Sherry, I'll send Reiki to you, too. I have a sister who suffers from Parkinson's disease for more than 20 years now. I tried everything 'for her own good' until I realised that only she can decide what is good for her (well, a few friends had to hammer it into me). Then I had to move out of the country and all I could do was send Reiki. Strangely it seems to have worked much better that way. My mother and the rest of the family also needed Reiki and I was amazed at the results. My sister did not seem to improve healthwise, but both her and my mother's attitude have evolved. My mother is not over her constantly as she was. She let her be and is much calmer and their relationship has improved. They feel less guilty towards one another.
Also three years ago my sister decided to go for the operation (a nightmare and I had more than 150 healers and friends around the world sending to her and the situation for a few weeks). I believe it was the Reiki that helped her take this step. It was very positive, but she still considers herself as ill and still doesn't want to meet a lot of people. I also found out that people who are not well for a long period of time are afraid to get well again as it means they will have to look after themselves again, maybe even work again and be independent. They won't be looked after anymore, so there is probably a fear of not being loved. I think that if we are too much over them, we prevent them to grow, to move ahead. We have to remember that we cannot do anything for anyone unless they want it.
I know it sounds difficult, it is difficult and we always have doubts as whether we are doing the right thing, but I believe we have to trust the signs. If we are tired we have to rest, if we don't want to do something, it is better to not do it rather than do it with a grudge (this I found out goes also for washing the dishes ;-)). There are periods of time when I just don't feel like doing any spiritual work, any Reiki, I don't even do my daily prayers. You know what? I discovered that it is during these times that all the good things happen to me and those are the times during which I realise I have moved forwards. It's like being more relaxed when on vacations. So I don't worry about it anymore as I know than in a few days I'll find myself praying again.
Oh my... this is a bit of a long one and only talking about mememe... I just wanted to say I'll be sending some Reiki and please take care of yourself. When we are feeling well and happy people around us feel better.
Sending Reiki comfort and warmth, a big hug and a laugh
Viviane
