a space for nothing, originally uploaded by realityphotography.

My sister Tracey’s much anticipated MRI results show  NO NEW GROWTH in the area where once was an hatefully aggressive brain tumor.

We are elated.

Also knowingly guarded.
With this cancer (Glioblastoma Multiforme Grade 4) being the most dangerous and fast growing, it is with great appreciation for the powers that be and a strict diet & lifestyle that we cherish this gift of life.
Tracey…you are __________________________________!
Rockstar, Superhero, my hero…(fill in the blank here…too many to even attempt typing.)

ask the higher powers
for whatever you wish for…all things are possible
when you believe.

a great moment
between mother and daughter
spying only a glimpse of what they share.

tracey and vivian, originally uploaded by realityphotography.

5- 3- 2008

A message from Tracey:

“Although this image appears very serious -
I am feeling better & happier than ever.
I am Healing and Living.

I would like to share with you a couple affirmations I read daily.”

To Live means to move our lives toward our own unique experience

of LOVE, JOY & PEACE.

Rock’On!

Laughter attracts joy, releases negativity, and leads to miraculous cures.

“and most importantly…don’t forget to think with your heart!”

Love, Tracey

If you don’t already believe in miracles…i think you will now!

After a major seizure just days before Thanksgiving - Tracey’s physical condition was declining.

Her left side becoming more and more paralyzed daily - an appointment was made with a neurologist…wanting to get down to the bottom of things the family looked forward to hearing answers.

Unfortunately - the scheduled appointment for Thursday was not soon enough.

Monday evening Tracey experienced 2 more seizures in the night.

Tuesday morning came and we found Tracey lethargic and bedridden. Within a short period of time - Tracey slipped into a coma.

Rushed down to the Alamogordo hospital the immediate family was told that Tracey was not expected to return from her coma. The doctor went as far as to explain that the right eye was blown indicating that the brain was dead. Advised to make her comfortable and to anticipate the worst. The immediate family could not accept this and asked for a second opinion. The doctor on duty was smug - feeling this to be fruitless while suggesting it to be a bad idea.

Dr. Ejub C. Hadzic was contacted and he made it possible for Thomason Hospital in El Paso to admit her and he directly contacted Dr. Daniel Lacerte, Chief of the Neurosurgery Division at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso - Tracey’s original surgeon.

Tracey was then lifelited to El Paso.

After reviewing Thomason’s MRI , Dr. Lacerte declared an emergency surgery needed to happen for Tracey’s survival and the family agreed.

This was Wednesday morning. The surgery was a success and produced the answers to the questions of Tracey’s declining condition. A blood vessel within the existing tumor had burst causing major swelling to the brain.

Once the swelling mass was removed the brain was able to settle back.

Sunday morning we find Tracey at home healing and enjoying her daughter Vivian & husband Matt. (not to mention her fighting family and close friends)

She has regained some movement in her left arm and hand.

___________________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE: Have faith & hope - ask questions - get second opinions - and believe there are great things just waiting to happen.

Tracey had emergency surgery today in El Paso. She is currently in recovery. We don’t have a lot of detailed information to post right now… Just please keep the thoughts and prayers coming. We’ll update as soon as possible. Thank you all so much !!!

Tracey was transported by helicopter to El Paso today. We will post more information here as soon as we get it. Please, everyone, keep Tracey and the family in your thoughts and prayers. Check back here for more updates.

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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!

inspire by example

“What happens to you does not matter;

What you BECOME through those experiences

is all that is significant.

This is the true MEANING of life.”

- daniel levin

this is a quote from one of my favorite Zen cards

- boy…do i GET IT NOW more than EVER!!!

love ~ tracey