. She has always been a special member of the family and known for her kind, gentle and fun loving personality. So when her health started to severely fail this month, everyone high tailed it to San Antonio to assist in Babe's care. We had 5 Reiki trained family members on hand with Jean Ferris, Reiki Master orchestrating care.

With her failing kidneys and rapidly falling blood pressure, she was transferered to an in house Hospice unit.

On one particular evening, I remained at the house, while her son and daughter went back to visit her. They called, as Babe was very restless in spite of all their efforts and asked if I could send a distant treatment.  They told Babe what I was doing and in a few seconds, she said quite emphatically,"its not working". They reassured her that it would work and  her son stated since the Hospice unit was several miles away and it would take some more time. Her son reported that he was becoming drowsy and thought, in his usual funny manner, that I had missed the target. Then, they noticed in a few minutes, her body started to relax, her tension started to diminish, her eyelids became droopy and she immediately fell asleep. This dramatic response, surprised them and at the same time reassured them, in the mystical power of Reiki. Several days later, while Babe was drifting in and out, she said, "can you tell me what Reiki does?" I answered her as simply as I could.

I'm back home now and feel very happy that I have Reiki in my life to support myself and others. It was an incredible honor to be able to partake in Babe's care; giving back to her all that love she shared with us thoroughout our lives. She is continuing to wear her matriarchal crown with dignity, as she journeys home to her maker. Blessings, Babe, you are loved by so many people and have touched so many people's hearts in your 90 years of joyous living.

Honoring Your Teachers

This past Christmas I wanted to connect with my old P.E. teachers from high school.  The next morning, while grocery shopping in El Paso, Jean and I ran smack- dab into one of them. Only divine intervention could have caused this. We had her over to dinner and relived all our old adventures together.

Through this event I was able to make contact with 2 other teachers, now living in different cities/states. We have been emailing and catching up after 50 years. All 4 of these teachers made such an impact on Jean and I in our last 2 years of high school. They were such wonderful role models for us. You could always talk to them about anything. They were all so special and throughout my life I have always remembered them.

One teacher stated that she was about to have heart surgery in March to repair a previous repair of a congenital hole.While she had never heard of Reiki, she agreed for me to send distant treatments to her during and after her operation. Her surgery was scheduled for 0800 hrs on the 3rd. I awoke early, and began treating her to coincide with her surgery time. Later, as I was leaving my boat to travel home, a voice stated that I needed to send a treatment now. I have learned to pay close attention to my inner voices. I pulled off the side of the road and sent another treatment.

Yesterday, I discovered  her surgery time was changed from 0800 to 1100, which was 1000 hrs my time. My second treatment then coincided with her actual surgery time. Divine orchestration and intervention again. She reports from her home that she is feeling grateful for Reiki, the Doctors, and everyone's prayers and good thoughts for her recovery. These treatments were given with love; for all my gratitude to her for showing me the way as a teenager. My life has been blessed by these teachers and, now, is the time to give back. Thank you Mrs. G, Mrs.T, Mrs. B, and J.C.

More on Isidra and Angel

I met Isidra during a Reiki review that Jean Ferris, Reiki Master was offering her students at the Proyecto Santos Nino Clinic in Anapra, Mexico this past December. Everyone present wrote up an experience of Reiki and then we all drew them from a box. I drew Isidra's experience. Eva Dominguez translated them for the group. Isidra stated her life had become filled with miracles regarding Angel, her 26 year old handicapped son. She was so filled with gratitude for Reiki and for Jean and this wonderful teaching.

I had placed the experience on my refrigerator and had added Angel's photo to it. Sister Carol had texted me from the clinic the other day, as the mothers were giving Isidra a Reiki treatment. So, I took this photo and sent it to Sister Carol, so she could show Isidra that I was thinking of her. Later in the morning and after her treatment, Isidra stated she had seen Angel and he was wearing white robes and looked very peaceful. She felt relieved and less saddened by his death.

It was nice of Sister Carol to make a connection with me that day and so I could send this photo to Isidra. Angel will be cremated and  have a funeral. Again, the Sisters of Charity, impact the lives of these devoted mothers and assist them through their grieving processes.

If you are touched by the work of the Sisters of Charity, please go to their website in the link section of this blog, to see how you may assist them.

Angel Passes to a New Realm

Word has come to me this morning that Isidra's 26 year old son, Angel has been freed of his human bondage. Over Christmas he received blessings from Father Denny and it was on this day that I met Angel. Isidra had pulled him to a standing position so that he could receive the blessing. His severe spasticity allowed this to take place, while the spasticity was markedly the worst I have seen. His legs were severely scissored in a crossed fashion, yet with the love and pride of a mother Isidra made certain that he would stand for this event.

In January, I helped Isidra bathe, dress, stretch out his limbs and give him a Reiki treatment. I watched her treat her son with kindess, gentleness and provide him with lots of love. She spoke to him with a soft, gentle voice, explaining to him what we were doing, encouraging him and sometimes teasing him. On some level, he seemed to understand, while he did not have any speech, he occationally smiled. His lungs were quite congested at the time and apparently they had gotten worse. Pulmonary complications seems to be the number one cause of deaths with the children.

"Remarkable", resounds, when I think of this mother and child. Isidra kept this child alive for 26 years under extreme and sub standard living conditions. It has only been a few years that they have been coming to the clinic, but during this time the quality of their lives has improved greatly, thanks to all the efforts of the Sisters of Charity.

I know in my heart that Isidra is grieving, so I will be sending them Reiki today. May the heavenly dieties bestow their blessings on Isidra and her son, Angel. They have gained much merit in this lifetime and hopefully in Angel's next incarnation he will have a much easier life.

While their lives were very difficult, Isidra was the epitome of living a life full of love. As I comptemplate a "mother's love", I will forever reflect on Isidra and Angel. They have touched my life in a way that no other has done.

Please refer to previous postings on the Santo Nino Clinic to see how you can financially support the mission of the Sisters of Charity or go to their link at the bottom of this blog to see their website.