Thanks, everyone for your love and support

17 years ago

I was so touched by all the love and support I got here after my mother died. I'm sort of numb now, but I had something happen that made me feel better. To some of you, this will sound crazy, but hopefully, some believe it's possible.

I saw my mother Wednesday night. I was sitting reading, and suddenly I turned, and there she was, sitting in the recliner next to me, also reading. She loved to read, and used to read to me when I was young. It's how I got my love of reading. She was young, around the age when I was a child and we had most of our best times together. She had on a dress I remember seeing a picture of her wearing around that time in our lives. She smiled at me, and went back to reading. I started to cry, and she came to me and told me she would be with me always, and not to be sad, because she was fine now.

I've always been the one in the family to have some sort of visual contact with passed loved ones. The first one I saw was my BIL when he died. I was 19. Then it was my grandmother, then my own husband, then my father came to me as a ringing bell when times were tough (other people have heard it as well, and there is no explanation for it).

I feel my mother here with me, and can almost see her sometimes. I could not sleep last night, and while I was laying there, I felt someone stroke my hair, and I heard her say "Go to sleep, baby". That's the last thing I remember before I woke up.

I'm still very sad, but I know she is with me now, and that she is happy, so I am at peace.

Again, thank you for all your support.

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rosepetal2
17 years ago
I have tears in my eyes just reading this and I'm glad you have found some peace in this difficult time, and yes, I do believe you.
Diane
angela_nor_calif
17 years ago
I have tears in my eyes too. I'm glad your mother was able to come back and give you some comfort.
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minnie_tx
17 years ago
I am so glad that now you can find some peace.
Lindsey_CA
17 years ago
One of my most favorite and comforting books is We Don't Die: George Anderson's Conversations with the Other Side written by Joel Martin with Patricia Romanowski.

You just wrote, "To some of you, this will sound crazy, but hopefully, some believe it's possible." To me, it doesn't sound crazy at all. I know it's possible.
phyllis__mn
17 years ago
No, I believe you completely. Some time after I lost my mother, I dreamed of her, complete in a favorite dress and a hat. I was so happy to see her, and she told me she was very comfortable and serene now. It was very peaceful to me.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
JYG, I've had loved ones visit me too, so I know it can happen and do not think you're crazy at all. I'm so glad your dear mother came to comfort you and help ease your despair.
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SadieSadie
17 years ago
Once a mother, always a mother. She knew you needed to be comforted.

Hugs,
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lydia1959
17 years ago
I believe. I'm glad she came to you and that you found comfort in it.

(((Junkyardgirl)))
MiMi
17 years ago
Someone on another message board I read is having the same experience seeing her father. .I think it's just so neat. .Debbie
sjerin
17 years ago
Ohhhhh, I'm so glad to hear this. Yes, I have no doubt. Thanks you so much for letting us know how you are, j.y.girl.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
Tears in my Eyes also. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I'm a believer.

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grittymitts
17 years ago
I've no doubt she came to comfort and reassure you. Count yourself blessed -many long for signs from their loved ones.

I've smelled my Mother's favorite perfume long after one of her "visits," and before Dad joined her, he experienced it too.
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17 years ago
Oh I believe you too! I think spirits can visit when you don't want to let go - they can hang around for good reasons to. Your Mom must sense how distraught you have been. God bless her for coming to comfort you. She does not want you to feel abandoned nor sad. She loves you and will continue to love you. I do believe this. I am not as fortunate to see people like you do but I like to believe they are on the other side with loved ones who have passed on.

Keep talking to us - we understand and many of us have lost someone. I am so relieved to read your post.

My heart goes out to you and I join the KTer's offering my hand, support and anytime my email on my members page if you want to talk.

Hugs to you and your Mom, Junkyardgirl. You WILL see your mother again when it's time. She is watching and loving you.

God bless,
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justlinda
17 years ago
{{!gwi}}
debnfla8b
17 years ago
I'm a Native American and I absolutely believe your Mom came to comfort you in your time of need. You needed to see her and hear her tell you that she is fine and at peace!

What a beautiful thing for you to have experienced!!!

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lindaohnowga
17 years ago
I too believe you and pray that this brought you peace and comfort.
des_arc_ya_ya
17 years ago
I'm so glad that your mom came to comfort you. Moms always seem to know when we need them, don't they?

I am so sorry for your loss.
dirt_yfingernails
17 years ago
Your mom is still there, loving you the best way she can. She'll always be with you.
kioni
17 years ago
THAT is a beautiful story and I loved reading it, thank-you for sharing it. I mean no offense by the link I am attaching, it is from the Grieving Forum, and although I've been fortunate in my life to not need to post there, I do go there and read, so many things have been spoken that are so insightful and helpful to me, especially when I am feeling a bit 'lost' in my life, visiting this forum puts a different perspective on life for me and allows me to look at things from a different angle. I'm grateful to see people keep adding their stories to the thread, it would be a loss for it to drop off.

Thank-you again, your story has made my day.

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jennmonkey
17 years ago
I believe you. I saw my mother not long after she passed away too. Basically with a similar message, of comfort. It made me feel alot better at the time and was thankful to have had the experience. My mom also looked very young when I saw her, maybe mid-late twenties. (((junkyardgirl)))

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