This just in!!!… Tracey has left the recovery area and is stable in ICU !!! We couldn’t wait to post this great news! Thank you all so much for your continued thoughts and prayers!!!!

All along, Tracey has been so appreciative of all of the donations and efforts in her honor. When a local church informed her that they would be donating the proceeds from their rummage sale to her, she hurriedly got as much of her stuff together as possible to add to the sale. Unfortunately, she misunderstood the date of the sale. She and I discussed how much stuff we could have donated to it - what a shame - so we decided to do our own sale.

We all have stuff that we don’t use. Some of it is still in the original package or in great shape, we just don’t use if for some reason. Or we have new stuff to replace it. Or someone gave it to us, and as grateful as we are for the gift, we simply don’t have a need for it. But we hang on to it, thinking someday we will need it, or someone we know will need it.

Well, we need it now. For Tracey. We are gathering items in good condition that we can sell as a benefit for Tracey’s treatment and healing. We have a large space to hold the "Smail Sale" - the Sewell Skating Rink in Cloudcroft, on Saturday, October 6th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We have a pretty good start, but we would sincerely appreciate anyone who wants to take the time to gather their extra items and allow us to sell them to help Tracey get all of the necessary (and expensive) treatment she needs. Some ideas include: furniture, household items, lawn equipment, antiques, sporting goods, collectibles, electronics, music, toys, building supplies, cookware & kitchen supplies, children's clothing and baby gear,…. really, you name it! And we really appreciate anything you can give!
100% OF THE PROCEEDS will be deposited into\n Tracey's benefit account. Anything left over from the sale will be donated to a local charity, or returned to the donor upon request.
You can drop the items off on Friday, October 5th at the Skating Rink. Please call Beth at (505) 687-3655 to make arrangements. If you have trouble delivering your items, please give us a call and we'll pick it up.

Thank you for your generosity!! ***

We have a large space to hold the “Smail Sale” - the Sewell Skating Rink in Cloudcroft, on Saturday, October 6th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We have a pretty good start, but we would sincerely appreciate anyone who wants to take the time to gather their extra items and allow us to sell them to help Tracey get all of the necessary (and expensive) treatment she needs.

Some ideas include: furniture, household items, lawn equipment, antiques, sporting goods, collectibles, electronics, music, toys, building supplies, cookware & kitchen supplies, children’s clothing and baby gear,…. really, you name it! And we really appreciate anything you can give!

100% OF THE PROCEEDS will be deposited into Tracey’s benefit account. Anything left over from the sale will be donated to a local charity, or returned to the donor upon request.

You can drop the items off on Friday, October 5th at the Skating Rink. Please call Beth at (505) 687-3655 to make arrangements. If you have trouble delivering your items, please give us a call and we’ll pick it up.

Thank you for your generosity!!

We, Off the Beaten Path, had a magical dollar donated to Tracey’s benefit fund the other day.

It was dropped in our donation can with love and a healing spirit.

Upon listening to an explanation of Tracey’s challenge, this kind Cloudcroft visitor opened her wallet and located a $1 bill she’d been saving for a “special occasion.” She said she hadn’t found that “special occasion” until that day.

Writing on the dollar bill reads,

“FIRST TOOTH LOST — 18 APRIL, 2001. KALIE’S DOLLAR FROM THE TOOTH FAIRY.”

May the magic of the Tooth Fairy be with you, Tracey!

Donna & Berle

A BIG THANK YOU to Allen and Carol Henry & The Western Employees for THROWING this fantastic PARTY!
Cloudcroft ROCKS!

Tracey’s affirmations hang around her neck daily - constantly reminding her of the power of the mind - the power of love and the power that is greater than all of us.
(faith, gratitude, strength, health, serenity, just do it & laugh - Tracey’s affirmations)

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Spiritual Affirmation
In spirituality and personal development, an affirmation is a form of auto-suggestion in which a statement of a desirable intention or condition of the world or the mind is deliberately meditated on and/or repeated in order to implant it in the mind. Many believers recommend accompanying recitations with mental visualization of a desired outcome. Affirmation could be viewed positively as a mobilization of one’s inner resources, or negatively as a kind of self-induced brainwashing, depending on the psychological depth and wisdom of the affirmation. For example, believers would consider “I am making more room in my life for success every day” a much wiser affirmation than “I will win the lottery today!” Affirmations are always phrased in the first person and usually in a present tense (”I am”) rather than a future tense (”I will”) in order to increase the realization of the statement for the affirmee.

Affirmations are believed to be a very powerful means of reprogramming the unconscious mind. They appear to be most effective when repeated in a quiet and restful state of mind and body, and when the desired outcome is vividly experienced in one’s mind and resulting emotions are felt. They are an intrinsic part of many New Age groups including I AM Activity and the Church Universal and Triumphant of Elizabeth Clare Prophet. However, in these groups affirmations are generally recited in flat, mechanical voices at top speed and volume, in order to elevate participants’ “vibratory levels”.

Perhaps the most often used and well-known affirmation is the word “Amen,” which can be translated simply as “so be it” or “and so it is,” affirming the truth of whatever was written or said immediately prior. While often used to conclude prayer, the word itself is neutral as to its context and exemplifies a logical affirmation more than a spiritual one.
(reference.com)

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CHEERS to Tracey and her HEALING in Reno!

Tracey’s Day couldn’t have been better!

The love and support that filled Ski Cloudcroft’s Cafe was immeasurable.

We want to thank everyone for coming out! And a double thanks to all who made this event possible!!!

We all had one HAIL  of a good time! (wink-wink)