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By Ashira

The Witches’ Child is a journey through four generations and the result of each generation’s choices and consequences. Fallon embarks on her own journey to solve the riddles of her soul; riddles that speak of perspectives, not of truths. Join Fallon in a place where the flowers speak tales of old oak trees, the wind carries the thundering clouds messages from distant places, and people who are never whom they first seem. Fallon struggles with the choices she must make in the metamorphous of becoming a woman.

She discovers a love that knows no bounds and has no barriers. A love that leads her to the glacial chills of Ninib to search for answers to the riddles, only to find more choices. Fallon’s alternatives totting up a heavy burden to bear on the arduous journey, struggling with the choice of which life to save, her own, Fredericks, or her child’s.

Every path, every choice, riddled with consequences and those consequences leading to yet more choices leading Fallon to discover that life is a riddle of paradoxes with no true answer.

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The Salem Witchcraft Trial Connection

Excerpt from Genealogy of David Miles Goddard Sr. by Ashira Goddard

The Salem Witchcraft Trial Connection

Serving as a black mark on the history of Massachusetts were the Witchcraft trials of 1692-1693. Rebeca Nurse and Sarah Cloyce were victims of the witchcraft frenzy (related through the heritage of William and Elizabeth Miles Goddard and William and Keziah (Cloyces) Goddard).

Research has shown that a deep piety in this theocratic society intertwined with superstition, hysteria, fear and believe it or not economics all played a part in perpetuating this persecution and tragedy. A minister with limited education and after a year's deliberation was ired by a church committee, his name was Reverend Mr. Parris. Most of the upper economics liked ministers with Harvard degree's. His economic demands upon hire brought about a great deal of contention between the church members. He insisted that the church gifted him a parsonage and two acres of land. This was against the laws at the time. The Nurse family along with others, strongly opposed his views.

The Revered had also brought with him two Indian servants from Barbados where he had taken a year off from religion to trade in the colony of Barbados. Their names were Tituba and Indian Jones who would tell group of young women about conjuring spirits and holding 'pow wows'. The Puritan girls bored with their own life enjoyed the tales that were considered extremely sinful pagan practice.

It was not long after that the servants were caught in what was called practicing incantations. The local physician claimed that they were bewitched. Two of the Puritian girls began to have odd experiences that they claimed were fit, seeing specters and having hallucinations. The physician was called and declared that Tituba was the cause. Tituba named Sarah Osburne (who was bed ridden) and Sarah Good (a social outcast) as her counterparts in bewitching the Puritan girls. All three were held for trial and accused of witchcraft. That was only the beginning of what would become more than a simple line in a history book.

After some time, the Reverend began to claim that every incident of children "crying out" against the villagers was an act of girls being bewitched inciting the congregation from the pulpit. The Norse family, the Cloyce family and Joseph Putnam became so utterly disgusted with the Reverend and his pulpit antics that they stopped attending the Church all together. As in most disputes that may outwardly seem to be religious in motive, economics lay just beneath the surface.

There was a boundary dispute that was caused by an unintentional error by the Court house resulting in Villages of Beverly, Topsfield and Salem having to pay town and parish taxes to Tospfield. This land dispute would not be settled for over a century. Disputes and hard feelings developed between the Putnam's on one side and the Easty's and Townes on the other side. Rebeca was a Towne and the family sided with Topsfield. This angered the Putnam's and the hostility only escalated when boundary lines between the Nurses and the Putnam's farms arose. The Nurses had made a name for themselves economically and resided in one of the finest house in the parish that was set on 300 acres of land. They were considered to be a family of untainted character and moral people that lived by the teachings of the Church.

So when the Putnam's were the complainants on the arrest warrant for Rebeca Nurse, many were appalled. On March 23, 1692 a warrant was issued for the indictment of acts of witchcraft against Ann Putnam and unnamed others. At this time Rebeca was 71 years old, deaf, weak, bedridden and ill. Still she was arrested and taken to jail to await trial.

