Testimonials

Please accept this contribution in the name of our dearest and very best friend, Art K. The pain of losing this lifelong friend and the pastor of this fine fellowship who stood beside us is something we won’t easily forget. But in our time of sadness, we recognize how much you all meant to Art and how much he meant to you. He once wrote to us that the Center became part of his life. He volunteered to help you and we saw the magic he gave in his prayers and the love of giving guidance and hope through Alternative Reception. From the bottoms of our sad hearts, we want to thank you enough for the love and care you extended to this very special person we all love. We feel it was because of you in part that he lasted as long as he did. Our thanks and gratitude — Harris & Peppa H.

7-14-91 Dear Anthony/Susan and the entire staff of TNS, I am extending a little note of appreciation. Your kindnesses and thoughtfulness went far in expressing the spirit of TNS and sincere commitment to service. Though I am not directly a client of yours, you have become a member of my extended family. You made me feel very welcome, and my visit one to remember… Thank you! Susan, I commend you for your service to others in their personal time of need. For families caught in the seemingly hopeless despair of cancer, your commitment and concern must be a beacon of hope to comfort this suffering. It speaks volumes toward charity and love for those less fortunate and sets an example all of us should emulate. V. K., Tupelo, MS

Dear Susan, I am delighted that my brother met you — and filled you in on my progress. I have had a very difficult time for the past eight months, forty-five days in the hospital during the summer. Much thanks to you for preparing me to the Basilica. He is a good man — so concerned and compassionate. And Jim’s operation was a thoughtful, kind build. Are you still doing the TA101 programs? If so, to date, it is the best program. Thank you for all you’ve done to help me! Sister Rita M.

Friday, March 5, 1993 Dear Susan, Thank you so much for talking with me Thursday about my dissatisfaction problems. I would like you to send me a copy of the book Mending the Body, Mending the Mind. I am enclosing my gift certificate as part of the cost. Sorry — I don’t remember what the balance is. Please send me a bill, and I will send you a check for the balance. May God bless you and help you to continue the work you and your organization are doing for people with cancer. Sincerely, Ethel C. L.

October 6, 1992

Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement and all the background you sent me this morning. I have followed up with Dr. Block; his associate, Dr. Barbara Prescott, has informed me of the factors that promote fibroid growth: diet, stress, hormones, and genetics. She said that six months of vegetarian diet would show if it be a mitigating factor or not (then, presumably, opt for surgery). The stress angle is natural, she said, and in women under 40 whose uterine fibroids need for child-bearing, the uterus and breasts lie so still the breast fibrocytic disease responds fairly immediately to diet changes and can come or go; uterine fibroid tumors tend to be more intransigent. As of now, she said, due to the complexity of factors, there is no study extant that shows absolute success with any particular hormone or vitamin. She explained that the body gets its signals to synthesize protein into that sort of tissue the body needs according to its DNA, that is, adipose tissue, skin cells, seamen cells, etc. Some fibroids respond genetically to hormone reversals such as pregnancy and/or menopause and others (like mine) do not. Fibroids drugs do respond greatly to a change in diet; some will sit there (solidly insisting on new babies early and often — my words) while others will dissolve completely (I chose the second but biology is convinced Mother nature doesn’t like the latter experience, very fearful business she tells me!). Nonetheless, I have a call in to Dr. Brett. I will follow up with Dr. Block’s office. And I intend to explore both the OT and the NT direction as well. I would be grateful for any additional literature your office can mail later to include, and I would like to add to your future reference base. (I hope the enclosed amount is not too paltry. If you need more for other contact letters, I will be sure to send it!) Susan, with regards, thank you. I felt a window opening, though my discussion with Dr. Prescott seemed rather like a storm door, swinging in the wind, rather intent to close. But I am determined; biology is the test, and your spirit/soul connection is closer than we think. Thanks again. I’ll let you know the outcome when there is one. Peace, sister. Ms. Linda L. C.