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How I Cured Morgellons Forum Response

NOTE: This is a discussion list reponse to It's Now time to Help our Mel


Nelson Cyr

11/20/2015
9:28:24 AM

When I think of Mel, my friend and tireless helper of many who have been and are afflicted with Morgellons, Lyme and other devastating diseases, I am reminded of the Bible story of the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus in Luke 17:11-19. This one particular leper, a Samaritan ostracized by the Jews not only for his disease but also for his unbelief, was the only one out of ten who, when he saw that he was healed, came back praising God and threw himself at the feet of Jesus, thanking Him. I see and know Mel as the modern-day, healed and thankful leper of sorts cured not only of Morgellons but of also other life-threatening afflictions. ... We don't get together that often because sometimes for weeks at a time he's holed up in his office responding to hundreds of requests for help and information. But I can attest to his single-minded devotion to the cause of helping those who come to his website. I've seen him tear up because of people's end-of-their-rope hopelessness and his declining resources with which to assist them financially when they've spent all their money on options that went nowhere. Of late, I've seen him carry out personal items that he is selling to make ends meet and to carry on his charitable efforts. I've never had Morgellons, Praise God, nor the many other health challenges that Mel has overcome, but I, too, am grateful to God for that. But when I saw that he had set up this GoFundMe account, I wondered, just as Jesus asked when the thankful leper came back to Him: "Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one found to return and give praises to God except this foreigner (Samaritan)? Then He said to him, 'Rise and go; your faith has made you well'" (Luke 17: 17-19). ... I can tell you that Mel gives all the glory to God for what he remains able to do, but as I observe this thankful Morgellons survivor, an “ex-leper of sorts,” I find myself asking, "'Where are the other nine?" Where are all those who have been helped by the information, advice and support provided by Mel's website? I understand that once helped, very few return or stay in touch or volunteer any kind of financial support to help keep the effort moving forward. ... But I know that there are many out there who probably appreciate the help that they've received. I also believe in the basic good in most people. Therefore, I am contributing $100 to this fund with a challenge to the many who have benefited from using the information on Mel's website (or those planning to use it) to match that amount. ... $100 is hard for some, easier for others. Many can forego 20 x $5 lattes or movies or sports tickets or take-out meals to help Mel make a difference in someone's life. Many can sell something that they really don't need. A mere 500 people with $100 now blessed with good health can help Mel reached his total funding goal. Or how about $5 from each of the thousands of site visitors-- even that little from many can eventually help Mel make a difference. Thank you each so much for the time you spent in hearing me out. It was the least I could do for a dedicated senior I see working endless hours and struggling just to help others in greater need than most of us.