John Proctor was one of the few that stood up for Rebeca and her character. When his own servant Mary Warren also accused Rebeca, Mr. Proctor threatened her with a whip if she even moved from her spinning wheel. Until the day that Mary was called to testify against Rebeca there was not a single episode of fits. However, upon the stand miraculously the fits returned. On June 30 Rebeca appeared dressed in a proper gray gown, white collar and white-winged Puritan cap. Abigail Williams testified that she had been bewitched by Rebeca. Her reply was "I am innocent, and God will clear my innocence."

Ann Putnam's mother went on to claim that the spectral shape caused by Rebeca's bewitching caused her to do evil and further claimed that Rebeca was what caused the deaths of Ann's young children. The Court had decided that for these particular cases to allow spectral evidence. What this really meant that dreams, hallucinations and fancied imaginations would be accepted as factual proof. How does one defend themselves against 'you were in my dreams last night'.

Rebeca was convicted and taken to Salem jail. Sarah Cloyce was so angry and outraged that during a pulpit sermon ranting about witchcraft and insisting every witch should be destroyed, that she got up in the middle of the sermon and walked out of the church ensuring the door slammed behind her.

At the trial Rebeca was found guilty and sentenced to death. On July 3 she was officially excommunicated from her church. The men of the Nurse family got a petition together and went to the Governor. The Governor granted a reprieve being displeased with the judge's proceedings. The news of his reprieve of Rebeca caused such an outrage that the Governor feared of being deposed and rescinded his order. So on July 19, 1692 Rebeca Nurse at the age of 71 was hung.

On April 4, while the Rebeca case was going on, a complaint was made against Sarah Cloyce who was Rebecca's sister. A warrant was issued on April 8, followed by a trial on April 11. The servant Indian John testified that Sarah had chocked him and made him sign the Devil's book. Indian John was afraid of also being accused of being a witch as Tituba had been and decided it would be better to be one that had been bewitched. During the trial Mary Wolcott and Abigail Williams accused Rebeca, Sarah Good, Martha Corey and Sarah Cloyce had all been seen at witches meetings. At the same time Elizabeth and John Proctor were also tried and were remanded to a jail in Boston.

Sarah Cloyce was later transferred to confinement of her home, her husband Peter moved her to Framingham where she stayed until her death in 1703. Many were later released to the confinement of their homes never seeing the streets of Salem again.

Alternative Medicine and Cancer: The Hype and the Truth

While there are many unfounded claims that state they have the newest cure for various forms of cancer, the reality is that none of them have shown reputed scientific studies to support their claims.

There are, however, some herbal combinations that can be combined with traditional medicine that have shown promise. A prime example is bloodroot and skin cancer. The Native Americans along Lake Superior were the first reported ones to use the sap of the herb on skin cancerous growths with documented success. In "Medical botany" they state their have been successful cases using the herb in treating both breast cancer and superficial cancerous growths.

A traditional beverage known to nearly every man is coffee. coffee enemas have been prescribed for cancer in many areas around the world. Though this is not scientifically proven; it is known that caffeine is a stimulate that reacts with the nervous system and may in fact open blood flow while stimulate the immune system in a variety of ways. It is currently being studied at various Universities to determine how and if this claim can be confirmed.

In Germany and Australia there is an extract called V.album which is made from mistletoe that is currently being used to treat certain tumorous cancers with some reported success. Dr. James Duke describes the new research results as a study in which laboratory settings were able to treat cancer cells individually with the same extract of mistletoe. The danger is that if not done properly mistletoe is toxic.

Tropical Periwinkle is one of those gifts from nature. Currently Eli Lilly and Company has been conducting studies with the herb and has produced two drugs known world wide as Velban and Oncovin to treat cancer. The Vinblastine sulfate is known to treat Hodgkin's disease and choriocarcinoma. Vincristine which is the alkaloid found in the herb is also used to treat childhood leukemia and breast cancer. When these two parts are administered together, they have shown a 43 percent beneficial result with patients with malignant lymphoma. Although the benefits are immense, there is a danger of toxicity and your doctor should be involved in treatment with this herb.

