Some Thoughts About Chris

MON., AUG. 28, 1995, 6:33 AM
FARM, STUDY

At the end of this week, now begun, you shall join with others in remembering the life of your long-time friend, Chris. In one sense her death was expected, but, in another, it would not be expected that a woman her age would die of cancer. The question will still be asked: if she had opted immediately for the invasive treatment that she accepted during this last year would she still be alive… and cancer-free? Such a question can be asked but not answered, with any authority.

I, the Holy Spirit, was fully aware, of course, of her life with this “modern” disease. She wanted to live longer, but she also wanted her body and spirit to conquer the cancer, rather than submitting to surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. You know this is what I generally recommend, so I was pleased with her initial attempts. I could have intervened, for I certainly have the power to stop the growth of cancer cells, and I do, occasionally. Why, then, if prayers are sincere, from the “patient” and others, do I not do what I can do?

It is not for you to know all of My reasons for action or inaction. Suffice it to say, as I have before, that I am concerned about the growth of the human population and with the damage to My Creation, the earth, that your “advanced” culture is inflicting. Cancer is a “natural consequence”, in a few people, to toxins that are by-products of processes that have improved life. So, in general, I see it as a part of the balance, and the balance is still tipped too far toward excessive life and excessive comfort.

But what about Chris, in particular, a servant of Mine in some special ways? I’ll just say that it was time for her to come on over, for a closer walk with Me. Her body died, but her spirit was ready for an assessment of this life as Chris, and for some consideration of what comes next. She had enough awareness and appreciation of the continuation of spiritual life to make the transition fairly consciously. Oh, she was also reminded, by herself and others, that it is premature to die at 45, and so it was somewhat difficult not to fight for the continuation of earth life.

She had some time, when apparent consciousness was minimal and speech was ebbing, to be in transition. This is a difficult time in your culture, with its emphasis on continued bodily life and its rejection of “a time to die” at almost any age. As Margaret suggested, she could have profited from a “midwife” to help her through, rather than trying to keep her “here”. This is the hospice task, and I continue to approve of this “counter-development” in your land. To have had hospice help earlier would have been better, say I.

Chris’ influence on Easy was a good and positive one. He is now a more spiritual person than when they were married. You should try to have a talk with him, before the service, if possible. As they came together in marriage, if they were to be one, it could have gone either way. Her spirit won out. He came closer to her, which made them closer, as a couple. Easy has some more earth life, and it will be of greater quality because of his close association with Chris. This is certainly a victory for her.