While herbs can be additive to curing cancer in some cases, the far more beneficial effects can be obtained in using herbal medicine for the additive benefits. It is thought that nearly one in every three Americans will get some form of cancer. Cancer is not a single entity with a certain cause but rather a complex disease with over 200 different classifications. If you ask any oncologist what are the most important factors in overcoming and preventing cancer, they will tell you diet and nutrition. Simply your lifestyle.

It is a proven fact that most cancers are caused or aggravated by nutritional deficiencies that have accumulated over the years. Therefore, reducing fact intake, eating vegetables and using plant enzyme therapy may be the single most important aspect of preventing cancer. Simply by adding two fruits and three vegetable servings to your diet daily have been shown to have amazing results. Some studies show that eating fruit twice a day can reduce your likelihood of lung cancer alone by nearly 75 percent.

There are known allopathic formulas that have shown positive results in helping systemic cancers of the colon, bowel, stomach organ and lungs, malignant tumors, melanoma, leukemia, and skin cancers. Many have had astounding results using herbal compounds to rebuild the body's natural system after chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Just as each cancer is different, every herbal formula is different and should be customized by a herbalist for the best and safest results.

Herbal Home Remedies

In every paper, magazine, and even on television the benefits of some 'new' remedy is talked about as though it is some break through is medical research. These natural remedies are no new. These so called modern miracle remedies are really a step back in time. These have been healing people for thousands of years. An example is garlic, nature's gift, has been used medicinally for over 5,000 years. Gingseng, another relative new remedy, has been used for over 2,000 years when it brightened eyes and enlightened the mind.

There is a plethora of home remedies to choose from including herbal remedies to folk lore remedies. Here is a list of some of the less known herbs that can be used to treat some of the more common diseases and conditions.

IMMUNE SYSTEM/COLD

Astragalus has been used for more than 2,000 in TCM as an immune system booster. Every day one capsule will boost your immune system and fight off any of those spring time colds that linger on and on.

BLADDER INFECTIONS

Bearberry first used in Asia is nature's cure for bladder infections. This is definitely a capsule to have in the cabinet of every woman.

PMS

Chasteberry is the answer for PMS and even for irregularities. This herb influences the pituitary gland to secrete the hormone prolactin which allows for a more normal menstrual cycle.

MOTION SICKNESS

Ginger surpasses nearly every modern day cure for motion sickness on the market. It settles the stomach and acts as a suppressant for queasiness of motion. Some studies say it works better than even "Dramamine".

ANTIOXIDANT / LIVER / CIRROHOSIS / HEPATITIS

Milk Thistle is one of the best herbs that there are for liver health. In scientific studies it has been shown that the silymarin (active ingredient in Milk Thistle) will improve cirrhosis and hepatitis. As an antioxidant it is ten times stronger than Vitamin E.

ALLERGIES

Nettle is your answer to seasonal allergies and hay fever. Take one capsule a day to start ensuring that your symptoms get better rather than worse.

ARTHRITIS / RHEUMATISM / FATIGUE / INSOMNIA / HEADACHE

Oatstraw is one of the best overall herbs for the entire body. Whether to soak in for arthritis or rheumatism or internally for the calcium. It also helps internally with exhaustion and physical fatigue to tension headaches and insomnia. Remember though Oatstraw is a grain and contains gluten.

ANXIETY / STRESS

Skullcap is full of minerals that can help you deal with all sorts of stress, anxiety and exhaustion. It contains calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium.

ACNE / ECZEMA / PSORIASIS

Yellow Dock is the perfect herb for those with chronic acne, eczema, or psoriasis. It has thiamine, iron and vitamin C and has been used in Europe for centuries as a chronic skin problem remedy.

There are literally thousands of herbs and herbal supplements on the market today. Be sure that you go to a reputable health food store to buy your supplements and dried herbs to ensure the quality of the product you are getting. As always, discuss with your medical health care provider's whatever natural supplements that you are using.